August 24, 2012
Early Mornings and a CONTEST
This is what it looks like in our back yard at 6 am. The sun isn’t quite up yet, but it’s on its way. How do I know this? Because I’ve finally decided that there is hardly ever going to be a time when I feel like exercising after I get home from work at night. I tried fooling myself into thinking that after work was the best time for me to do it (since I am so not a morning person), but it just meant that I’d come home, not exercise, and feel slightly guilty the rest of the evening.
So, I heard about the Fitbit and thought maybe that would help. If someone says I’m supposed to walk 10,000 steps a day and do 10 flights of stairs, then those are the numbers I try to hit. And since I started getting up early in the morning to walk for an hour, it has been working. I do like getting it out of the way before work. And I get to see pretty scenes like this (finally – the sun is up above the horizon.):
And this (I love seeing mountains first thing every morning.):
These things have helped me stick to this routine for a couple of months now:
1. Personally, I need to do it every single day of the week. I do take Saturdays and Sundays off, but I’m just about ready to throw at least Saturday into the mix, too. Mondays are a bugger when 6 am rolls around again.
2. I listen to audiobooks. It makes the hour of walking pass by really quickly.
3. I fool my brain. I tell myself that I’m going to walk for 30 minutes (in one direction, away from my house) and then I’ll just walk home. That equals an hour, but the last part of it is just “walking home”. 
The downside? I am tired too early in the evening. It’s affecting my knitting, FPS. Somehow I need to learn to be a morning person AND a night person. Is that possible?? I need to finish my Camp Loopy Project Three this weekend. (I’m making a Derecho out of the Loopy Solid Series. So many fun colors to choose from.)
Today’s blog contest question: Are you a night person or a morning person? (And while we’re at it, do you have any tips about sticking to an exercise routine?) Leave a comment below and I’ll draw names for two more skeins of Wollmeise Lace next week.
We do have winners from last week’s blog contest! I’m sending a skein of Wollmeise Lace to Linda in IL and Amber in IN. Congratulations to you two!
Sheri 9162stepssofarfortoday.
Mustwalkbackandforthintheshopafewmoretimes….
Page said,
August 24, 2012 @ 4:38 pm
Well, pre-kids there was no doubt I was a morning person. However, now I end up staying up too late because it is quiet time where I can knit, read, think, etc. I’d like to figure out how to be both too because exercise is something I need to fit in to a busy schedule. I enjoyed reading your tips a lot. Thanks for the extra motivation!
danielle said,
August 24, 2012 @ 4:40 pm
Ican so easily talk myself out of exercise! Now that hubby is retired and diagnosed as pre-diabetic, he takes his exercise very seriously (much more than I do) and because of that I get to the gym more often than I would otherwise. But I keep telling myself I need to work on doing ‘planks’ every day…and if they would work just by visualizing doing them- well, I would be in great shape!
Altho I work dayshift, I am so definitely not a morning person….and altho I worked nights for more years than I want to think about ….I am not a night person either. An afternoon/evening person maybe!
Carolyn said,
August 24, 2012 @ 4:40 pm
I guess that I’m more of a morning person, but not always by choice. The dog usually wakes me up at 5:30 or so, whether I have to go to work or not! Sorry, but I don’t really have any exercise tips, if I did I would for sure use them!
Hannah said,
August 24, 2012 @ 4:41 pm
I am definitely a morning person. I begin fizzing out by late afternoon. I don’t think you can change your insides from morning to night or vice versa. I think we are what we are and we are who we are. Advice on exercising? No, just do the best you can. And don’t beat yourself up if you don’t feel like exercising every day. Just keep going on.
Hannah said,
August 24, 2012 @ 4:46 pm
I already wrote a comment, but just thought of something else to add about exercising. Clean your own house. Do not hire someone to do it for you. YOU do it. That is a lot of exercise especially if you clean every day!!!
Karen Cain said,
August 24, 2012 @ 4:49 pm
Morning & I love my srtiiv pedometer! I’m encouraged to walk that last little bit more to reach my goal.
Sheri said,
August 24, 2012 @ 4:49 pm
I am so not a morning person. My latest exercise plan is when I take the dog to the dog park I walk the perimeter while he is playing with his friends instead of sitting on my behind yakking.
Buffie said,
August 24, 2012 @ 4:50 pm
I’m definitely a night person, although as I get older I find myself waking up at 6:30 every morning. Then I get up and feel like a zombie. I need to start exercising, but it’s so hard to put the knitting down!
Linda said,
August 24, 2012 @ 4:54 pm
I used to be a morning person, but now I find myself staying up later and later. So I don’t know what I am any more! I’ve heard that exercising with a friend helps you stay with it, but I’ve never found anyone who wanted to exercise when I was available! Good luck!
Cyndi said,
August 24, 2012 @ 4:55 pm
I am becoming more of a morning person the older I get. I have no helpful tips for exercise – if it’s called exercise, I have to force myself to do it!
janna said,
August 24, 2012 @ 4:56 pm
Definitely a morning person! One thing I do when I’m having a hard time squeezing in any exercise is walking the long way to the restroom. Instead of walking down the hall from my office, I go up the stairs, down the hall, down the far set of stairs, and then back to the restroom.
Robby said,
August 24, 2012 @ 4:57 pm
Total morning person, since I was 3yo. No exaggeration on that, much to my mother’s dismay. I also tend to nod off knitting in the evening – I get up at 5:00am! I try to find time during the day to do any tricky bits and save the garter and stocking sts for the evening. That’s a good reason to have multiple WIPs, right?
I find I can stay awake longer (not always a good thing) if I get up and do a small chore, like unload the dishwasher when I start to nod off a bit.
Linda said,
August 24, 2012 @ 4:57 pm
I’m a night person.
I think what you are doing is great! Keep it up!
Just staying active is half the battle. My mom (90 yr young) has an embroidered picture on her wall that says, “to rest, is to rust”. She is still playing golf and winning games and prizes all the time.
Donna said,
August 24, 2012 @ 5:03 pm
I’m an night person…. I work at a Local Community college… I register for a exercise class that falls during my lunch hour… I’m more likely to go to the class than exercise before or after work. My favorite class is water aerobics. This term I also registered for a yoga class after work two nights a week… Let’s see if I make them
Donna
Jenn said,
August 24, 2012 @ 5:04 pm
I’m a morning person. & I’m trying to figure out how to stick to an exercise routine myself, so I have no tips but will be reading everyone else’s!
Tammy said,
August 24, 2012 @ 5:05 pm
Night person – definitely! And I’ve never been able to stick to an exercise routine.
Barbara said,
August 24, 2012 @ 5:08 pm
Night person, my boss just bought a fitbit and I was wondering how it would work. I exercise as soon as I get home at night but you are right it cuts into the knitting time but I have to do it. Good luck, hope you are able to continue the walking.
Suzanne said,
August 24, 2012 @ 5:10 pm
I usually like mornings and need to start an exercise plan. I haven’t slept through the night in 7 years and tend to get by on less sleep (some nights are better than others). I usually am in bed by 10:30 every night and have no trouble falling asleep (usually though there is a rare night when I can’t fall asleep). I should start exercising in the morning, a co-worker moved and gave me her exercise bike. It’s a nice model and I really do want to play with it. It’s been such a hot summer that I haven’t touched it.
ccr in MA said,
August 24, 2012 @ 5:10 pm
I am totally a night person, BUT when I have to get up in the morning for work, I can’t stay up very late. So I guess I am a frustrated night person!
Martina said,
August 24, 2012 @ 5:12 pm
I normally would wake at 7am, but that was to give me plenty of time to drink my latte and read my newspaper. I normally would be in bed by midnight giving me the evening to knit or read and/or watch tv and still get at least 7 hours of sleep. Sometimes I have a nap in my chair in the afternoon. I do work in a bookstore parttime so getting a lot of walking in on those days is no problem at all! I used to wear a pedometer but don’t anymore. I easily do 10,000 steps….
Kristin C. said,
August 24, 2012 @ 5:14 pm
I’m definitely a night person.
Katie Lynn said,
August 24, 2012 @ 5:18 pm
I’m so much a night person that it frightens me sometimes. I really seem to hit my groove around the time the sun goes down, and have a difficult time going to sleep before 1am…no matter how much sleep I got the night before or how tired I was during the day.
As for keeping up with the exercise, you just have to push through. Your body is used to having a certain amount of stamina for every day and eventually it will increase because you require more. We used to have to argue with patients at PT ALL THE TIME over that. It’s also a good idea to throw in some weight bearing exercises…as a woman it will help keep your bones strong. You really need to mix up your routine every once in a while so your body doesn’t get used to it. Try some pilates, it’s great for strengthening and keeping flexible. PopPilates on YouTube has some great videos (with fun music!)
Jean Ashley said,
August 24, 2012 @ 5:18 pm
I am a formerly morning person who now lives with a night person, so I’ve had to do some adaptations. Some were successful, some not. Mostly, I go to bed late (for my old self, but relatively early by DH standards), wake up not as early as I used to, and exercise at the little gym at work during lunch hour.
Lynn said,
August 24, 2012 @ 5:18 pm
I’m definitely a morning person, but exercise has slowly been weaned out of my life. I would much rather do work early in the day so I can knit after the kids go to bed. An hour a day is too much time for me to give away. I’d rather just knit….
Nancy said,
August 24, 2012 @ 5:19 pm
I am a morning person but that doesn’t mean I have been able to convince myself that I should exercise first thing. Now that our mornings are starting to be cool and not so humid I am going to try to get in a routine. I totally agree that it has to be done every day so I have to find a time that will always work – like 6:30am.
Melissa Bruner said,
August 24, 2012 @ 5:19 pm
I am absolutely a night person, and I’m constantly sleep-deprived because I have OMR syndrome (One More Row), and a whopping case of OME (One More Episode) to boot. I am in need of an exercise program and a housecleaning program too. Think I’ll start tracking my steps to see where I stand with daily routine, and then try to make that 10000 steps by actually leaving my house and walking the neighborhood.
Katie Lynn said,
August 24, 2012 @ 5:20 pm
Oh, and joining a class of some sort is really motivating! There are people you become friends with who will give you a hard time for missing a class (and usually you lose the money for that class as well.) It’s quite the incentive!
Mujercita said,
August 24, 2012 @ 5:21 pm
When I was in highschool and the first half of college I was a night owl. After I came back from studying abroad, my internal clock got reset, and now I am more of a morning person.
I try to force myself to get to the gym before work, but it doesn’t always happen….
Karen said,
August 24, 2012 @ 5:23 pm
I love my fitbit. Now that I’m telecommuting, I’m finding it harder to get my 10000 in per day, however, I’ve fixed that by walking 2 miles every morning. I walk all around the apartment during the day and at the end of the day, leave the house for another walk or visit to the gym. I’m averaging 11000 per day
lisa said,
August 24, 2012 @ 5:23 pm
I’m very much a night person. I only see 6am if I’ve stayed up all night! As for exercise I just try to do it without thinking about it. The more I think about it the less likely I am to do it. Another thing that helps is having a book or show that I only read or watch while on the elliptical. So if I want to finish it, I have to exercise.
christine said,
August 24, 2012 @ 5:26 pm
I am a night person. Unfortunately, my job requires me to be a morning person. It is not pretty.
Katiedo said,
August 24, 2012 @ 5:27 pm
Morning – I definitely don’t like to exercise at night except to do water aerobics with my sisters at the Y. Knowing someone is waiting on me forces me to go – esp if they’re your sisters & will give you grief if you don’t show up! We have so much fun it makes me want to go!
Eunice said,
August 24, 2012 @ 5:28 pm
I like early mornings and late nights with a 20 min nap in the afternoon. Not doing well in the exercise department.
Rebecca said,
August 24, 2012 @ 5:29 pm
I am a morning person. I get up early for work each day. In the morning, I try to do a few weight lifting exercises. My job is pretty active and I walk up and down the stairs as much as possible. I like to walk and ride a stationary bike in bad weather. The bike I have has a shelf so I can look at magazines such as knitting magazines
. I also like to listen to music while I exercise. One way to add in extra movement to each day–park far away from the store/place you are going if possible, use the stairs as much as possible.
MaryAnne said,
August 24, 2012 @ 5:31 pm
I think I’m more of a morning person. I love the wee hours when the neighborhood is just beginning to stir. It’s definitely my favorite knitting time. I think it has to do with the fact that there can’t possibly be anywhere I’m supposed to be, or anything I should be doing that early……nothing’s open, no one’s up, can’t make noise with things like a; vacuum……I’m sure that has something to do with it.
Joni said,
August 24, 2012 @ 5:34 pm
I’m most definitely a morning person, but it takes me longer to get going these days. The easiest exercise ever was for me was when I was able to meet my best friend to walk for 40 minutes 5 days a week (we walked MTWFW and had coffee together on Thursdays). Because we each depended on each other, it made it hard to skip. Walking gets harder in the winter as it is so dark so late — and so cold. We ended up using our local community building (basically a big gym) and walked around in circles inside during the winter. Not very exciting, but better for us than just waiting for good weather. Good luck keeping it up!
Melissa said,
August 24, 2012 @ 5:34 pm
What is FPS?
Cheryl said,
August 24, 2012 @ 5:35 pm
Ever since I retired I’ve turned into a night person. I need, like you, to be a morning person for the exact same reason as you. I’ll be reading the, if any, hints on sticking to an exercise routine. I started walking every morning, then the grandkids came, and my routine fell apart. Then it got really really hot and I have not resumed my walking. Good luck to you. I do think you have one of the best places to walk.
Amber said,
August 24, 2012 @ 5:38 pm
Definitely a night person. I hit my stride around 10pm. And I get the best sleep in the morning.
Shelly B. in Fredericton said,
August 24, 2012 @ 5:39 pm
I am a complete night person. And I can never stick to an exercise routine because of it. I can be sleepy all day long and as soon as it’s 9pm, I’m wide awake. Definitely enjoying some of the other comments, though, maybe I can put some of their plans in action.
Ingrid said,
August 24, 2012 @ 5:42 pm
I’m definitely a morning person although I like to walk after work in the evening. During school I drop the kids off at the bus stop and continue on since I’m already out and about.
Andrea said,
August 24, 2012 @ 5:44 pm
I’m definitely more of a night person, which is really by default since I’m SO not a morning person. I can get a lot accomplished after 9pm, assuming I don’t have to be up early in the morning. Sorry about the exercise, I need some advice in that area as well.
Marla said,
August 24, 2012 @ 5:44 pm
I’m a mid-morning person. With the scenery you have, I think that would keep me motivated to get out in the fresh air every day. Another plus, knit winter accessories so you can show them off when walking in the cold/snowy weather
.
Leta said,
August 24, 2012 @ 5:45 pm
I tend to be a night person. I have a really hard time being functional in the mornings, especially to exercise, so I am really impressed by your stick-to-it-ness. The audio books are a great idea. I listen to my ipod while doing my workouts. I have several playlists that are set to the length of time i want to exercise and also to the beat I want to move to.
Linda said,
August 24, 2012 @ 5:46 pm
I am NOT A MORNING PERSON, so that must mean I am a night owl. Actually, I do have trouble falling asleep at night anytime before 11 pm. I tried to ‘bribe’ myself with a ‘bottomless mug’ card from Brueggers Bagels. I live a half mile (or thereabouts) from a Brueggers and I figured I would reward myself with free coffee when I got there and walk the 1/2 mile home (theoretically several times a week). … sad to say, it was easier for me to bundle in the winter and walk, drink coffee, and knit a bit before returning home than it has been in the summer. Then, my son would call me to walk with him around the lake near him, but now he’s working full time (praise the Lord for a full time job, but no more walking with Mom).
Meg said,
August 24, 2012 @ 5:48 pm
Great post, Sheri. I am trying to be a more disciplined morning person. I would like to be up and ready for e day before my kids. I think I could actually focus and cast on a project rather than waiting till night when I end up so tired I am useless:) As far as exercise- I am still trying to find what works for me.
Linda said,
August 24, 2012 @ 5:48 pm
If I had a choice I would say afternoon. But morning seems to be the best time to exercise. Maybe we need to call it something else to get us going.
Erynn D said,
August 24, 2012 @ 5:51 pm
I am definitely a night person and not an exercise person in any sense of the word.
DebbieO said,
August 24, 2012 @ 5:53 pm
I am mostly a morning person, but I do tend to stay up fairly late, too. I guess I just don’t really sleep!
Deb said,
August 24, 2012 @ 5:54 pm
Definitely a morning person. I do my best working out and knitting (if I have time) then.
Cheryl said,
August 24, 2012 @ 5:56 pm
DEFINITELY A MORNING PERSON!!! But I have to have my coffee or the rest of the day is a total loss. I usually get my exercise in by walking out to the mail box….. but when my Loopy packages come they deliver it to my door. I’m either going to have to find another exercise routine or order less yarn…….LIKE THAT’S GOING TO HAPPEN.
Paula said,
August 24, 2012 @ 5:57 pm
I’m more of a night person, but I exercise as soon as I get up in the AM. I found a web-based program that offers recorded workouts that alternate cardio and strength training with no equipment and each session is only 30 min. long. I can always find 30 min. to exercise. Since May, I have lost 15 lbs – so I’m motivated to keep going towards my goal.
Keep at it!
Kylene said,
August 24, 2012 @ 6:00 pm
I’m a morning person. I get up early to exercise, and I reward myself with points towards buying yarn.
Janine said,
August 24, 2012 @ 6:00 pm
I am an evening person. My ideal schedule would be if I could go to bed at midnight and get up around 8 but that is not to be. My DH has to be up by 6 so we are in bed by 11 and I get up with him. By 7, I am on my treadmill. We have Netflix and I watch a mystery series like Rosemary and Thyme or Murdock mysteries and treadmill through an entire episode – about 50 minutes. These are sort of gentle mysteries, not a lot of blood. The body makes a brief appearance and then the mysteries are solved. I do at least 3 days a week on the treadmill and then bike the Katy trail on weekends. I also do some light weight work.
I really don’t have any hints, Sheri. I just make myself do it because I know I need the exercise.
Katie said,
August 24, 2012 @ 6:01 pm
I am a morning person when it comes to exercise. My one tip would be to set out your workout clothes – including shoes – the night before. Then I have no excuse not to workout. And believe me I have thought of them all – nothing is clean, I can’t decide what to wear, I can’t find my shoes, etc.
Kelly S said,
August 24, 2012 @ 6:05 pm
I am most definitely a night person. I just can’t seem to make myself do things in the morning…wouldn’t life be so much easier if we could be morning and night people? The only thing that works for me when exercising is to have a schedule. I do really well with 90-day programs that tell you what to do each day. When I don’t have a specific program or schedule, I definitely don’t do as well. I also find that posting my workouts to Facebook helps to keep me accountable. I love your mind trick…walking home is so much nicer than walking for 30 more minutes!
Linda said,
August 24, 2012 @ 6:09 pm
I like early AM walks 6-7. I use audible books
and select a book I like and then only listen to that
specific title each AM. Keeps me interested and
Walking. Other stories for car or when knitting
Jeanne said,
August 24, 2012 @ 6:13 pm
No question – a night person. I’ve always wanted to be a morning person though.
Kristen said,
August 24, 2012 @ 6:15 pm
I’m afraid I’m in the same boat as you are. I’m a night person, and I love to knit at night to relax. My days require that I get up early in the morning, however, which leaves me exhausted by 8 or 9 pm. Sigh. At least there are weekend for my knitting!
Sheila said,
August 24, 2012 @ 6:15 pm
I’m very much a night person. I can stay up all night, but getting up early just kills me. I’ve never found way to stick to a regular exercise program. I start off all motivated and then at some point it falls off and I relapse to my native couch potato state.
Ashley W said,
August 24, 2012 @ 6:17 pm
I’m a morning person who stays up way too late sometimes. I get up and exercise in the morning – sometimes I run, sometimes I’ll do a P90X video, sometimes I just stretch.
Kathy said,
August 24, 2012 @ 6:18 pm
Morning person, but unfortunately darn work gets in the way so exercise waits until I am home after work. I would agree with Sheri it is not always easy to commit to exerices after a long day of work.
Ana said,
August 24, 2012 @ 6:19 pm
Can you knit while walking? I do that when it’s light enough and the path is clear enough. Just something simple, but it lets me get more knitting and exercising in, which is a plus!
I’m more of a needs-my-sleep person. An afternoon person. Though I’m on more of a morning-person schedule and I do feel better when I exercise first thing, so I may have to cultivate that!
Leah said,
August 24, 2012 @ 6:20 pm
I am totally a night person. I’m lucky to have had a night shift job for 25 years. I’m even luckier to have a group of night-owl friends so I can keep that same night shift schedule even on the weekends.
