Nutrition by Dawn - Blog

Yes, you can!

We all know that there are days. We have plans and then life gets in the way and it's easy to feel derailed and get discouraged. The truth is that you can accomplish anything you set your mind to with a little bit of creativity and determination. You can overcome any hurdles that come your way and achieve your goals. Yes, you can!

If you’ve read my blogs or seen me on social media before I am sure you have heard me talking about all the things that are part of my eat, move, and recharge formula. One thing you may not know is that I am also a busy corporate professional. To all the busy women out there doing everything, I see you, I hear you and I feel your pain.

I recently had an early morning meeting that I couldn’t miss and it cut into my workout time. I could have skipped my workout altogether that day but I chose not to because my workouts mean so much to me. Working out gets my body moving, my brain moving and the people around me are thankful that it gets my attitude moving in the right direction for the day too :)

Instead of not working out at all, I set aside time in the middle of the day to go for a walk. It might not have been as long as I’d like it to have been but you have to make adjustments sometimes if you want to fit in things that you want to do. It's about prioritizing.

My workouts are really important to me. They fall very high on my priority list of daily tasks, and I challenge you to find time to do the same. 

Starting a workout routine when you have a busy schedule can be challenging, but it's not impossible. Here are some tips to help you get started:

1. Schedule your workout: Make a weekly schedule and plan your workout routine in advance. This way, you can ensure that you have the time to exercise, and you can also plan other activities around your workout.

2. Choose an activity you enjoy: It's easier to stick to a workout routine if you enjoy the activity. Choose an exercise that you find fun and challenging. It could be running, cycling, weightlifting, or any other activity that you like.

3. Use your lunch break: If you have a busy schedule, consider using your lunch break to squeeze in a quick workout. You could go for a walk, do some stretching or resistance band exercises, or even hit the gym if it's nearby.

4. Incorporate movement into your daily routine: Look for opportunities to be more active throughout the day. Take the stairs instead of the elevator, walk or bike to work if possible, and take short breaks to move around during the day. (Yes, I know you’ve heard these before - that’s because they really do work!)

5. Invest in a program that suits your lifestyle: The 100 days of 1% program has a deeper focus on your mind, body, and long-term lifestyle, this 3-month program will guide you in making small, meaningful progress in every area of your life as you work to lose weight, achieve your optimal health, take control of your time, and crush your goals! 

High maintenance, low maintenance and in between maintenance, the key is to do something that is good for you today because there is no perfect time. Perfect is the enemy of good. So get started today!

Yes, you can, you can do it.