#goji play

1. When do I drink my coffee?

ASAP. There’s no hope in me getting to work without my cup of joe as soon as I wake up. Coffee early, then a healthy breakfast, and lots of water is plenty to keep me going. Knowledge gained after trying several morning routines that included a frozen banana/cold brew smoothie and trying to make my own latte as soon as I got to work. 

2. Can I eat every. single. thing. for breakfast?

So I wake up at 5:30, I’m at work by 6:30, my break is at about 9:00, and I get off work around 2:00. At first I let myself give in to thinking I had to fuel up to make it through the day. Fuel, yes. Lots 

of calories and caffeine, no. I stick to hearty oatmeal with nuts or I bring my own egg sandwich on Ezekiel bread. It’s important to have protein and fiber for lasting energy. And water water water. 

3. When do I drink my coffee again? 

Although I try to keep my caffeination to mornings before work, by 4 pm after working 10 hours I think I’m due. I fill up on an iced black coffee and try to sip on it throughout the early afternoon so there’s nothing preventing me from getting a great night’s sleep later. (I have to go to bed so disgustingly early).

4. How on earth will I make it to the gym?

Yes, long days are exhausting, and sometimes those will be my days off, but I can’t make an excuse for every day. Sometimes just getting there is half the battle. The Goji Play app is amazing and makes it way less daunting to hop on the elliptical, treadmill, or bike, and at least get in some cardio. 

It’s an app that lets your play games while you work out that makes the time pass so much more quickly, and for me, helps me at least get to the gym in the first place. 

For long days when I just want to sink into my couch, it’s perfect.* 

*For my days off I think it’s important to employ some mental endurance and not rely on a game to distract you from a great workout.