AdvancedWorkoutsJen's Blog

Monday, July 16, 2007

I'm out of whack today, but everyone has those days, so I'll just let it ride. I've been strangely weepy, mentally exhausted ... not sure why. I'd love to blame PMS, but unfortunately, that's not an option at the moment, so there goes that theory!

I did another killer leg workout this morning. My lower body was still sore from last week, so this was a challenge, but I busted through. It feels so good to accomplish a tough workout like that, followed by a tough upper body routine. I can see how working out at this intensity can get addictive, for sure. The high that accompanies the completion of an ultra-challenging workout is incredible, although I think I'm going to have to take a break tomorrow--I feel a little bit more exhausted today than I should. I know I've got to listen to my body, and listen closely, so a day of rest seems to be in order.

I think it's the diet aspect that's causing me to be so scattered today. I'm beginning to feel isolated from my family; we don't eat at the same times, and usually don't eat the same things (a couple days a week they'll have what I'm having, but it can't be an every day thing for them). My husband is a culinary professional, so every day he prepares gourmet meals for the family, with a bottle of lovely Bordeaux or Pinot Noir to pair with the dishes he creates. (Well, the kids don't have the wine, obviously. That would be a bit extreme, don't you think?)

Today I suddenly felt ostracized, left out of the fun ... As a matter of fact, this afternoon Darrin came home with a lovely (and unusual) bottle of English Mead to try with his meal tonight. Honestly, I was a bit pissed. Come on, dude, have some sympathy! At least I can laugh about it (kinda).

And then I reminded myself of what I'm doing, and why I'm doing it, and that it's worth it. My diet is so much healthier and more complete now, even if it isn't as fun. So I'll take the good days with the bad, and this autumn, while I'm watching (and selling) the Slo-Mo DVD, I know I can take pride in all I've accomplished. Besides, I usually have issues with what Darrin cooks, even though it's always incredible (and healthy). I used to feel guilty when I ate, but Amy's diet is teaching me to turn all that around. As long as I eat clean, and wholesome, there's no room for guilt. So it's all good, really. Tomorrow I'll wake up refreshed, rested, and ready to go.

Enough for today, let's move forward!