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Here’s the fun part, you don’t
TRUTH!
Work out in the mornings early before work (like somewhere in the range of 5 - 7AM). Otherwise, you probably won’t get a workout in that day.
Before work - that way whatever fires arise during the day can’t make you miss it
I’m able to do it, but the way I do it is extreme and not necessarily recommended unless you’re a robot-type that doesn’t give af and just does this anyway:
- I quit alcohol.
- I use a bike-chair while working ($400 online)
- I do tons of calisthenics in between assignments. Mainly push ups, pull ups (get a door bar), squats and lunges.
- I run a lot when I get some time.
- I play pickup football on Sunday mornings.
- I eat entirely vegan.
- no soda, avoid sugar, avoid carbs, focus on vegan proteins and take a multi.
A7 board games, sports, Heineken 0.0, other hobbies, dating and hanging with her friends, etc, but tbh I’m not great with it.
In big law I was able to always find time to workout because I made it a priority. I outsourced a lot of the things I didn’t want to do to make time for what I did want to do to make my life easier and make time for what mattered. I found a chef with a side business that made all my meals, I had a maid so I didn’t have to clean, and used a wash and fold service so I didn’t have to spend time on laundry. I worked all the time; what else was I going to spend my money on?
Make it a priority, schedule it, and you’ll be able to stay fit.
My tailor who worked with biglaw attorneys a lot told me that they come back each year needing to size up! I didn’t believe him but it happened to me too. I have since left biglaw.
Ozempic 🥲
I remember when I started my career in big law. I actually thought my suits were shrinking the first year…whoops
But in all honesty, you have to be disciplined and stick to a schedule. I now wake up at 4:30 to get my workout in 4x a week. This allows me to workout plus hangout with my kids in the morning before they go to school. If you don’t have kids, maybe you push your workout time back some. I also learned where I can save time. For example, I bring my lunch and work through lunch to save an hour.
This is within your control and you should not listen to the people who tell you otherwise. That being said, it's not easy and it requires some discipline/planning on your part.
The three major predictors for success in this area are (1) your diet, (2) your exercise routine, and (3) your sleep.
First, you need to be disciplined about your diet more often than not. For me, this generally means a high-protein diet focusing on whole foods, cutting back on junk, and moderating alcohol intake. It also means you need to control your portions. For this reason, don't eat out/order takeout every night. Meal prepping can be great for weekly nutrition and also a huge time-saver.
Second, the exercise routine. The best routine is the one you're able to do consistently, week to week and month to month. For some people, that's workout classes, spin sessions, running schedules, etc. Even if you can't make it every time, it should still be a part of your plan. I find that the best bang-for-buck in terms of time management and functional fitness is full body resistance training 3-4 times per week for 40-45 minutes. Again, though, the routine that will get you moving and keep you motivated is the best thing for you. Either do this in the morning before people are expecting you at your desk or at some other time that generally doesn't get interrupted (of course it will happen sometimes).
Finally, sleep is critical to maintaining the above two things. There will obviously be times when work interferes with this, but it shouldn't be every night.
Obviously sticking to these things is not EASY given the demands of work (and becomes significantly harder if you have kids) but it's also not impossible. You've got this!
The people that stay in shape do so by either quitting biglaw or outsourcing all life tasks besides work and exercise to a spouse. I also know some endurance athletes in biglaw who don’t date or have kids, and their entire social life is their sport.
Not a big law associate, but large regional. I use Nick Bare’s app (and mostly ignore the running except for weekends). I’ll usually carve down a bit, but 40 minutes gets me there.
Yeah - leave. I left firm life when I realized I was getting out of shape and almost completely gray at age 28.
You jerk off?
Better question is how to fit more hours in.