I felt irritable, lethargic, disconnected, and sad. This is what happens when I don't get to workout for consistently for almost 3 weeks. The bathroom renovation, my cold, lack of showers, cleaning, and surprise visitors are among the reasons I haven't been able to workout. This is the longest I have gone without working out since I started working out. I love working out. I feel off when I can't work out. Any little slight is magnified for me. I felt like crying for most of the day yesterday after my workout plans were squashed. Over reaction? Yes but that is how I felt.
I was able to workout today. I'm ignoring the cleaning I need to do to get the house back to normal. I need an hour a day for me. I don't think an hour a day to myself is asking too much. What I do for a workout may change but one thing stays the same, working out is good for my sanity.
This coming week, I'm looking forward to getting the house back to normal, working out regularly, and getting the diet back under control.
16 comments:
Good for you - my problem is motivation and sticking to it. It's good to recognize that we need "me" time too...it isn't too much and as my husband says, if mom's happy, family's happy. Have a good weekend.
Amazing! I am so glad you are relishing in the importance of time for YOU, you, and only you! Working out is my sanity-creator, too. I have been out of the loop lately because I only have one foot. It makes me so upset to not have that time!
Way to get back on track. It'll make you feel sooooo much better about yourself and your day!
I envy you. I wish I could find the desire. Yes, I need "me time". I have me time right now and I'm sitting on my ass looking for anything to do and thinking to myself, I really should work out. Yet I don't. I even like the EA Sports Active workout...a lot. And here I sit.
When i don't get to work out, I feel like crap. I also have GUILT. I totally get it.
I know the feeling--been X-skiing 4 days a week (and hiking the off days) since December, I'm borderline psychotic after a week of sitting on bleachers at a swim meet followed by this week of sitting in sessions at a conference. At least there's a shower, though ;-)
It's not going to hurt to ignore housework for a little bit!
You have to do what makes you feel better.
You definitely deserve an hour to yourself!
I know what you mean! I feel out of sorts when I get off my routine too!
Although often times diffucult, we Mom's need to be a bit selfish and remember to take time for ourselves!
It is quite refreeshing and cleansing...
Good Luck!
I know exactly how you feel - I get very upset if I can't work out. Take that hour for yourself - it's the least you deserve! x
Ans what drives you to insanity if you don't work out?
my friend recommended that I try the personal training with Jackie DVD. I did the 40 min workout yesterday, the 15 min one this morning and I can barely walk up the steps tonight!! Can't believe how incredibly out of shape I really am :-O
Hope you'll be able to get back to your regular routine soon.
ooops! I just sent you a blank message; this new email is freaking me out!
My favourite quote of all time is:
"Our house is clean enough to be healthy, and dirty enough to be happy" ~Author Unknown
Spend time on yourself and stuff the house!
xo
Glad you found time to workout and I agree---screw the other things & make some time for you. When I don't get to exercise regularly I get to feeling crappy, too....
I love working out too. It's so important to make time to work out. It's important for your health -- just like brushing your teeth and eating nutritious meals and getting enough sleep.
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