Finding time and energy for exercise

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  • Collinsky
    Collinsky Posts: 593 Member
    I'd be exhausted if I had to get up that early too! What about trying napping after work for 30 mins? It'll give you more energy in the afternoons for workouts.

    It seems when I shut my eyes for a few minutes, I tend to be worn out the rest of the day. I'm better off fighting through the tired I think.

    Fridaysgal, that's exactly what I noticed too -- that was when I decided to try the experiment of working out right when I needed a nap the most ... if someone had suggested I try that I would have been really upset, and thought they were nuts, but I just had a day where I knew something had to change. What I was doing wasn't working, so biting the bullet and trying something new - even though it sounded insane - was the best possible option.
  • milaxx
    milaxx Posts: 1,122 Member
    Get one of those 10 min workout dvds and do 10 mins at least 4 times a week before work. It's a great way to start your day and it gets your workout in.
  • erikanunns
    erikanunns Posts: 9 Member
    Im an early work starter as well so I can finish early to be with the kids. And I totally know what you are saying. I try to park my car/get off the bus much sooner than my normal stop so I HAVE to walk (about 30 minutes each way). Not too sure of your situation - if this will allow this type of 'forced' exercise. Your lunch break might be your best bet!!
    Oh and I also recently hored a treadmill so I walk/run whilst the kids are asleep in bed - much easier
  • fridaysgal
    fridaysgal Posts: 37
    Im an early work starter as well so I can finish early to be with the kids. And I totally know what you are saying. I try to park my car/get off the bus much sooner than my normal stop so I HAVE to walk (about 30 minutes each way). Not too sure of your situation - if this will allow this type of 'forced' exercise. Your lunch break might be your best bet!!
    Oh and I also recently hored a treadmill so I walk/run whilst the kids are asleep in bed - much easier,

    I do try to walk home from work quite a few days (it's dark most mornings so my husband drops me off), but that only ends up being about 15-20 minutes. My lunch break is only a 1/2 hour and that's about the only socializing I get some days, but I may just try walking then too. I just have to set my mind to it!

    Thanks so much for your input.
  • fridaysgal
    fridaysgal Posts: 37
    Get one of those 10 min workout dvds and do 10 mins at least 4 times a week before work. It's a great way to start your day and it gets your workout in.

    I'm actually waiting for two new DVDs to come in the mail (30 Day Shred and Walk off the Pounds). I've heard so many positive things about both that I'm excited to give them a try. Maybe something new will recharge me and get me motivated to workout right after work again!
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