Anna said,
August 24, 2012 @ 6:21 pm
I am a night person who impersonates a morning person. If left to my own devices I will stay up all night. The only way I can stick to exercise is first thing in the morning and must do it every single day.
Merna said,
August 24, 2012 @ 6:23 pm
Absolutely a morning person — but that doesn’t mean I exercise! Good for you!,,
Maureen said,
August 24, 2012 @ 6:24 pm
I am more of a morning person though I fell like I never get enough sleep. I try to get to sleep at a certain time each day but that just usually doesn’t happen. I have a hard time sleeping in the middle of the night as it is for a few reasons.
As for sticking with a routine, my husband and I take a walk most evenings. This summer has been very HOT and we have even walked then. Just make sure to bring some cold water along for the walk and have some good shoes. It is a way for us to come back together after a day apart.
Another thing is that when I am on a recumbent exercise bike I knit!!
Christine said,
August 24, 2012 @ 6:25 pm
I have to write it on my schedule. If it’s on there it happens, if it isn’t then it doesn’t.
Katrina said,
August 24, 2012 @ 6:25 pm
Sheri, you don’t want my routine!!
I love staying up late but have adapted to being a morning person, it’s one of the few times I get to myself. I get up at 4am five days a week so that I can walk/run the treadmill, do a weight routine, yoga and meditation. My suggestion for staying on track same bedtime and waking up time every day, I get to knit during the day with the girls at school, for an hour after they go to bed and during sunday sports 
It’s full but it works 
Samantha said,
August 24, 2012 @ 6:25 pm
Thanks for the info on the Fitbit. I will have to try it out! I am a night person. I have always been a night person. I have tried to be a morning person and it just never takes! My tips for squeezing in more exercise are to park further away from places that you shop at, take the stairs instead of the elevator and clean house! Organizing, cleaning, just trying to keep active. Another thing that I do is change into my workout clothes and put on my walking shoes. It’s hard not to go out and walk once I am all dressed to go do it.
Christine said,
August 24, 2012 @ 6:25 pm
Oh, and I’m a night person…but not for exercise!
Mary said,
August 24, 2012 @ 6:26 pm
I am most definitely a morning person. Not a dedicated exerciser but I do like Kylene’s idea with rewarding points for buying yarn.
Kacy said,
August 24, 2012 @ 6:27 pm
I think I’m more of a morning person because I wake up around 6:30, which is when I begin my exercise routine. I usually try to be in bed around 10:00. My advice for keeping a morning running routine:
1.) Keep your running shoes and clothes by the bed.
2.) Put on your clothes and running shoes first thing in the morning.
3.) Do not allow yourself to shower until the exercise routine has been complete.
Nina said,
August 24, 2012 @ 6:30 pm
I work out at lunch. We are lucky enough to have a gym onsite so I can fit a class in. I put them on my calendar ahead of time so no one can schedule meetings and then the reminder pops up and I feel obligated to go. If we didn’t have the gym though I’d walk during that time. I am not a night person and have to get up pretty early already just so I have some play time with my daughter in the morning before work. This way I can still get my workout and I just eat while I’m working at my desk in lieu of a lunch break since I use it for workouts.
Cindy said,
August 24, 2012 @ 6:30 pm
I’m an afternoon/early evening person. I don’t like staying up late, but almost always do and then find mornings unbearable because of it. In a perfect world, when I could get to bed at a decent time, I would most definitely be a morning person.
As far as, exercise I could use some tips myself. The only time I manage to stick to an exercise program is when I exercise with a friend. If I know someone is counting on me, I’m less likely to make flimsy excuses.
Elianna Meyerson said,
August 24, 2012 @ 6:36 pm
By choice I’m a night person, but as I’m a teacher and need to be at school by 7:30, I have become a morning person.
To be ready, bright and early, for students, I have to start my day earlier. So I have been getting up early, and going to bed early.
I have no advice for sticking to an exercise schedule. I definitely have not been. I don’t have time in the morning (I’d have to wake up at 4:30 am which is NOT happening) and I’m WAYYY too tired at night.
tayloe said,
August 24, 2012 @ 6:36 pm
I’m a morning person and the only way I manage to keep up my walking is walking with a friend!
Leah said,
August 24, 2012 @ 6:37 pm
Neither! But if I’m going to burn the candle at one end or the other than I say morning. As for exercising I’m looking forward to others suggestions.
grace said,
August 24, 2012 @ 6:40 pm
i am a night person, I get more done after DH goes to bed then any other time of the day, that said, I just get more done when I am alone, because he leaves at 5 am and that is when I get up and get on the computer for an hour, after only 4 1/2 hours sleep, then I sleep in until about 8:30 (I am retired)
Exercise—what is this language you speak????
Kim said,
August 24, 2012 @ 6:40 pm
I am a morning person, and get an hour long walk out of the way first thing. I have a few options for walking in ‘loops’ around my neighborhood, and I try to mix it up by doing the ‘loops’ counter clockwise (or widdershins if you’re feeling British) just to keep things interesting. I also take Pilot, my dog, along for company. I worry about keeping it up once the winter comes but I’m kind of addicted now!
Amber said,
August 24, 2012 @ 6:40 pm
I find it easiest to be a night person but I like it best when I can stick with a routine to be a morning person. I seem to have more energy and be more productive earlier in the day.
Bonnie Herrmann said,
August 24, 2012 @ 6:41 pm
I am definitely a morning person. My DH and I usually head off to bed by 9:30 at night. We ate up workdays by 5:15 and weekends by 6:30. Our chocolate Lab gets us out for walks twice a day – first thing in the morning and then again in the evening. The warmer the weather the later that evening walk happens.
Unfortunately, I am having some really bad sciatic nerve pain the last few weeks and haven’t been able to go. I really wish I would hear from the doctor on what we need to do!
Emily said,
August 24, 2012 @ 6:41 pm
I’m definitely more of a morning person. I get lots more done in the mornings, but lose motivation by about mid-afternoon. I wish I knew how to stick to a good exercise routine…. I’m going to go back and read other people’s comments about that.
Dawn said,
August 24, 2012 @ 6:45 pm
Morning, but family is night which has its challenges. No easy answer for exercise. Started new workout Sun and promptly got sinus infection. Missing the workout so guess that is good.
Leslie said,
August 24, 2012 @ 6:47 pm
This spring I started waking up early to do yoga and pilates. After just a few weeks, I really started craving it. Sometimes life gets in the way, but I don’t beat myself up because of that, I just get back to it as soon as I can. I use DVD’s and my “instructors” always encourage me that I at least showed up!
My daughter asked me why I have bought a few cute yoga outfits when no one ever sees them – well, it helps me want to work out!
I feel better, am so much more flexible, my clothes fit nice and the scale has nicer numbers on it!
You go girl!
Mo said,
August 24, 2012 @ 6:47 pm
Sheri – an all y’all – I am on FitBit – I love it. http://www.fitbit.com/user/23H2HT
Also I just had the same conversation with my DH tonight -it is our habit to sit on the deck evenings and take in the sunset, but I don’t know if that is my favorite time of the day or early mornings, I love them both. I do get a lot done in the early am but I love the evening and watching my chickens running around to catch the bugs who seem to love the late afternoon/evening. And the sunsets.
Stephanie said,
August 24, 2012 @ 6:50 pm
I started doing a morning walk in July, but I started with 15 minutes and worked my way up by five minutes a week every week. My trick is to take a photo of the scenery while I’m walking and post it on my Facebook wall. If I skip a day (or a few), my friends start to ask where my Morning Walk photo is for that day. I’m not a morning person, but the heat where I live makes it mandatory to do the walk in the morning because it doesn’t cool down here until after dark in the evening.
Jean said,
August 24, 2012 @ 6:51 pm
I am a morning person but when you work 12 hr days and drive to and from work (45 mins), it is a long day. So I try to workout on my days off. It is still hard but I feel better when I do. You just got to keep at it.
Britni said,
August 24, 2012 @ 6:53 pm
I am a morning person. I get up to a very quiet house, do my computer work, my quiet time and if I am lucky still have time to go for a walk before the family gets up. I do not pressure myself on the exercise, though. I tell myself if I get in three times a week that is great for me!
Anna said,
August 24, 2012 @ 6:55 pm
I’m a morning person!
My recommendation for sticking to a workout is making sure it easily fits into your life. Schedule your workout as an appointment and then get a buddy to join you. The other thing is to start gradually and build up to the time or distance that you want because starting out too far and too fast could lead to injuries and discouragement!
suzan said,
August 24, 2012 @ 6:57 pm
Both. I walk at 6 and then right before bed. People say that exercising in the evening wakes you up, but it doesn’t seem to alter my sleep patterns. Maybe it is the half hour of knitting before bed that makes me sleep!
Mary Beth said,
August 24, 2012 @ 7:00 pm
An early night person. Specifically, a “once the kids are to bed” person. I perk up and have renewed vim and vigor.
I exercise everyday. Without fail. 15 to 60 minutes. That’s the part which varies.
Barbara said,
August 24, 2012 @ 7:01 pm
Morning, definitely morning!
Elaine said,
August 24, 2012 @ 7:03 pm
Since I retired am an evening person, but when I worked full time I had to be a morning person. Like to go walking in the morning before it gets to hot. My husband and I go to the Y 3 days a week to excerise and ride bike.
skeindalous said,
August 24, 2012 @ 7:04 pm
I am overwhelmingly a morning person. I wake up spontaneously at 04:00-04:30. This actually works out most of the year, as I am a school bus driver who must report to work by 06:00.
BUT…during summer vacation or Christmas vacation or weekends……still it is the same hour. Sigh.
The only way I can make the exercise thing happen, is to do it at the same time, same place every day. I get offf my bus at 09:00, put on the walking shoes and hit the road again. It is just what happens. IF I sit down and think it over…that is the end of it. It has to be the automatic and non-negotiable.
Good luck to all who are trying to start a new good habit.
Sally at Rivendale Farms said,
August 24, 2012 @ 7:07 pm
I somehow switched in my 30′s from a night person to completely a morning person. I actually now feel kind of off for the day if I miss the sunrise. Exercise tip: get a herd of alpacas (or sheep, or goats) – built in aerobics AND strength training! (Playing Catch the Baby involves a lot of running and agility, hauling hay builds up those arms in no time!)
Tori said,
August 24, 2012 @ 7:07 pm
I’m a morning person, but not an exercise person. If you get any fool proof tips, please share!
Renee said,
August 24, 2012 @ 7:07 pm
I am definitely a morning person. I didn’t used to get up quite so early, but I have to leave for work every morning around 5:30am, so I sort of have to be a morning person now.
Marita said,
August 24, 2012 @ 7:09 pm
I’m definitely more of a night person, but there’s something to be said for getting a jump on the day!
Robin p. said,
August 24, 2012 @ 7:09 pm
I don’t know what I am. I don’t like to wake up and I like to go to bed early. I suppose sometime in there I’m awake:). Looking forward to reading others exercise tips because I sure don’t have any.
Connie said,
August 24, 2012 @ 7:10 pm
I’d have to say night, or is it morning as I seldom go to be before 2 a.m. I am back up by 7 or 8, but still can’t get to sleep any earlier. I love knitting until the last moment; often designing my best patterns in the wee hours. Keep paper & pencil nearby to record those sleepy ideas too.
Wendy said,
August 24, 2012 @ 7:10 pm
I used to be more of a morning person than I am now. Having kids changes all that, now I tend to stay up later than normal so I can enjoy the peace and quiet after the boys have gone to bed!
Jody said,
August 24, 2012 @ 7:11 pm
Definitely a night person. And I have no idea how to stick to an exercise routine. I’m hoping to get some ideas from everyone else leaving comments!
Theresa said,
August 24, 2012 @ 7:13 pm
I am so a morning person. I have had parrots sine middle school, and they are always up with the sun. Its a great natural alarm clock!
As for exercise, I always get off of my bus to work a stop or two early and walk the rest of the way. It hardly feels like exercise after a while!
Robin said,
August 24, 2012 @ 7:13 pm
A morning person. And you are right, deeply breathing in that early morning Colorado air through brisk walks helps one sleep at night! Haven’t you found the coolness and the freshness of the air the past couple of weeks to be some kind of w-o-n-d-e-r-f-u-l? The best way to maintain a walking program is to walk with someone else.
Leslie F said,
August 24, 2012 @ 7:23 pm
1. Measure yourself (using loopy ewe tape measure)…because the scale lies.
2. Write down what you do daily.
3. Tell everyone that you plan to do XYZ (because the more peoples that know, the more embarrassing it is to face them if you don’t. )
And I am s night person forced into a daytime world. I like sunrises much better from the moon side!
Kathleen said,
August 24, 2012 @ 7:24 pm
Morning person but I exercise after work with my husband. We count on each other for motivation.
kelly-ann (ravelry) said,
August 24, 2012 @ 7:25 pm
I am a night person, but really try hard to be a morning person. I am still trying to figure out the best bedtime and wake up time after all of these years. I am trying to find a difference form of exercising after running for 2 years – find it so boring. My son finally picked up bike riding and I love going on family rides. What a difference it makes if you actually have a fun time exercising.
Kathy said,
August 24, 2012 @ 7:26 pm
I’m totally programmed to be a morning person, i love getting up at 5a to go out and run. Unfortunately right now I am stuck working nights, 2p-midnight/1am followed by a v long drive home, so my body clock is out of whack. I have managed to run some on weekdays before coming to work, tho not the full workout I used to enjoy, but I have a bosu ball and a ministepper at home and can use those anytime, 10-15 min at a time.
I also probably do 20 flights of stairs a day between home and work.
The best way to stick to an exercise program is exactly what you do, trick yourself by saying you’re going to walk 10 mins and then keep going. A month from now, it’ll be habit and your legs will just keep going. I wish someone would invent a way that all of us, morning and night people, could knit in our sleep.
Beth Gray said,
August 24, 2012 @ 7:27 pm
A morning person for sure. And no tips at all, but I’ll be reading what others have to say…
Jan said,
August 24, 2012 @ 7:29 pm
Ooooh, you’re doing well on your 10,000 steps for today! I never seemed to get beyond about 4000!
I (and my husband, too) am a night person. We tend to stay up quite late on weekends, sometimes until the sun is coming up, before we succumb to sleep. Although I’ve noticed that both of us can fall asleep easily while watching TV.
Unfortunately, going to bed late each night but trying to get up around 4:30 makes me sleepy all the time, and headachy a lot, too! And THAT cuts into my very small available knitting time! Knitting has always relaxed me, enough to put me to sleep anyway, but combined with sleep shortage, not much gets done.
My plan is that I’ll exercise more when I’m retired, because I’ll have the time! We try now, but it’s hard with the current schedules. Also, there’ll be more time to knit — Yay!!!!
Thanks for another great contest!
Shanna said,
August 24, 2012 @ 7:35 pm
If I had to choose, I’d say morning person. If I sleep in and stay up late, I feel like I’ve wasted the day. I try to get to work by about 6:15 AM so I can pick my kids up from school at 3:30
As for exercise, I do best when I have a plan and it’s scheduled. I’m currently on a 60 day program that’s called “Insanity” and it’s super hard but super addicting. I do it during my lunch hour every day. No excuses. When I’m done with Insanity, I’ve already got my next exercise programs planned out as well as running a few races this fall/winter. I’ve lost a little but of weight so far and have about 23 pounds to go.
Lesley said,
August 24, 2012 @ 7:35 pm
Nursing has made me a morning person – I go in at some pretty ungodly hours! However, the audiobook sounds like a good idea to get me going. There’s just not enough hours in the day!!
Stephanie Haitz said,
August 24, 2012 @ 7:40 pm
I’m a morning person.if I don’t get some knitting, beading or quilting done in the morning I’m a bear the rest of the day.
Sherri, I like your walking/audio book idea. I need to give it a try.
Lacey said,
August 24, 2012 @ 7:41 pm
Wow, tough question! I guess I’d have to say morning person simply because I’m positively worthless after 9:30. It’s hard to get up in the morning; bed is too comfy! But once I’m up, I’m up and good to go. I’ve used audio books when driving, but not while walking. I’m getting ready to start a new book so maybe I’ll use it as my walking soundtrack! I really need to start exercising again and now that it’s cool enough in the mornings and evening I can walk without feeling like I’m going to melt!
Molly said,
August 24, 2012 @ 7:43 pm
Morning, definitely! I agree that walking is a perfect way to start the day.
Mimi M said,
August 24, 2012 @ 7:44 pm
I am very much a night person, to the point that I never sleep until three or four in the morning. I have too much knitting to do!
April said,
August 24, 2012 @ 7:44 pm
I am definitely a night person…I don’t properly wake up until about 10 a.m. or so at least, even though I have to get up much earlier than that to go to work. I trick myself into exercising (walking) more by parking at the far end of the parking lot from wherever I’m going, purposely putting stuff far from where its needed in the house, leaving things out in my car when I get home even though I know I’ll need them later (then I have to walk back out to the car again) and other little things like that. None of them alone make much difference but my hope is that all of them together do add up!
Gale Longley said,
August 24, 2012 @ 7:46 pm
I’m a late morning person. lol My exercising is knitting-walking-reading. Not always in that order,
Sarah F. said,
August 24, 2012 @ 7:46 pm
NOT a morning person, though I wish I were…sunrise is so pretty! However, I work until past midnight, so I don’t see many of them
I do love to run though, and I try to get out at a reasonable hour in the morning, especially during the heat of summer. Here are my tips:
-set out your clothes + water + gear the night before, so you can just step into them and go.
-tell yourself over and over “I’m going out first thing in the morning” as if there in no other option. this is something that MUST get done like grocery shopping or going to work.
-concetrate on how good you feel for the rest of the day!!! You will soon realize that you love that feeling & it’s worth the hassle of getting up and getting out there!
Windy said,
August 24, 2012 @ 7:47 pm
I am a night person who is “FORCED” to be a morning person by my school schedule.
Annette said,
August 24, 2012 @ 7:49 pm
Definitely a night person! And I have also determined that walking in the morning is about the only way I’m going to get it done. In Arizona, early morning is the only bearable time to walk in summer. I’ve been looking at the FitBit… I just need to go ahead and do it.
Matt said,
August 24, 2012 @ 7:52 pm
I’m neither really. If I had to choose, I would say a night person. I think that I’m more of an afternooner. As far as exercise, I get a lot of it at work (IKEA). I am a cheap, so no gym membership. I choose to spend the time and energy on the important things, yarn and fiber.
Claire said,
August 24, 2012 @ 7:54 pm
I’m usually a night person (I’m also a college student), but lately I have been getting up, and staying up, around 5:30 a.m.. A tip for the exercise: find a routine that you’d actually do. If you don’t like going to the gym, chances are that a routine that has you going to the gym four times a week just isn’t going to work.
Paulette said,
August 24, 2012 @ 7:57 pm
I’m a night person…..would actually like to be a morning peron, tho. I don’t have any exercise tips….I NEED some!!
Better read through all the comments!
Starry said,
August 24, 2012 @ 7:59 pm
Morning …. more then evening. I have been trying to figure out the exercise routine myself….I really like the tip about walking to a coffee shop….drink a cup of coffee knit and then walk home. Just need to live closer to a coffee shop..or find a substitute….
Diann said,
August 24, 2012 @ 8:01 pm
Very definitely an evening person. Best ever walking tip– get a dog (or two!!!) they love to go for walks and you can’t avoid going.
Debi said,
August 24, 2012 @ 8:04 pm
I am so definitely a morning person….I am usually in bed between 9 and 10 pm…I am up around 7 even on days off….I enjoy the quiet in the morning before the family gets up to knit or clean or what ever….
Lani said,
August 24, 2012 @ 8:05 pm
I am definitely a morning person. I wake up at 4 but try to stay in bed until 4:45 or 5.
I live in SE Alaska where it rains a lot and is dark in the winter until 7 or 8am. So, walking outside is not usually an option. Also after a bear encounter at 5am while walking the dogs one summer, I lost my taste for early morning walks. Now I have a 1/2 hour exercise CD I work out with every am. I listen to podcasts while I exercise.
Teresa C said,
August 24, 2012 @ 8:09 pm
Definitely a night person. The sun is an evil thing.
For exercising, keep track of what you do everyday.
I started tracking just by writing it on a calendar. Then I started a simple spreadsheet. Now, it is not so simple a spreadsheet. But, it is wonderful to look back and see that I have only missed walking 5 times this year (due to sickness). Even if it is just around the block, it is better than nothing.
