So I used to think that I didn't have enough time to spend exercising, and I can't even estimate how many times I used that as an excuse. The truth is, the time was always there, I just wasn't making it a priority.
It has taken some time to figure out a balance, but I have finally gotten to the point that I find plenty of time in my schedule to get my work outs in. Most mornings I try to get a half mile walk in with my dog, Hunter, before getting the girls ready and heading to work. As mentioned in a previous post, I swim a couple of days a week over lunch at work.
The most important component of me finding time is having such a supporting wife. We both have an understanding of the importance that fitness plays in our lives. With that, we are sure to be open and willing to give up time on weekends and evenings to let each other hit the gym or go for a run. Better yet, we have decided to invest in a home gym (more on that in a future post). This allows us to not only spend more time together, but also allows one of us to work out when the other is out of the house during the kids naps or after they go to bed.
I have noticed the priorities have worked themselves out as well. The primary thing that has taken a hit from my time spent running or at the gym is watching TV or spending time extra time on the computer (things that were probably bad for me anyway). There has been a slight hit to time spent with family, but my hope is that by improving my fitness, I will live a longer life and more then make up for any lost time.
There is always time, you just have to make it.
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