I woke up yesterday with a lot on my mind. Job related dramas just keep unfolding. What it was doesn't matter, we all have tension we're storing up, stress we can't seem to stop thinking about. That's when I know it's time to grab my cycling shoes and make it to the gym. I'm a road biker as well, but there's nothing like a really good cycling class at the gym. Spinning is a 3-fold release for me...the physical exertion helps flush out the tension I've been building as well as release all those wonderful endorphins to help me feel better, the mental factor that I'm putting myself through various physical paces and need to focus on what my body is doing so I can finally shut off all the other thoughts, and the yelling/whooping/booming music literally drown out my thoughts and keeping me in the moment. After an hour I'm sweatier, leaner, and more focused then ever.
When the thoughts of the day do come back, they seep back in slowly but it's like they've been reorganized. My priorities are more focused, and each issue doesn't seem as difficult as it appeared before. Even if it is a tough one to tackle, I'm ready to take it on because once I've pushed myself physically, the world has to push back just a little harder if they want to make me buckle. If you've never tried it, I highly recommend it. Strap on those flattering bike shorts and get moving!
Tuesday's diet:
Breakfast- 2 pieces wheat toast with smart balance and sugar free jam, 1 egg and low fat cheddar, coffee with mootopia
Snack-kashi golean cereal with mootopia
Lunch-apple, cottage cheese, tuna sandwich on wheat bread with light mayo
Snack-turkey burger with low fat swiss
Pre-run-1 wheat toast with smart balance and sugar free jam, 1/2 banana
Dinner: roasted artichokes with olive oil and parmesean, chicken breast, 1/2 yogurt cup
Tuesday workouts:
#1-Spin class
#2-plyometrics
#3-2.5 mile run (was hoping for 3 miles but was totally drained and just tried to push through it and keep my legs moving!)
FINAL BREAKDOWN:
Calories burned- 2586
Calories consumed- 1755
Deficit- 831
Nutrient breakdown: 41/35/24
Stay tuned for tomorrow's installment: Put some Yin in your Yang
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