Super Busy This Week - Advice on how to find time to workout?
time management
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Since I'm swamped with "stuff" to do this week, I haven't had much time to workout, and sadly I haven't had much time to get on here either.
So I'm cheating with this blog and instead of offering advice, I'm asking for it...
What do you do to still fit in the workouts when you're busy as hell?
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on 6/19/2008
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Focus on Weight Loss Sacrifices: The Smart Way
weight loss, fitness goals, dieting, time management
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One of the hardest things about losing weight is that it involves sacrifice. If you want to lose weight, you're going to have to give up something.
Whether it's sweets, red meats, TV time, or soft drinks - you're going to say goodbye (or most likely, see ya later) to something you enjoy. What you decide to give up is what usually shapes your entire weight loss gameplan. Most people have several unhealthy habits that could be gotten rid of. In order to lose weight, we usually don't have to give up all of them, so we pick and chose.
Choosing what to sacrifice is key... And the obvious choice might be the wrong one!
I mentioned above how most people have several unhealthy habits, but only need to sacrifice one of them. What does almost everyone do? They focus on the one that is the biggest part of their life. They focus on the unhealthy habit that sticks out the most. A person with a sweet tooth gives up chocolate and a tv-aholic denounces their boob-tube.
Makes sense at a glance right?
If you're trying to create a weight loss plan that you can stick to, it is terribly wrong. Why would you take the one thing you love and can't live without (candy, television, whatever it is) and give it up? Most likely, you will do great the first week, cheat the second, and give up on the third or fourth. Not to mention that you'll probably be miserable after giving up your favorite food or lazy hobby.
Get rid of something you can do without
Generally, to lose weight, you will have to sacrifice types of food or lounge time. Instead of focusing on the most obvious problem, focus on the ones you can afford to sacrifice.
Here's an Example:
Stewie loves soft drinks and absolutely hates diet soda. He drinks soda throughout the day at work. He knows he's consuming a lot of calories throughout the day, but he finds it helps him stay in a better mood while nine-to-fiving (excuse me, ... read entire entry
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on 6/3/2008
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6 Time Saving Tips During Gym Workouts
time management, female fitness
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I've been really busy lately and like most people, I've been finding trouble getting in a good workout at the gym with the short amount of time I have. So instead of cutting out my daily trip to the gym, I spent some time during my lunch break at work searching for time saving ideas. I wanted to look for some ways that I can spend less time at the gym, while still getting a satisfying workout.
Shortly after browsing fitness blogs, a cute blond caught my eye, and I noticed she posted 6 great tips on how to save time at the gym.
Here's the first 3 Tips, out of respect, I'm making you check out her blog to see Tips 4 - 6
1. Cut rest time. Resting for 3 minutes between sets is bad for a couple of reasons. First, this time allows for your muscles to get all energy back and it will be harder to exhaust them so they give you muscle building results. Also the more rest, the lower your heart rate and the less calories you burn. Try keeping rest 30 seconds.
2. Back to back exercises. Like the previous blog talked about, supersets are great to give your muscles a workout and you in a short amount of time. Do a set of one exercise and go directly without rest into another one.
3. Limit 8 exercises. You do not have to do every move you know to get a great workout. Actually, doing less exercises allows you to concentrate on the move and improve weight, intensity, etc to get you toned and ripped.
To see Tips 4 - 6, check her site out: http://www.totaltonedwomensclub.com/blog/?p=162
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on 2/28/2008
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Working Out is More Than Just a Physical Improvement
workout talk, time management
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A lot of people don't workout because they don't have enough time. More specifically, they don't have enough time to dedicate toward just improving their body. They have more important things going on, like a career, kids, friends, etc.
Well I can understand someone not having time to dedicate strictly to looking better, but what about the other benefits of working out? Exercising improves mental health, aids habitual sleeping patterns, and usually involves going to a gym - which is a pretty social place.
Working out can easily be mixed with any other priority. Have a bunch of kids and they run around like crazy driving you nuts? Play a game of tag, or Four Square, or whatever the devil these kids are playing nowadays. You'll probably have trouble keeping up with the tikes.
Too focused on your career to find time to workout? Well that's just stupid. I went for a job interview the other day and spent most of the talking with the guy about lifting, dieting, and which supplements work best. At the end of the day, we were friends and he recommended me for the job. Remember when people told you that learning golf would be good for business? Hitting the gym will help too. Gym talk is a great conversation piece, and you'll find more people who go to the gym than hit the golf course.
Going to the gym can help your social life as well. Instead of huddling around the computer poking people on facebook (pointless activity), get up and go to the gym. You'll be surrounded by people, which opens up opportunities to meet new people. Bring a friend along as a lifting buddy and working out can be a social event. Better yet, mix the two... Meet someone at the gym (the hot girl if you're lucky) and turn them into a workout partner.
So basically, if you think that you don't have time for exercise because of many other important parts of life, you just haven't thought about the positive impact working out can have on tho... read entire entry
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on 2/21/2008
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