Over the past couple of months, the struggle to get back to 5am CST wake-ups for morning workouts has been real. After spending two months on the west coast, adapting to Pacific time, my sleep schedule was completely thrown off track. Initially, waking up at 5am felt like a herculean task. But, slowly and steadily, through consistent sleep training and a determined mindset, I managed to form a habit. It took some time to adjust my body clock and transition back to the Central Standard Time routine. But now, finally, I can proudly say that waking up at 5am has become second nature. With each passing day, my body has grown accustomed to the early morning rhythms, and I am once again able to tackle my morning workouts with renewed energy and focus. It's amazing how we can adapt and reset our sleep patterns when we put our mind to it. The toughest part is still the nightly routine where I sometimes don’t get to bed or are awaken by kids. As long as I can be in bed by 9pm and get 6 hours at a minimum, I can reliably adjust my day to stay successful. The important piece to anchor this, I’ve found, is jumping out of bed and going to the restroom with a glass ready to down a large cup of water. As my body wakes in my garage gym with bright lights and a cup of black coffee, I allowed myself the time needed to enjoy the process and savor the peace of the morning hours. Before working out, I started a stretch routine, and now I add it after the main set. Little by little, 15 min a week and I’m back to my goal.