It always seems like such a commitment when you think that you need to exercise for the rest of your life. So, don’t. All you need to do, is exercise a little bit today. Tomorrow, you will need to exercise a little bit today. After a while, you have excercised consistently for a month straight, and that really wasn’t so hard because you only have to worry about today.
Wendy Mayerson said,
August 24, 2012 @ 8:13 pm
Definitely a night person!! I have never liked mornings and it is getting worse!! I stay up much too late and have a horrible time getting up and to work on time.
Exercising is great if you schedule time. But, it has to be an appointment you make that can’t be broken easily. I fell off the exercise wagon in April due to a friend’s illness and have been procrastinating getting back in ever since.
Seanna Lea said,
August 24, 2012 @ 8:13 pm
I am a morning person. The latest I woke up this week (sans alarm) was 5:41, and the earliest was 4 a.m. I do this nearly every day of the week and unless I am sick I can expect to wake up super early.
As for exercise, I haven’t been regular since I got sick in April, but before then I did walk each day. I picked a modest amount, like 30 minutes, and had to do at least that every day. I wish I could say it worked, but as soon as I got sick the whole exercise thing flew out the window and hasn’t yet come back.
marina said,
August 24, 2012 @ 8:26 pm
definitely a nighttime person
i did pretty well with the 10000 steps – i think it helped to have a number goal for the day. and if i walked faster then i got it all over with faster, too …which means more time to knit!
Kelly Reid said,
August 24, 2012 @ 8:26 pm
morning routine…set an alarm to herald each activity change…and DON’T hit the snooze button!! Otherwise I would read too long, knit too long, exercise too long, sleep too long…etc. (must get back on the routine!!!)
marianne said,
August 24, 2012 @ 8:29 pm
late night person.
thanks for this chance to win!
Jody said,
August 24, 2012 @ 8:30 pm
Morning person! Have a friend or make friends at a group fitness class to work out with to help you be accountable for your daily routine!
Amanda said,
August 24, 2012 @ 8:32 pm
Morning, definitely, and that us when I work out too!
Dee said,
August 24, 2012 @ 8:36 pm
Definitely a morning person and I am woefully terrible about sticking to an exercise routine…
Kerry said,
August 24, 2012 @ 8:41 pm
I have always been a night owl. I totally believe I was made to party (ok, knit) all night and sleep half the day.
I wish I had words of wisdom on the exercise issue but I don’t. I’d love to get back into running and be a size 2 again. Sweaters would be so much quicker to knit!
Siew said,
August 24, 2012 @ 8:42 pm
Ever since having my daughter, who is now almost 8, night time is my time. The quiet time that I get to myself. As for exercise, I need rabbits to chase so I always try to run up that hill just a little bit faster each time and challenge myself that way. Also – do fun things! Latest obsession, stand up paddleboarding.
Camanoah said,
August 24, 2012 @ 8:44 pm
Unfortunately, I stay up too late, but like to get up early. Haven’t figured out yet how to balance both…
Lori said,
August 24, 2012 @ 8:45 pm
I am a total morning person and always have been since I was a kid. I am also addicted to spin class. I get up every morning at 4:00 a.m. and meet my friends at the gym and workout until 7:00 a.m. I love it and it clears my head for the day…plus it is the only time I get to myself. My husband thinks that I am absolutely nuts..but I tell him all my friends are like me so I think I am normal
I can’t stay up at all at night though. I started to nod off around 8:00 p.m.
Elsie in MD said,
August 24, 2012 @ 8:47 pm
I am a night person. I sit with my knitting and my audiobook until about 1:00 am . I am retired so I don’t have to be up early but am usually awake at about 7:30
Andrea King said,
August 24, 2012 @ 8:47 pm
Used to be a night person, but since we moved 18 years ago, I ‘ve become a morning person. I have to ride a ferry to work in downtown Seattle, so I get up at 4:00 am. I don’t get up that early on weekends, but if I sleep past 7:00 am, it feels like the whole day is gone! Doing an exercise that I enjoy makes it easy to keep a routine, and the fact that my husband likes to keep active ( biking, gym, walking) I’m guilted into making it part of my day.
Joy Catanzaro said,
August 24, 2012 @ 8:53 pm
A nibht person definately! I work 12 hour mn shifts and can’t go back and forth!
TMTTYRR said,
August 24, 2012 @ 8:54 pm
Me? Most decidedly a night person. Which makes working really interesting. As for an exercise routine, I work really hard to maintain this figure. **pats chunky fat tummy contentedly**
Chris Field said,
August 24, 2012 @ 8:55 pm
I’m a morning person, although when I retire in a few months that might change a little. My wonderful hubby leaves early in the morning and I like to make a lunch for him and see him off, and the dogs, cats, and birds get fed and cleaned up while I’m helping my hubby get ready for work. I have a stepper and an eliptical at home, and I like taking at least one of the dogs with me when I walk (they enjoy it too). Both my hubby and I like to ride motorcycles, and being in shape makes it even more enjoyable.
christy s. said,
August 24, 2012 @ 8:56 pm
Definitely a night person. I’ll even take nap inthe early evening and then stay up if I have to be up before 6 am. And higher brain functions never get going til after 10 on a normal day.
I still haven’t found the exercise key. Though I like your walking home from trick!
Lisa said,
August 24, 2012 @ 9:04 pm
Night person! Mornings are good for photography or making up and then going back to bed for a nap. Wish I didn’t have to work. Wollmeise lace might be a good comfort to make up for the lack of morning naps.
claire said,
August 24, 2012 @ 9:09 pm
I didn’t used to be a morning person, and maybe someday I can revert, but for now I am up at 5:30 a.m., whether it’s a work day or not. Problem is, I have a very elderly cat that needs attention and feeding, (like a baby) every two hours around the clock.
I’m so…….so tired. But I adore her, she’s my soul mate.
Katy said,
August 24, 2012 @ 9:21 pm
Night person. Though I can get up early if necessary, it’s generally hard for me to get anywhere before 9:00.
(And I confess that I don’t exercise.)
Cyndy Harkins said,
August 24, 2012 @ 9:21 pm
I’m definitely a morning person, but haven’t been able to talk myself into getting up early enough to exercise in the morning. Or make myself exercise after work. I like to walk but no longer live in an area where it’s easy to walk. Need to solve this problem when we get back from vacation.
Rachel R. said,
August 24, 2012 @ 9:23 pm
So totally a night person. And I need eight hours of sleep every night, or I”m fairly worthless all day. But since I work a normal 9 – 5 job, and I can’t stay up all night like I used to, that means an earlier bedtime than I would prefer.
As far as sticking to an exercise plan – no tips here – I’m terrible at it myself! The only thing that ever worked for me was signing up for races – I ran for a while and would sign up for a 5k every few months, and that kept me motivated. But then I hurt my knee so that fell by the wayside!
Sandy M said,
August 24, 2012 @ 9:28 pm
evening definately – exercise, what exercise
Sandy Mays said,
August 24, 2012 @ 9:29 pm
evening definately – exercise, what exercise, my fingers do get quite a bit though!
Naomi E said,
August 24, 2012 @ 9:32 pm
I’m a night person for the most part. I have a three year old so my nights are when I get to relax and have a moment of peace. Although most nights I end up drifting off sitting in front of my computer when I really should just go to bed.
Heather N said,
August 24, 2012 @ 9:32 pm
I enjoy being a morning person and I was during college. But now I am enjoying the evenings more and more. It just depends on my sleeping schedule. I love both, for the quiet time they both offer… but with the mornings, I get to have coffee.
My boyfriend and I downloaded these apps called Zombies Run! for his Iphone and my Android where it is basically a gps tracking speed game/run keeper if you run, but it has a really interesting story line of a zombie attack that you listen to. So I think of it more of an ‘interactive’ audiobook. It is 8 dollars to download and we both love it. We enjoy walking (him-running) and listening to it, when the sun is setting, and it is cooler.
https://www.zombiesrungame.com/
Lael said,
August 24, 2012 @ 9:41 pm
Definitely a night person. But when I do have to be up in the morning, I always wish I were a morning person, as it is so peaceful and lovely on the farm when the sun comes up.
Sandra said,
August 24, 2012 @ 9:48 pm
I am a night person INFACT I work permanent nights as a nurse.
Stick with the am walk you will eventualy have more energy at night.Exercise gives you a natural high when done on a regular basis.Infact you will start to crave it.
You will stay up longer and have more energy,not necssary for this weekend though sorry!
Maria said,
August 24, 2012 @ 9:53 pm
I am totally a night person. I’ve finally given up and decided to enjoy knitting in the morning. I know the rest of my day and the evenings are going to be for chores and keeping up with my family. And exercise…I can do that when I’m 90!
Lisa said,
August 24, 2012 @ 9:55 pm
Night owl, reporting for duty!
Barb said,
August 24, 2012 @ 9:56 pm
Night person….but I’m forced to be a morning person..
Lately what’s been working is a bunch of us that travel leave work together, we all go owe own exercise way for an hour and then we get back together for dinner. And wine….
jeannie-maree said,
August 24, 2012 @ 9:59 pm
I used to be a morning person until i developed a chronic insomnia problem now i find my peak sleep time is 5 am to 8 am :/ and i have turned into a night person i do my best knitting at night for sure
jeannie-maree said,
August 24, 2012 @ 10:01 pm
as far as sticking to an exercise routine i always say keep trying things until you find something you like ( and always do any new exercise routine for at least 2 weeks before you decide whether you like it or not as it takes your body that long to get used to the change ) and always do it with a friend ( or 2 or 3) so you encourage each other along on those days when one of you is feeling like giving in .
Kathy said,
August 24, 2012 @ 10:02 pm
I am more a night person and especially so after this summer. I, too, need an exercise plan so when you find one or get ideas from this blog let us know, maybe something can help me too.
Lyn said,
August 24, 2012 @ 10:02 pm
I am not a morning person. Use to be a night person but not so much any more. I ve been thinking that I’ve become a “between 11am and 2 pm person” !! Some people think if they set out their work out clothes beside their bed the night before it helps them to exercise when they get up. Good luck!
Carrie said,
August 24, 2012 @ 10:03 pm
YOu are doing a great job working out! Now you just need to add some weights into the mix and you will start dropping the pounds left and right! I’ve been doing ChaLEAN Extreme and it is SO MUCH FUN! My blog link goes to my fitness coaching page where you can check out some info on it if you want! I also drink a Shakeology shake every day and it is amazing how much better I feel, drinking an all natural shake full of superfoods and protein. Did I mention it tastes like a liquified brownie?! YUM!
I am a night person. Trying to convert to morning person. Working out is better in the morning, but I just love staying up late watching a movie and knitting or weaving!
Lucy Portland said,
August 24, 2012 @ 10:07 pm
I think I am more of a night person. I like how I feel the rest of the day after I walk. I’m fortunate to have my summers off, so I can stay up late and walk when I get awake. I know if i sit down befor i walk, i wouldn’t walk. I’m going to try and walk to work this fall.
Kelli said,
August 24, 2012 @ 10:10 pm
So much a night person. I much prefer to stay up late, but I can sometimes manage to wake up normally. lol
Barbara Seiver said,
August 24, 2012 @ 10:11 pm
I’m definitely a night person. I HATED having to be on my nursing unit at 7 am. That’s not even a civilized time for my first cuppa! However, retirement is wunderbar, and I set my own hours.
Sticking with exercises: for me, I walked on a treadmill every lunch hour (not outside in the pollen, thank you very much) and listened to mystery audio books. If I wanted to know “who done it” I had to walk.
Andrea said,
August 24, 2012 @ 10:13 pm
I’m a night owl and proud! My little man seems to share this with me, as he tends to want to go to sleep later than most babies.
As for working out, well, I’m lucky that my husband shares my passion for jiu jitsu. If I feel crappy, he encourages me to come with him.
Jean said,
August 24, 2012 @ 10:18 pm
I never thought it could be true, but I’m a morning person, at least once I’m fully awake. Lol
Eve said,
August 24, 2012 @ 10:22 pm
I’m a night person … Part of what i love about the evening/night is that it becomes more land more my time with fewer pressures or things that have to be done next. Mornings start with the paw of doom and walks so I’m going and exercising (at the pace of a sniffy Labrador) from the time I get up and we walk multiple times during the day so that’s one piece of exercise … And I love my weekly Pilates classes … And riding my bike …I keep meaning to start yoga but haven’t quite made it there yet …
Megan said,
August 24, 2012 @ 10:33 pm
I am more of a morning person, but since I am at work at 6:30 it may not always seem like that. Unfortunately in order to work out before work I have to be at the gym at 5 am and that’s just too early for working out, so if I try to go to the gym before I get home. I have to make sure I am prepared to go straight to the gym, if I go home I will come up with every excuse why I can’t/shouldn’t go.
Naomi said,
August 24, 2012 @ 10:46 pm
I’m a night person. Two exercise tips: Set a goal for yourself. And, if you have a partner or friend to walk along with you, it will be more fun and a lot easier to do.
Kim said,
August 24, 2012 @ 10:48 pm
I used to be a night person. I think there was starting to be some hope of being at least a competent morning person…and then I started midwifery school. Now I’m just tired. We keep odd hours and are frequently up all night; I’ve learned to nap whenever I can, and to feel relatively refreshed after 3-4 hours of sleep.
On exercising, I’ve got nothing–I’m looking forward to reading some of the tips above.
debbie said,
August 24, 2012 @ 11:17 pm
I am SO not a morning person…when I have a choice. I find that I enjoy that quiet time when every one else is asleep and the house is dark. This is my time to relax and reflect.I like your ideas about exercise,but it is hard to balance with late nights.
Janet said,
August 24, 2012 @ 11:25 pm
I am a night person who wishes she were a morning one.
Everyone in my original family, all of my relatives, are all morning people. Somehow, I missed that part of the gene pool. I wake up tired and hit my stride around 10 PM. I wish it were otherwise. On the other hand, going to bed at 8 or 9 PM is so depressing and so OLD, to me. I feel that only when in my 80s or so would that be appropriate. Ugh!
I wear a pedometer which really helps. I exercise in the morning before my shower.
And my one trick is that if I have exercised for the day, I get to use my favorite shampoo and conditioner! Otherwise, I have to use the grocery store stuff. Often that works for me!
shayla said,
August 24, 2012 @ 11:34 pm
I’m a night person but I like getting things done in the morning. I stick with an exercise regimen if I get to look at cute guys working out and/or when I’m meeting someone. Or if it’s a dance class. Other than that I’m good some weeks and horrible others. Sadly, the hot guys thing faded away when I graduated from college and moved to Louisiana.
Marjorie M said,
August 24, 2012 @ 11:38 pm
I’m a night person but have learned that any exercising is best done in the morning – even for a retired person! It starts the day right. Once you’ve kept at your routine long enough you’ll feel guilty if you don’t do it and that helps you keep doing it.
Naomi Wheatley said,
August 25, 2012 @ 12:00 am
I used to be a morning person. Now I am more of a mid-morning or afternoon person. I hate 6 in the morning but I don’t stay up past 11 either.
Caroline said,
August 25, 2012 @ 12:05 am
I am both a morning and night person, but I am also a high-functioning sleep-deprived person! My rec for exercising – do something you love, whether it’s walking, dancing, or kick-boxing, and create a routine and stick to it! That way there’s no dithering or psyching yourself out – just do your normal routine and you’ll be glad when it’s done.
kandice force said,
August 25, 2012 @ 12:08 am
I am a night person. If I let myself her into a rut, I can stay up until 4 am then sleep until 1 pm or later. My job now doesn’t really allow me to stay up that late anymore.
My fiancée and fitting into a wedding dress is my motivation to work out!
Tricia said,
August 25, 2012 @ 12:36 am
I am so a night person. But I’m trying hard to improve my “sleep hygiene” in view of the latest research about lack of sleep on body weight. I recently bought a Nike Fuel Band and aim for 3,000 points every day – generally means about 10,000 steps. I’ve found it a brilliant motivator to exercise.
Judy said,
August 25, 2012 @ 12:53 am
I am a night person, but I am not a great sleeper, so therefore, I stay up in the morning and get more knitting done and then catch a couple of hours sleep and then I am good to go for the rest of the day and night. I have tried over and over to try and go to sleep like a normal person but that won’t help at all.
Lisa Soderman said,
August 25, 2012 @ 12:57 am
First, I hate exercise. Of any form.
. I am definitely a night person. I need to become a better morning/ day person. Daniel keeps me fairly active and walking Dora helps too!
Ellen said,
August 25, 2012 @ 1:25 am
I’m a night person – my husband calls me a “hooty owl.” I too am struggling with different ways to add more exercise to my day. Thanks for sharing your insights.
Melody Bryan said,
August 25, 2012 @ 2:35 am
hi Sheri – here I am up at 4:30am reading blogs (sigh) I do struggle with fitting walking into my daily routine – I work long hours as a network admin and sometimes don’t get home till 7 or after – late dinners and no time for walking make Mel a fat girl LOL – oh well – I’m afraid I sure don’t have any advice for you – sounds like you are doing great getting up at 6 to walk – I just don’t think I can do that. I’m just returning from a business trip and a wrapping a tough week at work so I’m really afraid I am not going to finish CL3 in time – boohoo – I’m really sad about that since I did finish both others on time. Oh well – nothing I can do – I just did not have a lot of knitting time this past month. I’d love to be in the draw for the wollmeise lace – thanks Melody
Nessa N said,
August 25, 2012 @ 2:40 am
Night owl but I work out in the morning. The secret in my house is my hubby and I go walking together. We have a deal that one morning a work week when we are feeling lazy, we can stay in bed and cuddle and sleep for the extra 45 minutes. I am trying to convince him that we should join a gym, something other than cardio!!!
Katie said,
August 25, 2012 @ 3:01 am
I am a morning person but have a job with nighttime hours, which is a drag on me. I fit in excercise by walking my dogs and also walking at work. I work as a supervisor on a dock so I am on my feet often.
Pam F said,
August 25, 2012 @ 3:20 am
I used to walk to and from work almost everyday, approximately 2.25 miles. Now I live a bit farther away so I haven’t had a chance since our move. Hoping to get my bike fixed so I can bike to work instead.
Veronica K said,
August 25, 2012 @ 3:49 am
I’m more of a morning person. But these hours I’ve been working lately are ridiculous, even for me!
My exercise tips are as follows: Do something you think is fun, and schedule, schedule, schedule. I live and breathe by my google calender. If it’s not in there, it doesn’t happen. So I make an exercise event six days a week, at times that work for me that day (since my hours at work change constantly- gotta love retail, right?)
Nancy Wenberg said,
August 25, 2012 @ 4:24 am
I am more of a morning person. I like getting up early and sitting on the sofa with my sweet Ruby Sue (my yorkie) laying beside me and knitting. The house is quiet and we some special time together. We then go for a walk which is about a mile around our block. I still work 2 days a week and on those days I walk several miles while doing my job.
Marilyn said,
August 25, 2012 @ 4:53 am
I used to be more of a morning person, but that changed over the years. I am the one that needs help with motivation to exercise – sounds like you are doing very well!
KathyD said,
August 25, 2012 @ 5:19 am
I’m more of a morning person, and need to be better about getting exercise in after work.
Gayle said,
August 25, 2012 @ 5:33 am
Morning person here, up by 5:30 everyday.
Cindy said,
August 25, 2012 @ 5:45 am
I think I am becoming more of a night person. After the years of getting up for work I am retired and getting used to a relaxing morning and TWO cups of coffee. Knitting is part of my routine every evening although my brain doesn’t function much after 11:00 PM. Exercise consists of summer gardening and winter treadmill although I’m not too consistent.
Cherylann said,
August 25, 2012 @ 5:46 am
I’m morning person, which is to say that I rise early and then sort of putter around knitting, reading, etc. It’s a very peaceful time. I am not overly chipper or cheerful in the morning – just awake.
The upside? When my students roll in at 8 AM still asleep, I’ve been awake for a few hours already and ready to meet them with a big grin and a whole lot of cheer. Trust me, there’s nothing an 8th grader loves more than an overcheerful adult first thing in the morning 
Judi said,
August 25, 2012 @ 5:51 am
I am a morning person. I reward myself with a dollar in my rhinebeck fund everyday I walk 10,000 steps, but they have to be “on a walk” steps not just around the house.
sue said,
August 25, 2012 @ 5:55 am
My sister gave me a Fitbit this past spring and I really like it, it helps give you a visual of your walking/exercise. I have no super advice on how to stick with it except that you just tell yourself you’re going to do it! From late May through July, I get out early in the morning when it’s cooler (I have to be at work by 7:30, so I’m out at 5am to run). Once it’s too dark in the morning, I go back to running after work, which can be a challenge with the high temps we’ve been having in Nebraska this summer, but I think I’ve gotten used to running in the heat! I set a goal of how many days a week I’m going to run and how many miles for each run. It also helps that I have several organized runs that I’m training for. I might suggest finding some local 5k walk/runs and participating in those as ways to motivate your training and get out with other people and share in the fun. You’re doing great by sticking with it for several months already! And now I need to go out and run before the thunderstorms roll through!
