A typical day
Beep beep beep Is that the damn alarm clock already? It cant be 4am. I haven’t slept enough. (still laying in bed covers overhead.) You have to get up. The treadmill will be calling. You want to lose the weight don’t you. Get your ass out of bed and turn that clock off before you get a headache. Your in a competition do you want to come in last all because you were to lazy to get out of bed…. Fine! I will get up.
That is how most of my mornings start. I have to talk myself into getting started. That’s the hard part. I pack my gym bag and my meals the night before. Basically all I have to do is brush my teeth, pull my hair back, drink 12oz of water with my cytolean and aplodan, and throw on some clothes to workout in and I am on my way to the gym. I don’t bother trying to brush out my hair or even make sure my gym clothes match. I am not there to pick up anyone and to tell you the truth most people cant seem to get past step one (dragging yourself out of bed) at this time of day.
Once I get to the gym, I don’t have to think about what I am going to do. Its already planned. Every two weeks I plan my workouts, meals, supplement schedule, and shopping list. When I walk into the gym, even if my mind wont focus on the task at hand because its to busy complaining about not being under the mounds of quilts sleeping, I put my training log on the holder and can start right away. No detours! No delays!
You could say I am a micromanager when it comes to my training. Every cardio session, every weight training session, and every meal and supplement schedule is written out in detail. Why? Because on days when I cant get my mind focused, I just have to check it off like a to do list. I wont take the chance of screwing up a day just because I wasn’t prepared. Maybe after I am at this for a while, it wont take so much effort but until then I will do what it takes to be successful.
While I am doing cardio, I try to review my goals, power words, or read a motivational pm from my Mickey, Ninjabill. This is to get me in the right mindset: why I am here and what am I doing this for. I then zone out and crank up the music. Once I am all hot and sweaty from a great cardio session, its time to hit the showers.
Then I head to work which is two minutes away. The first thing I do log on to bb.com of course. I want to check my pms and comments, post my daily thoughts, check to make sure my competitors aren’t gaining ground on me, dish out some encouragement, and check up on my friends. I also eat my first meal of the day
7am I start work. I am an administrative assistant so that usually means completing a couple of daily reports and then tackling the rest of the to-do list required for me to keep my job.
Depending on what day it is and what my responsibilities are for that night, my half hour lunch is spent a couple of ways. One, I may hit the gym to do part of my training routine or take progress pics. Two I may use the time to catch up with my friends on bb.com. I feel I am neglecting them because I haven’t been able to dish out as much encouragement as I would like. Or three, I run errands for the homestead.
3:30 Time to hit the gym for weight training or HIIT cardio. Again its planned out ahead of time and with my starting weights for each movement. I rest very little in between sets and am usually done with 45 minutes to an hour.
4:30 Go home. The rush is about to begin. I know once I hit the door, I will be bombarded.
From 5:00-8:30 my time is spent cooking dinner, helping with homework, having family time, making sure showers and other basic hygiene needs are done for myself and the kids (if you have kids you know how much of a challenge this can be), and packing my meals for the next day and put out anything that needs to thaw for dinner tomorrow.
8:30-9 pm I review my goals again and then it is bedtime. That alarm is going to be going off soon.
I really doubt that my day is much different than anyone elses. It comes down to making choices on how to use your time to achieve what you want.
Post by: Daretosoar
January 18, 2008 - 5:29 am MST at 5:29 am
Dare and Maddi,
Mothers are the unsung heroes of mankind. Even the best of men do far less to maintain the family and home than their wives. I am sure there are exceptions as ther always are, but I know that my wife is the backbone of our family.
So my hat is off to you both. Time is a precious commodity and you spend it so very well. I only ask that you remember that sleep is important.
January 18, 2008 - 5:57 am MST at 5:57 am
Sleep…what’s that?? Seriously I get around seven to seven and half hours a night. I know my body needs the recovery time. Eight would be perfect but I have limited time with my kids now.
Glad to see you appreciate your wife too. I hope you have told her that as well.
January 18, 2008 - 6:29 am MST at 6:29 am
Beep beep beep Is that the damn alarm clock already? It cant be 4am. Bed at 9 PM? Make sure you are getting enough sleep. As you know, that’s when the muscle grows.
January 18, 2008 - 10:30 am MST at 10:30 am
4 AM is BRUTAL! And to think I complain about 6:45! Keep up the great work kiddo! You are setting an excellent example for your children.
January 18, 2008 - 1:12 pm MST at 1:12 pm
It can be a challenge but you have to find the time some where. This fat is not just going to drop off. It has to be burned off and that is the best time for me to fit it in. I sleep late on weekends (sometimes)—6am. LOL
January 20, 2008 - 1:09 am MST at 1:09 am
Your schedule is similar to The Bossman’s. I feel for you, but at the same time I am motivated for you. Your a strong woman and I know you will come out on top. If you don’t already, try drinking some hot tea before you sleep. Don’t put any sugar or honey, just drink in as it is. Green tea is great but any natural tea will do. You’ll see a difference in how you feel in the morning. In addition it will help you in your goals. Keep marching Steph and Godspeed.