TurboFire Day...One (again)

I've had isues over the last few days that prevented me from working out. It may have been that ugly voice in my head that's trying to keep me chubby; but at the same time, I wanted to try and listen to my body, so I took it easy. Saturday was an official REST day (based on the schedule I'm following). And Sunday, I had terrible crampiness in my left hip joint. Probably due to a really weak muscle going into shock at being used. Then Monday, I had lingering stiffness in my left leg when I put my weight on it. Then yesterday, I had stomach issues. My menstrual cycle is messed up, and I get crampy for about a day right in the middle of my cycle. Anyhow, I suppose those are excuses, but I just want to keep it real. I'm no gym rat, and I have 30+ years of sedentary living to contend with.

So I'm back in the saddle again today, and if I must say, I CRUSHED it today. I bought new workout clothes over the weekend, and it really made a difference in how I pushed myself today. I was able to complete all 30 minutes of Fire 30 (with modifications when I couldn't keep up with the exact movements Chalene choreographed. It's fast moving, with quick punch combos that can be tricky to follow). If you recall last week I was only able to finish 15 minutes of Fire 30, so I'm improving. It's so fun to punch, kick, and shake it. I feel like my inner cheerleader is finally able to express herself. I always wanted to be a cheerleader, but I was too chubby to feel confident enough to actually try out. My self esteem in high-school was awful. It was only when I was in my early 20s that I began to get a sense that I deserve the best in life. But I digress...

After my workout, I had symptoms of low blood sugar; no surprise, really, since I went to bed with slight hunger last night, and didn't eat this morning before working out. When I started feeling dizzy and tingly, I immediately ate half a banana and felt good as new. Post-workout low blood sugar isn't uncommon for me, so I'm not worried. Tomorrow I think I'll eat a half a banana a few minutes before I work out, to give myself some energy to burn.

I still need to complete Stretch 10 to be able to check off the box for the day; I think I'll do that one over lunch.

I feel fantastic...alive, energetic, at ease. I wish I could remember this feeling when I'm tempted to not work out. I'll have to work on that.

Til next time...

Amanda