renewed focus.

I haven't had much time to focus on the "fit" part of fitdad recently.  I have been too busy with the "dad" part.  It's not that I haven't been working out, I just haven't been blogging about it.  I have not lost a pound in over 8 weeks, but after a little personal reflection this week I think I may have found the reason.   I am a secretive snacker, secretive as in I secretly don't log the little snacks here and there that I eat into weight watchers.  I have a feeling I am exceeding my points totals daily which is not causing me to gain weight, but is causing me to maintain my weight.  So starting TODAY, I have a renewed focus, and a renewed drive to be more diligent in my tracking.

I have started a new routine for my workouts in the last 2 weeks as well.  I am now alternating running days with biking days, either outdoors or on the trainer in the basement.  During my run days I am going to increase my mileage from 3-4 miles to 4-5 miles, and will add in biking 1 to 2 days a week for anywhere from 30-60 minutes.

One of the biggest challenges that I find during the week is getting time to workout between my work schedule and Noah's schedule.  I also need to make sure that I am being a good husband and spending time with my wife.  Throw in some yard work and some chores around the house and you have the perfect storm for no workouts.  The best possible advice I can give to anyone who is trying to keep fitness in their lives is to put it on a schedule.  Make fitness a part of your planner.  If I have a day off on a Wednesday, I make sure to tell Christine a few days before hand that I want to work out that day.  I figure out a time of day that works best for what we have planned to do and I stick to my time.  If that means I have to get up at 6am for a workout so be it.  That also means that sometimes I have to sacrifice time in the later afternoon or evening to workout as well.  No one ever said this kind of thing is easy, but by sticking to a schedule I am more likely to keep a scheduled workout and less likely to try to wing it, and then settle for missed workouts. 

I currently don't have any race or event coming up that I have to be ready for, but I am considering the City Of Pittsburgh Half marathon with Christine, and a few sprint triathlons in the spring/summer.  I would also like to see if I can compete in a Spartan Race, a Tough Mudder, The Run for Your Lives, and another Warrior Dash this coming season. 

What do you do to make sure that you get your workouts in?  Does anyone out there have any suggestions as to how to make fitness and managing your life duties easier?

I would be excited to hear from you!

(as an aside, if anyone is interested in doing a Spartan Race next year please let me know, I have a coupon code that will save you $10 off registration.)


Ron