Still Learning
The things that led to me having the most lackluster weight session today:
1. We were out of bread this morning, due to my son consuming his weight in turkey sandwhiches as of late, so instead of substituting and having some other form of grains, I skipped my serving of grains for breakfast this morning. So all I had was turkey bacon, eggs and a small orange. Maybe that isn't the biggest factor, but those slow-digesting carbs can come in handy when working out.
2. I only had one cup of coffee this morning, and no other caffeine until right before my workout.
3. I didn't workout until 1:30 PM. My body doesn't like working out after noon. Just feels twice as hard to get inspired to do it, and even harder to get through it.
4. I waited too long in between my breakfast and my snack.
It was all for good cause, I scored a really big interview with a hospital/health center for Monday morning, and I was out searching for a new interview outfit to buy, because the one I have is so big that it looks sloppy. I detest trying to find interview wear. Everytime I shop, I run into the same issues with sizing being so off. I didn't find any gems, so the search will continue. While I was out, I stopped to get some groceries. The store I went to has a Subway in it, and boy did it smell good! I was trying to plan out what I could possibly eat that would be "on plan" for me, and discovered the only thing that would, is a salad, and I could make that at home. So, despite it being nearly four hours since my last meal, I didn't get any food while I was out. Let me tell you, every treat and snack looked good to me in that state! I'm glad I know why, and am able to reason with myself. When I got home, I popped a caffeine pill (200 mg), had a protein shake, and strapped on my shoes to get ready for a workout. It was aweful. I felt like my limbs were made of lead. I was improperly fueled, inspired, and caffeinated. I was breathing like I was running a marathon, and needing more breaks than usual, unfocused and unenthused. After two circuit sets, I decided to stop. My body and mind were just not where they needed to be to continue, and nothing good ever comes from that scenario. Though I am disappointed about the workout, I'm glad I at least gave it a go, and got two sets in. My muscles are still shakey and tired, so I at least did some good. I think part of being successful with any goal is realizing that some days are just going to be a little lower-key than others. Not every workout can be "the most intense". So, I am going to let this one go, and chalk it up to a learning experience, and try to avoid my mistakes for next time. Hope everyone is having a successful day!
1. We were out of bread this morning, due to my son consuming his weight in turkey sandwhiches as of late, so instead of substituting and having some other form of grains, I skipped my serving of grains for breakfast this morning. So all I had was turkey bacon, eggs and a small orange. Maybe that isn't the biggest factor, but those slow-digesting carbs can come in handy when working out.
2. I only had one cup of coffee this morning, and no other caffeine until right before my workout.
3. I didn't workout until 1:30 PM. My body doesn't like working out after noon. Just feels twice as hard to get inspired to do it, and even harder to get through it.
4. I waited too long in between my breakfast and my snack.
It was all for good cause, I scored a really big interview with a hospital/health center for Monday morning, and I was out searching for a new interview outfit to buy, because the one I have is so big that it looks sloppy. I detest trying to find interview wear. Everytime I shop, I run into the same issues with sizing being so off. I didn't find any gems, so the search will continue. While I was out, I stopped to get some groceries. The store I went to has a Subway in it, and boy did it smell good! I was trying to plan out what I could possibly eat that would be "on plan" for me, and discovered the only thing that would, is a salad, and I could make that at home. So, despite it being nearly four hours since my last meal, I didn't get any food while I was out. Let me tell you, every treat and snack looked good to me in that state! I'm glad I know why, and am able to reason with myself. When I got home, I popped a caffeine pill (200 mg), had a protein shake, and strapped on my shoes to get ready for a workout. It was aweful. I felt like my limbs were made of lead. I was improperly fueled, inspired, and caffeinated. I was breathing like I was running a marathon, and needing more breaks than usual, unfocused and unenthused. After two circuit sets, I decided to stop. My body and mind were just not where they needed to be to continue, and nothing good ever comes from that scenario. Though I am disappointed about the workout, I'm glad I at least gave it a go, and got two sets in. My muscles are still shakey and tired, so I at least did some good. I think part of being successful with any goal is realizing that some days are just going to be a little lower-key than others. Not every workout can be "the most intense". So, I am going to let this one go, and chalk it up to a learning experience, and try to avoid my mistakes for next time. Hope everyone is having a successful day!
It happens to us all, don't beat yourself up over it. I have found that I am more sluggish in the afternoon and had to cut workouts short as my mind wasn't right.
ReplyDeleteTry a turkey breast salad at Subway, I have a squirt of honey-mustard on mine.
Thanks Fraser! It was just an off day. I actually woke up a little sore from the work I did, so I have let it go. As for Subway, I have had a lot of turkey breast salads, and they are tastey. I like the red wine vinegar on mine. I used to avoid Subway like the plague when I started dieting, but now I find that just smelling the bread baking is almost as gratifying as eating it used to be. Is that strange?
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