Day 5: We both have time for a workout today, but not at the same time. This is when waking up before the alarm and getting our workout in would have come in handy. But we didn't do that, so we've made a plan instead. We can't work out together, but we can still be accountable to each other for exercising.

After I finish a fitness DVD in my living room, which completely kicks my butt, I send her a quick email. Later on in the day, I get a voice mail from her telling me she finished a short run. "Did it!" she said. "Good for you. Good for us," I think to myself.

I've got a "virtual" fitness buddy this week too, That's Fit blogger Kristen Seymour and I are keeping tabs on each other's workouts. If you can't think of anyone local you'd like to break a sweat with every day, try a virtual buddy for emotional support.