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Out of Focus
Wow, today was a busy day! Just trying catch up on school and work projects…
FITNESS
Out of Focus
Since deciding to push back my next Fitness competition, I’ve lost focus on my goals, and as a result, the consistency of my workouts has suffered. I think I’m also attempting to over-extended and perhaps even over plan. It sounds odd, but adding Yoga to the equation has thrown me for a loop. I never planned on loving it as much as I do! I’ve been trying to fit Yoga, Cardio and Lifting in everyday, and end up feeling overwhelmed. I want to do it all, but many times there just isn’t enough time in a day to do all three, and lately cardio or weights has been sacrificed. I then feel guilty, but simultaneously really don’t want to give up Yoga and love going at least once a day. So long story short.. ahh, I’m a little confused. I really love lifting, and have found cardio I like.. and then there’s something about Yoga that not only compliments both, but also has a tremendously positive mental impact. It’s just hard because I do all this because I enjoy it, but real life (aka what has to be done to pay the bills) gets in the way, and I find myself having to choose between what I love at the very moment (yoga) and what I am striving to achieve (become a successful national fitness competitor). I just don’t know…
For now, I think the plan will be to make sure I never miss a lifting session, then alternate Cardio and Yoga. I’m also disappointed in myself for what a slacker I’ve been with running. Running has always been my weakness and not something I particularly enjoy, but over last summer I made huge improvements and even got to the point where I partially enjoyed Interval Training.
Tomorrow I’m off to a great re-focused start! I’m lifting with my trainer first thing in the morning, then plan to head to Spin. Hopefully I’ll also be able to fit Yoga in later in the day.
I’m also looking forward to working the Scott’s Training Systems booth at the Desert Muscle Classic this weekend in Tuscon. I know watching these amazing competitors will get me pumped and hopefully help me become more clear on my fitness plan, one way or another.
NUTRITION
Today was all about try to get back on track. It wasn’t perfect due to me not being prepared with traveling food, but overall it was still 100x better than traveling eats. I crashed as soon as I got home last night, so I didn’t prep food for the day, which ended up being a mistake.
Breakfast was the last pack of Instant Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal, with 1/2 tbsp Chia Seeds, topped with Creamy PB..
Mid-day staved off hunger with a Carrot Cake Clif Bar, and later had a Yogurt Parfait from the Nordstrom’s Espresso Bar (it’s funny, back in the day, this was my first introduction to Yogurt Parfaits/Messes).
Back at home I snacked on Kashi Go Lean Cereal topped with a sprinkle of Cinnamon, a couple tablespoons of Plain Kefir and a tbsp of Coconut Butter..
Dinner was exactly what I needed after a week of eating out and snackingon processed foods..
Stir-fried Kale and Savory Tofu with Roasted Acorn Squash and crunchy Chickpeas!
Tomorrow I also have a conference call with OpenSky, and hope to have a few new & unique products up soon!
Happy Friday all! Any fantastic weekend plans?
Filed under: Fitness, Motivational · Tags: focus, kale, motivation, travel, yoga
Nice oats! I’m em route to the airport for jamaaaaica! Xoxo
It will all work out in the end. I’m the same, I enjoy so many sports yet there is just not enough time to do them all. Good luck with your training today, I’m sure you will rock!
Not much happening this weekend in my end, catching up on school, playing tennis and seeing some friends. Have fun in Tuscon!
Yum, love chickpeas! Did you toast them up? I think we all go through periods where we have to step back and re-evaluate. Even if you’re not working out quite like you used to, I highly doubt anyone would call you a slacker!! Do you have time to do yoga on weight days and then do cardio on the other days? I know it’s always so hard to try to squeeze it all in.
You’re work out schedule is unbelievable.. What is your favorite style yoga?
Fun weekend plans…testing out a new yoga studio -Exhale Yoga – hoping yoga grabs me like it has you
I totally get you on wanting to do everything all the time. I struggle a lot with that too. Especially now that I’m really into fitness classes, I want to do everything at least twice a week and I just end up tiring myself out! I think it’s great you’re getting into yoga though. As a fitness competitor, you can make training with yoga your “thing,” it’ll give you an edge
ahh fantastic! Can’t wait to hear about it. Safe travels!
Yup just toasted them with a little seasoning and have been throwing them into various recipes for the last week. And you’re right, I think I just need to split things up better.
I’ve been enjoying Flow & Power. I like the continual movement and emphasis on breath. The rooms are heated but not 110 F. Just right
DO NOT feel like you’re a slacker! Are you kidding me? You are amazing! I can’t believe you are doing as much as you are doing right now. Please don’t make yourself feel guilty. It’s not productive and won’t help you in the long run (please trust me, I used to do this to myself all of the time). You have accomplished so much and you are a hard worker. Sometimes just letting us ‘be’ where we are is enough. We have to find peace with it before we can move on. I hope you have a great weekend!
Thank you so much for your warm words, it really means a lot to me. And you’re so right. It’s easy to get wrapped up, instead of slowing down, appreciating and moving forward in a positive way. I guess I just need reminders sometimes. You’re the best!