What I Wish I Knew When I Thought I Didn’t Have Time to Work Out

There was a time in my life when working out felt impossible.

I was living in the Bay Area, working two unpaid internships, trying to keep my head above water with rent, bills, and long commutes. I had the ambition, the drive, the desire to take care of myself—but I also felt like there were never enough hours in the day.

Working out felt like a luxury I couldn’t afford.

I kept telling myself, “I’ll start when things calm down.”
But here’s what I’ve learned after training thousands of clients and living through that phase myself:
Life doesn’t slow down.
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And waiting for that perfect window to open up is one of the quickest ways to stay stuck.

I Thought I Didn’t Have Time…
But That Wasn’t the Real Problem!
What I really didn’t have was a system. Back then, I believed that unless I could commit to an hour-long workout five or six days a week, it wasn’t worth it. If I couldn’t go hard, I’d just skip it. So I skipped. A lot. But every time I did, I felt more frustrated, more drained, more disconnected from my body. And what was worse—I started to internalize it.

I thought maybe I just wasn’t “disciplined enough.”

Maybe I wasn’t built for this lifestyle.

Maybe this is just how it was going to be.

I see this exact same belief in so many of my clients today—especially the parents, the executives, the ones holding down full-time careers while also trying to be present, involved, and on top of everything.

They want to take care of themselves. They want to feel strong, confident, and energized. But they don’t see how to make it all fit.

The Full Circle Moment That Hit Me
Fast forward to today: I’m now the owner of a 25,000 square foot training facility, a fitness app, and a growing community of people who trust me to help them get strong and stay consistent.

And the other day, I squeezed in a 25-minute workout between two client sessions.
Nothing fancy. Just some full-body strength work that left me feeling grounded and powerful.

And I had this moment.

This used to be the thing I thought I didn’t have time for.

Now, it’s something I make time for—and help other people do the same.
Not because I magically found more hours in the day, but because I stopped believing the lie that it had to be “all or nothing.”

What I Want You to Know
If you’re reading this and feeling like time is your biggest barrier—I see you.
You’ve probably tried the long, intense programs that promise quick results.
You’ve likely downloaded the free plans that never really stuck. And maybe, like me, you’ve started and stopped so many times you’re beginning to wonder if something’s wrong with you.

Here’s what I want to tell you:
There is nothing wrong with you.

You don’t need more willpower. You don’t need to wake up at 4 AM.
You need a plan that respects your time and works with your life—not against it.

That’s Exactly Why I Built My App
My fitness app was designed with real life in mind. It’s for people who are ambitious and busy. People who care about their health, but don’t want to spend hours in the gym.
Inside the app, you’ll find:

• 3-month and 6-month guided programs that remove the guesswork
• Short, effective workouts—many under 30 minutes
• A growing library of workouts you can do at home or at the gym
• Nutrition guidance and healthy recipes to support your goals
• No shame, no guilt, and no fluff—just results rooted in consistency

My clients love it because it gives them structure without stress.
And more importantly, it helps them feel like they’re finally winning again.

Start Small. Start Simple. But Start.
If I could go back and talk to my younger self—the one skipping workouts because life felt too full—I’d say this:
You don’t have to go all in.
You don’t have to do it perfectly.
You just have to start.
One or two workouts a week that you can actually stick with will move you forward faster than any intense 6-week plan you can’t maintain.
You don’t need to earn your workouts. You deserve them.

Free Gift: The Busy Person’s Guide to Actually Working Out
​If this resonates, I created a free guide just for you.
It’s called The Busy Person’s Guide to Actually Working Out and inside you’ll find:

• A mindset shift that frees you from all-or-nothing thinking
• How to schedule workouts that actually happen
• My top tips for moving more, without flipping your life upside down
• Realistic reminders that help you release guilt and build momentum

Check It Out Here
And remember, you don’t have to do this alone.
If you’re ready to stop waiting for more time and start making your health a priority right now, I’ve got your back.
Let’s make your next chapter your strongest one yet.