This has been a long week. You know the kind. I've been out day and night all week and then had some really difficult issues leaning in on me emotionally. I also joined Koko fit club, in addition to Bikram yoga everyday. I've finally reached the point in the yoga where I could definitely handle a little cardio and strength training – but I did not want to go back to the gym. This program was perfect for me to do at least three afternoons a week. I went the last two days and had the best time. I'm really excited about it, but today, both my mind and body need a mini vacation.
I started out this morning with yoga. I had planned to go to koko this afternoon, but soon realized my body needed a rest. You're supposed to have 24 hours between any workouts. This is where the muscles do their best work. They mend and gain strength. But I really wanted to go to koko. I just got my flash drive yesterday, and now I'm ready to workout on my own. I can't wait to get there and do it by myself. (The last two days were introduction and personalizing my program). 3 pm came and I was so tempted to get in the car and go, but I had to reign it in. I need some food, rest, and electrolytes. Now I had to figure out how I was going to keep myself here and take care of myself so I can go back on the weekend.
A book. There is no better way to get myself in a chair and have hours go by. My friend recommended Broken Harbor by Tana French, as a book she couldn't put down. She's right. Two hours have flown by and I can't even put it down to get food. If you need a mini vacation, I highly recommend it. I'm gone in another world, part of someone else's life, while my thoughts take a real break from my own.
I have finally stopped the "work before play" syndrome. For most of my life I would never do something fun or relaxing or just for myself if there was work to be done. I used to hold things like that as rewards for completing work. Guess what? There was always work and I never got to the reward. I now realize things that are fun, relaxing, or "just for me" are not rewards. They should never be out off until all work is done. Those things are an integral part of a health regimen. Spending a rainy night in with a good book, despite the things that lay around the house and on my desk, undone, is just as important as going to the gym and eating right.
And so, as another day goes by, I'll slip back into my story, let my mind and body rest, and ….I have written.
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