This week isn't going to be a very good one as far as working out goes. I did an hour of cardio and some weights Sunday night and my boot camp class Monday, but that's been it. I intended to go today but I'm coming down with something. Body aches, chills, and I feel like a gorilla is inside my head pushing against my skull.
I got off work early and took a 2 hour nap when I came home, that helped a little. Going to take it easy the rest of the night.
At first I was feeling guilty about my not-so-healthy eating the past few days and lack of exercise, and finally I've just said to myself, "Stop." Are a few off days really going to wreck everything? No. I thought back to that week in January I had to take off for my back to get better and even though it seemed like a huge deal at the time, in the grand scheme of things it really didn't matter. I got back on track with my workouts and eating after it was over.
It's important to remember that eating right and exercising is a journey. You're going to hit a few bumps along the way - and that's fine.
I know a few friends who are training for 5K's, half marathons, and two are even training for body building competitions! Many of them have much more dedication and self-control that I do. But one aspect of being healthy is to stop comparing yourself to others and just try and make yourself the best "you" that you can be. If you have a few off days, you're not a failure. Just get back up and running when you can.
Hope that helps anyone who may be feeling the same way I am right now! : )
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