Bets said,
August 25, 2012 @ 6:13 am
Definitely a morning person. It is the best time of day, because the first thing I do (after feeding my cat, of course) is knit!
Barbara said,
August 25, 2012 @ 6:14 am
Neither – I’m a nap person. I wish a day was 12 hours – sleep 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. up until 11 a.m. , back to bed until 3 or 4 and then up until 1.
Holly G said,
August 25, 2012 @ 6:25 am
Morning person.
Krista said,
August 25, 2012 @ 6:28 am
Morning walks are great! I’m not a morning person either, but I’ve been walking at 6:00am every weekday for 2 years now. My secret is a walking partner. Without her, it’s easy to roll over and tell myself I’ll walk later (yah, right). But knowing she’s waiting for me gets me up and going.
BFF Liz said,
August 25, 2012 @ 6:29 am
Such a night owl here. I used to work second shift and loved it. (The job, not so much, but the timing wa awesome.)
And I’m more of a donut routine girl than exercise routine girl.
Marilyn said,
August 25, 2012 @ 6:33 am
Night person but it’s best for me to walk in the morning. I need to read the comments here to find a way to get myself motivated too!
Carol in Zion, il said,
August 25, 2012 @ 6:38 am
Interesting question… Since becoming unemployed a little over a month ago, I’ve definatey become more of a night person than a morning person. But when I return to work again, I know that I will return to being a morning person. And you are right–morning people don’t have the extra knitting time in the evening because of the much needed sleep!
Heather B said,
August 25, 2012 @ 6:40 am
I am a night owl!! I have been doing the couch to 5k program and I tried getting up early to go running but couldn’t do it. I had to switch to evenings.
Gracey said,
August 25, 2012 @ 6:40 am
It depends….during the summer (I’m a teacher) I tend to be more of a night person. But during the school year, I am a morning person…I a m one of the first people at school. I’ve been like that my whole life…I used to work 2cd shift (3-11) at a mill during the week and the morning shift (6-2) at McDonalds on the weekend….so I’ve always been able to shift it around…
And I’ve heard exercising at the same time each day helps…me..I have to get back to it myself…
tami said,
August 25, 2012 @ 6:45 am
Definitely a morning person. Up at 4am pretty much every day.
My tip for sticking to a fitness routine? Be the teacher! I teach a class 3x a week at 5:45am. No excuses not to go…..the participants get MAD when they miss their workout!
JoAnnaSpring said,
August 25, 2012 @ 6:46 am
Night person. Def. I used to tell people who wanted to schedule morning meetings that I could be there by 8:30, but if they wanted me to be jovial, it was better to wait until 10.
Having an exercise partner really helped me…someone to motivate you on the days where you want to be a little lazy.
I’m jealous of your mountains, but glad to hear you enjoy them every day.
MicheleinMaine said,
August 25, 2012 @ 6:55 am
Morning person here (though I do tend to stay up later than I should sewing or knitting!). When I walk in the morning I can feel virtuous all day! My energy tends to stay higher if I do the walk in the morning.
My best tip is to find a walking buddy. If I know my friend is going to be waiting for me at the bottom of my driveway at 7:10 in the morning, I will drag myself out of bed to be there!
So glad you are still using your fitbit! I’ve been slacking on the calorie logging, but I still wear mine every day!
Walk on!
valerie said,
August 25, 2012 @ 6:57 am
morning. i worked overnights for 8 years and for some reason, that’s where my awake time settled.
Lindsay said,
August 25, 2012 @ 6:57 am
I am a night person, but thanks to some relatively new medical issues I need to become a morning person so I can get up and take some medicine. I’ve heard that you can change and become a morning person, but I’ve been working at it for over a year now. Oh well. And my advice for exercising is to use the buddy system. Is there someone who can walk with you, or help keep you reliable?
Kathy K. said,
August 25, 2012 @ 6:59 am
I am definitely a morning person!
The best advice I can give you for sticking to an exercise plan is try to find something you love, and a friend to do it with you – I don’t like being forced to “work out” but I love to swim, ride horses, and hike, so that is what I do, with company!
Traci said,
August 25, 2012 @ 7:12 am
I’m a morning person! I like how it’s quiet and I can just drink my coffee, read the blog, check out my Ravelry groups, look at the pretty yarns, and plan for my next project.
Abby M said,
August 25, 2012 @ 7:15 am
I don’t think I’m much of a morning person at all. But before work I play 3 songs on Just Dance to exercise & more on the weekends. Oh if you haven’t played you need to!
Karen said,
August 25, 2012 @ 7:17 am
I am definitely a night person. But I found that if I don’t exercise first thing, I don’t exercise at all. Something about getting it over with, I think.
Michelle R said,
August 25, 2012 @ 7:17 am
I was a night person, until I had kids, and now I’m a morning person, albeit grudgingly! Altho to be a morning person, I have to be in bed by 10pm or so.
I work for myself, so I like to work ’til about Noon, then hit the gym, then work. I like that it breaks up the day, and gives me a mid-day energy boost. Altho I guess chocolate would do that, too, wouldn’t it?… hmmmmm…
Marianna said,
August 25, 2012 @ 7:25 am
Morning for sure. If I skip exercising in the morning I have a hard time motivating myself later in the day.
Patricia said,
August 25, 2012 @ 7:27 am
Definitely a night person. No suggestions for the exercise thing, still trying to figure out that for myself!
Christel said,
August 25, 2012 @ 7:35 am
I’m a morning person who stays up too late at night!! I just can’t seem to get a decent routine for getting things done since we moved last year. I keep saying one day it will happen. I need to take more time off work and regroup!
Rosann said,
August 25, 2012 @ 7:43 am
Morning person! Wish I could say I also exercise, but you MAY have motivated me to start walking again.
Erin said,
August 25, 2012 @ 7:43 am
Like so many others, I was far more of a morning person before my daughter came along. Now I’m more of a night owl, because that’s when I can have some time to myself! But with DD off to Kindergarten in a week (yikes!) and a new puppy coming home in a few days (double yikes!) I’m hoping to both get myself back to mornings & a solid exercise routine. Having a dog who really needs those walks to run off excess energy (to keep him from chewing up the house) should be a powerful motivator.
Edna said,
August 25, 2012 @ 7:45 am
I am a morning person. Having a routine is the best way to get things done. I moved recently and it’s tough to get into a routine.
Lynn said,
August 25, 2012 @ 7:50 am
I am a morning person. By late afternoon, I am tired. So, I try to walk every morning with my dog. It is fun for both of us and helps me get the exercise I need.
Christy said,
August 25, 2012 @ 8:02 am
I’m very much a morning person. It started when I was young and was showing horses (we were usually at the show grounds around 4 in the morning) and continued when I was teaching (I would get to school around 6 – the only time I could actually get anything done!!!). Now I use my mornings to run and get my day going. I love being up before the rest of the world because I feel like I get so much more work done, and my mind is fresher. The downside is I am not much of an evening person, which with my work as a musician is a bit of an issue. My solution – coffee! And once a week I let myself sleep in.
Seeing your morning pictures of Colorado makes me miss my morning runs there. The sunrises are amazing, and I always saw interesting animals (foxes, rabbits, once I saw a beaver!). Running in Baltimore I see interesting people, but it’s not quite the same.
Hattie said,
August 25, 2012 @ 8:15 am
I am definitely a night owl. I love being up late, and it’s when I get the most done out of the whole day. My brain just works better. Before noon I’m mush. But 3 kids have forced me to be up early which is really tough because then I’m tired all day and never really hit my stride!
Rebecca Gabriel said,
August 25, 2012 @ 8:17 am
Morning person, at this point in my life. I love to get out and run in the morning when it’s cool and quiet. It’s very meditative. I don’t listen to music or anything because I want to hear the birds, the trees, the sounds of morning.
Jackie said,
August 25, 2012 @ 8:18 am
Get a dog.
Ours gets at least a half hour walk every morning. I have Monday thru Friday duty around 6 am. DH has sat/sun.
If its rainy dog goes on treadmill…I go on recumbant bike.
I’m more a morning person.
ojgirl said,
August 25, 2012 @ 8:22 am
Most definitely a night person – always have been – though the older I get, I’m finding ‘late night’ just doen’t mean the same! ha. I, too, walk every day and take my dogs. They keep me motivated.
Fran said,
August 25, 2012 @ 8:22 am
My style is to burn the candle at both ends, and that amounts to not enough sleep, but by nature I’m up early and by choice I’m up late (my mental health requires some time to myself). When I am in a good exercise routine, it’s early morning–the operative word being WHEN!
Eileen said,
August 25, 2012 @ 8:30 am
I hate getting up in the morning, but once I’m up, I’m definitely a morning person. I am much more productive, have more patience, can think more clearly, in the morning. I do like to stay up for a few hours after the kids go to bed though to knit and read or whatever.
I haven’t been that good at sticking to an exercise routine myself so I wish I could give you a great tip but I don’t have one. I bought a Wii Fit Plus and am waiting for my husband to hook the Wii back up (we remodeled so it’s been disconnected for awhile) and then I hope to stick to exercising with that once the kids go back to school!
Eileen
NancyN said,
August 25, 2012 @ 8:33 am
I’m a morning person, and going for a walk before breakfast is the best way I keep on track. Lay out your clothes the night before so you can be out of the door without thinking.
Meredith said,
August 25, 2012 @ 8:35 am
I’m definitely a morning person. On weekdays I’m up at 4:30 (I commute by ferry every morning and the early hour gives me time to walk the dog for an hour before getting ready to catch my boat) but even on weekends I’m usually up by 6:30 or so. The trade off is I can’t stay up late, my brain just shuts off about 10 pm.
As for sticking to an exercise routine, I’ve found that having an event goal, like a 5k run or walk or a marathon or some kind of charity walk, that I’m specifically preparing for keeps me motivated to do my daily workout.
Marsha said,
August 25, 2012 @ 8:40 am
I am a morning person. I also know that it is really hard to for me to keep on exercising. I started small 6 months ago, I.e., 30 min a day and progressively built up to walking in the Mt. Sneffles Half-marathon 2 weeks ago. It took me 4 he’s and 50 min to walk 13.1 mi. Not the fastest, but I finished. Audio books help me walk also. So, cudos for sticking with your schedule!
Allise said,
August 25, 2012 @ 8:55 am
My dogs get me out every day, rain or shine!
MJ said,
August 25, 2012 @ 8:57 am
I’m definitely more of a morning person. I would rather go to bed earlier at night, if possible, and get up early in the morning. And if I’m going to exercise, I do have to do it in the morning, because the rest of the day gets in the way.
Teri said,
August 25, 2012 @ 8:59 am
I’m a confirmed night owl. I really want to get up and walk at 6 am but I just can’t seem to do anything but roll over and go back to sleep. Maybe I should go get on the treadmill at 11 pm but then DH might wake up and wonder where the heck I went…
another Michelle said,
August 25, 2012 @ 9:10 am
I’m more of a night person, but married a morning person and have gradually shifted my clock to be a morning person. I still like to stay up late and read or knit and tend to do that once or twice a week and then my schedule is off! The main benefit to being a morning person is that sometimes there is no one in the exercise room when I go downstairs to use the treadmill!
Liz said,
August 25, 2012 @ 9:26 am
Morning!
Liz said,
August 25, 2012 @ 9:26 am
Morning person and night person. I just need my 8 hours.
Jeanne said,
August 25, 2012 @ 9:26 am
I am proud of you for sticking to your routine! And it sounds like you have a really good way of getting an hour walk in. I’m a morning person, but unfortunately, I get up at 5:15 a.m. to get ready for school. Which means getting a walk in before that is really not something I want to do. And after school I’m usually exhausted. But my husband has started to walk with me and I’ve found I really enjoy walking more when I do it with a friend!
CyndyC said,
August 25, 2012 @ 9:33 am
Morning. I need to exercise every day because if I take a break it’s so hard to resume.
Robin said,
August 25, 2012 @ 9:36 am
I use mapmywalk.com to keep me focused. I started walking/jogging on a regular basis at the beginning of June and it is fun to see the miles add up. I also sign up for 5K’s to give me motivation to keep going. I have noticed that it cuts into my knitting time too.
Michelle said,
August 25, 2012 @ 9:37 am
Probably morning for but I can do either. My fitbit needs a charge as it’s fun to see the numbers go up. I used to exercise immediately when I get home before even sitting on the couch but now I do it in the morning, before sitting on the couch. Seems to help get me moving.
Cathy said,
August 25, 2012 @ 9:50 am
I guess I’m really a night person … though when I was working, I came to appreciate the early morning hours. I would leave the house early to beat the traffic, and then I’d be in the office with peace and quiet to work on things before the rest of the world got moving and things turned crazy. Now, though, I tend to get going on a project late in the day and then not want to put it down when I need to go to bed. As for the exercise … that’s a tough nut to crack! I have a treadmill, so that eliminates all my old walking outside excuses (too hot, too rainy), and my iPod is loaded with podcasts, so I always have something interesting to listen to. Ultimately, I just have to DO it … and that’s the tough part.
Alicia said,
August 25, 2012 @ 9:50 am
I’m more a morning person than an evening person, though at the moment that’s reinforced by the dog, who gets me up at 5:00 to take him for a walk. That’s my big exercise motivator. And we do afternoon walks, too. Half an hour to 45 minutes each one.
Word Lily said,
August 25, 2012 @ 9:54 am
I’m a night person, but I can only exercise if I do it first thing in the morning. Sticking to exercise: Vary it up enough so you don’t get bored. Boredom is my biggest challenge when it comes to regular exercise.
Beverly said,
August 25, 2012 @ 9:54 am
I am a morning person. My day starts out quiet and I have a short period of time to myself. sweet.
Christine Dinsmore said,
August 25, 2012 @ 10:00 am
I am definitely a EARLY morning riser but on the flip side, I shut down by 8. You can’t ask me to do anything after that.
Gina said,
August 25, 2012 @ 10:02 am
A morning person…and I used to be good on the exercise thing, need to get back into it!
delquin said,
August 25, 2012 @ 10:08 am
i’m neither a morning or an evening person– i just love to sleep! for exercise, i find that early afternoon is when i feel the best. luckily i have a job with very flexible hours, so once i see the sun peek out of the fog in the afternoon (i’m in San Francisco), i throw on my running shoes and head out for a few miles.
one thing that has helped me get back into running shape was to get a bike trainer. this converts my road bike into a stationary bike. so on the days i couldn’t get on the road, i just hop on the bike in the evening and watch something interesting on tv. of course, this works well because my boyfriend has a bike trainer too, and having a buddy to exercise with makes all the difference.
Elaine said,
August 25, 2012 @ 10:11 am
I am an evening person….exercise needs to be in the morning…but a brisk walk after dinner makes the evening last for me and my KNITTING. I stick to the routine on saturday….Sunday is my day off
. (if you can call a wife and mother has a day off 
. In all fairness once you reach your first call….you will enjoy the next challenge…like “Camp Loopy”. Good luck and hope I get picked this time.
Lilie said,
August 25, 2012 @ 11:16 am
I use to be a night person (before kids). Now I’m a morning person. My heart medication makes me pretty much useless after 8PM and I have to be up by 7AM to take meds.
karen said,
August 25, 2012 @ 11:23 am
I’m still definitely a night person, but am forced to be a morning person. Silly job!
Constance said,
August 25, 2012 @ 11:29 am
I’m a night person who is forced to be a morning person because of my job. I’ve adapted, grudgingly. I never have gotten the ‘thrill’ of exercising, I just make myself do it whether I want to or not. Then I feel better about myself after that.
Robin F. said,
August 25, 2012 @ 11:48 am
I’m a nite owl- when i was younger I worked the midnite to 8 AM shift- loved it. When I changed to teaching and had to get up at 5 AM it was a struggle. Now I’m retired and get up when I want but it is always early!(the downside of an aging body). I go to the pool 3 days a week- what helps is going with a friend. I do better with company. To improve you knit time try a 15 minute power nap at 4 PM. Refreshes and doesn’t keep you from sleeping at nite.
Good napping is an art.
Kathleen Atwood said,
August 25, 2012 @ 11:49 am
I’m a morning person. I’m not an early morning person although I do have to get up at 5 am for work. If I could have an 11 to 7 sleep schedule, that would be perfect. I do some working out in the mornings, but can’t push myself to get up before my magic hour of 5 am. I jog twice a week with a friend on Friday and Sunday mornings around 7:30. I also work out at night, as I found a sport that I love, karate and kickboxing which only has week night classes.
You need to find something you love so you will look forward to doing it. I never found IT until I joined karate.
I walked a lot, and enjoyed it, did the recumbent bike and Nautilus at the gym. Maybe, you need someone to walk with you to motivate you?
You can’t be a morning and night person, trust me, I know from experience. You need to walk to be healthy, so you may have to give up some knitting time. Just think, if I’m not healthy, I won’t be able to knit!
Victoria said,
August 25, 2012 @ 11:55 am
I am a night owl. So much easier to stay up a little later than to get up a little earlier. My husband is the same way, if not moreso.
The best thing that happened to my exercise plan was to get a Border Collie. When he was a puppy I walked around a field with him morning and evening, without fail. Now that he’s grown, and more settled, I have fallen off that wagon.
Thanks to all for reporting their experiences. Every little bit helps!
Elizabeth said,
August 25, 2012 @ 12:01 pm
I’m a morning person, though the older my kids get, the later I find I have to stay up to help them wrap up their stuff, especially if I want any time to myself to try to knit…
Ginger said,
August 25, 2012 @ 12:02 pm
I am a morning person that when I get alot of knitting done. Thought I was an after work person but that never works out I am too tired!
Sue K said,
August 25, 2012 @ 12:30 pm
I am definitely a morning person. Brain is engaged the minute I wake up…takes a while for the body to catch up though! As for sticking to an exercise routine – you are definitely asking the wrong person, lol. I’m good for a week or two and then all bets are off.
Tiffany said,
August 25, 2012 @ 12:47 pm
I am soooo a night person, but I am having the same problem you had – after I get home from work, I am too tired to exercise! My morning exercise routine starts on Monday…
emily said,
August 25, 2012 @ 12:50 pm
Definite night person. No exercise tips.
Debbie H said,
August 25, 2012 @ 1:00 pm
Night person for sure. I worked second shift for years, so I can’t get to sleep until 2:00 Am most nights. Thanks for the contest!
Amie said,
August 25, 2012 @ 1:00 pm
I am definitely a morning person, and ready for bed earlier and earlier it seems as I get older
The only exercise tip I have is that I put a sticker on the calendar every time I exercised- the more stickers, the less likely you want miss a day and have no sticker on that date (juvenile perhaps but works for me!).
Syd said,
August 25, 2012 @ 1:06 pm
I am a morning person, feel like I have wasted half the day if I don’t see the sun come up. Yoga is my exercise and the only way I can stick to it is to do it first thing in the morning (4am) by putting on the coffee and promise myself I can have a cup when I am done with my yoga….yoga is hard on me if I have anything in my tummy….and I LOVE my first cup of coffee, so by having it brew while I am doing my yoga, well it is win win.
Night time? I am exhausted and in bed by 9 at the very latest. But I get to see our amazing AZ dawns and sunsets so all is good.
Shannon said,
August 25, 2012 @ 1:07 pm
I’m naturally a night person, but I find if I stick to a schedule of going to bed early enough and getting up at roughly the same time I can pass for a morning person (and beat the traffic, which is the real motivator).
Unfortunately, I have no luck sticking to an exercise routine. I think it’d be easier if I could set a time each day and stick to it, but something always seems to be getting in the way
Linda R. said,
August 25, 2012 @ 1:12 pm
Oh definately a morning person! And if I can get a nap then I can be a night person too! I used do some Denise Austin exercises in the mornings, remember her on TV in the early AM? That was a great way to stretch, do some exercises, and out the door to work. Now that she is not on our local listings, I no longer have a regular exercise time, just walk a mile here and there and chase Grandkids!
Jennie said,
August 25, 2012 @ 1:15 pm
I am a morning person, always have been. I can’t give you exercise advice. It is such an engrained part of my life, I just get up and run EARLY every morning.
