Silver: That's an amazing story about your roofer's son. Yep.
That's why I do it too. Now that's functional fitness.
Love it that you were mistaken for a woman in her mid 40's. Seriously. Makes me wonder how old I look if you didn't know.
Oh vanity gets me now where...I know better. But it is the fountain of youth I have no doubt. Looks are one thing but movement is so much more rewarding.
Let's bond over the getting my life back thing maybe next week. I'm STILL sick. This is one of those wonderful old fashioned colds. Fever keeps spiking when I do anything more than roll over on the couch.
I'm hoping to let it run its course so I can be healthy the rest of the fall/winter. I've got plans to get seriously fit and don't need the distraction. Right now I can use my down time to study for the NASM test this fall.
Shannon: If I forgot to mention, you looked fantastic in the reunion photos. Loved the dress! Hope your DH is feeling better soon too. Being sick is no fun.
Mel: Hope your cats survive the bathroom remodel.
Midwife: Labor Day is the best day to have a baby! My FIL was born on labor day too. His birthday is the last of what I refer to as "birthday season" in our family: DH, DS1, DS2, my nephew, both of my grandparents as well as FIL. If my family is any indication of the norm, this has been a very busy month for you.
Cheryl: Wow. You are one busy person. Enjoy the dogs who are coming for a visit and try to get a little recovery rest!
Nelie: Let me know what you think of Karate! This is something I haven't done. With regard to re evaluating your goals and methods:
I have found in my own training I experience hills and valleys. There are periods when I can put together a plan, go full tilt, eat clean and feel like a million bucks. I can't imagine ever wanting to stop or how I could feel any different.
Then I may hit a valley: maybe overtraining and I need a neurological rest, maybe life gets in the way and I become just slightly deconditioned and then complacent...
I find it impossible to remain focused in goal mode ALL of the time. I go in cycles and I think that is okay. It's a journey.
When I do need to go through a valley though I begin to seek alternative ways to grow/enrich my knowledge. Maybe taking a class, hiring a trainer, doing yoga instead of lifting or just throwing myself into my house completely to catch up on projects.
I think the trick though is to always keep one foot in the fitness realm during the valleys. It's important. If we step out for just a moment we are not being reinforced with all the good that we receive from it, all we may remember is the discipline it requires in time, money, effort, eating, etc which can seem draining in an of itself.
Anyway, just my thoughts, just to let you know you are not alone in the idea of dialing it down a little, reevaluating your goals and then making a plan. I think it's a good approach. Just make sure there is a plan in place when you need it.
Then get yourself psyched with positive thoughts of realizing your goal.
Okay. Off to go sneeze again. Enjoy the beautiful weather if you can!