Gym Update

I just wanted to give you a quick update that my gym buddy network system is working great. I have gotten myself to the gym more than once this week. Just knowing that a friend is waiting has worked wonders in motivating me to get to the gym.
I am also trying to make social appointments to meet at the gym instead of going out to eat. So far, this strategy hasn’t worked that great. I have asked a few friends if they want to meet up at the gym so that we can work out and catch up, and gotten rejection from all of those I invited. I don’t think I will give up though. I figure if I ask often enough, some day, some one will want to come work out with me to the gym.
What techniques do you use as motivation for going to the gym? Let me know and I will try them out.