Michelle Martino said,
August 25, 2012 @ 1:48 pm
Age has brought out the morning person in me! No need for an alarm clock here. My eyes pop open around 5:30 a.m whether I like it or not. Exercise must be done in the a.m or doesn’t get done at all. I truly run out of steam by the end of the day and am good for nothing but knitting or watching podcasts by the end of the day!
Diane said,
August 25, 2012 @ 1:51 pm
I’m more of a night person but I have to get my exercise done in the morning. I’m in Colorado, too, and this has been a tough summer for it, between the fires and the heat. I’m a runner(although you wouldn’t know by looking at me) and the biggest help for me is getting everything set up the night before and not giving myself the option to back out. As Nike says”Just do it!”.
Barbara Miller said,
August 25, 2012 @ 2:50 pm
Read “Younger Next Year” – will totally change your outlook. Exercising for an hour every morning will become the new normal, not exercising is the exception. There is also a special version for women – “Younger Next Year for Women”. AWESOME ADVICE!
Elaine said,
August 25, 2012 @ 3:00 pm
Morning is the best and a partner is often times very helpful! Keep up the good work!!
Christine said,
August 25, 2012 @ 3:27 pm
I am a morning person. The best why to stick to your exercise program is to schedule it for first thing in the morning, make it a priority, and don’t ever plan anything before you have time to exercise and shower. I have been a runner for 35 years. I wish I needed less sleep, so I could knit more!
Kristen said,
August 25, 2012 @ 3:29 pm
I am neither a morning nor a night person. Sleep is way too precious! Call me an “afternoon” girl.
Julie Rios said,
August 25, 2012 @ 3:51 pm
I’m most definitely a morning person. I’m up for a 5 mile run every morning but Sunday at 5:30 am. (this does require a headlamp in the winter!) The rest of the day I’m guilt free! I listen to audio books also so I look forward to what’s next in the book.
KarenM said,
August 25, 2012 @ 3:57 pm
I am more of a morning person than a night person; I’m usually in bed by 9pm. And I’m the wrong person to ask about sticking with an exercise routine (I can’t even start one even though my Dr. would like me to).
Amy Salazar said,
August 25, 2012 @ 4:00 pm
More of a morning person, I guess, but I can stay up late when I need to. Sticking with an exercise plan is a PITA but you just have to keep doing it. How about knitting while you walk? ;}
Laurie said,
August 25, 2012 @ 4:08 pm
Night person. Always. Way to stick to exercise? Schedule it at a certain time each day, just like breakfast lunch and dinner. And no excuses. I keep telling myself I can always stop at any point. And I don’t.
Andrea Hall said,
August 25, 2012 @ 4:17 pm
I am most definitely a morning person. I dislike exercise but know I have to do it and really I feel better when I exercise. I am a teacher and school has started again which has really cut into my knitting time…..
Amy said,
August 25, 2012 @ 4:32 pm
I was thinking you were going to say that you can knit while walking on the treadmill or something! I am a morning person – love taking my dog out especially when it’s cool outside.
Rita said,
August 25, 2012 @ 4:44 pm
I am neither a morning or night person. I wake up early because I have to, but it takes me a few hours to really “wake up”. I can’t drink coffee because it keeps me up at night…vicious circle. I wake up at 5:15 to feed the cats and then exercise.
I used to wake up at 4:45, get to work by 6:45, get home around 4:30 p.m. and still not workout. Evening exercise just doesn’t work for me–too many excuses available. So now I exercise in the morning. It makes me feel like I’ve accomplished something daily, even if it’s not at work.
I alternate between Tony Horton’s Power 90 and Jillian Michael’s Ripped in 30.
DebrafromMD said,
August 25, 2012 @ 4:50 pm
I’m definitely a morning person. As for the exercise motivation tips, I need some myself.
Kris from MI said,
August 25, 2012 @ 4:50 pm
I am without question a morning person!
Bev S. said,
August 25, 2012 @ 5:25 pm
I am a morning person and the more you exercise you WILL begin to have more energy, I promise. Now I’ve gotten to the point that if I don’t exercise, then I just don’t feel right. By the way, listening to audio books is a great thing to do. Have you thought about getting a dog? My two dogs just stand by the bed waiting and waiting. It helps me!
Ayana said,
August 25, 2012 @ 5:38 pm
I’m a night person. Unfortunately, my husband is a morning person so it’s been all about compromise at my house right now
Amy Mac said,
August 25, 2012 @ 5:50 pm
Night! Though the older I get, the less my body will sleep in, even though I seriously need to sleep in a few days! I have no tips for exercise, wish I did!
Manda said,
August 25, 2012 @ 5:56 pm
I used to be a morning person, and when I was a teenager/in my early 20s, I was a morning person + a night owl, but now I’m a night owl. I’d rather stay up all night!! ps: i have a fitbit, too, and I love it!!
it’s the best pedometer ever. 
Joyce said,
August 25, 2012 @ 6:13 pm
I have ALWAYS been a night person….BUT, when I am up early, I really do like mornings and feel as if I get more done on those days.
I have been a morning walker for years and years. This summer I have added riding my bike in the evenings, after the heat lets up a bit.
Sandra said,
August 25, 2012 @ 6:13 pm
I’m a night Owl. I work the night shift from 10pm to 6:30AM. I’m usually in bed by 8am, sometimes 7AM. Try to sleep to 4pm but sometimes I’m up sooner. I love the afternoons, esp in the Summer time. I have 2 dogs that would enjoy taking me for a walk but so far I haven’t gone.
Carolyn said,
August 25, 2012 @ 6:26 pm
I am a morning person. If I sleep late I feel as if I’ve wasted so much time that could have been spent reading or knitting. I have some exercise equipment in my basement in front of my TV. I try to exercise when there’s something I want to see on TV, or I put on a music concert tape or DVD that inspires me to move faster!
Bonnie said,
August 25, 2012 @ 6:32 pm
Totally a night person but I have to be up at 4:30 am so I don’t get to indulge.
Jennifer P said,
August 25, 2012 @ 6:49 pm
The trick I’ve found is to have a buddy. 2 days/wk I go at 7:30am to a core/abs class before work, 2 days we go to Spinning for 30min in the afternoon (so much fun and 530cal!) and then if we are lucky we hit 2 weight/strength classes a week during lunch. I’m very lucky that my jobsite has a gym and all these classes are free! At night, there is always an excuse (Kids, knitting deadlines for Camp, etc). But at work, it’s great stress relief and we’ve lost weight and gained a ton of confidence! Congrats on your Fitbit (they’re awesome!).
cassidy said,
August 25, 2012 @ 6:52 pm
Oh I am definitely a morning person. I love having hot coffee, quiet cool breezes and my laptop to get lost in the world wide web!
Exercising on the other hand, I do not like to do in the morning….I am definitely an, “ok I will get it done around 11″ so that I can shower….my stick with it tip….make it a habit, just like brushing your teeth…routine routine routine and upbeat music never hurts, it sounds like you have got both these aspects down!
Please send me some LACE!! Thanks again for the fun.
Jackie said,
August 25, 2012 @ 7:13 pm
I am a morning person.
Susanna said,
August 25, 2012 @ 7:18 pm
Totally a night person, even though I had to be a morning person against my will as a teenager with 5am swim practices before school and then afternoon practice. Now DH and I schedule time to walk together in the evenings and we go hiking 8-12 miles on the weekend. The trick is to vary your routine a little and maybe add a walking partner from time to time. I wish you luck come winter.
Carrie A said,
August 25, 2012 @ 7:30 pm
so NOT a morning person. I find making an appointment with another person (be it friend or trainer) to exercise helps. I’m less likely to ditch them. I found that after I was exercising for a while, the night sleepies got less and I could stay up later again.
Hind said,
August 25, 2012 @ 7:31 pm
I’m definitely a morning person. I’ve been trying to get motivated to start an exercise routine, doing it in the morning sounds like a great idea…I love the thought of listening to audiobooks at the same time.
susan said,
August 25, 2012 @ 7:37 pm
Always been a morning person. Used to get in trouble when I was a kid since I would sneak downstairs and watch cartoons on TV. I’ve been a runner for a long time, although some days it is hard to get out there, you get to a point where you can’t imagine a day without it. I run in the morning now before it gets hot although in the past I have run after work to avoid traffic or run at lunch to clear my brain. It helps when you need to stay in shape for other things you love like hiking or xc-skiing. Good luck with it!
nancy said,
August 25, 2012 @ 7:48 pm
Night bird, here, no question. As for exercise, I need to find something, too. I say that as I don’t run to the refrigerator, why would I run anywhere else. My husband is a runner and trys every year to get me to go wth him. But at 5 AM, FPS. No way!
Off subject, when does the DIC club start? Soon?
Katie K said,
August 25, 2012 @ 7:49 pm
I’m a night person. Is knitting an exercise?
Rachel said,
August 25, 2012 @ 7:50 pm
I have no idea if I’m a night person or a morning person since I go to sleep early and wake up late. I need at least 8 hours to function and sometimes I don’t sleep through the night. I get up cranky and need to sleep early because I’m so tired. I used to be a night owl when I was younger, but I have since lost this desire to stay awake at all hours.
On the exercise thing, I seem to do a lot better if I have a partner to exercise with. My friend lets me run with her while she’s getting ready to run a 5k and I let her work out with me at the gym. We have coordinated our schedules so that we run 3 times a week and lift weights twice. It seems to be working since we push each other to keep up. I hope you keep at it. The audio books also help. Make sure you reward yourself for goals that you give yourself each week. When you finish a project, do you reward yourself with yarn? When you finish a week with the amount of time you want to exercise, you should reward yourself with a little something. New shoes, workout clothes, dinner out, etc.
Nami said,
August 25, 2012 @ 8:18 pm
I am definitely a night person now because that is the time when all the kids are asleep and I can get things done!
Linda Shields said,
August 25, 2012 @ 8:26 pm
Totally a morning person – - – exercise person . . . not so much. I have to “bribe” myself to do it. Note to self: you really need to get going in this department!
Salam wa sa’aadah
Kathy in Alaska said,
August 25, 2012 @ 8:26 pm
I’m so NOT a morning person! Born a night owl, will always be a night owl, and have a list of every excuse in the book for not exercising. Guilty as charged.
Linda said,
August 25, 2012 @ 8:34 pm
I am definitely not a morning person so I guess I would be more of an evening person. I wish I had some exercise tips, but alas I can’t seem to find time to exercise much. I have been walking at night, but have not managed to do even that every night. I do have good intentions if I get any credit for that.
Carol said,
August 25, 2012 @ 8:43 pm
I am most definitely a night person. I just cannot sleep when anyone else in the house is awake and love the quiet when all have settled down. Occassionally I see an early sunrise, but that just means I’ve become busy with something and forgotten to go to bed! Oops!
Meg said,
August 25, 2012 @ 9:04 pm
I used to be a morning person but in my 40′s became a night owl. I have to put exercise somewhere on the schedule every day or it won’t happen! I love water aerobics classes – they’re very social – and walking while listening to 80′s music. I also will ride a bike or run on an elliptical at the gym — and I tell myself it’s a treat because I get time to read a book.
Anne said,
August 25, 2012 @ 9:08 pm
Definitely a morning person, and I HAVE to get my exercise in in the morning. I just don’t get to it in the evening. Sometimes I try to add some strength training while watching tv in the evening but that cuts into the knitting!!!
Kim S said,
August 25, 2012 @ 9:16 pm
I’ve always been a morning person and used to exercise early in the day. But I seem to be transitioning to more of an evening person. I even switched my exercise (now Pilates) to later. I go 3-4 times a week right after work. This works great for me because then once I’m home, I can rest guilt free….with knitting in hand, of course.
Sharmie said,
August 25, 2012 @ 9:44 pm
I’m a night person! I do all my best work when it’s dark out. I’d be fully nocturnal if I didn’t have to work.
Jeanie Hanover said,
August 25, 2012 @ 10:04 pm
I am definitely a morning person. I like to exercise at the gym in the late afternoon with my husband as by then I’ve done all the important things that I like to do. We try and force ourselves to go Monday through Friday so we can skip the weekends! You can do it!!
Elise said,
August 25, 2012 @ 10:17 pm
I go back and forth, I’m more productive in the morning, but I love staying up late. And as far as exercise goes it’s much easier to keep to it when you’re doing something you like.
Stephanie said,
August 26, 2012 @ 12:07 am
I’m a night person, but because I have to be at work early I don’t get to stay up late or I’m sleepy all day at work, which isn’t fun. As for exercise I walk about a half a mile in the mornings to work most days and sometimes I go for a walk at lunch if it’s not too hot.
Holly J said,
August 26, 2012 @ 12:44 am
I am a night person for sure! I even work nights. As for sticking to an exersice routine I am eager to get some good ideas from others in the comments.
Rachelle said,
August 26, 2012 @ 1:53 am
I’m a night person, hate getting up before 8am but have to to get the boys ready for school. As for exercise, I’m unfortunately really terrible at this, I need to and know I need to but there always seems to be more important stuff to do like knitting and spinning.
Angelbis said,
August 26, 2012 @ 4:43 am
Definately a morning person! I can go to be late yet I’m still up by 5. I am proud of myself when I can sleep in until 7! And it does impact the knitting-especially in summer when it is light for so long…
Debbie Goedtel said,
August 26, 2012 @ 5:02 am
I am a morning person. My tip would have been audio books! I have been known to walk around the block an extra time or two when by book was getting good.
I am really interested in the Fitbit. I have always used a pedometer but this sounds like it might be a better motivator!
Barb in MA said,
August 26, 2012 @ 5:32 am
Morning and even at that, I don’t seem to get enough sleep. And naps leave me dis-oriented so up at 5AM, on a very good morning, up at 6AM Today was a great morning. I try to exercise at the gym, reading a book on the treadmill but I seem to fail having a regular schedule. Sunday’s are flea market days for my son and myself and if the flea is large enough it is good for an hours outdoor walk around.
Lena said,
August 26, 2012 @ 5:37 am
I’m definitely not a morning person, but I still have to get up at 6am because of work. I kind of like early mornings when I’m awake, I just don’t like the getting out of bed part! And I wish I had some excercise routine tips; the guilt seems to be the only thing that keeps me doing it. I’ve been told so many times that I just need to find some form of exercise that’s fun to do, but I’m still looking.
Jen said,
August 26, 2012 @ 5:54 am
Maybe we switch as we get older? One way to get up earlier is have a dog, they do not take weekends off. Your body is still adjusting, keep at it! My exercise tip sounds like a cop out, take advantage of every moment: walk the hallway faster concentrating on your muscles, pull knees to your chest while waiting for the shower to great up, stretch side to side as you cook, focus on pulling in stomach muscles throughout the day, etc.
Gillian said,
August 26, 2012 @ 6:24 am
Totally a morning person… I like the early quiet in the world.
My best work out routine was step aerobics with a friend.
I think we were more commited because neither of us wanted to be the one to cancel. Since it was a class we had show up at a set time we could not push it back. I miss those days.
Janet B said,
August 26, 2012 @ 7:48 am
I’m kind of in the middle — when I get up in the morning I’m up and alert and happy (I used to teach first period classes and the kids would give me grief because I was so chirpy)– but when I’m working on something I enjoy the evening.
I have pretty bad arthritis (one knee replacement , the other complaining) but I work with a personal trainer twice a week — she keeps me working hard. I walk, use a recumbent exercise bike (hate it!!!!) , swim in the pond, and I just bought a new bike to ride the Shining Sea Bike Path. I still find myself sitting more than I should. When I worked, I was on my feet moving around all day — now I sit and knit.
I love books on tape both for knitting and exercising.
Jane said,
August 26, 2012 @ 8:06 am
I am a night person. I found that the best time for me to exercise is during lunch. I know I won’t do it when I get home. Taking a walk allows me a short break away from work.
Cheryl Walsh said,
August 26, 2012 @ 8:47 am
Totally a morning person. It’s quiet, no one else is up and I can do whatever I want to in the morning. I usually do emails, plan scout meetins, and knit all before work.
SisuGirl Tasha said,
August 26, 2012 @ 9:39 am
Morning. Very, VERY, Morning. I like to get in my exercise and spend some time savoring the possibilities of a new day. The downside is that I work from 2-10pm and it takes me a good 2 hours to “come down” from the excitement of work so my mornings are hard to get up and enjoy but somehow I do it and feel great!
Jenny said,
August 26, 2012 @ 10:04 am
Morning person and I love Fitbit….there is something about seeing the number of steps that actually help me get up every morning and walk my two miles.
Kim said,
August 26, 2012 @ 10:06 am
I’m a night person by nature, but since I have to be at work at insanely early hours – 4, 5, or 6 AM depending on which position I’m working – I’m forced to be a “morning” person. As for exercise, I’ll take any advice anyone can give me. I’m exhausted after being on my feet for 8 hours a day at work, and while I can consider all the walking there to be exercise that’s kind of cheating.
Laura said,
August 26, 2012 @ 11:05 am
I’m a morning person, but not a “get up before dark” person. I like to wake up naturally because it’s light outside and not because an alarm clock rang. Luckily I work from home and can get away with this. I used to wake up earlier, go for a run and get my exercise for the day over with, but now I get most of my exercise with evening walks. A nice long walk around 7:30 pm and then settle down on the couch to watch TV and knit until bedtime – not very exciting, but after the years of driving kids to hockey practice, swiming, piano lessons, etc, it works for me.
Patricia said,
August 26, 2012 @ 11:08 am
I am an afternoon person, but even tempered all around
I like to exercise after work so that I have energy when I get home. When I do it in the morning I need a nap lol
Karen said,
August 26, 2012 @ 11:13 am
I’m definitely a night person! One way I keep up my exercise is put star stickers on my calendar on the days I exercise. It’s simple, but it helps me see when I’m slacking, and also motivates me to see two or three weeks in a row with 4 or 5 stars each!
Julie said,
August 26, 2012 @ 11:19 am
I’m a middle of the day person but lean towards early morning.
Star B said,
August 26, 2012 @ 11:20 am
Definitely a night person. Exercising lately, umm, not so much.
Jenny K said,
August 26, 2012 @ 11:38 am
Definitely a night owl. And as for exercising, if you pay for a class, you’re more likely to do it b/c now you’ve got money invested.
Amy said,
August 26, 2012 @ 11:40 am
When I don’t have to work, I’m a night person. I don’t mind getting up early during the summer, but dang it’s difficult hauling my butt out of bed when it’s still dark outside.
To make walking/jogging a little more fun (and put it in perspective), I set a “virtual” destination for myself. I figure out how many miles it will take me to get to a certain city/landmark. Then I keep track of how many miles I walk/jog each month. My last destination/stop was Walnut Grove, MN (b/c I grew up watching Little House on the Prairie). Eventually I plan to “walk” to Yellowstone. Each “stop” gets me a little closer. Some days it’s difficult to get started, but I feel much better afterwards.
Denise said,
August 26, 2012 @ 12:14 pm
I have always been a morning person – but then again, I’ve been in the workforce for over 40 years and forced to do alot in the wee hours. I think if left to my own devices, I would rather stay up late. While I may get up between 5:00 and 6:00 every day, I get MUCH more done in the evening.
In my mind – there’s no such thing as a bad time to walk (or knit)!
Kit said,
August 26, 2012 @ 12:49 pm
I am such a night owl if the option is there. But being that I have to be a responsible adult, I wake up early and stagger to work and exercise flees the mind.
Y’know, I brought gym clothes with me and gone straight to the gym after work. It means no excuses and I feel better than if I took a nap or watched tv.
Mary Anne said,
August 26, 2012 @ 12:54 pm
Morning! The air is fresh, dew on the grass, birds are singing. The whole day is still ahead. All the possibilities for creation and joy.
Andrea said,
August 26, 2012 @ 1:01 pm
After having to get up at 4-5 AM for 20 years as a teacher, I am now a morning person, though I do excercise after work as school begins at 7 and it’s not enough time to do a work out.
Do you have a gym nearby? A 1/2 hour on a bike or an elliptical would beat walking for cardio.
(Me, walking does de nada, can’t get my heartrate up when walking to do any good)
Domicroche said,
August 26, 2012 @ 1:10 pm
I’m a morning person for sure!! My body seems to function really well on a schedule, so I get up and go to bed at the same time each day – workdays and weekends! Exercising is the same – as long as I keep it on schedule, it works out great!!
Melissa said,
August 26, 2012 @ 1:15 pm
I’m definitely a night person, but since the kids have gone back to school, I find myself not minding mornings quite so much. I’ve also started a goal of having my to-do list for the day finished by noon so I can have some knitting time before they come home.
I find the best way to stick to an exercise routine is to choose one that is realistic for YOU, not for someone else. If you know that you can walk 30 minutes in the morning and that’s it, go for it. After awhile you’ll find that adding an extra 15 minutes is doable because the 30 is already a habit, then you can eventually go up to 60 if that’s your goal. For me, I know that I won’t workout at home, so I either go out and walk, or have a membership to a gym.
