Health

Period. There. It’s been said.

Love ‘em or hate ‘em your monthly period is a pretty amazing system: it’s all a part of this self-cleaning, self-regulating baby incubator. Sure, the cramps stink, as do the weird hormonal surges, cravings, headaches, surprise pimples and bloating, but the whole concept, from a purely physiological perspective is kind of incredible.

Whether you’re an early riser or an after-worker, there will be days that you just don’t have the energy to make it to the gym. More often than not, once you get to the gym and start warming up, your energy will start to creep up and before you know it, you’re working up a sweat and pushing yourself harder than you had planned. But if that doesn’t happen and you’re in need of an extra kick to make it through your workout, consider adding in some extra supports to your routine:

You spend your day planning meals, packing lunches, and cleaning clothes, perhaps all while sitting at your full time job. Your day is so packed with taking care of everyone else that before you know it, the week is over and you realize you haven’t had a minute to yourself. If you are really struggling to meet your exercise goals for the year, check out these tips on how to make it part of your daily routine.