How Can I Have a Workout Plan When “Life Happens”?

Workout PlanOkay, I must confess…I am way off track with my workouts. Am I still working out? Yes. Do I know what I will be doing for a workout when I wake up in the morning? No.

I used to plan not only when I would be working out but also what type of exercises I would be doing. Somehow, I have gotten out of that habit and it has a direct impact on my fitness level. 

So, what am I going to do about it? Well, don’t rush me. I was always taught that the first step is to “acknowledge that you have a problem”. (Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time that I’ve had this problem) It seems like just when I have my ducks-in-a-row, the dog rushes through the pond. That’s a metaphor for “Life Happens”. 

So, what I plan on doing is to come up with a workout plan this weekend. I’m giving myself a couple of days because I have a feeling the dog is going to be “rushing around the pond” for a little while longer. But the important part here is that I’m giving myself a deadline to come up with the plan. In my “plan” I’m going to write out when I will be exercising, whether I will be doing cardio or strength training and which exercises I will be doing. Even though I am dreading coming up with the workout plan, I am truly looking forward to the positive impact it will have on my health and fitness.

Do you struggle with the same thing? Talk to me… while I chase the dog around the pond.

2 Responses to “How Can I Have a Workout Plan When “Life Happens”?”

  1. Good morning,
    When I backed off from from a fitness program I find it very hard to get started up again, and I have been going to the gym for a long, long time. You do need to have a written program before you start nd keep a journal of all your workouts. Journals keep track of your progress (a great motivator) and you can easily tell where you left off. Number of reps, weight used, etc.

    Although I have a program in place, my first few days of working out are just a free for all where I cover all the body parts at a low intensity level. Kind of like a super warm up week. It helps me not get discouraged. That’s just me personally.

    Be fit at any age,
    Jerry

  2. Hi Jerry,
    I appreciate your input. I stopped chasing the dog long enough to come up with a written workout program but thanks for reminding me about the benefits of journaling what I do.

    Lori Bonaparte
    http://www.UnityHomeFitness.com

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