Exercising

I'm trying to get more motivation to exercise. I seem to have lost some energy but gained weight as a result of quitting smoking late last year. I don't really want to just trade up bad habits and say "I can be a smoker and thinner or non-smoker and heavier". The way my classes are set up, I have the time to spend at the gym or track, but I have yet to utilize the equipment Texas State offers. I do however like the little bit of exercise I get, walking from the commuter parking area by the water tower to my classes. There and back is about a 45 minute walk. The sad part is that I have to pass the gym on that walk at least twice a day. Talk about a sign. lol I'm starting a strict diet and hopefully I'll be hitting the gym and track very soon. Now if you'll excuse me, I have a steak and eggs, pancakes with strawberry syrup and biscuits and gravy waiting on me. Only kidding, but that does sound really good doesn't it?