Lydia - I agree on the recovery time, I'm just afraid of it becoming a habit. I've certainly had some "lighter" weeks since I started my regular workouts a couple of years ago. I think this is the longest that I've ever steadily gone to the gym!
I think what's worked for me is constantly trying new things. I go through my cardio heavy times and my lifting heavily times and I tried spinning and now yoga so I know that I need the change every now and then.
I also think that
Lydia, you asked about my yoga. At my gym location, it's all Power Yoga which, I think I best describe as very intense Ashtanga yoga (but I'm not really sure!
) Whatever it is, I still love it. I was sore today from some lifting yesterday and boy did I feel it today in the yoga class. Most of it was great but some of it was a little painful...certainly made it clear to me which muscles I use in yoga!
I'm still struggling with food but mostly keeping it together. August continues to be an almost non-stop flow of functions and food. Lots of get togethers with friends and family; some bbq's and a trip to NY later this month. Nothing too complain about but it's not easy on the scale, that's for sure.
jam - maybe I should buy the BFL book for the workouts. I think you also have NROLW, which I have too. What do you think...do they complement each other for workout inspirations. I tend to not follow the programs as they are but pull out the stuff that interests me.
Mel - so glad to hear that you were in the zone...I hope it sticks around for you!
It's been quite cool here too...great for running and I hope to get one in soon. I bought some great (I think) new running shorts that I really must try!! I also need another pair of running shoes - the exact same ones I hope because they've been great. I think I need a pair for at work and home and the ones I have are clocking in around 350km. Not enough to warrant a new pair but enough to start breaking one in, I think.
I also saw my endocronologist last week and she is still very pleased with my maintaining my weight for a few years and said my thyroid numbers were "perfect"! The only thing that I've noticed recently was that I get a bit light headed more often when I get up quickly. I thought it was my medication but she actually suggested that, along with needing more water (yes, I know
) I actually need more salt in my diet. Yay for having a little bit of salt on my fresh veggies. Mmmm! We'll see what happens.
Okay, that's long enough for now.