For me, everyday I wake up and drink a cup of water then I prepare breakfast after half hour of having breakfast I start my morning excersice....try to work out after a while of having breakfast not directly, do anything at this time like reading a book or anything you like. I am still doing this everyday since 40 days ago until now . Good luck
I tell myself it is literally only 8 minutes so I can definitely eat afterwards or squeeze it in before I need to start doing other things. If I know I am going to cycle or walk to work or take the kids to nursery on my bike then that’s my exercise done without having to plan time to do it. I struggle more with actually eating a good breakfast. I usually feel like just doing the quickest thing... but I have managed to not reach for sweet options since starting on fabulous which is a real achievement for me!
We do the breakfast dance party as a family. Gathered a play list of uplifting songs and dance around the kitchen for at least three tracks. It’s light exercise for sure but when we’re pressed for time we can dance while cooking or sometimes even while eating.
For my morning exercise, I try to get it done while I’m cooking breakfast. If I’m making oatmeal that morning, I will do squats or kick backs while the microwave is going!
I think Time is the problem here. So you should wake up early in the morning. This way there will stay enough time for you between your work & your breakfast to complete your exercise.
This may sound too simple but to help wake me up, I just turn on music and it makes me want to dance lol I’ve also learned to trick my mind in a way, to think of exercise as something fun; I LOVE to eat. And I eat A LOT. Even though I have a high metabolism, I still try to exercise. Find something that works for you. Maybe go in another room where there’s sunshine. Get someone else involved, like a partner. There’s also videos, get some ideas from here; and make your own routine. That way it’ll be easier to stick to it. Hope this helps!
Have a snack before bedtime. An egg or a sandwich for example. Then you have more energy in the morning. And even if you don’t, push yourself to just start anyway and in a few minutes you’ll be in a happier, stronger place. Then the food will be a reward too. Good luck!
For me exercise takes many forms, cardio, limbering up, strength building - I find that being flexible with what the exercise can be helpful and allows adptation to how i am Feeling. My goal is to feel primed for the day and that varies and can s ometimes be hard to predict. Creating a positive feedback loop is important to keep momentum. experimentation may Be worthwhile to see what is helpful.
Either hold off on eating... or eat something quick & small before exercise. Maybe a smoothie or yogurt or granola bar or something. Then, eat more after exercise.
It was not easy for me either. But I found a solution. * I maintain 14 hours gap in between my dinner to breakfast. * When I wake up I used to drink a half a glass of hot water while sitting comfortably on a chair. Usually taking 1-2minutes to finish it. *Then I have to prepare breakfast. So while I’m cooking I play my playlist on youtube. Most of them are rhythmic songs. Example - https://youtu.be/S99l38LV8Kk So I’m moving my body according to the rythem. Actually, it does not dance just some of my own steps & funny body movements. I pause the music once I sweat & start to feel my mussels are burning 😊 This is so worked for me. I totally forget the hunger. *Usually I do this 2 hours before my breakfast. * Secret behind this is, I changed my thought process strategically. So I don’t feel hungry or tired in the morning with the reminder of doing exercise or workouts *It makes my mind so happy & energetic too. Wish you all the very best!
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