Need some tips from those who work, go to school and work out

It's hard. No doubt. When I was in law school I would bring a text book and prop it on the elliptical or make notecards and bring them. I also found podcasts of the subject matter and would listen to it while working out. You could record your own if you can't find the topic you want. Good luck!

While you are studying you can work out. You could get one of those workout balls as a seat, they help with your core strength and are better for you back than regular chairs. Really, even the smallest of exercises are better than just sitting.

On average people can only focus on one thing for about 45min until their attention is diverted. If you are like me and can only focus an hour max. You can have a 30 min break after an hour of studying and do pushups/jogging/circuits or whatever. Have it on a timer, so after you study for an hour, do a 30 min exercise. When I take a break after studying and exercise, I noticed it helps my concentration, mood, and at least then I'm exercising some a day.

Also, try to walk/bike wherever you can. When you park in the parking lot pick the farthest spot so you walk a little more to get to the store. Even the smallest of things are better than nothing.

Having a home workout regimen can save time because you don't have to go all the way to the gym or figure out when you have time to go to the gym while it is open.

I go to school full time (4.0 GPA), work full time, and dedicate many hours a week to volunteering. It's hard to find time, especially when finals and such are around. I used to let myself get really lax and make up excuses, but I realized that without working out it was hard to keep my eating in check and to burn off a few extra calories each week. Scheduling has been really helpful. I schedule everything from my workouts to my meal prep to my study time to my TV time. It also helps to relieve my anxiety a bit because I know that there is time for everything. When I took the time to write down what I did in a normal week and when, I realized that there were large pockets of time that, with some adjustment, could turn into work out time. And I was someone who definitely thought that there was no time to spare.

It's hard at first being so regimented and trying to stick to what I plan out, but over time it got easier and now when it hits 7pm my brain just seems to automatically switch to workout mode.

I made a rule that I can't take more than one day off from exercising. The nice thing about work and school is that it's predictable. I don't necessarily like it, but I've gotten used to working out at 9pm if I have to, or getting a little extra time in on the weekends when I can. Even if I can't get my full workout in, getting 20 minutes is better than nothing.

On days when I can't get to the gym or don't feel like using the equipment I have at home. I'll put on a video for 30-40 mins. Tons of free ones on youtube and no travel time required.

If nothing else, I just try to remind myself that working out is an essential part of not only losing weight, but just keeping healthy in general. It's a good stress relief and it's important to take some time for yourself and take a small break from school and work stress. I find working out relaxing, that doesn't mean I'm going at a leisurely pace or anything, but it's my me time, so it's important I find room for it.

I work 2 jobs 1 full time and a part time job for a total of about 60 hours a week. Although I dont have kids or a husband its still extremely difficult to keep up with working, household stuff, my dog (thats my kid), and working out. I would feel so guilty for working out and leaving my dog caged up for the hour I was at the gym but I finally had to quit making all the excuses and realized I needed to make time for myself. I have been going to the gym 3 to 4 times a week and sometimes when im short for time I try to cut my workouts down to about 45 mins. Its all about what you really want and if you really want to work out youll find the time.

I hear ya- I'm in school part time, I have an internship three days a week, and I work the other two days a week and sometimes at night after the internship and on the weekends. I work out early in the AM (5am) and find that's the best way to do it. It's certainly not for everyone, but it gets the exercise out of the way so i can't blow it off later at night.

I work full time, and study part time. I workout on my lunch break at work, or before work in the morning. My evenings and weekends are for school with an hours run on Saturday or Sunday. It is exhausting, but I find exercising to be a good release mentally. Otherwise, all of my time would be spent doing stressful things and I know I'd end up run down and broken!

If you're studying for a test record yourself reading over the material one night, and then listen to that recording while exercising the next night.

Give yourself pop quizzes, and for every question you get wrong do 10 situps/push ups/jumping jacks/whatever.

Rather than counting how many situps/pushups/jumping jacks/lunges/squats/whatever you can do, call out the name of a bone/organ in the human body and keep going until you can't think of anymore.

It's rough sometimes, and you have to get creative with your studying, but it's definitely doable.

I work full time, teach (university) part time, and work out five or six days a week. My secret? Working out first thing in the morning. I exercise at home using videos, but you could do this in a gym, too.

I am NOT a morning person, or at least I wasn't several years ago when I decided to give morning workouts a chance. "Try it for a couple weeks and see," I told myself. I was shocked to discover it worked so much better for me than afternoon or evening workouts!

The time I would typically have spent first thing in the morning checking e-mail, social networking, etc., just sort of went away, and I never missed it. I've also found myself more productive in the mornings in general—putting away laundry or clearing out clutter for a few minutes before or after I get ready for work, that kind of thing.

Other benefits?

1. No additional shower required. I roll out of bed*, go downstairs, and work out. Then I shower and get ready as I ordinarily would.
2. All day long, I am aware of my workouts and am less likely to indulge where I shouldn't.
3. If for some reason I skip the workout, I adjust how many calories I can eat that day. It's never a matter of "Oops, I was going to work out at the end of the day and then didn't, so I'm 200 calories over my goal for the day."
4. Early in the morning, my puppy's still too sleepy to get in my way. LOL! She naps in her little bed in the corner while I exercise.

*I often sleep in my workout clothes—a commonly cited trick to help motivate a person to work out in the mornings.

Best of luck to you in your efforts! I wish you joy and success in your goals, academic/professional and personal.