Whole30 Day 2
Just a quick report of today's experience.
I slept for 12 HOURS. Then got up sluggish. Husband made eggs with veggies; thank you, husband. After coffee I felt more awake, the sluggish lifted a bit. Husband gave me 2 hours notice we were going to the gym... 4 hours later we arrived (I appreciate his patience & persistence on this one). He told me I didn't even have to work out, I could sit by the pool and read while he worked out. Well if I'm taking the trouble to GO, I might as well MOVE. So I put on workout clothes and told myself something was better than nothing. Allowed myself the treadmill, which isn't usually enough of a workout for me. But if I walked, I could read "It Starts With Food," which is the detailed, behind-the-curtain on the Whole30 cleanse/eating plan we are already committed to.
Before we left, I had part of a sweet potato with a little Sunbutter & a few bites of the INCREDIBLE chili, (thank you "The Clothes Make the Girl" blog). I offered some to Rob saying we should eat before working out; he ignored me (he regretted the decision later when hungry poolside and dreaming of pizza).
Impressively, I made it 1 hour on the treadmill, and actually got my heart rate into Zone 2 for 15 mins - fat burning zone - yay! By simply telling myself something was better than nothing and allowing myself to "take it easy," I actually did FAR more effort and time than I ever could have talked myself into before getting onto the thing!
Then out to the pool in the shade, we read in the dry, warm desert air with waterfall noises creating a wonderful sound screen against kids playing in the massive pool. We noted that the resort-like atmosphere at our gym is why we pay what we do, so lovely. As we left, the sun was going down. I thanked him for tricking me and dragging me to the gym, as I actually felt much better physically, mentally and emotionally.
When we got home, we had a very fulfilling dinner of the chili and steamed asparagus spears, then sipped herbal tea the rest of the night as we read. GREAT DAY 2. Super grateful that before starting W30 we ate similarly but not as clean, as I know it's creating an easy ride compared to what many go through.
Just a quick report of today's experience.
I slept for 12 HOURS. Then got up sluggish. Husband made eggs with veggies; thank you, husband. After coffee I felt more awake, the sluggish lifted a bit. Husband gave me 2 hours notice we were going to the gym... 4 hours later we arrived (I appreciate his patience & persistence on this one). He told me I didn't even have to work out, I could sit by the pool and read while he worked out. Well if I'm taking the trouble to GO, I might as well MOVE. So I put on workout clothes and told myself something was better than nothing. Allowed myself the treadmill, which isn't usually enough of a workout for me. But if I walked, I could read "It Starts With Food," which is the detailed, behind-the-curtain on the Whole30 cleanse/eating plan we are already committed to.
Before we left, I had part of a sweet potato with a little Sunbutter & a few bites of the INCREDIBLE chili, (thank you "The Clothes Make the Girl" blog). I offered some to Rob saying we should eat before working out; he ignored me (he regretted the decision later when hungry poolside and dreaming of pizza).
Impressively, I made it 1 hour on the treadmill, and actually got my heart rate into Zone 2 for 15 mins - fat burning zone - yay! By simply telling myself something was better than nothing and allowing myself to "take it easy," I actually did FAR more effort and time than I ever could have talked myself into before getting onto the thing!
Then out to the pool in the shade, we read in the dry, warm desert air with waterfall noises creating a wonderful sound screen against kids playing in the massive pool. We noted that the resort-like atmosphere at our gym is why we pay what we do, so lovely. As we left, the sun was going down. I thanked him for tricking me and dragging me to the gym, as I actually felt much better physically, mentally and emotionally.
When we got home, we had a very fulfilling dinner of the chili and steamed asparagus spears, then sipped herbal tea the rest of the night as we read. GREAT DAY 2. Super grateful that before starting W30 we ate similarly but not as clean, as I know it's creating an easy ride compared to what many go through.
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