This week, I’m working out to a playlist that helped me shed 45 lbs. last year. A very eclectic mix, featuring everything from Lady Gaga to the Exploding Hearts, the Easybeats to Midnight Oil. It is pretty high tempo with some umph; it’s got a little bit of angst mixed with motivational tempos.

Beds are Burning – Midnight Oil

River Deep, Mountain High – The Easybeats

All the Right Moves – OneRepublic

Makes Me Wonder – Maroon 5

Only a Fool – Black Crowes

Electric Barbarella – Duran Duran

Monkey Wrench – Foo Fighters

Bad Romance – Lady Gaga

Devil’s Daughter – Silvertide

In a Big Country – Big Country

Mother – Danzig

Fury – Prince

We’ve Had Enough – Alkaline Trio

Hips Don’t Lie – Shakira

Turn to Stone – Electric Light Orchestra

Santa Monica – Everclear

I’m a Pretender – The Exploding Hearts

Aeroplane – Red Hot Chili Peppers