I lift weights at home 2-3 times a week for 30-45 minutes and push myself pretty hard. I also run 2-3 times a week, only 3-4 miles at a time. If I can’t run I will do HIIT instead. I work out 5-6 days a week total, about 30-40 minute session, because that is all I have time for as a fulltime working mom of 2. I love exercise though and am sure I will work out more when I am retired. I also am very active in general, garden, chores, walk around town, teach all day, etc.

However, it’s logging my food consistently that allows me to stay thin and have visible muscles. I don’t feel deprived and I can indulge as needed without excluding food groups. Not for everyone but works for me.

I also get up at 4:40 to be at the gym by 5 for an hour (weights).

I wish I could sleep longer, but if I’m in bed by 10p, 9 days out of 10 I wake up before my alarm.