How do you keep it going?...........

[marilyn]

With everyones busy life, work, training schedules family. How do you keep going day after day?

I sometimes feel like I have no idea how I can get a work out in today, or that last meal, or 7 hours sleep, or laudry, lol...sex...

Anyway, I just start to think about whats important to me, then start prioritizing, focus, then dig deep on the days I feel like I just don't have it...I now keep a log and I do write down goals with a date, then focus on it...if I get side tracked, I do always get back track somehow.

What helps you get it done?

What do you think about?

How do you plan to meet your goals?

 

[JETHRO TULL]

Marilyn, I have no idea how people with kids can do it.

It must be a monster to get it all done. I get up and look in the mirror. After that I decide what I can eat that day! lol. I do some cardio, eat all day, come home and nap for a couple hours, wake up, lift and all I have to consider is me.

I have real respect for folks like you who can juggle kids, dogs, and all that other stuff. I would probably fail.

 

[jamez]

How do you plan to meet your goals?

I think you answered it pretty well.. prioritize whats most important and do what you can. If you could achieve every goal you ever had, you'd have to no reason to get out of bed tomorrow

I've found that just taking one day at a time and eliminating all stress over things I can't control (just accept it) has helped make me a much happier person than constantly fixating on things I want and don't need.

 

[michelin]

I just try and fit as much as I can in each day, raising 2 young girls 8 & 12 and everything that goes with that - daddy cabs , homework, school runs etc, work full time, I'm also 14 weeks out from a contest, training 6 days a week, all the diet stuff, prepping food etc, spending quality time with my girlfriend.

This is how life is for me and I love it to be honest. It makes those rare quiet times all the more precious.

I also couldn't do it without my girlfriend, shes always there for me

 

[Ehren]

I'd say Organization is the key. And this forum. This forum lets me know that SOMEONE is doing it, so it's possible.

Organization...easier said than done. I try to get as much done as possible then maintain it. Make all the food for the week or a few days, clean the house and keep it clean. Pay every bill in advance for the month if possible to avoid trips to the bank...etcetera.

How to be inspired about it all? Now that's the problem. AAS helps, it helps a lot. All this plus dating, working 2 jobs, and trying to sleep and yes, being in the mood for sex during a 1 or 2 hour hour respite in the evening before bed...no answer for that. Ill be reading this thread for ideas.

 

[c_froggie]

I keep a log also as well as goals and I stick to it. Also I got lucky with a very loyal workout partner and it helps have someone to compete with. Not necessarily whos in the best shape but who's being more strict with there diet, water intake, and sleep ect....

 

[BigChef]

Marilyn, it's called time management. This is my day to day plan. I get up 5am in the morning and go to gym at 5:30am. My health and my time comes first so gym early in the morning. Come home and have breakfast straight away. Shower and get ready for work. Every night before I go to bed, I planned my 4 meals for next day and put them in 4 containers and put in fridge overnight. That way I dont have to worry about rushing around before I go to work. As far as house cleaning goes, I do that with my wife on our 2 days off together. We share the responsabilities so we get the job done quickly and we can spend time together. I go to gym at night to do cardio after work. We clean our kitchen and dishes every day but the clothes and the floors etc we do that on our 2 days off. I like going to gym in the morning because it's not so crowded but in the evening its crowded and people hog all the weights and dumbells and not many people do cardio at night.

When it comes to meals, I always do them for the next day. Makes a lot easier for me. I put myself first and my health first before I begin the day.

 

[marilyn]

you guys always give me new ideas that help...thanks alot

JT..what can I say, I want your life for a day, or..a week...

You know you would do just fine if you had to do it..the way to take care of Meredith, it shows

 

[myosin]

Those were the days...

It must be a monster to get it all done. I get up and look in the mirror. After that I decide what I can eat that day! lol. I do some cardio, eat all day, come home and nap for a couple hours, wake up, lift and all I have to consider is me.

I have real respect for folks like you who can juggle kids, dogs, and all that other stuff. I would probably fail.

I'm married with two kids: just about the most amazing, dedicated, supportive and loving wife you could ever imagine, and two kids that (so far) are the most gentle, teachable, wonderful kids you could ask for... BUT... I tell ya JT, every once in awhile I daydream off to the time when I was single living in Chicago- basically the same as you, wake up, have the World, the gym and food all at my disposal... ahhhhhh, reminiscing hahaha

 

[triathloncoach]

Lists and my philosophy

I make a list each day. Maybe someday I'll get to more than 25% of the items.

