Scheduling Your Time

If we actually sit down and look at our calendars, we would be amazed at how much more time we can find if we eliminate some activities that are really not bringing us closer towards our goals.

  1. Our top recommendation is to cut out television, limit yourself to one good show a week, make it something you love! I know that many of us can find free hours once we change this habit.
  2. Make the decision to go to bed earlier. If you are going to bed at 11:30 p.m., make a commitment to start going to bed 15 minutes earlier one week, then 20 and 30 and so on. This way you are more rested in the morning and you can complete your awesome, killer workout before you head to work! NOTE: to help you make this commitment review your goals each night before you go to sleep to remind yourself why you are doing this.
  3. Pack your workout gear in your car and go straight to the gym after work! Remember, even if you can manage to fit in 20 minutes, compounded over time, this could transform your life and your health.
  4. Write down all things in your life that are keeping you busy. Decide if they deserve that much of your time each day, decide which things you can go without doing everyday.
  5. Keep an agenda, a schedule, something to organize your day and keep you accountable! Remember scheduling your workout is just as important ask scheduling meetings, doing the groceries or times with your family.
  6. Remember, less is more, you do not need to try to fit in a 2 hour workout everyday!
  7. Buddy up! Believe it or not you're more likely to let yourself down rather than a pal. Share your goals with each other and don't let each other down!Home Work: decide how many times a week you can honestly commit to exercising. If it stretches you to start with 3 days a week and you can't possibly see how you will fit it in, start with 2. It's all about creating habits and starting small.

Once you've been training 2 times a week for 3 weeks and you've got that down, try adding another day. Over time, before you know it you'll be consistent at training 3 times a week no problem (with a few hiccups here and there!)