I remember thinking…“oh good, a slow day, I can get lots done.” Instead all hell broke loose at work today. I ended up not getting out of the office until almost 7. Never fear! The work I had planned to do today will still be waiting for me tomorrow. To tell the truth, I think these hectic types of days are kind of fun. Definitely not boring.
But that meant I didn’t have a chance to work out today. It can’t be helped so I’m not going to beat myself up. That’s part of my therapy…Dammit! Stop being such a perfectionist! Just because I made a decision to work out 6 days a week, only working out 5 days doesn't make me an abject failure.
Still, the thought goes through my mind…I probably could have worked out after work, even though it would have made me really late getting home as well as really hungry and cranky. Hub probably would have been really crabby too… he hates when I don’t tell him ahead of time if I’m going to be late, because what he prepared for dinner doesn’t get served within the proper timeframe. What a baby! Just kidding, I know I’m so lucky to have someone who does all the cooking, especially since it’s healthy food. So the choice was between being stressed out and hungry…or…relaxed and not hungry. Add in the fact that hubby wouldn’t be mad because the dinner was dried out. Hmmm. Why did this seem like such a dilemma at the time?
(By the way, dinner was grilled chicken tacos with homemade coleslaw...the sauce was made with buttermilk and low fat sour cream…totally delicious.)
Tomorrow I should be able to fit in a workout in the late afternoon. Hey, I could still make my 6 days a week goal if I don’t take Sunday off…or maybe I could work out all 7 days next week…or…maybe I could work out twice as long tomorrow to make up for today…or…
Oh, yeah, there I go again…
Excuse me while I slap myself up the side of my head.
You'll figure it out - you've set yourself some goals, not RULES. All or nothing thinking derails me all the time. Let's both kick it to the curb.
ReplyDeleteHave a Happy Thursday!
Roxie is right, they are goals, and sometimes they need to be adjusted or moved around a little bit. The main thing is that you are seeing progress, both in your fitness level, and number on the scale.
ReplyDeletedude - you totally made the right choice! taking care of your health means not letting yourself get hungry & cranky and enjoying such a lovely meal with your husband after a long hard day sometimes. It's all about balance, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteYou totally think too much! hehehe
ReplyDeleteThose tacos sound delish! I think I married the wrong guy. I'm kidding! I think.
Hi there - I edited my post about the spoons wth a link so you can see a picture of what the heck I'm talking about..... the post name is about me "weighing in today"..... or something similar....
ReplyDeleteYea you for getting in those workouts. I'm glad you chose going home, eating a healthy meal and relaxing. Remember your muscles need a day off from time to time.
ReplyDeleteYou are adorable! Take the damn day off and enjoy that you had the opportunity to go home to a healthy home cooked meal - drooling way over here in my little world. :)
ReplyDeleteHugs and happiness being sent your way!