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?
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