Life isn't something I'm trying to efficiently get through.

The graveyards are full of formally critically busy people. Yawn.

 

[marilyn]

Cardio today seemed like two hours long, but no one made me do it...I wanted to do it and it was a day to do it..no problem.....kids are off to school, made breakfast...packed my food for the day earlier this morning...thanks to Tony for making more chicken breast last night, so I can have food to take..

So far on my sch, lol...driving to Tampa today for a long day of Division meeting...I will most likely get the hell the out of there by 5:00pm drive back to Winter Park..and not hang out for drinks...I always say oh, yeah, Ill stay and have a beer or two..then Im so done and want to get home...

 

[RONJON]

training keeps me organized and helps me de-stress after a long days work.

...i would love to compete one day as well so I guess that helps to keep me motivated day after day

 

[aeliop]

How is that for making you humble and putting your ego in check.

I sometimes feel like I have no idea how I can get a work out in today, or that last meal, or 7 hours sleep, or laudry, lol...sex...

Wow, just when I get full of myself listening you guys talk about what a handsome, stud I am...........................I find out I am on somebodies to do list right behind the laundry.......................Humbling


freaking "permanent press" comes before doing me?

 

[ronnie0072]

Perfect example for me was last night. Although I dont have a family and I am single ATM, I came home and legs were sore after leg day (mon). I said to my self, oh I can skip cardio 2nite...I am sore...yada yada. So i start cooking my meals for the next two days...sit down at my laptop....log on to PM and other sites. See a few guys avi's and say....fuk...thats what I want! Finsihed cooking and went and did my 1hr cardio sesh. I made pulled chicken with some left overs that were on the way out and about 40 min in my cardio sesh my mouth started watering thinkin about that meal. It was all good though...I was, as I like to say " at the gym, earning my meal" lol

 

[Oldlifter]

Wow, just when I get full of myself listening you guys talk about what a handsome, stud I am...........................I find out I am on somebodies to do list right behind the laundry.......................Humbling


freaking "permanent press" comes before doing me?

Hence, why they say, "it's in the eye of the beholder". *LOL*




.

 

[Pekkerwood]

Its all about teamwork. I wake up, nudge my girlfriend awake to service me. Afterwords, I send her to let the dogs out and get my egg whites and oatmeal started and to stir fry some chicken and broccoli to put in a container for a meal at work.

I arrive at work and get my highly paid, master degreed assistant to drop her menial tasks and make my coffee and serve it to me in my office while commenting on her clothing selections for the day. At lunch a gentleman in my office (Masters from MIT, no joke) usually will go out and bring back grilled salmon salads for us. Probably not what he envisioned when flipping his tassle to the other side, retrieving lunch for a Pekkerwood.

I make my own afternoon shake, as the infernal noise from my Magic Bullet speeds serves as a wakeup call to all employees within 50 yards.

I leave work at 4:30 to go the gym and be dressed to impress by five. I call my gf enroute to plan what I want prepared for my evening meal and remind her to walk the dogs and bring the trash receptacles down from the street.
I do a few sets of weights and a few sets of mirrors, shower and dress and head up stairs to the bar to have a few quick pops and ogle the bartender in order to allow the gf sufficient time to prepare for my arrival.

Upon arriving home, I pet the dogs, retrieve my papers from where my gf lovingly placed them by my easy chair and relax a few moments with a glass of wine. At least half the time I allow my gf to sample a glass as well while she is setting the table. She is a sweet kid.

After eating I continue reading while the gf cleans up the dishes, wipes the counters, loads the dishwasher, and takes my gym clothes from the bag to be washed. She also takes my jacket and suit pants and places them on the Valet, and the pants in the valet that stretches and presses, before rehanging them.

While reading, with perhaps a movie on, I make gutteral and other appropriate emmissions to let her know I appreciate the meal. (While I find this disgusting, she is European and seems to get quite a kick of the noises and odor). As I start to get a little tired, I alert her so she can go change into an appropriately alluring outfit and place herself on my bed to await my arrival. After three minutes of mind blowing passion, I retire somewhat sated and prepare to repeat the next day. Its all about consistentcy.

PWood

 

[Thor]

HOLY CRAP !

Its all about teamwork. I wake up, nudge my girlfriend awake to service me. Afterwords, I send her to let the dogs out and get my egg whites and oatmeal started and to stir fry some chicken and broccoli to put in a container for a meal at work.

