My Daily Routine

       Anyone that knows me knows that I'm a planner. I plan well in advance, and don't do well if my routine is thrown off. Something I am working on!
       This especially goes for sticking to a weight loss plan for me. My life has been busy lately, but I have been doing pretty well at getting a routine down. I am lucky enough to have a job where I only work 4 days a week, and even luckier to have Mondays off, so I get three day weekends every weekend. So even though my workdays start pretty early, having only 4 of them makes it a little more manageable!

       Here is a routine workday for me:

                   4 am: Alarm goes off. I do hit snooze a few times (Sorry, Roger!)
                   4:30 am: Out of bed
                   4:45 am: Out the door
                   5:00 am: Workout
                   6:30 am: Work
                   5:30 pm: Cook dinner
                   7:00 pm: Homework/Study
                   9:00 pm: In bed

       When I really get into the swing of things it really looks worse than it is. In reality, getting out of bed at 5:30 isn't any more fun than 4:30! Weekends around our house can vary, so I just try to get up around 6 to head to the gym before I get too caught up in the day.
       For me, it is a lot easier to get my workout done first thing in the morning. It takes the decision away after work, because it's already done!
       I don't plan for rest days for two reasons. 1 - It is hard for me to get going again after a day off. And 2 - If there is a morning where I just don't want to get out of bed it's ok!
       At the gym I have been alternating cardio and a total body circuit every other day. Planet fitness has a circuit that I really love! If you live near a Planet Fitness and haven't been yet... you need to! I can't say enough good things! They are inexpensive and you really get a lot for what you are paying! My membership even comes with the ability for me to take a friend every time I go! (Yes... That is a hint and an open invitation!)
       I hope that gives you a little insight as to the steps I am taking in my journey!