With the weather in the area, not typical winter weather, you still have time to hit the trails in the Adirondacks, and taking your best friend may be an option for you.
So, you might be exercising to trim down. Swimsuit season is only 5 months away. Maybe you're trying to maintain your weight loss in the winter. Who cares why, in the long run.
But if you're looking for an extra reason to push a little harder, maybe you should sign up for a run in May...
If you're looking for an excuse to eat as much as humanly possible on a daily basis--and really, is there a better ambition?--you might want to start getting ready for the NFL.