You may have noticed, I am in a slump. It's not because I've given up, or because I don't enjoy sharing my journey through tips, interesting articles and news, and recipes. There are simply not enough hours in the day.
I'm still working out regularly (6 days a week) with Ben at Compete Personal Fitness, and grab a Zumba class and Spin class when I can.
I'm still enjoying my morning protein shake (Isagenix) to start my day off right. I am also still fasting every other week on Sundays. I've been crazy busy lately (getting the house ready to sell) and my plan to shop and prep on Sundays has not worked out well. When I fail to plan... let's just say my batting average is down!
Like your favorite baseball player, we all go through times when we just aren't connecting. We just can't seem to get on base. We can't give up all together, but we need something to get us up, moving in the right direction, and get the bat on the ball. (I'm a Cubs fan... I'm used to the slump!)
Here's how I'm going to beat the slump:
Make time for good food choices. This morning I took a few extra minutes to utilize the crock pot and slow cook chicken for dinner. Mmm... chicken quesadillas. I have leftovers packed and ready for work day lunches, and some fruits and veggies that I can bring with me to work.
Find my willpower. I think I need to reign in the 80/80 rule. I know I can say no, I just have to actually DO IT.
Kick the soda habit (again).I have slipped and enjoyed a soda now and again. For about a week it was almost daily. (I had a craving for root beer - weird, right?) Knowing that soda isn't my best choice should be enough... and it's going to be again! I don't really even enjoy it that much. Why do I get it? Because it's easy, it's in front of me, and I'm in a slump. NO MORE!
Remember that a rested me is a happier me. I've not been getting the rest I need... My body clock just isn't adjusting the way that I thought it would. I'm still up super early to work out, but despite being exhausted, I don't feel sleepy or tired when I should be in bed. I'm in bed now (it's 10:30ish) and have been for over an hour. But, even though I've been up since 4:15am, I'm just not ready to be asleep. So, I'm in bed, ready to lights out and call it a night. I think this unwinding time will help me adjust.
I'm not giving up on my goals just because I'm busy. Time to stop making excuses and get my poop in a group. Who's with me?
Until next time,
<3 Jen
