Setting a Schedule

Setting a Schedule

Planning and preparation is key to consistency, and being consistent is what makes a difference.

When your pregnant your schedule can go out the window and this is ok, you might not feel up to exercising or you might have a craving! All you can do is manage the situation as best as you can, try take a walk instead or give into the craving (normally cravings can be a sign of what your body needs) but manage the portion size,  or allow yourself a bit then a bit more a few hours later. Now is not the time to be putting loads of pressure on yourself to be training 6 times a week and eat healthier all the time, just try and be active and do what you can manage, just don't let one bad day turn into ten, just forget about it, move on and get back on track. 

Everyone's schedule is different so you have to find what works for you but planning the week ahead can help stay you on track.

You have your goals, your calories and macros set and your training so how does it all fit in?

Start with how you can schedule your training in, is it easier to fit a morning walk before work and do weights on an evening when you have a little more time? Are weekends good for you or is that family time? Think about what's realistic and achievable for you. 

Next move on to your food. Some people prefer to prep all meals 3 days in advance and some prefer to plan all the evening meals for the week and get some staple foods in for the other meals. At the very least I would plan your evening meals for the week ahead, or meals around social occasions you may have, this way you can plan ahead and not be caught out and forced into making less nutritious food choices. If you are eating out then check out the restaurants website for nutritional information and make a healthy choice before you get there. 

Meal planning can also save you money by bulk cooking and freezing meals, it also makes Macro tracking a whole lot easier, if you schedule your evening meals and breakfast for the week you can work around these to hit your macro goals with your lunch and snacks.

I would also really recommend online food shopping too. It saves a lot of time in the long run and helps you plan and make better choices. 

Creating a schedule doesn't have to be complicated, pop it in your diary, on your calendar or save the image above and use the one I use. 

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