Early Morning: the best shot at getting in some exercise is to wake up early. You won't miss a few extra minutes of sleep. Besides, at the start you'll be sufficiently groggy that you won't even realize you're exercising. When it's all over, you'll be energized--no need for a morning dose of caffeine. Added benefit: your metabolism is kick-started into high and will stay in overdrive the rest of the day.
Mid Day: not a morning person? Make use of the lunch hour. How good would it feel to escape the confines of the office and get out into the fresh air? Leave your worries behind and go pound some pavement. Granted ladies, you are going to have a harder time fitting in a run and shower, but you should be able to manage. Don't have showering facilities? Bring a washcloth, hair tie, deodorant and lots of cologne--that should do the trick (not recommended if you're giving an afternoon presentation).
Afternoon: run while your kids are at practice. When you drop junior off for soccer or saxophone lessons, park the car and hit the road. If you're thinking ahead, bring along some post-run hot chocolate--it always tastes good.
Evening: you've still got a chance. Get dinner underway, but before you boil the pasta, slip out the door for a quick trip around the block. If you've got a hungry crowd, throw them a high-fiber, low calorie snack like grapes or carrots. That should tide them over until you return, and they'll still be hungry for whatever is in the oven.
Don't let the day pass you by...LACE UP!
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