Recently I discussed "Work Out Schedule" on my Facebook Weight Loss group (I've decided not to call it the Biggest Losers group just in case that name is trademarked or has some legal ramifications that I may need to be aware of). I was telling the group about how some mornings I lay there and negotiate with myself as to why I can miss that 4:30am workout and I'll try and squeeze it in some other time in the day. I know myself, if I don't get up and workout when I originally planned/scheduled, chances are, I'm NOT going to get my workout in for the day. So, I suck it up, rolled out of bed and get to the gym. I don't think there has ever been a post gym 6am where I think, "man, I should have just stayed in bed", but there have been a handful of 6pm evenings that i think, "ugh! I did not get my workout in like I planned, I wish I would have just gotten out of bed and did it then!"
So here's the scoop. Set aside a time that you're going to work out. Put it on your calendar like you would anything else in your life; meetings, play dates, lunches, etc. PUT IN YOUR WORKOUT. Make it a date. It's important, just like everything else. Set the time aside and stick to it. We're all busy. We're all loaded with schedules, and things we need to attend, but making the time to workout, planning for it and keeping your commitment to yourself is necessary for your success.
You might not be able to get up early and workout, the evenings may be your thing, maybe your lunch break works best for you. Whatever it is, schedule it, and stick to it!
