My Basic Plan:
4 days of lifting 2 days kickboxing plus 4 to 6 miles of running and sprinting per week. 
    Goals are an incredibly important part of my training program. I'm constantly pushing myself to train harder, longer, faster, better. All the while thinking about the win. Without this consistant increase in intensity the workouts would become stale. For me each week is a new challenge with greater potential than the one before.
   I take my rest time seriously. All of the body's transformations happen during rest, not during exercise. I'm making sure to get at least 6 hours of sleep per night. Rest helps with mental function too. I find it's easier to stay focused and determined when I am well rested. 
    Eating is a huge component of the plan too. Don't invite me out for drinks! not gonna happen. I'm not saying I don't like to have fun sometimes, but for now and for the next 3 months I'm prioritizing my goals. Keeping a clean diet makes the whole process so much easier. No energy crashes, no excuses, no guessing. By eating every 2 to 3 hours I keep my metabolism burning on high gear and my mood and energy level stay steady. This requires a lot of planning ahead and cooking at home but is it worth it? absolutely!