FazerFX’s BodyBlog

Okay, this is one of the Building Blocks of Success, a Key to Greatness, an attribute that applies the world over, and very much something I need to work on. Sure, I can eat the same thing every day (heck, I do it so well, I’ve even been criticized for that!), but I often fail to consume as many meals on weekends as I usually have during the week. This can easily lead to overeating or lack of energy, both of which short-circuit my Fitness Goals in the long run.

Hand in hand with my failure to Eat well on weekends is a lack of adequate Hydration. During the normal workweek, I drink plenty of water. Staying well Hydrated gives me an excuse to leave my desk so I can refill my bottle or go to the RR Ranch, and who doesn’t like to get away from work?! It seems that when I’m biking, hiking, playing with my dog, and all that other great-outdoorsy activity, I fail to take along sufficient H2O to meet my body’s needs, sabotaging my own Fun!

My biggest inconsistency lies in my failure to Rest properly. Whether it’s not enough Recovery time, lack of regular Sleeping hours, or the wrong kind of Rest, I am guilty of Consistently being off-track here. Times Past, when I was in my 20’s and carried around about a dozen pounds more muscle at the same bodyweight, I used herbal aids to relax me and allow for more slumber. Nowadays, I get my best Rest by taking naps or by reading just before hitting the sack. (Oddly, watching moto-roadracing when I’m tired puts me to Sleep, too!) Frequently though, I don’t get enough Recovery and this needs to improve if I’m to reach my full Potential. I could really benefit from deciding on a time for bed and allowing for more naps on weekend afternoons.

Being honest about it, Consistency is very much present in my Workouts. Maybe I will miss sessions because of Illness or Injury, but I otherwise hit the gym hard & regular. There are days when I find it difficult to get out of the house to go Workout, but once I reach the gym it’s a done deal. Whether on the Spin bike, in the water, or “on” the Weights, I usually find more Energy as I go through my routine; it’s like I’m building up an adrenalin rush, picking up speed as I move along. There’s a good chance that while I’m Working out I’m releasing built up Stress I don’t even realize I carry around, all the better!

Okay, that’s my “vent” for another thing I’d like to improve upon!

Fazer