Overcoming
Been feeling a little off lately. Some sort of discontent, but not sure about what. Back in the day I used to deal with it by pouring myself a glass of whiskey, lighting up a cigar (or SEE-gar as we say here in Jawja) going on the patio, plugging into my ipod and just kick back look at the night sky and think. Been feeling that urge lately. Last night had some good storms, wanted to kick back and watch them with my aforementioned adult beverage of choice and cigar. I got home, sorted the mail, popped my Kre-Alkalyn and went to the window to think for a minute and watch the approaching storm. The weights were yelling at me "Hey! We’re down here, and we dang sure ain’t gonna lift ourselves!" Those lazy bastards. The scotch and cigars were saying "Come on big boy, you’ve worked hard, you deserve to relax and figure it all out."
So, I went over to the bar (which is actually a sideboard with mirror) picked up the Famous Grouse and lovingly whispered "STFU!" (I abbreviated for those with sensitive eyes, but you get my drift). Set the bottle down and went and got changed for my workout. Had a pretty good one too. Did back, concentrating on lower lats and some cable crunches. Did my HIIT afterwards, not really feeling like I was in the zone, but actually broke a quickest to 250 cals burned by 2 whole seconds and tied the total cals burned in one session. Tonight will either be chest or off, depending on how tired I am when I finally get Mini-Me to bed. Haven’t been sleeping particularly well lately. Might just call it an early evening.
May 21, 2008 at 7:05 am
Sleep or lack of is probably what is making you feel off. maybe a rest day is what you need.
May 21, 2008 at 9:58 am
Old habits die hard Jeff. When you’ve spent your entire life using certain food or drink or smoking to help cope with stress or fatigue, sometimes the subconscious mind wants to revert to those things even when it knows better. Great that the health-loving, sensible part of your mind won out and you made the healthier choices! Not surprising you had a good workout even though your mind may not have been into it initially. If you’re like me, sometimes it feels like my body is on autopilot, or has a mind of its own when I get into a workout and I accomplish more than I planned. Working out is the best stress reliever I’ve ever found and it always makes me feel on top of the world. If you’re still feeling a little out of sorts, maybe you need a change in your workout routine or a couple of days off lifting. Have you worked out at a gym lately? I know I get motivated by seeing what others are accomplishing, and by talking a little bodybuilding with people. Or maybe treat yourself by going out and trying on some new clothes for that lean body you’re getting. Sometimes a little thing like this can be very rewarding and help us get back into the zone.