I overslept my alarm this morning. I literally had ten minutes to throw myself together and rush out the door. I did take a minute to cut a fresh peach, grab some Laughing Cow wedges and some rice chips to get me through until lunch. Not how I wanted to start the day. But I made the best of it.
I've noticed a pattern. Over weekends, I tend to turn my schedule upside down. This forces me to try to correct immediately. It's no surprise that I haven't slept well the past few Sunday nights into Monday morning. I've been sleeping better than I have in a very long time. Until last night. I slept horribly. Overslept, then was still tired this afternoon. I took a nap and once again, overslept. Just like last Monday, I missed my spin class at the YMCA. I clearly see the pattern.
The one thing I don't do too much of anymore is beat myself up for small hiccups along the way. Letting go of a rigid, no mistakes attitude is a good thing because I'm far from perfect. I got up this afternoon, realized I had slept too long and would once again miss the Monday spin class, and I adjusted my plan. That's it. I simply adjusted the plan. Four things were happening this evening regardless of whether or not I made it to spin class: Workout, grocery shop, cooking dinner and writing this blog. I did all four. I win. :)
My elliptical workout is really good. I'm dripping by the end and there's no question to the effectiveness. Just like last week, I'll do my best to make it to the Tuesday and Wednesday spin classes. I did last week and I bet I do it again.
Food was good today despite the rough start.
I overslept today. Had 10 min to throw myself together. Peach, LC wedges, rice chips, 1.5 cups coffee. 308 cal total. pic.twitter.com/RwSi9mWLG0
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 21, 2014
Fast, easy, filling & delish! Bean & Provolone tostados w/jalapeños & a gala apple. More water, please. Hot. 528 cal. pic.twitter.com/l3W8JiVxPp
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 21, 2014
This is holdover until I can get my workout & grocery trip finished! Egg whites & swiss on pita w-3/4 peach. 232 cal. pic.twitter.com/jUDl5w6jIJ
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 21, 2014
Beef (1.8oz-93/7 lean) taco w/.25 srv cheddar, lettuce & salsa. Homemade guac (avocado-115g), rice chips. 538 cal. pic.twitter.com/YR8F8uG2eT
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 22, 2014
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Thank you for reading and for your continued support,
Strength,
Sean
