I have one of those kind of jobs that requires me to go out for dinners and conferences. So this week was a total wreck on my plans to work out. Last night was the first night this week we had family time, and they didn't want me taking off for a run. So here it is Friday, and I have gotten in one real workout this week.The other thing about my job is it doesn't always allow me to stick to my food regimen. I'm normally good about bringing my own snacks (because let's face it, free food is not always good food), but I forgot this week. So I was stuck with donuts and cookies, or starve.
Do you have weeks like this? Where reality gets in the way of good intentions?
These things happen to me often. It's just the nature of my world, and maybe yours too. But don't get down on yourself too bad. If you get a little off track, put some thought into your "back on track" plan. For me, I'll be at the store today restocking my healthy snacks. (BTW, Clif Bars are one of my favorites), and putting a food plan together for next week. For my workout recovery, I'll go for an extra run and spend time in yoga.
This fitness thing is a journey. You need to be able to go with the flow of your world, but still have a plan. If you miss a couple of days, that's ok. Get back on track with your food and workout plans. A couple of days off is ok; just don't let it turn into a couple of months off.
Food intake is the common problem of most; there’s a wide selection for it, but the delicious one is mostly the unhealthy choice. But as you said, it’s not bad to eat the unhealthy ones, just keep it in moderation. In my case, I have what I call my “happy day” wherein after a 5 day straight workout, I have 1 free day to eat everything without feeling guilty. But I make sure that I’ll have a warm up exercise the next day to keep my mind on track on my routines. Anyway, this is a great advice and wish you luck on your routines.
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