Mary said,
August 26, 2012 @ 1:37 pm
I am not a morning person that’s for sure! But I do try to get up an hour early to knit with my coffee before the day starts. I’m teaching morning classes this semester, so that hour early is a little hard to get used to. I used to save my favorite TV shows and watch them on the treadmill, but after knee surgery my doc suggested the pool was a better place for me. I’ve found a really fun water boot camp class, so I actually look forward to getting out of the office and into the pool these days!
Shana R said,
August 26, 2012 @ 1:52 pm
I’m a night owl for SURE. Getting up early kills me. Coffee always makes things semi-better, but I have found sometimes it’s a positive attitude that gets me out the door. I went from almost NEVER exercising to getting on the treadmill for at least 45 minutes three times a week, teaching kids yoga twice a week, and doing a cardio hip hop class once a week. It was a rough transition and still can be rough, but having someone do it with you helps. I also use an app called Zombies, Run! when I get on the treadmill. It uses augmented reality to put you right in the middle of a story that involves the zombie apocalypse and encourages you to run for your life! As the story goes on you start to learn more and more about the township you live in, the people around you, and why on Earth the undead are back. It’s compelling stuff. Sometimes I hit the gym just to find out what happens next. The app is for both Andriod and iPhone and I’m addicted!
Mary said,
August 26, 2012 @ 2:06 pm
morning. and you definitely should keep doing it first thing in the am, as otherwise it is too easy to say “I’ll do it later” and then it’s bedtime.
Kathleen said,
August 26, 2012 @ 2:19 pm
Morning person. I like to be in bed by 8ish. 9 at the latest!
Jocelyn said,
August 26, 2012 @ 2:24 pm
I got a Fitbit this summer, too! It certainly inspires me to climb ALL the flights of stairs at work every day. I am, by nature, a night person, but with the kids’ school times being what they are, I have to get up early. I will say, though, that I have found again and again that if I don’t exercise in the morning, I don’t get it done – I just can’t seem to make myself do it at night. So twice a week, I get up (far too) early to swim, and I walk on the other mornings.
Debby G. said,
August 26, 2012 @ 2:26 pm
I’m a night owl. I love the quietness of the house after everyone else has gone to bed.
allen said,
August 26, 2012 @ 2:43 pm
i am both! i don’t know what has happened the last few years, but i don’t sleep as much… and so i have become both…
as for exercise, i tell myself that i will be so glad that i did it AFTER i do it. and that is true – always. i also try to reward myself with something that is a treat but is not bad for me. a smoothie – the all fruit ones. or a latte – skim plain or with sugar-free vanilla. frozen yogurt (just a bit), etc… doesn’t make it easy or great, but i can usually talk myself into doing it!
Betty said,
August 26, 2012 @ 3:01 pm
I am a morning person and exercise – what is that??????
Prairie Poet said,
August 26, 2012 @ 3:39 pm
Age has changed me. In my younger days, I accomplished all kinds of things in the evenings. At 60, I am tired by evening. During hot weather, I get up and walk early in the a.m. and then get ready for my teaching work day. I don’t always like getting up in the dark but am glad to have the exercise in before that tired, end of the work day feeling.
Gina in the SF Bay Area said,
August 26, 2012 @ 3:43 pm
i am a night person who would love to be a morning person, but my body clock just won’t switch over permanently. I love the quiet and freshness of the early mornings and the possibilities of the day ahead.
Susan K. said,
August 26, 2012 @ 3:53 pm
Definitely more of a morning person – as long as I go to bed early the night before!
Yvonne in AL said,
August 26, 2012 @ 3:59 pm
Morning person here, although my inner clock is off right now. I just tell myself that I have to do this (swimming) or I will be at the doctor’s office way more than I want to be.
Denese said,
August 26, 2012 @ 4:05 pm
I think I’m a natural night person. At least I was once upon a time, before kids and work got in the way.
I work an early shift, starting at 6:30 a.m. so I became a morning person. After years of the early schedule I function pretty well in the morning. I wish I could still stay up late but the body won’t cooperate.
Kat Jorgensen said,
August 26, 2012 @ 4:17 pm
You’re the 2nd person to mention Fitbit to me in 24 hours. Wow. I think the universe is telling me I need this gadget.
I’m definitely a night owl. 2 a.m. is my sleepy time. I would love to be a morning person, but it just isn’t me. I would probably be a lot more productive.
No tips for staying on a routine. I take it a day at a time. It’s great that you schedule exercise as a regular part of your day. Good luck, Sheri.
Heather said,
August 26, 2012 @ 4:25 pm
I would categorize myself as an afternoon-and-evening person. That is the time when I am most awake, creative, and productive. I do love mornings, once I’m awake and if I’ve gotten enough sleep, but it’s the waking up bit tht is so hard for me. I would be a morning person of I could eliminate the waking up bit. Mornings are so peaceful and full of potential, so still and so new (when not preceded by a bout of insomnia).
Cris said,
August 26, 2012 @ 4:58 pm
Definitely a morning person but then a nap in the afternoon and I am good to go late into the evening….working full time really messes this schedule up but oh well. Finally found an exercise thing I am going to stick to. Deep water walking. We use bells in the water for upper body work and different “walking” in the deep water to tone everything else….I love it and don’t mind going 3 times a week. Hard sometimes when I go after work then get home at 7:30 in the evening. DH is very understanding and usually gets his own supper and I eat healthy. Love the water and its fun.
Linda said,
August 26, 2012 @ 5:01 pm
I am not a morning person, despite my best attempts to be one. Working in health care the hours are early, and I still struggle after all these years. I can fake it for a few days, but I really am better suited for staying up until midnight and getting up around 7 am. So, needless to say, it is often not pretty when the alarm goes off at 5:30 am.
Denise K said,
August 26, 2012 @ 5:08 pm
I am a morning person once i actually wake up, but in the last few years i have been more of a night person. The best way for me to stay on an exercise routine is to have a partner who is expecting me. i do better with accountability to another person, but i am working on having accountability to myself.
Patty L. said,
August 26, 2012 @ 5:34 pm
I am soooooooooooo NOT a morning person..only up in the morning for my youngster..been a night owl for many years
Pattie said,
August 26, 2012 @ 6:04 pm
I am a morning person who likes to stay up too late!
I wish I had a way to stick to an exercise program…
Teenuh said,
August 26, 2012 @ 6:27 pm
I’m definitely a night person. The tip to keeping on exercising? Do something you love to do and pick something that you can continue to do. For me, I love bike riding so I’ve been biking to work. And I love taking walks with my family, so me and my hubby and my daughter will go on walks together. If you enjoy doing it, you’re more likely to keep doing it!
Laura said,
August 26, 2012 @ 6:36 pm
I am a night owl-hands down! I can really get wound up late into the night if it weren’t for early AM rising
I like to ease into my day with multiple cups of coffee whenever possible. As far as exercise; I’m not sure what that word means….(: lol
Suzanne Wilsey said,
August 26, 2012 @ 6:41 pm
A morning person for sure. The house is quiet, the dogs are quiet, and I can have a slow start to my morning.
Lori S said,
August 26, 2012 @ 6:52 pm
Night person, definitely. As to exercise, I have never really liked it, but have found that Zumba is quite tolerable. It just feels like dancing, even though I’m getting a huge cardio workout, so it isn’t as dreadful as making myself pedal a stationary bike.
Kay said,
August 26, 2012 @ 6:55 pm
I am definitely a morning person. I am also trying to exercise consistently in the morning. It is tough to get motivated sometimes.
Kiki said,
August 26, 2012 @ 7:00 pm
I’m absolutely a morning person. I fade very quickly once the sun goes down…
Everyone has a prime spot in the day that they best exercise in. It can take a while to figure it out though.
Routine is key. Once you get used to doing something at a certain time each day, it will become a habit, making it much easier to stick with it.
Chelsey said,
August 26, 2012 @ 7:13 pm
College taught me to be a night owl. I loved being up late. This has been a hard pattern to break, now that I have a job. Ugh!
Tania said,
August 26, 2012 @ 7:23 pm
I am a night person!! I am the worst morning person in the world, and am very crabby when I wake up. I like routine to my mornings, and it doesn’t consist of exercising! My favorite thing is to curl up on the couch with my tea and book and read for an hour. Exercising when I come home from work is hard, I agree. I did it for about a month, but stopped. I was just too wiped out from the day and just want to relax. I’ve started walking during my lunch hour and it’s amazing!! It gives me so much more energy to face the afternoon. My co-worker and I walk 2-3 times a week. It’s good to have someone to do it with otherwise I wouldn’t have the motivation to do it on my own.
Susan said,
August 26, 2012 @ 7:27 pm
I am definitely a morning person. Although I stay up later than I should way too often. My best period of exercise consistency was when I met someone else every morning. Sadly that period ended when my partner broke her ankle.
Terri Sanders said,
August 26, 2012 @ 7:42 pm
Definitely a morning person. Now that we moved into town I will hit the gym for cardio in the morning and then an hour of weights after work. A personal trainer is my key to staying on track.
Sheila said,
August 26, 2012 @ 7:50 pm
I am a morning person, the quiet alone in the morning keeps me motivated.
Kirbie said,
August 26, 2012 @ 7:54 pm
I am definitely a night person! I too find it difficult to work out after work, but I just cannot roll my body out of bed earlier than I need to get ready for the day. I’m hoping I’ll be able to figure something out soon!
barbara c said,
August 26, 2012 @ 7:54 pm
I am definitely a morning person. I love getting up early on my days off just to have my coffee and some quiet knitting time while my husband and son are still asleep.
mk said,
August 26, 2012 @ 8:24 pm
I am definitely a night person trying to be a morning person. I get up early and try to do my working out first thing, or else it just doesn’t get done.
Brenna said,
August 26, 2012 @ 8:33 pm
I am a night person, have always been a night person. Truthfully I see no need to be a morning person after all of this time. :0
Ellen said,
August 26, 2012 @ 8:46 pm
I am a morning person, getting more done then. Except I like to sleep so getting up to get those things done is often a struggle!
ikkinlala said,
August 26, 2012 @ 8:49 pm
I used to be a night person, but I find myself tending to get up earlier lately so now I’m not sure.
Lori said,
August 26, 2012 @ 8:53 pm
I really have no problem getting up in the morning, and most of my friends will claim that I’m a morning person, as I tend to get up earlier than they do. ( OK for me 7:15 is sleeping in rather than my usual 6:30 alarm wake up.) But the reality is that I’m at my most creative/personally productive late in the evening and typically don’t go to bed before midnight. So from my perspective, I’m a night owl. The main reason I go to bed is because the alarm goes off at 6:30 so I can make it into work at 8.
Shilo Artis said,
August 26, 2012 @ 9:08 pm
I am definitely a night person and have been known to question why I’m required to wake before 10 on any given day. Unfortunately, I am a single parent and have to get children off to school. I rarely sleep in until 10. I do not have any exercise tips because I have been unable to maintain an exercise regimen. I try hard, but find myself rushing from one appointment to another while working, getting children to sports and volunteering gigs, and maintaining the household stuff. Whew!
Julia said,
August 26, 2012 @ 9:13 pm
I am a night person with a job that requires me to leave my house at 5:20am! I subsist on about 5 hours of sleep a night because I have to get some knitting and spinning done.
Pamela said,
August 26, 2012 @ 9:13 pm
I am just like you- not a morning person but then after work I find excuses. I live 4 miles from work, so last week I started waking up 15 minutes early and walking 2 miles and then getting a bike for the other 2 miles to work. I’m going to slowly add running and eventually get to the point where I run the whole way to work. This will start paying off next week when traffic gets really bad and walking is faster than the bus.
Ann said,
August 26, 2012 @ 9:18 pm
For years and years I was a night person, with my best and brightest ideas coming to me around 11:30 at night. Now no matter how I try I can’t sleep in. I’m up everyday at 6. I’ve learned I can get a lot done and I enjoy the silence of being up when most everyone else is still asleep. At least in my household.
As for keeping up with excerise, you got me, I’m still trying to figure that one out. I find it much easier to control what I eat than to walk or do yoga. I’ll keep reading in case you discover the secret.
Suzanne Shattuck said,
August 26, 2012 @ 9:42 pm
I guess I am both a morning person and a night person but excel at neither. I find I am the most productive and mentally alert in the morning but nowdays I can never seem to get up early enough. I love nighttime but I have no motivation in the evening for anything productive. Nighttime is for reading, knitting, watching movies. Some people would say I’m complicated. LOL
Debbie D said,
August 26, 2012 @ 9:43 pm
So very much a night person!
Margaret said,
August 26, 2012 @ 9:56 pm
I am definitely a night person.
Before I was self-employed I exercised during my lunch break.
Kristi said,
August 26, 2012 @ 9:57 pm
Night person all the way. The best I ever did on being in an exercise rhythm was sleeping late-ish (9-10am), having breakfast, reading a bit, exercising around 1 pm, shower, then start in on my work. (working from home has so many benefits)
Trying to exercise too soon after waking up or after the day gets underway just never works for me.
Miranda said,
August 26, 2012 @ 10:01 pm
Night! Most of the times that I’ve seen a sunrise have been because I failed to see a bed.
Sammi said,
August 26, 2012 @ 10:10 pm
Definitely a night person! Though that doesn’t help me much when I have to get up for classes in the morning. O.o
Kathleen said,
August 26, 2012 @ 10:57 pm
I tend to be a night person but I do my best to be a day person as I get to enjoy more sunlight and social interaction by sticking to the “normal” schedule. I cannot comment on exercise tips as 8 months of back pain has definitely decreased my ability to do more than enjoy daily walks with the dog.
Julie said,
August 26, 2012 @ 11:28 pm
Definitely a night owl!! I am a regular walker and I love listening to audiobooks too!
Raelene said,
August 26, 2012 @ 11:35 pm
I am so a night person!! I love to sit up late at night once the kids (and sometimes even hubby) have gone to bed and just enjoy the quiet – then I can knit without interuptions too. Unfortunately I still have to get up early to get kids ready for school but it is worth it!
janita said,
August 27, 2012 @ 1:46 am
Used to be a morning person but now I work til 3 or 4 three nights a week, so those mornings after tend to be pretty lazy!
Jenny said,
August 27, 2012 @ 3:37 am
I am a total night owl! I can’t stand early mornings. I find that if I get up early to exercise I am in need of a quick nap early in the afternoon. If I take a 30 minute nap it makes such a difference. Try giving yourself rewards after every so many days of not skipping a morning workout. Start small with a week and build up to a month straight, then two and so on. Good luck’
Krispy of Oz said,
August 27, 2012 @ 4:18 am
I am totally NOT a morning person!!! I am an OWL, but my children were all Larks! But some of my Larks now have Larks of their own and they aren’t too keen about that – seems my Larks have taken on Owlish habits! My youngest Lark birthed an Owl, and that was quite a challenge for quite a long time. The little Owl struggles to sleep at night, hates getting up in the morning – she’s GrandMa’s girl, alright! All my Larks like exercise, and so does my little Owl, but GrandMa Owl thinks exercise should be a 4 letter word!!! But it has 8 letters, so it is twice as bad!!! ; )
Wendy said,
August 27, 2012 @ 4:22 am
I am a night person . . . who gets up at 3:47 a.m. and is at her desk at work by 5:45 a.m. Most of my best creative thinking occurs between 1:00 and 3:00 a.m. This does not leave much time for sleep.
I have no clue how to stick to an exercise routine, I’m afraid.
Lisa said,
August 27, 2012 @ 5:58 am
I am unquestionably a night person. My preference would be – up until 2:00 am and sleep until 9:00 — however I have this thing called work which means I need to be up and thinking clearly by 6:00. Oh, well….
Sarah said,
August 27, 2012 @ 6:02 am
I’m a morning person, but when I do workouts I do them in the evening. I do walk to work and back (45 minutes each way) so that gets me going in the morning. For me being consistent with exercise is all about having a routine, and doing it at a time when there won’t be conflicts with other activities.
Nadine said,
August 27, 2012 @ 6:09 am
When it comes to exercise, I am definitely a morning person. If I don’t do it first thing in the morning, it won’t get done.
Cynthia Landers said,
August 27, 2012 @ 6:44 am
Wish I was a morning person (as I have to be at work at 7:30 AM) but I am definitely of the night variety!!
Ridgely said,
August 27, 2012 @ 6:55 am
I love the mornings where I happen to be awake and alert bright and early because there’s something about that light. But, being a creature of inertia, and more likely to stay awake when already awake, I’m definite night owl.
Andrea said,
August 27, 2012 @ 6:58 am
I’m more of a night person but have recently started forcing myself out of bed early in the mornings to walk because there is just no way i’m going to do it in the evenings (at least not during the summer when it’s still 90 degrees in texas after the sun goes down!). I’m pretty competitive so i get the most motivated to exercise when i have a friend who is working out too.
Diane N. said,
August 27, 2012 @ 7:10 am
Definitely a morning person! I love a good sunrise! Of course, the flip side is that I am useless during the afternoon siesta hours. I do all my close-encounter knitting when I first wake up and save the mindless knitting for nighttime. As for motivation to keep exercising, it feels better the longer you keep at it. And waking up feeling good makes for a great day ahead!
LeAnn said,
August 27, 2012 @ 7:10 am
Totally a night person. I’m working on becoming a morning person since it appears I no longer have a choice in the matter.
Angie said,
August 27, 2012 @ 7:12 am
as a kid i used to be both. as an adult I’m more a night person. when school is in I get up at 5am 7days a week I work the weekends. I haven’t found an exercise routine I can sitck with.
Dawn'l Burns said,
August 27, 2012 @ 7:16 am
I am definitely a morning person, but still can’t get myself to exercise that early. A few years ago I did it, up at 5am every morning to walk and I lost 50 lbs. Then I stopped… and the weight came back. For two years now, I still have my alarm set to 5am so I can get back on the treadmill, but it hasn’t happened, not even once. It feels like giving up if I change my alarm clock to 6. Funny how our minds work. Good for you for sticking with it!
Liz G said,
August 27, 2012 @ 7:19 am
I’ve always been a night person. I envy morning people. On the rare occasion I get up early, I really enjoy the quiet time before the day becomes hectic.
Exercise is not really my thing. I try to find activities that keep me moving – like hiking and rock climbing.
Aj said,
August 27, 2012 @ 7:39 am
I’m both, I love mornings and being up early. However if given the chance my body prefers to be up late. So biologically I’m a night owl but mentally I’m a morning person.
Cynthia said,
August 27, 2012 @ 7:45 am
Definitely a morning person, but I don’t like to leave the house until 11 or so. Of course I DO leave the house earlier than that because I have to be at work at 8:30, but I think my psyche is still at home until 11. If someone comes up with the secret for sticking to an exercise routine please call me immediately!! I need help, major help, in that area!
Alice said,
August 27, 2012 @ 7:52 am
How about a midday person? I’m not a morning person and not usually an evening person either. I tend to work exercise in during the kids practices. I go to a gym and when I drop one or more off for a practice, then I try to use that time to workout. For the most part it has worked since February.
Susan Harbaugh said,
August 27, 2012 @ 8:01 am
I’m a night person that’s had to learn to live in a morning world. If I could, I’d sleep until 10am every morning and stay awake until 2am – alas, my alarm goes off at 5:55am, five days a week. Exercise? Oh dear.
Christienne said,
August 27, 2012 @ 8:15 am
Weird – I’m technically a morning person but I can’t get my exercise routine to stick either – I’ll have to read through all the other comments to get some good advice.
I’ve tried exercising before work – that does feel good to get it “out of the way” but I’ve also felt good exercising after work to de stress from my day. . .
I hate sweating so that’s kind of hard to avoid if I’m aiming for real results …
Lauren said,
August 27, 2012 @ 8:30 am
I did best on my walking when I wore I pedometer, wrote down my steps each day, and was accountable to someone (my doctor). I also wrote down what I ate, which made me think twice about eating something unhealthy.
Jennifer said,
August 27, 2012 @ 8:31 am
Definately a morning person. I think you’ve figured out the best exercise tip, do it in the morning. If you don’t, it won’t happen. I have two dogs to walk also. They have a very persuavise way of getting me motivated, those eyes.
