You know what’s harder than working out at 6 a.m.? Deciding what to do at 6 a.m.

Making decisions is EXHAUSTING 😫

That’s why I plan my workouts before the week starts—usually while snuggled on the couch with my husband and three huskies on a Sunday morning. Cozy vibes, strong coffee, a calendar, and my Peloton app open—that’s the sweet spot.

Maybe it’s my ADD meds kicking in. 😂
Or maybe it’s 20+ years of knowing that if I don’t plan it, I’ll talk myself out of it.

Especially now.
I’m still recovering from shoulder and bicep surgery, which means no upper body work with my right arm. But I can walk, hike, cycle, and lift with my left. So that’s exactly what I plan for.

Planning Makes It Easier to Show Up

When my alarm goes off, I don’t want to waste my brain power deciding. I want to roll into my workout like it’s already a done deal.

Yes, I still wake up some (most) mornings and feel like, “Ugh, not this.”
And if that happens, I give myself permission to switch it up or go lighter. But usually? I just hit play and get going.

I don’t aim for perfection. I aim for planned.

Here’s How My Mornings Look Right Now

Rebuilding a routine post-surgery (and post-husky adoption — yes, two strays joined us last August 🐺🐺) has taken some trial and error. But here’s what’s working for me now, four weeks post-op:

• 4:05 am – wake up
• 4:30 am – walk 2 out of 3 huskies (we rotate the third depending on who’s extra wild)
• 5:00 am – feed dogs, drink coffee
• 5:00–6:30 am – chill, read, do a little work or planning
• 6:45/7:00 am – workout (usually a hike, cycling, or lower body strength)
• 8:00 am – shower, breakfast, and start my work day

It’s not fancy. It’s not flawless. But it’s planned. And that’s what matters.

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If you’re still winging your workouts or hoping motivation shows up in the morning —

I get it. But here’s the truth:

Planning reduces friction.
When you remove the number of decisions you need to make, you increase the chance you’ll actually do the thing.

Some tips:

• Pre-schedule workouts in your fitness app or calendar.
• Choose the WHEN not just the what. Time of day matters.
• Don’t be afraid to adjust. Planning isn’t a trap — it’s a starting point.

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