So last night, after the dog walk, I realized my back was for real on the mend. I hit up the grocery store last night for some sandwich items and some snacks, and then came home and took a hot bath, all the while forgetting to take any more Advil before bed. When I realize what I'd done this morning, I worried for a minute that I might not be able to sit upright. To my surprise, I felt 97% back to normal. It still feels a tad tight when I stretch, but no longer painful- even with sitting at a desk for 10 hours. Wahoo!
My nutrition today has been spot on, I got plenty of water, and I went on the group bike ride. I got new cleats for my bike shoes, and I must have put the right one a little too far up, because I had a heck of a time getting in and out of my clip on that side, but otherwise it was a WONDERFUL ride. Storms were going kind of around us, but it cooled the temps off nicely and the cloudyness helped make it a more comfortable ride as well. We went 8 miles exactly in just under 40 minutes. I wanted to take off and ride a few more miles with a few of the folks who were sticking around, but alas, I thought it wise to take it easy and then some lightening showed up, so I hightailed it home. No storms at home, so I am stuck yet again watering the trees. The hubs is out of town this week for work, so I'm sure it's quite comical to see me weaving in and out of them trying to move them around to the different trees. Yeah, definitely have to visit Lowe's this weekend for a different sprinkler setup.
I grilled some shrimp in some ginger lime glaze, alongside a small red potato. I'm about to have my second serving of watermelon for the day and hit the bath to soak away just a tiny bit of stiffness and dive deeper into the sequel book to The Devil Wears Prada (called Revenge Wears Prada). It's starting a little slower than TDWP, but it's still good. Aside from the shrimp, I think my food choices for tomorrow will be very close to the same things I ate today, as they were delicious and filling, and I am REALLY trying to keep things simple. I think I get too over the top with food stuff during the week (planning to make difficult recipes on the same nights I'm out training until 8pm, trying to mix it up too much every day, etc.). I just can't even put into words how much better I feel, both in terms of general energy level and desire to work out/train when I am eating things that are good for me. It's SO stupid that I don't do things this way every single day. How do I get so lost sometimes??
Yup, we all get lost from time to time. Isn't it just the craziest thing that we both know when we eat healthy and clean we just FEEL so much better. I am the same exact way but ultimately I always end up going for processed crap and feeling shitty and lacking energy. Never fails huh!
ReplyDeleteI think you are right. Keep it simple. I find that I do the best when I am not overcomplicating life. Basically as boring as it seems, but a piece of chicken breast and fresh avocado (which I am completely obsessed with by the way, love avocado can and do eat it daily!) and maybe sometimes throw in a little fresh onion. Whatever, its amazing and simple and healthy. Simple is best. Fresh fruits and veggies. I swear this is how we were all intended to eat. Grow and/or raise your food and then eat it. None of this processed mixed with preservatives that will kill ya kind of thing.
I am so glad your back is feeling good enough for you to train. And yes it only takes 1 day of being good and healthy to change the attitude completely around. You can do this!!! Keep it up and I swear the more you post and connect with people on this path the better you do. Which is probably why I spend so much time these days on this computer :)
Love you!