Gym Routine

If you want this then you will find the time.. Take your clothes to work with you, eat AFTER the gym---but seriously?? If you want this you will make it happen. I did--no more excuses.

Go home and tell yourself you have 20 mins to eat a quick snack and get changed - make sure it is a light snack and won't bog you down. Talk to your gym and see about getting a trainning session and tell them you want 3 30 minute weightlifting routines made for you and to go through them in your session , they should be able to give you 3 routines that work different muscle groups. That will give you 3 30 min gym workouts a week, do cardio on 3 days if you can (treadmill, elliptical, bike, or if you prefer go outside and run or bike) and just start out with a 30 min workout or less if that what you need. Unfortunatly you just have to decide you are going to do it and make youself or find a good buddy who is capable of dragging you . If you incorperate different routines it will keep you from getting board and it is better for you overall to be well rounded. I personally think it is true what they say that the more you exercise the more you want to so if you just start it will get easier :happy:

When you get out of work grab a pre workout drink or protein drink to curb the hunger and provide the energy to go directly to the gym. Workout from 6:30-7:30 then grab a small lean dinner. Kitchen closes after 8PM though. Only water after that. Good luck.

I go to gym directly from work. I know if I go home first, I find so many excuses not to leave home anymore, that I will not get any workout done that day.
I have a snack either before I leave work or when I arrive at the gym, usually a cereal bar which has not too many calories.
I have dinner when I get home after gym.

" I am lacking the courage and energy to go to the gym directly after the office instead of going home first. "

Energy: see above (snack!)
Courage: ??? What's the difference in building up courage to go to the gym when you're at home vs when you're at work?

As far as I can see, it's a question of getting used to it, making it a habit.

I agree with all of the above - If you want it, you just do it. I work full time and have 2 kids. I go on my lunch break for quick sessions and then try to compensate for it any morning or after work when I can. All in all I end up going 5-6 times per week. If I have a spare hour or two it is spent at the gym. Yes, my housework suffers a little because of it but it is all about priorities.

I know everyone's circumstances are different but my point is, you will find the time if you actually want to change. No one is going to drag you there kicking and screaming. It is up to you. It gets easier also. Once you get in the routine of going it is hard to stop.

Also, I find it best to eat supper AFTER my gym session. If I eat before I feel full and just plain lazy. Have a snack before you leave work, go kill it at the gym and go home and refuel.

Why are mornings not possible? Is that another excuse?

NO MORE EXCUSES!

i went in the morning - it meant getting up really early but it was the best option for me.

for you - go straight from work. do not pass home, do not collect 100$. take your gym clothing with you to work. have a snack at your office before you leave - a banana or small sandwich, yogurt, etc.

it will be hard the first frew times, then it will become habit.

It looks like only option is which most of you have suggested is to go to gym directly from work. I agree because once I am home then I have all the excuses. I will definitely do that from tomorrow:) Wish me good luck!

you have this !!

When you get out of work grab a pre workout drink or protein drink to curb the hunger and provide the energy to go directly to the gym. Workout from 6:30-7:30 then grab a small lean dinner. Kitchen closes after 8PM though. Only water after that. Good luck.

I love this advice! Going to start using it myself!