Some of you may be wondering if I fell off the planet or something. No updates to the fitness log, no updates to the blog.
First, I like the log and the blog, I like the feeling of connectedness it gives me. It makes it feel as if we aren't scattered to the four corners of the country, even though we really are.
Second, this is not an excuse, but I am pushing my body as hard as I can push it and that has not included exercise for the last week or so. With the anticipation of 8 people descending on my house for a week at Christmas, I have spent every waking hour that I am not at work, working on my house, Christmas shopping, wrapping presents, decorating the tree, etc... Could I eek out a short run at the end of the day? Maybe, but I am exhausted and my body aches. Honestly, I feel like I've run 10 miles at the end of the day because everything I am doing is a physical activity. Does it count as exercise, well, no. But am I getting a workout? It sure as hell feels like it.
I am not worried (with the exception of my family thinking I am a slacker and making excuses) about this for a few reasons. #1, I am working hard; #2, I am maintaining my weight at or under 155 pounds; #3, I know that exercise is part of my life forever. In the past, when I did not exercise for a while I would stop exercising completely. Now I know that won't happen. Also, I'm sick. I had a fever of 101.6 last night. Ugh.
By the end of this weekend the bulk of the prep will be done and I should have a relatively normal week next week, meaning I should be getting up in the mornings and exercising which is my routine. Until then, I need to be patient with my body and recognize the fact that I do have physical limits. I'll probably have another offish week when everyone is here, but I am sure I will get my workout in with 5 children under the age of 10 in my house!!
I'll do another blog post about Grain Brain this weekend.
A blog where we can discuss our goals regarding health, fitness, food and general wellness. This should be a fun space where we congratulate each other for a job well done, plan fitness activities to do together, and ask for extra support when we need it. Advice is good - but only when asked for! Feel free to post as much or as little as you like according to your own goals.
One of George or I need to move to Texas to be spread out to the four corners of the country as much as possible :)
ReplyDeleteYou're doing awesome, Roberta! The holidays are called holidays for a reason, you can take time out from everything for a few days; and I am sure that you'll be back afterward full of fire and determination.
We have been through this before! Every once in a while you will need a whole week off. If you don't honor that need, you will get burned out, sick, and injured. The December challenge was intended for those who have not as yet committed...
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