31 Day Challenge: Make It To One-derland by May 31st 2013

This month I would like to loose instead of yo-yoing up and back down. I would like to work out at least 4x a week, as long as my hectic work schedules allow. Trying to find my motivation and remain consistent is the hardest thing!

May 1st: 261
May 31st: 250

Hi there WorkNProg3s, I think those are admirable ends to aspire to.

If I may, allow me to encourage you in 2 areas. First, finding time to work out. Instead of allowing your hectic work schedule dictate whether or not you work out, you should give strong consideration to disciplining yourself to set a time to work out when you know you will not be interrupted. Otherwise, your schedule will always dictate your health goals. Consider first thing in the morning or heading out to the gym before you go to work. That is my time. But I'll be honest: It is a struggle for me to get out of bed at 4:30 and 5am everyday (depending on my schedule) and sometimes I don't get up with enough time to get in a full workout. But early morning, before my day gets started is the best time for me to workout because I truly can not guarantee the rest of my day. Not to mention when I get home, I certainly don't feel like working out most days. If that guaranteed time of day for you is not early morning, then figure out what would work best for you - lunch time or late evening. Just decide and then commit.

Secondly, I have found that once I made a firm decision to get on track, the process itself was motivating. Plus feeling and starting to see changes in my body keeps my fire lit. So I say just get started because the motivation will certainly follow you. I do hope this helps!