Sound familiar? It seems like life is just getting busier, and there's more obstacles thrown out right in front of us right when we thought forward momentum was finally taking place. Okay, go ahead, and let out that primal scream you have been waiting to belt out. "AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Feel better? I know I do.
This week seemed to be a difficult exercise week for most of my clients, including myself. I have begun training for a Triathlon and I am having a difficult time balancing teaching, boot camps, and training. My legs are extra sore, my belly extra loud when it needs food, and did I mention I need sleep? "AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!" Oh, sorry, I had another one in me.
It's much easier said than done to ebb and flow with what life throws out at you, adapt to the changes, and find peace within the chaos. I may have all of the intuitive pieces of advice, but there are some weeks my hands hurt from just trying to hold on.
I think the biggest struggle is the guilt we all manifest when we are unable to exercise, eat right, and be consistent with our fitness game plan. Guilt can be even more detrimental than missed workouts and ice cream sundaes. Guilt will send us into a tail spin of overwhelming expectations, stressful deadlines, and that noisy clutter that invades our thoughts.
My mother told me this week that I can only do what I can do. Of course I can always do more, however a more rational and realistic approach is necessary. This is why being fit and healthy is truly a life long process. It's a lifestyle, and it will involve many ups and downs, successful exercise weeks, really really undesirable weeks, and those days of overeating that cause you to question the possibility of moderation.
This week, with integrity and dignity, just do what you can do! Be reasonable and realistic! I know, this is a hard concept for me as well, but even I can try to act with reason :). Go for a walk before that long business meeting. Do a circuit of squats, push ups and crunches before a long day in the office. Take a class on the weekend to make up for a missed workout. The beauty of fitness and exercise is that it can be done almost anywhere!
Your exercise game plan if you are able to do:
*2 workouts - Combine both cardio and weights for 30-60 minutes
*3 workouts - 1 35 minute cardio session and 2 weight workouts that incorporate 20 minutes of cardio within the workout
*4 workouts - (God bless you) - 2 cardio and 2 weights
Let me know if you need any ideas for workouts at home or a class recommendation.
See you in the gym,
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