As I mentioned in my last blog, I am feeling under the weather (still!). Yesterday I was also feeling pretty down. Those of you who know me know that my Mama was diagnosed with breast cancer a while ago.
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| Love my Mama! |
The prognosis is good and we are all feeling pretty positive, but she had surgery this past Wednesday--removing lymph nodes and a double mastectomy. It's just kind of scary. I went over to see her yesterday and she was having trouble keeping her eyes open because of the medication. We all hate seeing her this way. Of course, she has my amazing Daddy and big sister taking care of her--so that helps. Still, I kept getting that awful pang you get when you try not to cry. I came home to clean and cook like I do most Saturdays (there's a housewife inside me just dying to get out) and just kept feeling beyond blah. I had begun the day planning to get a workout in, but I just felt so deflated. So I decided to do what any sassy lady knows is the best way to cheer up: I danced.
I turned this song on repeat for 30 minutes and I just danced my heart out. If you haven't heard it, give it a listen. I dare you to resist breaking out some sweet moves. And you know what? I felt a million times better. No, I didn't do a traditional workout--but I got moving and I got happy. I felt 100% better. The moral of that story is that it's okay not to stick to a crazy-strict plan. The plan is important because you've got organization. You've got the right combination of moves for speeding up results, keeping you on track, and preventing injury. Still, some days you just have to let go a little. You have to take care of your heart, too. And sometimes your heart will just want a dance party, a hike, or a hardcore rollerblading sesh complete with knee pads and spandex shorts (hey, I'm not judging). If you feel bogged down, get outside of the box for a little while. 99% of the time, utilize the routine. It keeps you accountable. But give yourself that 1% of wiggle room.
Today, I didn't want to cop out. Not going to lie, I spent a few hours on the couch cuddling with my cat. I just didn't have the energy or motivation (besides feeling like a lump of human flesh). Luckily, my wonderful coaches provided me with some samples on our first meeting: one of which being the Energy&Endurance pre-workout mix.
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I had never used a pre-workout supplement before, but man...I was smelling colors. It's definitely healthier than a normal pre-workout. It does have caffeine, but it doesn't have taurine or a bunch of sugar. It's got great things in it like tea and fruit extracts, vitamins, and is sweetened with stevia. Definitely know I couldn't have gotten through the workout without it. I am a fan. Still feeling pretty energized.
Today I did "The 50." As you'll remember, I haven't gotten my official workouts or even my Shakeology yet due to the popularity of the 21 Day Fix (and the 'neopolitan' shake pack that I chose), but I did get the free dvds. The 50 is named for its length: 50 minutes of a full body and cardio workout. I'm not going to lie, I had to pause it a couple of times and bring out a fan. I was sa-weating. Even so, I liked this one a lot better than "The 30" because it had more fun moves in it. Even when I feel gross and coughy, I love doing one particular move: speed skaters. I love them. Makes me feel...aerodynamic? This one is still pretty squat and lunge heavy, which makes me cringe--but I know it works! I have to say, now that it's over, I am so glad I got off of the couch. It really makes a difference in both mood and physical feeling.
I know this one was a little long, but I just wanted to really put myself out there. This is definitely a journey for me. I hope I'm inspiring other chubby ducklings to get up and move, too! Trust me, you will be happier for it even before you really start seeing big results.
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