Expected Setbacks
I have to admit that the reason I am able to stick to my program so well these days, besides using a self-hypnosis CD to inspire motivation, is that I don’t currently have a job. I finished my graduate internship three weeks ago, and ever since then, I have been juggling working out with my job search and a few classes.
Because I don’t have to get to work by 9am any more, I have the freedom to sleep in and then work out. Or I can work out late in the evening, when it’s cool outside, because I’m not exhausted from a day of work.
I expect that Getting A Job is going to be a major setback. Or let’s say challenge. Obstacle. I mean, look, there’s a very good chance I’m going to be doing 4 ten-hour shifts a week. So let’s say I have to be at work by 10am and I’m done at 9pm. Okay. I get home at 9:30pm exhausted as usual. I do a few chores. Bam, it’s 11:30pm. I go to bed. I’m going to want to sleep a full 8 hours. So the earliest I’ll get up is 7:30am. I have two hours. It takes me an hour to get ready for work, including the packing of the lunch. That leaves one hour for the workout, which is enough time. But dude, what about hobbies, calling friends, updating this blog, washing the dishes, etc.? I guess all that other stuff that makes up a life has to happen on the three days I’ll have off. Is anybody feeling me? I think it is INCREDIBLY difficult to stay on task with a workout program when you spend 40+ hours at work. How do you working people deal with it?
I think I will join 24 Hour Fitness, so at least I’ll have flexibility when it comes to workout times.
October 23, 2008 at 1:32 am
I feel ya! Keeping in shape is a very time consuming lifestyle. I found that packing my food the day before and putting my entire lunchbox in the fridge saves me a TON of time in the morning. You can do it. Protein shakes can really save your butt if you need to get meals in but don’t have a lot of time to eat something.
Joining 24 is a great idea. My schedule is so random that I NEED a 24 hour gym just to get workouts in. I wish you the best of luck. It’s tough but you can do it!!
October 23, 2008 at 6:12 pm
I agree about the importance of planning ahead. For me early AM works best, but if you are squeezed for time you need to make sure that your diet on work days is rock solid, and concentrate your wourkouts for your off days. Good luck. I’d also listen to 31233, her transformation is amazing and inspiring