This spring has been the most "yo-yo" session of exercise that I have ever had in a long time. It has been quite frustrating to say the least. At the same time, I am trying not to be too hard on myself. I worked an early shift this year that made early morning exercise more challenging. It is hard to get a workout in when you have to end it at 5:45 AM. Who wants to get up at 4:30 AM and be ready to go to bed at night before your three children? Not me. Add finishing up an early child education program in there. Not to mention children's activities times three.
We also dealt with some unexpected challenges that shook up our world a bit. You can never plan for these. They happen and you have to put things on hold. Sometimes the emotional exhaustion that comes from them halts your normal routine for a bit.
I really like the beginning of June because I can often breathe again. Summer is like a fresh clean slate. My schedule is slower. I do not feel as much pressure.
If I am craving one thing, it would be CONSISTENCY. I want to exercise regularly again and eat healthy...though I have not been eating as terrible as I was back in March when I gained six pounds. I need to get some goals for myself...attainable goals.
I would like to do an Olympic distance triathlon. My running is right where it should be as is my swimming. My biking is not. I would need to get on my bike more and go for longer rides. Of the three biking is my weakest and causes me the most anxiety.
I would also like to eat healthier this summer and I probably need to count calories again. Because my weight is back up to five pounds more than I would like it. I am craving junk again.
So here is what I did this week on this last week of work and school...
Monday = Rest
Tuesday = 2.5 mile run which was miserable and painful. I did not feel strong as all and I felt like I had not been running in a long time. I have been running. Again no consistency whatsoever.
Wednesday = Swam with my friends. I did not keep track of my yards but I swam for 45 minutes
Thursday = Early morning group ride with my friends
Friday = Swam alone. 1200 yards.