I arrive at work and get my highly paid, master degreed assistant to drop her menial tasks and make my coffee and serve it to me in my office while commenting on her clothing selections for the day. At lunch a gentleman in my office (Masters from MIT, no joke) usually will go out and bring back grilled salmon salads for us. Probably not what he envisioned when flipping his tassle to the other side, retrieving lunch for a Pekkerwood.

I make my own afternoon shake, as the infernal noise from my Magic Bullet speeds serves as a wakeup call to all employees within 50 yards.

I leave work at 4:30 to go the gym and be dressed to impress by five. I call my gf enroute to plan what I want prepared for my evening meal and remind her to walk the dogs and bring the trash receptacles down from the street.
I do a few sets of weights and a few sets of mirrors, shower and dress and head up stairs to the bar to have a few quick pops and ogle the bartender in order to allow the gf sufficient time to prepare for my arrival.

Upon arriving home, I pet the dogs, retrieve my papers from where my gf lovingly placed them by my easy chair and relax a few moments with a glass of wine. At least half the time I allow my gf to sample a glass as well while she is setting the table. She is a sweet kid.

After eating I continue reading while the gf cleans up the dishes, wipes the counters, loads the dishwasher, and takes my gym clothes from the bag to be washed. She also takes my jacket and suit pants and places them on the Valet, and the pants in the valet that stretches and presses, before rehanging them.

While reading, with perhaps a movie on, I make gutteral and other appropriate emmissions to let her know I appreciate the meal. (While I find this disgusting, she is European and seems to get quite a kick of the noises and odor). As I start to get a little tired, I alert her so she can go change into an appropriately alluring outfit and place herself on my bed to await my arrival. After three minutes of mind blowing passion, I retire somewhat sated and prepare to repeat the next day. Its all about consistentcy.

PWood

Sounds like you've got it made you bastard.

 

[Thor]

Marylin

Everyone has there way to get it all done , but just wait til you get in your 50s and your energy level and drive gets less and less, part of the reason I am not here and contributing much anymore is just that. I still like this place and all you guys but life is getting harder and harder for me and now that my little girl is all grown up and off to college I am not very energetic or motivated, not sure how I am going to keep getting it all done but will be checking back to this thread, sorry I am no help.

 

[Oldlifter]

Its all about teamwork. I wake up, nudge my girlfriend awake to service me. Afterwords, I send her to let the dogs out and get my egg whites and oatmeal started and to stir fry some chicken and broccoli to put in a container for a meal at work.

I arrive at work and get my highly paid, master degreed assistant to drop her menial tasks and make my coffee and serve it to me in my office while commenting on her clothing selections for the day. At lunch a gentleman in my office (Masters from MIT, no joke) usually will go out and bring back grilled salmon salads for us. Probably not what he envisioned when flipping his tassle to the other side, retrieving lunch for a Pekkerwood.

I make my own afternoon shake, as the infernal noise from my Magic Bullet speeds serves as a wakeup call to all employees within 50 yards.

I leave work at 4:30 to go the gym and be dressed to impress by five. I call my gf enroute to plan what I want prepared for my evening meal and remind her to walk the dogs and bring the trash receptacles down from the street.
I do a few sets of weights and a few sets of mirrors, shower and dress and head up stairs to the bar to have a few quick pops and ogle the bartender in order to allow the gf sufficient time to prepare for my arrival.

Upon arriving home, I pet the dogs, retrieve my papers from where my gf lovingly placed them by my easy chair and relax a few moments with a glass of wine. At least half the time I allow my gf to sample a glass as well while she is setting the table. She is a sweet kid.

After eating I continue reading while the gf cleans up the dishes, wipes the counters, loads the dishwasher, and takes my gym clothes from the bag to be washed. She also takes my jacket and suit pants and places them on the Valet, and the pants in the valet that stretches and presses, before rehanging them.

While reading, with perhaps a movie on, I make gutteral and other appropriate emmissions to let her know I appreciate the meal. (While I find this disgusting, she is European and seems to get quite a kick of the noises and odor). As I start to get a little tired, I alert her so she can go change into an appropriately alluring outfit and place herself on my bed to await my arrival. After three minutes of mind blowing passion, I retire somewhat sated and prepare to repeat the next day. Its all about consistentcy.

PWood

*LOL*. Classsic! Great read!




.

 

[thebrick]

What works for me:
1) prioritize
2) delegate
3) procrastinate
…and when truly necessary
4) roll-with-it (is that one word?)