Lynda said,
August 27, 2012 @ 8:32 am
I am without a doubt a night person – mornings before 9 am do not exist as far as I’m concerned. Fortunately, I can set my own work hours and so do not have to go into the office at the crack of dawn. 6 weeks ago I had outpatient surgery and had to be at the hospital at 7 am, which meant leaving my house at 6 am, which meant getting up at 5 am (I wasn’t sure there was such an hour in the mornings). I was joking with the anesthesiologist that I wouldn’t need drugs to go back to sleep – I didn’t refuse them though
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I hate exercise – but it has to be done. I have a “workout buddy” in my office and we go to the gym after work. If one of us doesn’t want to go we bully, cajole, guilt and encourage each other. We try not to let work get in the way if we have to stay late – we simply come back to the office after our workout.
Boursin said,
August 27, 2012 @ 8:40 am
I’m a night person who wishes she was a morning person. After a certain time at night, your choice of activities is considerably fewer than your morning options.
Cecile said,
August 27, 2012 @ 8:49 am
For exercising, I’m neither a morning person (I’m setting up my alarm clock as late as possible to still be in time at work and I can’t motivate myself to loose any precious sleeping minutes for a work-out!), nor an evening person (I’m usually to tired and/or to lazy to do anything after work and evenings are when my knitting happens, so I can’t sacrifice that!). The best solution for me is to work out at lunch time. I’m going to the gym with a co-worker or go for a run during my lunch break. It’s a great escape from work, perfectly cut the day in 2 and I come back refreshed and energized, ready to tackle the rest of my day!
I think the best motivation I’ve got from working out is to see the changes on my body: a more toned, less flabby me and less tight clothes are the best reward! But I have to admit that I don’t feel guilty of buying a well deserved (and not necessary) skein of pretty yarn if I reach my 15-miles a week running goal
Deb Lewis said,
August 27, 2012 @ 8:54 am
I miss seeing mountains in the morning. Sounds like you are getting good at the mornings. I have found I can be an evening person if I have an antioxidant fruit drink in the late afternoon. (I get mine from arbonne). Sometimes we just work too hard to stay up very late at night. Thanks for sharing your sunrises!
Stephanie said,
August 27, 2012 @ 8:58 am
I am a night person. As for the exercising, I don’t have a regular routine other than I horse back ride every weekend which helps my core and also my spinal fluidity. It is also very relaxing and great mental therapy too!
Helene said,
August 27, 2012 @ 9:00 am
I applaud your initiative. I know it is harder than it sounds. When I worked Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, I went to Curves on Tues, Thurs and Sat mornings first thing. But when my kids started college, I needed to work 5/days a week and I learned that I also couldn’t exercise in the evening. No get up and go at all. I do try to go to Zumba one evening or I started learning to tap dance (at 55) and that was also in the evening. They are so much fun and I have the incentive of picking up carry out on the way home so I don’t have to cook that night.
But I now walk every morning – how do I do it? I have a dog. They need to go out rain or shine, winter or summer. The alternative is not pretty.
southparknitter said,
August 27, 2012 @ 9:01 am
I really don’t know how to answer the morning or night person question anymore. I used to be a night person and I’m still awake past midnight most nights but I take a nap from 10 to 11:30. Last fall I started getting up between 6:00 and 6:30 which is early for me but then went back to sleeping till 8 during the winter due to health issues which are gone now. I’m now beginning to wake up early again which I really prefer now.
Melissa said,
August 27, 2012 @ 9:16 am
I wish I could be more of a morning person… but I’m just really not! I’ve been thinking of adjusting my schedule like you have and trying to exercise in the morning, though, so I like your advice on walking for “just 30 minutes”!
Leslie said,
August 27, 2012 @ 9:17 am
I am now a morning person. My husband and I wake up everyday at 7am before the kids wake up to exercise. I never enjoyed exercise before, but now its just me time. I listen to music and have quiet time before the kids wake up so that makes it worth it for me. We have only been doing it a month and so I have no sticking to it tips. We have taken a few days off due to a bathroom renovation and I feel guilt, but renovating is a way better workout. Im sore from head to toe!
Denise Russart said,
August 27, 2012 @ 9:40 am
Definitely a night owl but not needing a lot of sleep helps that. Can’t be wasting my precious free time sleeping.
Lisa G said,
August 27, 2012 @ 9:57 am
I am definitely a morning person. I have a dog who gets me up every morning for his walk. No need for an alarm. He wakes me up at precisely the same time almost every day. On occasion, he will sleep in 20 mins or so, but still up in time for a walk before work.
Patricia said,
August 27, 2012 @ 10:04 am
A night person, when the house is quiet. I exercise between work and dinner, knit after dinner.
My solution to exercise – join a gym and make it social. When the nest emptied out, I felt the need for more social interaction with women who shared the same interests. I missed pto meetings and school athletic events. Talking with guys in the office wasn’t the same. Joined a “fitness palace” that was very accepting of “every body”, including the 50+ crowd. Now take a variety of classes – cardio, yoga, pilates weeknights and on Saturday. Knowing people and wanting to hear the latest about what Pam’s daughter’s boyfriend , the college’s dumb policy about meal plans, and the yoga teacher’s two-year old keeps me going back.. Like a “stitch and bitch” for exercise.
LindaM said,
August 27, 2012 @ 10:10 am
I used to be a night person until I started working 4 10-hour days from 6am to 4pm. Now? I am a morning person. I wake up between 5 and 5:30 every day and I have grown to love the extra daylight in my life (even though it’s dark when I wake)…
Alas, I can’t offer any suggestions for the exercise routine since I have never stuck to one longer than 8 months! (And THAT was many many years ago!)
Linda L said,
August 27, 2012 @ 10:22 am
Plain and simple, I am a night owl. Mornings do not make me happy at all.
Karey said,
August 27, 2012 @ 10:33 am
I am definitely not a morning person, but am trying to exercise in the morning as I find that I am more alert when I exercise in the morning, but still hit the snooze way to many times before getting up.
turtle said,
August 27, 2012 @ 10:35 am
sadly i am a night and a morning person! Which means i do not sleep much!
Hubby would say i am a morning person more so though. I try to motivate myself by doing other healthy treats, maybe hitting the goodwill for a new piece of workout wear once a week if i have been on track, or trying a few new good looking healthy recipes… all staying on track.
Lise said,
August 27, 2012 @ 10:49 am
Night person sort of. Really more of a mid day person though.
MelissaN said,
August 27, 2012 @ 10:57 am
I am a night person without a doubt. I can a morning person with enough coffee. I wish I had tips for sticking to a workout routine – if I did, I might actually workout. I’m not sure why knitting does not count as a workout!
susan said,
August 27, 2012 @ 10:59 am
I have a white board in my kitchen–it is a good size 3ftw by 2 ft h. I write down all the things that have to be done each day. Exercise (for me that is walking0 IF #1 AND WRITTEN IN RED. I see this board so many times a day that I can not avoid it. I leave my runners, socks, and a full water bottle right on the floor underneath. I’ve done this for years and because it is at the top of the list I usually try to do my walk as soon as possible so I can cross it off. I don’t erase it, but leave the crossed off item as a reminder that I did do what I planned to do. I have done this for years. I sometimes wear a pedometer, but lately have lost a few but have my route so well mapped out . I also record my exercise, food and any aches and pains in a daily journal (I have Crohn’s disease and fibromyalgia so it is important to write things down and to exercise)
susan said,
August 27, 2012 @ 11:01 am
ps to last comment I walk whenever I fit it in. If I say that I will only go in the mornings then I can use this as an excuse when something comes up. Walking is something that can be done at any time. ONce you get going it is fun
Deborah said,
August 27, 2012 @ 11:09 am
Morning Person here!! I am up at 5am walking 3 miles in the morning. But by 9:30 pm I am dead tired, understand the issue of cutting into knitting time. So I rereward myself for getting up so early and walking, with a nice dessert, or a skein of yarn… Good luck!!!
Michelle said,
August 27, 2012 @ 11:16 am
I used to be a night person, but these days I’m so tired by bed-time that I don’t have too much problem heading to bed. But it’s still hard to get up in the mornings! I don’t think I’ll ever be a morning person…
Nichole said,
August 27, 2012 @ 11:17 am
Congrats to last week’s winners! I’m by far a night person, without a doubt. As for an exercise routine, if I knew how to stick to one, I’d certainly share… but without a doubt, I’m not your person for that!
Kathy said,
August 27, 2012 @ 11:18 am
I’m more of a morning person, once I’m up that is. I love riding my bike and going for walks.
elaine p said,
August 27, 2012 @ 11:24 am
I am most definatly a night person. Although I have noticed that on the weekends I am sleeping in less and less but I wouldn’t say that I am a morning person yet!
Mandy said,
August 27, 2012 @ 11:28 am
I’m a night person all the way!
My advice for you would be to set small goals. It never works when you try to do a lot all at once. Trying going out for a 10 minute walk and integrate it slowly into your routine. Good luck!
ardosa said,
August 27, 2012 @ 11:37 am
morning. definite morning person.
i have to do any work out after work. i know it seems harder and longer until i realize that i can not stress about ‘will i get to work on time’ and also realize when i shower after then it is much more relaxing, i eat less at dinner and sleep early.
i also do a time not distance work out.
I dont push with ‘i have to do 2mi each time’ or anything. It is I give myself a 30m time limit. Some days i get over a mile, some days i don’t, sometime i am suprised and get nearly 2 miles in. I just find it is less pressure on me. When i kept doing “No i have to go THIS far” then i’d feel bad when i didn’t get it done and was too hard on myself.
Suzanne said,
August 27, 2012 @ 11:48 am
Night person… I best the best way to exercise is with a friend so someone is there to always motivate you and vice versa.
Elizabeth said,
August 27, 2012 @ 11:48 am
Morning. I also did the “I’ll do it tonight” routine but of course, I never did. Now I schedule morning exercise and when the alarm goes off I try some positive reinforcement: “time for my daily contribution to my retirement fund” – 30-60 minutes of activity now will keep me limber and healthy 10 years from now.
LOVE LOVE LOVE my Fitbit! Highest daily total so far is 17,000 steps; I’m aiming for a 20,000-step day!
Nancy said,
August 27, 2012 @ 11:49 am
I am a morning person, but I do admit, most days it’s very difficult to get that first foot out of bed. Once I do, I’m pretty much good to go. Some things that help me include varying my route. Your neighborhood looks so picturesque, but mine does not, so I vary the route to keep up the interest. Also I don’t always like going so far and then turning back over the same route again, I bore easily, so lately I’ve been doing a loop from west to north to east to south and then west again back to my house, like a circle with my house somewhere in the middle. Earphones with music or talk radio helps. Probably the very best thing is finding someone to walk with. You start talking and in no time at all the hour is up and you’ve also gotten the benefit of talking about things on your mind (and so has your friend) and you are both refreshed physically and mentally to start your day. My friend can only make it on Thursdays, but it’s great. Happy Walking. P.S. I kicked it up a bit and I’ve lost 17 pounds this summer!
Krystal said,
August 27, 2012 @ 11:49 am
I am a night person! mornings are just uggh. I am a mother so I suck it up and do mornings, but left to my own devices I would be up very late and sleep later in the morning than most people deem acceptable.
My best exercise tip is to have an accountability partner. I am fortunate to have my sister living close by, and knowing that she is exercising and is going to ask me about my exercising keeps me very motivated.
Katrina said,
August 27, 2012 @ 11:52 am
I am a night owl, and I love it! My kids, however, are morning people! As far as exercising goes, it is really easy with little kids! I just tell them we are going for a walk or bike ride, and they pester me about it until we go.
Laura said,
August 27, 2012 @ 11:58 am
I work out both in the morning and after work. Crazy but true. I usually do a 30 minute HIIT routine (High Intensity Interval Training) which is usually interval running/walking. And then I come home and do a workout DVD for toning. I just find I get rid of the stress of the day doing that and my husband comes home to a happier me. I just do it. I don’t let the voice in my head talk me out of it. I focus on the after effects and that helps me.
Bev said,
August 27, 2012 @ 12:01 pm
I used to be a night person, but now that I’m getting older I’m becoming more of a morning person. Still haven’t figured out how to stick to an exercise routine.
barbara penatzer said,
August 27, 2012 @ 12:04 pm
I love the fitbit, I come from an obese family and when i went to college i got really thin and stayed that way most of my life (I watched too many family members get sick from not taking care of themselves.) Well about 6 months ago my adrenals and thyroid decided to stop working correctly and I was put on steroids…well i gained 15 pounds in 3 weeks and 25 total so far. as soon as i started gaining i got the fitbit and tracked my exercise and food intake. I keep my calories under 1000 (I am a vegan) and steps as close to 10,000 as i can. I went from a morning person to a nite person on these meds. So what i try to do is get at least short walks in for a total, so if you can’t exercise this will help you at least get some workouts in. I know it isn’t ideal but i learned that many folks on the drugs gain 50 or more pounds and I hate gaining anything but at least this has helped me a bit. I know this is a long way of answering your question, but i think having something to help you like fitbit will help you get at least some exercise in and encourage you to keep it up. it will help you celebrate the exercise that you do get in. …maybe some kind of knitting challenge with health, hmmm sounds like a start of a challenge.
Sandie Knapp said,
August 27, 2012 @ 12:04 pm
I am definitely a morning person. So much so, that by 2 PM, I’m shot for the rest of the day, except for spinning or knitting. I wish I could find a tip to help you stick with your exercise routine, but I’ve never really succeeded very well myself. I understand it’s a very common problem. I wish you the very best though. You’ve had a great beginning, and if you want it bad enough, I know you will make it happen.
Anna said,
August 27, 2012 @ 12:06 pm
I’m a morning person, but not by choice! I have a commute of 30 miles to be at work by 7 a.m., then a 10-hour workday, 30 miles slogging back home–where I have about 2.5 hours of “free” time before I have to hit the sack so I can do it all again. Walking would be soooo good for me! Only there’s no sidewalk on our narrow street, that has a 50 mph limit (so most folks are doing 55 or 60). My pal Disco says she’ll walk with me if I want to drive to the cemetary; I sould take her up on it — oh, wait: my “free” time is mostly after dark! Do I really want to be in the cemetary, on foot, after dark? Hmmmm
pattyv said,
August 27, 2012 @ 12:09 pm
Morning, my day begins at 0400 am! That’s the only way I make sure I drop off the kids at school, my daughter at the sitter and get myself to work by 0800 am
karen goodwin said,
August 27, 2012 @ 12:12 pm
I am a night person. The only comment I have about routine is buy equipment for your house. This way you don’t have to bother going to a gym.
Heidi Bates said,
August 27, 2012 @ 12:19 pm
I’m a morning person and I usually have to get my exercise out of the way at the beginning of the day or something will derail me after work. However, I’ve been taking some Pilates classes after work too since last November. I stay motivated to exercise because my body feels better when I do. My tight muscles are enough to get me motivated. The latest I stay up knitting or spinning is 10:00pm. Up at 5:30 to workout!
I’m going to get that Fitbit however, to get me motivated for a nightly walk!
Maja said,
August 27, 2012 @ 12:41 pm
I am definitely a morning person! I like to get up early (about 5 am) and get my run in right away while it’s still nice and cool outside. There are definitely days when I’d rather just curl up on the couch with my knitting and a mug of tea, but that elated feeling I get after completing a run is definitely worth lacing up my shoes.
Elizabeth said,
August 27, 2012 @ 12:47 pm
Definitely a morning person. Partly because I work a “normal” 8-5 job, but I also find myself getting up early on weekends too. I love sitting outside or curled up on the sofa with a cup of coffee and knitting – what a great way to start the day!
And sorry – can’t really help you with the exercise since I have much to lose myself. However, I have used a pedometer since February and I will say that has helped me a tremendous amount. Between the heat and West Nile here in DFW the DH and I have been going to indoor malls lately to do the bulk of our walking and it has worked out quite well.
Mostly I just overuse the ‘Just Do It’ phrase. If I wait around until I’m in the mood to exercise/walk it will never happen!
Sue said,
August 27, 2012 @ 12:49 pm
I used to be a night person but am now a morning person. Don’t particularly like GETTING up, but love BEING up. And the answer to being tired earlier in the evening? NAPS – even just 15-20 mins really makes a difference!
JIll said,
August 27, 2012 @ 12:51 pm
I used to be a morning person….I prefer being a morning person. Now however I think I’m a night person and exhausted in the mornings. Exercise…..if I knew the magic motivation I wouldn’t weigh what I do!
Melanie said,
August 27, 2012 @ 12:56 pm
I would say, I used to be more of a morning person. Then I had twins, and evenings are my quiet times to knit, read, wind down, etc, so I’m probably more of a night person now! And I have yet to be able to stick to a work out routine…I have thought about trying to give myself more motivation – like if I work out three days a week for a month, I can splurge on some new yarn. Or putting a dollar in the “New Dress Jar” every workout!
Lauren said,
August 27, 2012 @ 12:59 pm
Night person all the way! As for exercise motivation, I agree with you and think that it is way easier to do eariler in the day. Just keep going!
Kay said,
August 27, 2012 @ 1:06 pm
I worked shift work for 35+ years, mainly swing or graveyard so I turned into a night person. Now that I’m retired, I have two dogs that think I should be a “lark” so they want to be outside by 6 at the latest. I’m getting there but it’s been hard!
Exercise was something that I couldn’t do for almost 2 years (was on crutches most of that time) so I’m finding it hard to get my mojo back. I try to move around as much as possible during the day but need to get out and walk now that I can. I obviously have no tips on getting motivated or I would be using them more!
enidb said,
August 27, 2012 @ 1:16 pm
I’m a night person, and I find it difficult to keep up an exercise regime, even though I write about fitness. I work from home so I can workout when I feel like it, but when I’m going to an office the best way keep up a regime is to get up early and run or bike. I know that’s nothing new to offer.
Kjirsten said,
August 27, 2012 @ 1:30 pm
I’m a morning person. I love the morning and I am most productive in the morning. Mornings are fresh and quiet and beautiful!
Jodi said,
August 27, 2012 @ 1:32 pm
Mid-morning? If I had my druthers…I’d wake up about 6:45 do a little knitting and reading on the couch, take a little snooze and then be the most productive from about 9 – 12. I tend to stay up too late, even though that IS NOT my most productive time. Need to work on getting to bed earlier so I don’t need the little snooze in the morning. I don’t have any tricks for exercise routines. I’m like you – I have “plans” to exercise after work, but it never happens. The only times I’ve ever been consistent have been in the morning before work. Need to GET BACK AT IT!
Karen Frisa said,
August 27, 2012 @ 1:36 pm
I am definitely a night person. Mornings are really rough for me. Interestingly, though, I’m finding lately that I do my best work in the morning, once I’ve managed to drag myself out of bed. Just wish I were better at that.
Oraxia said,
August 27, 2012 @ 1:36 pm
I’m a night bird all the way. I’ve been trying to do the after work thing, which worked reasonably well until work started asking for overtime… I’m pretty sure that if I needed to get up early in the morning to exercise, I’d probably just start considering not getting out of bed at all :/ At least I ride my bike to work in the summertime, which I guess is better than nothing…
Adrienne said,
August 27, 2012 @ 1:38 pm
Always have been a total night person, for as long as I can remember.
cls said,
August 27, 2012 @ 1:40 pm
Night person. Hard core, life timer. I finally stopped doing remodeling projects when my neighbor asked what power tools she was hearing at 2am. Unfortunately I can get more done in the middle of the night than at any other time….
Laura said,
August 27, 2012 @ 1:49 pm
I’m more of a night person.
Melodie said,
August 27, 2012 @ 1:53 pm
I’m definitely a night person although work interferes with my natural tendency to want to stay up late and sleep in late.
I wish I knew the secret to to sticking to an exercise routine, its soo easy to have something mess it up and to slack off.
Diane said,
August 27, 2012 @ 2:06 pm
I am a night owl who is forced by terrible circumstances (the need to work in order to buy yarn) to get up at 6 a.m. (gasp!) every morning.
Castiron said,
August 27, 2012 @ 2:17 pm
Whatever schedule gives me an uninterrupted hour at least a few times a week. Which for the past year has meant night person, but now that I’m having to get up earlier and am needing much more sleep than usual means I’m a none-of-the-above. (Left entirely to my own devices, I’d be a wake-up-at-sunrise person.)
Mande Kuechenmeister said,
August 27, 2012 @ 2:34 pm
I’ve always wanted to be a ‘morning’ person, but sadly I am not…I’m still hoping though.
Exercise?? I’m not an ‘exercise’ person, but definitely need to be–walking is my exercise of choice.
Carol said,
August 27, 2012 @ 2:50 pm
I’ve always been a morning person. Lately I’ve been waking up around 3:30- 4 am which is bit too early. Can’t wait for shorter autumn days so I can sleep in – maybe till 5 or even 6 am? The early rising during the summer does give me extra hour or two of knitting.
