Managing your weight on a busy schedule can be very challenging. You may be so busy with your career that you do not find time to even think about controlling your weight. Finding time for yourself can be hard when you have so many responsibilities.
There are a handful of simple things that you can do that can help you manage your weight, even when you are busy. Spending just a little time planning your meals each week, using effective medication and supplements, and having regular workout times can all make a big difference over the long term.
Here are a few tips and tricks to try when managing your weight on a busy schedule.
Plan Your Workout
The journey of being fit and keeping it that way is one that needs you to be consistent and motivated. It is not easy. You have to find time to work out, otherwise you will keep on postponing it. It’s easy to make excuses, like the gym being too far away or that you have other things to do, but that should not stop you. You can find a YouTube channel with the simple exercises that you can try around the house for just 15 minutes. Schedule your workout time just like you schedule important meetings.
Meal Prepping
Meal prepping and planning ahead of time may seem like a waste of time but it is not. Planning your meals for the week if you are too busy can help you in managing your weight. If you are too busy to make something at home you may end up ordering pizza or other fast food. Planning your meals can also save you money, keep you healthy and you get to eat nutritious meals all the time.
Bring In The Family
Exercise can be a very effective way of bringing the family together for some fun activities, and get you all fit as you do so. Yes, you may want your gym time to be personal time to reflect on things or just take a moment for yourself. But enjoying quality time with your family exercising is time well spent. You will not regret taking time off your busy schedule. You can also fit in fun a weekend of exercise, such as hiking.
Exercise In The Morning
Wake up a little bit earlier and get some exercise before work. Not only will your day be more active, but getting your workout in before work helps eliminate a lot of the excuses we make about a lack of time. Some people plan their workouts in the evenings but that can be interrupted, unlike in the mornings. Start doing t and it will get easier and much more fun with time.
You can also consider High-Intensity Interval Training, commonly referred to as HIIT. You can burn more fat, improve endurance and build strength all at once. This is because the intensity of your workout is higher in HIIT, and the total workout time is far lower than with traditional steady state cardio.
Keep Your Portions Right
You may be serving yourself healthy meals but over doing the portions. There are numerous online calculators that will help you calculate your calorie intake, with most having apps for your phone. Being conscious of your target daily intake and tracking what you eat will help stop you from overeating.
Keeping your weight under control is a challenge, particularly if you have several other priorities in your life. Simple planning and being conscious of what you are eating can go a long way in the longer term.