Watch Out, She Swings!
Seriously, I think this should be an official medical affliction.. Fitness Cutting Bipolar Disorder, or something like that! I’m generally a pretty even-keel person, and I’m usually in a pretty good mood. Of course, like everyone, I have my good days and bad days, but overall, I’d say I’m a cheerful person. But good grief! With each passing week, as I get closer to my competitions, it is ridiculous how my mood swings from day-to-day. One day I’m the happiest person on earth. I’m super pumped to go to the gym, be productive at work and attentive at school. I’m chipper, talkative and couldn’t be better. Then for no apparent reason, the next day I feel borderline depressed. Nothing’s changed. No bad things have happened. But I’m suddenly struggling to convince myself to move, let alone be excited to workout or enjoy/appreciated classes. At multiple times during the day I’m on the verge of breaking into tears. But then the next day comes, and all is well again. I’ve been going through this cycle for the last few weeks, and to be honest, it’s getting quite frustrating! I’m not really sure what I can do differently. I think it might just be a part of the emotional/psychological aspect of cutting/contest prep.
But enough about my issues :p How about a lil fun! Yesterday I went to the Cardinals game. Sadly, the game didn’t go so well for the Cards, but it was fun hanging out in the suite with some of my favorite Sports Business kids!
All was well at this point 
Workin It Monday
Today’s workouts rocked! Got Triceps & Biceps and Cardio in this morning. I new I was going to be doing spin later in the evening so I mixed up cardio to keep it interesting. Started my workout with a 15 minute jog (~6.5 mph), then lifted, then went back to the treadmill for 10 minutes of Sprint HIIT, then side shuffles for another 10 minutes (incline at 10.0, 3.5 mph). Felt great! After work it was back to the gym for spin class, which rocked today!
The Protein Pancake Evolution
So yet another Protein Pancake “recipe.” Inspired by Fitness & Spice’s creative and delicious-sounding use of Starbuck’s Via I created the
Mocha Protein Pancake
1 scoop VPX 0-Carb Protein Powder
1 packet Starbuck’s Via
3 tbsp Egg Whites
2 tbsp Pumpkin Puree
Dash of Cream of Tartar
* Whip it up in the Magic Bullet and cook like a normal stove top pancake.
This turned out SOOO good. The Via gives it a great rich taste while the pumpkin keeps it nice and moist. I think I could create a protein pancake cookbook at this point.
Special Delivery
Yay! Look what was waiting for me when I got home
My Glo Bars!
How cute!
I have heard so many wonderful things about Oh She Glows‘ Glo Bars (Glo Bakery) that I had to give them a try. Tomorrow’s a carb day so I’m going to allow myself a taste, but for the most part I think I’ll have to wait a few more weeks to dig in. Just one more thing to look forward too!
And on that note, with no school this week, it’s now movie night! I’m leaning towards Rent or Fever Pitch, hmmm
Has anyone else experience such emotional swings while training? Whether it be for a fitness competition, marathon, triathalon, etc.
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