Bicycling is my exercise – at least 20 min 5 days a week (late morning break right before lunch). I work from home so can hop on the old 10 speed attached to a resistance trainer that is in the next room. The convenience of it has made it easy for me to keep to my routine.
Good luck with the walking program.
Mary Pat said,
August 27, 2012 @ 2:57 pm
Morining person.
I exercise my knitting needles whenever I can. Is there any other kind of exercise?
Karen said,
August 27, 2012 @ 3:04 pm
While in my 20′s and 30′s, I was a night person, staying up until 2-3 am, working on sewing/quilting/knitting.
Now, in my early 50′s, I’m a morning person. Almost always in bed by 10 or 10:30pm, up at 6am or earlier.
Do my exercise (walking the dogs, yoga) early in the morning. Do most of my knitting after my day job, after 4pm.
Cathy S said,
August 27, 2012 @ 3:41 pm
I’m a morning person, hands down. I’ve just restarted an exercise program too–and I give myself small goals like 5 lbs or 10lbs. I heard every 10 is a size smaller. Could that be true.
LInda M said,
August 27, 2012 @ 3:47 pm
I would love to be a morning person. Truth is I’m an afternoon person. Have most energy around 3 pm. Then poop out around 9.
Tina said,
August 27, 2012 @ 3:57 pm
I try and make deals with myself all the time!! I am definitely a morning person. My deal is that I cannot make time for knitting if I don’t take time for exercise.
Ruth said,
August 27, 2012 @ 3:58 pm
I’m not by any stretch of anyone’s imagination a morning person. I’m a night owl. If I could live my way, I would wake up at 10 am and stay up till 2 or 3 every night. But, that’s not easy as long as I’m working. Maybe when I retire???
I wish I knew how to stick to an exercise program. HELP!!!
Jayna said,
August 27, 2012 @ 3:59 pm
I’m a neither person! I go to bed early, but I am still a grump in the morning. As long as I have my short afternoon nap after I get home from work or school then I am not so much of a grump at night.
Valerie said,
August 27, 2012 @ 4:13 pm
Oh, hey, I’m such a night person. Going to bed is the last thing on my list, but I’ve gotten better about actually doing it, because mornings are so rough when I don’t.
I struggle keeping an exercise routine. Still working on it!
dana said,
August 27, 2012 @ 4:18 pm
i am neither a morning person nor a night person. i do have a brief flash in the early afternoon….
Linda said,
August 27, 2012 @ 4:41 pm
Definetly a night person. Love to leave getting out of bed to go to work weekdays to the very last minute. I’m very lucky to live 5 minutes from work.
Jessica E said,
August 27, 2012 @ 4:54 pm
Definitely a morning person. I fade quickly at night.
Betsy Pratt said,
August 27, 2012 @ 5:15 pm
Throughout my life I have primarily been a morning person, but since my husband had his hours changed to 9am to 7pm, I have become an evening person. We end up staying up until 1 or 2 am an sleeping in until about 7:45. I’m currently not exercising regularly but I definitely love your strategies!! I could see those working for me!!
Denise said,
August 27, 2012 @ 5:50 pm
I Love the morning peacefulness. I also love getting up before everyone else to watch the AM news , make coffee and knit!
Debbie said,
August 27, 2012 @ 6:20 pm
I am not a morning person! I have always been a night person.
Vasiliki said,
August 27, 2012 @ 6:55 pm
I am a night person. As for exercise, I am lucky that my husband walks the neighborhood with me.
Ronni said,
August 27, 2012 @ 7:09 pm
I’m a night owl. But, I exercise at 5:45am in order to get it done otherwise I end up not doing it all. I never manage to fit it in later. It kind of works out ok though because while I do have to go to bed earlier which does cut into my knitting time, I’m so groggy at 5:45 am I sort of miss the fact that I am exercising. Since I hate exercising this is a good thing.
Davida said,
August 27, 2012 @ 7:26 pm
I’m a morning person, most definitely. I even get up extra early for some quiet knitting time before I have to wake up the kids and get our day going. It may seem a little nuts, but usually at the end of the day I am so exhausted that I can’t seem to concentrate on anything. Excersize for me is easy because of my job. I’m a letter carrier and I walk at least 6 hours a day whether I want to or not. To ease the boredom, I usually end up daydreaming about knitting projects while walking all those miles.
Deb said,
August 27, 2012 @ 7:26 pm
I am definitely a night owl. It is the time I can work on my projects and not feel guilty for not doing something else-{like cleaning} I don’t have any real hints on exercising – just to find something positive about it- such as the scenery when you are walking or how Yoga makes you feel calmer, etc.
Sharilyn said,
August 27, 2012 @ 7:29 pm
I used to be a morning person but with young kids, I tend to stay up a bit later after everyone has gone to bed to have some “me” time. Exercising with a friend or hubby definitely helps.
Beth said,
August 27, 2012 @ 7:38 pm
I am a night person in general, but for exercise, i am a morning person. if i don’t run first thing, it never seems to happen. I think making it part of my daily routine helps a lot. its the firs thing i do when I wake up.
Juana said,
August 27, 2012 @ 7:58 pm
I am a NIGHT person!!! Nights are so quiet, there are no interruptions, one can knit or read or exercise with no interruptions. I do not do outside exercise except in january or february, 98 degree weather leaves me without breath. If you can not do ALL that you are supposed to do at least do some. Is better that doing nothing. Be faithful and enjoy yourself. Good Luck and keep us posted about the results.
Linda said,
August 27, 2012 @ 7:59 pm
I am definitely a night person. I struggle to exercise regularly. In fact, it’s Monday and I started an exercise program today with high hopes of using my treadmill at least four times a week.
Sarah said,
August 27, 2012 @ 8:12 pm
I’m a night person. I exercise regularly. For me to exercise in the morning, I have to be meeting up with someone else – otherwise I seldom can break free of the bed magnet. I tend to get in a pattern that lasts a few months at a time, and then I switch it up. Right now I run T, Th, and S (usually with others). M and W I bike ride (M is a group ride). Friday I rest. I’ve found running groups, and through them biking groups, through my local running store. I also run (slowly) in local races – that helps motivate me to keep training. Congrats on breaking into the morning workout routine! I have done that for years at a stretch – I suggest you consider what you will do as the days get shorter and colder, so that you can keep getting the exercise. Maybe a treadmill? Good luck!!!!
Sheryl said,
August 27, 2012 @ 8:13 pm
I am a morning person through and through! And even moreso now that my boys are grown and the early hours belong solely to me!
I love the peaceful hour(s) when I can sit quietly and gather my thoughts, contemplating what is and what needs be, while I watch the morning gradually present itself. It is the hour or so where I can bask in the promise of the day that God has gifted me.
Juliet said,
August 27, 2012 @ 8:21 pm
It’s been a while since I threw my name into the hat. But here I am. I’m a night person but having a baby has forced me into being a morning person and I hate that part. Oh well. Anyway when I was exercising regularly I felt getting into a routine was the best cure. Same time each day. I did my workout at night. Now I don’t have time to exercise but hoping to change that soon.
Lise said,
August 27, 2012 @ 8:58 pm
By nature I’m a night person. However, when forced to exercise, my favorite time is first thing in the morning — if I leave it ’til evening it just doesn’t happen…
Emily said,
August 27, 2012 @ 9:47 pm
I guess I’m more of a morning person. Happily, I’ll soon be getting into a earlier morning job, yay!
Lisa said,
August 27, 2012 @ 9:47 pm
I’m a night person–but once in a while I really enjoy being up early! My exercise program is (are) called Loki, Tonks and Kyrie. Dog walking is a great excercise program!
rohanknitter said,
August 27, 2012 @ 9:50 pm
Definitely not a morning person here, but I’ve found I do better with exercising if I just do it in the morning. I always have good intentions in the evening but it’s just to easy to make excuses. My secret to being consistent with exercise ( which I have been for the first time in my life) is twofold: 1. I keep reminding myself how much better I feel, mentally and physically. Plus now that I’m in my 40′s, I feel like it’s essential if I want to feel good and be able to do lots in future years. 2. I find something fun and switch it up whenever it gets boring!!
Annette said,
August 27, 2012 @ 11:35 pm
I’m neither. I used to be a night person until my son was born. Now I’m strictly a mid-day person. I agree that getting exercise out of the way in the morning is preferable. I don’t have any great tips, I need to get back into an exercise routine myself. It helped to tell myself “it’s only an hour. This is the most important thing I need to do right now.”
Kay said,
August 28, 2012 @ 12:11 am
I like to ease into the day gradually with a mug of coffee and my knitting before I have to shower and dress for work. This means I need to be a morning, early riser type.
Theresa said,
August 28, 2012 @ 6:01 am
I am most definitly a night person. I find it much easier to stay up knitting, watching TV or reading than to get up and do those things in the morning.
Susan said,
August 28, 2012 @ 7:30 am
Definitely a night person. While I love mornings on those days I have to get up extra early (I get up at 6:30 on normal days) my body does not come fully alive untilearly evening.
Exercise????? Painful but trying to walk every day and also looking for suggestions. Help.
Meg Caulmare said,
August 28, 2012 @ 7:41 am
Morning person – absolutely can’t help myself. The alarm never even goes off. My best time for exercise is early morning, as well. it gives me energy for the day, so that’s what keeps me going. Another big help: your body will start to DEMAND exercise, you’ll feel loguey and unhappy if you skip, so you’ll be saving yourself trouble all day by getting out for your morning walk. It’s so good for your state of mind, too. I find I’m much less tempermental after morning exercise (that’s a very GOOD thing, trust me).
Best wishes, and thanks for all you do!
Gail said,
August 28, 2012 @ 8:03 am
I use to be a night person, but the older I get ( perish the thought) makes it hard to stay up late anymore. Since I retired I get up early and work on a project while drinking my coffee. So, now I have become a morning person.
Connie said,
August 28, 2012 @ 8:08 am
I guess I’m more of a morning person. I’m usually up by 6am. As far as exercising goes, I’m very limited because of my disabilities. This fall I’m planning to try chair yoga. Back when I could participate with an exercise program my favorites were the stationary bike and walking but now I’m not able to do either. These days my exercise program is knitting. Yah for knitting.
Julie said,
August 28, 2012 @ 8:32 am
I am an evening person. I do like to get up and enjoy the quiet weekend mornings to myself, as long as I get a nap. I prefer exercise in the afternoon, it gives me time to cool off before bed without wakin gup a o’dark thirty. I suggest trying a few 10-15 minute segments spaced throughout the day – it’s easy to rack up an hour that way.
Heather said,
August 28, 2012 @ 8:44 am
I am definitely a morning person. I love the quiet time in the early mornings before my family awakens. I also prefer to workout in the morning, although lately I have been having a hard time with it. My best results come when I go early and have no distractions.
Robin said,
August 28, 2012 @ 10:05 am
Morning person – all the way!
Arlin said,
August 28, 2012 @ 10:09 am
I am such amorning person, but lately i become more of a night person because of my husband who likes to sleep late. And now he sleeps earlier than me!
But I am still a morning person, I like to move about in the morning.
And my tips for sticking to an exercise routine: start exercising! Once you feel the adrenaline pumping and the sweat pouring, yourbody will feel good and your mood will be good, and you have all the more motivation to exercise more.
pam said,
August 28, 2012 @ 10:19 am
i’m neither a morning nor a night person, i am more of a 2 in the afternoon person.
Jody said,
August 28, 2012 @ 10:26 am
I’m a night person–I’d prefer to be up until after midnight and sleep until 8:30. Unfortunately my job does not allow this, so although I still stay up until after 11:00 many nights, I have to be up ~6:30. This of course, makes me tired much of the time.
Dee s said,
August 28, 2012 @ 10:57 am
I am jealous that you are off to such a good start with your exercising. I’m going to look up the website in your blog. Maybe it will halp me to get in more exercise.
Frances said,
August 28, 2012 @ 12:09 pm
I am so not a morning person, but I do wish I could like getting up early to exercize.
Linda said,
August 28, 2012 @ 12:13 pm
Mornings are my most productive time. Over the years, I get up earlier and earlier-sometimes as early as 4 am. I guess if that trend keeps up, I’ll eventually be a night person! As for how to stay on an exercise routine–that’s a problem I haven’t figured out myself.
Kim said,
August 28, 2012 @ 1:07 pm
Definitely a morning person. No tips for exercising, though!
Stacie said,
August 28, 2012 @ 1:15 pm
I am so not a morning person, but my night-owl habits are starting to readjust.
Liz Thomas said,
August 28, 2012 @ 1:19 pm
I don’t seem to be much of either anymore! Used to be a late night person, but now I find the eyelids getting very heavy shortly after I hit the couch – which, usually, ends up being after about 9:00p.m.
I have always exercised after work – going directly to my workout before going home. All bets are off if I go home first! I thoroughly enjoy working out and like the feeling that I have given it my all. I think it really helps to keep this old body going!
Rachel D. said,
August 28, 2012 @ 1:52 pm
I have become more of a morning person as time goes on. I love the feeling of accomplishing something while most everyone else is still asleep. That’s why I run in the morning; it’s the best time for me to stick to it. Also, it helps if you just get up, get dressed, and get out of the house before your mind wakes up
Kristine M said,
August 28, 2012 @ 3:06 pm
I am definitely a night person! But, with a son who is on his high school swim team who practices at 5:15 am, I have had to adjust to being a morning person. It’s tough, but he practices at our local YMCA (in their indoor pool), so I drive him there and spend 90 minutes with the weight machines and treadmill. That’s the only way for me to stick to this exercise routine — I”m there so I may as well make it productive!
Lynne Harlow said,
August 28, 2012 @ 5:42 pm
I’d love to be an early morning person…it’s a gorgeous time of day…but I am more of a mid morning person. I like a little bed time before I bounce up and face the day. I squeeze in a walk in the late afternoon….also a nice time of day and cooler in the summer. Don’t forget the incidental exercise you get by choosing to take the stairs, for example, rather than an easier option.
MLO said,
August 28, 2012 @ 6:09 pm
I’m definitely a night person. Mornings are painful. My best advice about exercise is to find an exercise buddy – I am much better about working out if I have someone who will go with me.
Vicki said,
August 28, 2012 @ 6:16 pm
I am a morning person. Unfortunately, I love to get up early, drink my coffee and knit (outside if possible) – so that doesn’t help with the exercise. I do love to walk in the mornings when we are at the Rehoboth Bay.
Becky said,
August 28, 2012 @ 6:36 pm
I am a night person for sure! And the only way I can seem to stick to any exercise routine is to pay for a class. I also schedule it in between my other college classes so I don’t have an excuse to not go!
JulieM said,
August 28, 2012 @ 6:44 pm
Morning…thankfully since I have to be at work early. I do walk 20-30 minutes after I get off the bus. Other than that, it is yoga for me about three times a week.
Bev said,
August 28, 2012 @ 6:44 pm
I am a morning person, as long as you mean 1 am to about 4 or 4:30am. After that,I am asleep.
Irene said,
August 28, 2012 @ 9:17 pm
Congrats on getting started Sheri! I think you are definitely on the right path. Personally, I find that I have to do the most important things in the morning, or else it won’t get done. Something always gets in the way if I miss that critical morning window.
And I understand the fatigue! the good news is that it’s probably just temporary, while your body adjusts. I’ve been waking up at 6Am everyday and going to bed around 1AM for a while and I’m so used to it now. (My little secrete is a 20-30 min nap every afternoon.)
Wasie said,
August 28, 2012 @ 9:40 pm
Most definitely a night person! Particularly in the summers when I don’t work as much (college prof) — I turn into a regular night owl!
Fae said,
August 28, 2012 @ 10:36 pm
Night person and need 8hrs sleep. Not compatible with working which I do, so I’m generally sleep deprived. Exercise? What’s that?
Dottie said,
August 28, 2012 @ 11:10 pm
I think I’m a morning person, but I generally don’t go to bed until late so I can knit/sew/read. So I get 6 or 7 hours of sleep at night and take a nap in the afternoon. I need others to keep me faithful re: exercising. My most regular time is doing laps while my kids take their swimming lessons.
Helen W said,
August 29, 2012 @ 2:14 am
I’m a morning person. I like to get up early and have a little time to myself before the kids wake up.
Lynn said,
August 29, 2012 @ 6:46 am
Morning person, for sure. I like getting a good start on my day. The quiet in the morning is wonderful, too. I was definitely not this way when I worked evenings. Ha!
LauraBeth said,
August 29, 2012 @ 10:10 am
I used to think I was a night owl, but really I’m a late-morning person. I’m definitely not someone who gets up at 6am on the weekend, but I’m much more productive in the morning than evening
Veronica said,
August 29, 2012 @ 10:25 am
I am definitely a night person! I completely sympathize: it is hard to make myself exercise after work, but I can’t seem to get up early enough to do it either. But to encourage you, here is advice from my health coach: once you make it a habit, you don’t have to think so hard about it any more. If you can keep getting up at the same time every morning, it should get easier after the first month. Good luck with that! Just the fact that you are already walking in the morning shows that you mean it and you will be successful!
Doris said,
August 29, 2012 @ 2:02 pm
I am definitely a nightowl most of the time, but there is something to be said for getting up early and getting a bunch accomplished before the rest of my household is up and about. Exercise? How does one find the time to stick to that?! Although I really really should
Beth said,
August 29, 2012 @ 2:09 pm
I’m definitely a morning person! I also use a Fitbit, and find that running first thing in the morning with my Fitbit on gives me the motivation to keep moving throughout the day.
Cherie said,
August 29, 2012 @ 2:19 pm
Not sure I can say that I’m a morning person, but I, too, find that if I don’t get up early and exercise I’m not going to do it at all. Recently saw the Fitbit and wondering if that might help motivate me.
Ruth Anne said,
August 29, 2012 @ 3:22 pm
I am definitely a night person! I didn’t realize this until I worked part-time for awhile in a job where I set my own schedule.
Theresa said,
August 29, 2012 @ 7:52 pm
I’m a night person. I hate to “exercise”, but I really enjoy walking, so I make the most of my walks. Unfortunately, i haven’t figured out a way to knit and walk at the same time.
Jen said,
August 29, 2012 @ 10:02 pm
Night person trying to evolve into a morning person. Slowly but surely…
Arlene S said,
August 30, 2012 @ 8:28 am
I am at a Needlework Seminar. We are up at 6:30am every morning to get to our 8:30 classes. I get up this early because I live the classes. I may be a little bleary eyed but it is totally worth it.
There are also loads of knitters at this event. My idea of early morning beauty this week is all the gorgeous threads that are used in the class pieces.
Kitty Smiles, arlene
Susan Ipavec said,
August 30, 2012 @ 11:59 am
I am very much a night person. I’ve always been more energetic at night, and hence get most of my knitting done in the evening. With a 6 year old son, I have to practically force myself to get sleep at night because he goes to school and I work.
Kristy said,
August 30, 2012 @ 2:23 pm
I can be either one – whatever it takes to carve out a few minutes of “me” time! I do like the peacefulness of the morning before anyone else is awake. And pretty much the only time I like snow is when it’s pristine and sparkling in the morning after an overnight snowfall. Thanks for the giveaway!
Alice said,
August 30, 2012 @ 2:36 pm
I’m more of an afternoon person. Mornings are so stinkin’ early, and I’m so tired in the evening!
For exercise, I do best if I do it every day. Also, I like audio books to listen to, or something with a driving tempo when I’m doing aerobic exercise.
Janet said,
August 31, 2012 @ 1:14 pm
I’m definitely a morning person! I have no problems getting up and heading out the door for a run early so sorry, no tips or tricks needed to get me going – it’s the farm girl in me.
Joan said,
August 31, 2012 @ 1:20 pm
Mornings all the way-ready for bed before 9pm!
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Elaine said,
September 3, 2012 @ 7:58 am
I am definitely … both. I tend to wake up early and go to sleep far too late. I walk 4+ miles every day all year round. I listen to audio books and that keeps me motivated. Sometimes I knit while I walk as well – OK, I’m weird. During the summer, I either walk early morning or evening so the sun isn’t that bad.
Rosemarie said,
September 3, 2012 @ 9:23 pm
I am so much a night person. Hate to go to bed. Especially when I’m knitting a project I’m enjoying.
And only get up early when absolutely necessary.
My exercise is to do some time on my stationary bike in the morning as long as I have a good book to read – if I could knit on the bike I’d probably do it much longer.
Ashleigh said,
September 4, 2012 @ 3:03 pm
I’m a late night person. People can’t stand to be around me when I first wake up.
Stick to an exercise routine by joining a gym with another person. Carpool every day. That way you know that you have to go because the other person is depending on you to get there.