MMM: Making a Plan

I'm all about being organized and having a plan...you maybe wouldn't guess that if you walked into my apartment, but that's what I get for living with a boy. I like to plan my day hour-by-hour, I like to make to-do lists, I like to (attempt to) plan my meals weekly and I like to plan my weekly workouts.  The Motivate Me Monday topic was open for bloggers to choose any health or fitness related topic.  So sit back and enjoy these tips on how to keep yourself accountable for getting to the gym.

1. Write it on your calendar. I don't do it so much when I am not in training, unless I really get off track, but I like to write a rough guideline of what I'll be doing each day on my calendars.  For example, on my calendar today I wrote, "4 mile run, 60 minutes yoga, and 40 minutes strength training".  This is a rough guideline, I know that there can be a little wiggle room if I get sick or something like that.  However, having it in writing makes it more official.

2. Profess it on your blog or somewhere it's seen by others (aka the refrigerator). I like to write a weekly fitness plan on my blog.  It helps remind me of what I plan to do for that week and putting it out to the public holds me a little more accountable.  I mean nobody likes to say they are going to run 10 miles and not go out at all!  Some times your plan goes a little astray, but by keeping a record on your blog or somewhere public can help you see where you may have gone wrong or if you are burning out and need a little variety. Here is my fitness plan for this week:

Monday: 4 mile run + 60 min. yoga + 40 min. strength training

Tuesday: 50 min. cardio + boot camp

Wednesday: Boot camp + 40 min. run + 30 min. other cardio

Thursday: 50 min. cardio

Friday: 40 min strength training + 3 mile run

Saturday: Off

Sunday: 5 mile run

3. Include classes in your schedule. If you notice in my weekly fitness plan, I try to take a yoga class every Monday.  That is usually my only regular class I take, but I like to mix in a spin class or a Just Pump class to keep me motivated every once in a while.

4. Write monthly goals on something you see every day. I write my monthly goals on my planner, because I look at it everyday to see when I work and what appointments I have that day.  This month my goals are to do cardio 5 days a week, strength train 3 days a week and eat 7 servings of fruits and vegetables a day.  It has been proven that those who write their goals are more likely to accomplish them versus those who don't write them, so get writing!

5. Have a goal.  Having something like a race (ie; 5K, marathon, etc.) or an event (ie; wedding, class reunion, etc.) to keep you motivated and give you something to look forward to being in your best shape ever.