Comments on: Making It All Work: Integrating a Fitness Plan Into Life

By: Aaron Engelsrud

Aaron Engelsrud — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:57:06 +0000

I wrote this post a little over a year ago now, and somewhere, somehow in the space between then and now I lost track of everything and fell off the wagon. Re-reading this – and all the positive comments – has inspired me to put these tips back in to place in my life. I need to make sure that my running, health, and fitness can once again be a top priority for me!

Thanks!

Aaron

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By: thodarumm

thodarumm — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 14:07:43 +0000

I wish we could edit our posts. OK.. I made 3 points

Another powerful motivator for me..

Setting the right example for my children. They learn from us and I want fitness to be a part of their life..sigh.. if only my hubby cooperates.

By: Paul Petersen

Paul Petersen — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 14:06:43 +0000

Great post. Amen to getting up early! Even if I don’t run in the morning right when I get up, it gives me more flexibility to run from work, or to go home from work early (since I went to work early), and run in the late afternoon while it’s still light. Also, planning out my week is critical, fitting in what I have going on each each day, how much mileage I need, and how to juggle and arrange that mileage with the schedule to make the “puzzle fit.”

By: thodarumm

thodarumm — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 14:05:46 +0000

I did not work out day before yesterday. I made sure I did not make that mistake the following day. Two tips that I try to follow in addition to what is here:

1. Go run, do not check CRN before that ( Itend to read all related topics, then click on links etc).

2. When I miss a day or two or few in a row, I try my level best to get back into as soon as I can, otherwise I tend to go back to my old couch potato habits.

3. I started keeping multiple sets of workout clothes in my bag in the trunk of the car so I can grab them for a run and go when I find the time.

By: Aaron Engelsrud

Aaron Engelsrud — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 13:38:04 +0000

Kathleen,

Great question. I really think it all goes back to #3, #6, & #7 from my post.

Planning ahead in your case is even more important for you than others because your time is at a premium. Planning your week will allow you to find those three or four times a week that you can workout.

Once you plan your week – 6 & 7 come into play.

Make sure you can change your plan if necessary or just skip it if you can’t make it work.

Finally, when you do make it to the gym, make it count. Make sure the time you take to workout is time well spent – give it your all.

All you can do is try your best to fit it all in – sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t.

Aaron

By: Jack

Jack — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 13:27:44 +0000

Great tips, the most I have used or found to be true!

By: kathleen

kathleen — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:51:59 +0000

What do you suggest for a nurse who spends 12 hours on her feet for sometimes 3 days or nights in a row? I’ve tried the after work thing, but only on the last shift.

By: Jeanne

Jeanne — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 04:13:29 +0000

These are great tips! Especially the getting up early part. The best I can do these days is 5:30ish. But it’s a necessary evil.

By: mattshu

mattshu — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 21:56:26 +0000

sounds good, but at what time do you have to go to bed to wake up at 4:30?