New Tampa Fitness Trainer- Practical ways to make time for fitness and health using the AAP System for success!

Hi Fabulous AAP Mind & Body Bloggers!
I wanted to take a moment to post on a subject that was requested by a fabulous Facebook follower.
Have you ever felt like you just do not have enough hours in the day? Stressed out or overworked?
This is a trap that many people fall into daily and it is one that you can manage. Notice that I did not say “easily” manage as it will take time, effort and putting a system into place.
All if boils down to is “How bad do you want it?”
Some may disagree with me on this but it is black or white. If you truly yearn for something you will find a way to make it happen.
It may require you shifting things around or making some changes to your daily routine but it IS possible.

I am a solutions kinda gal. I do not like reflecting on the problem with no resolution. We all know what the problems are. People are working more, getting paid less, trying to balance life, work, kids, commitments and the list goes on. There is a loss of balance in peoples daily lives and more often than not, the person left to pay the price is YOU.

I recently watched an interview with Emeril and he was speaking about his struggles in life, how much he works, and how his health was the first thing to be put on the back burner. In a nutshell, he finally came to the realization that this was the FIRST thing that needed to be made a priority in order for all other things to function optimally.

I have created a simple system to help you with finding that BALANCE again and putting yourself back at the top of the list. This system will allow you to achieve more in less time and feel pleasantly tired at night. Not exhausted and frustrated that another day has passed and you still did not achieve your health goals.

The equation is one that can be easily remembered with this:

Your goals (desires) + 45/60 min per day + journal = SUCCESS!

You must start this process by getting your schedule done for the week – I suggest using 4/5 highlighters.
For example -
Orange- Spiritual time
Blue- work
Pink – YOU time
Yellow – Family Time
Purple – FITNESS TIME

Go through your schedule prioritizing your requirements. The RULE is that you must include time for EACH during EACH DAY! You see — you are holding yourself accountable to allowing time for the five pillars.
If you are missing a color- than you are missing a pillar and therefore can’t be complete.

This simple system will force you to use your time wisely and allocate time for all things important. This may mean that you go to bed earlier, or you may have to rise earlier.
The point is – we ALL get the same hours in the day. What is more valuable to a man than his money?? HIS TIME.
A wise man makes good use of his time.

Now- lets focus on the purple! (FITNESS!!) you must allocate at least 45 min to an hour each day for your fitness. This can be more (you decide how you split your time). You can walk, do cardio, hit the gym, go for a bike ride. Come home and make your delicious smoothie and pack your healthy cooler. This is time that is spent free from laptops, texts, emails and such.

Now – notice that my equation had JOURNALING. What gets measured – gets DONE! You must write down your goals. Visualize where you want to be and what you want to achieve. Journal your first workout! I can surely promise you that you will be pleasantly pleased when you see your improvements over the span of a month!
My journal has room to make notes on how I worked out, slept, the vitamins I took and more! I journal everything!
This is my accountability and I love to analyze my progress.

You must do something each day. You must take the steps necessary for success and this involves planning.
Get EXCITED!! Stop making excuses and start taking action. Like I said, if you want it bad enough… you WILL make it happen!
I hope the AAP System for Success helps you in your weekly planning and incorporating time for FITNESS!

Reach out to me with any questions you may have, I would love to help!
In health,
Ashley

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