Still Standing

Last week my goals were to get to the Worx at least 5 times (versus the minimum 4) and also take Yoga. I am proud of myself for getting the Worx 6 times and still getting to the gym on the 7th day. By Sunday I was most definitely feeling it and took a much needed rest day. No matter how challenging it was to muster the energy after long stressful days, I know I am not the only one in the same scneario. It helps to push right along with the rest of the Journeymen! Classes are tough, my legs feel like lead, and a lot of times I don't feel like I can move another inch. Without fail, Helina always has something to say to put a smile on my face. Shooting each other a look across the room or laughing through the pain, it helps to remember that even though we are working towards individuals goals, we are still moving forward as a team.

As for yoga, well.....at least I tried it! I've done yoga before and I've never been very good at it. I'm not flexible, the poses are difficult, and I have an extremely hard time calming/focusing my mind like you're supposed to. It is constantly running and I know that defeats me. But I tried my best, made it through the class, stepped outside of my comfort zone yet again, and definitely felt in in my core the next day. Thank you to Yukie for holding me to my goal and for joining me!

My OH yea moment this past week were definitely my food choices. I am trying really hard to stick to protein and veggies with only minimal carb choices such as whole wheat wraps or sandwich thins. I was able to increase my veggie intake last week which is always a challenge for me. For the upcoming week I want to reduce my sodium intake. I try to make good choices, I don't cook with salt much, but when I input my food intake I am sometimes shocked at how much sodium certain food choices have. My crazy schedule and the fact that I do not like to cook contribute to short cuts sometimes. While pre-made food is never the best option, I see more now that these are always the foods that contain the most sodium. I am gradually working towards a more reasonable work schedule, which would make more down time / "me" time and the ability to cook and prepare more. But for now I take them as lessons learned and modify in other places in attempt to keep those numbers down.

Overall I feel good, I feel as though I am accomplishing something and I just have to convince myself that it will continue to get easier with time.