As you know, I have been keeping a workout calendar. I was so focussed on not "messing up" my calendar that I ultimately ended up burning myself out.
I had a nice long talk with Caren and she told me that I needed a break. "But I can't," I strongly announced. "I am on a roll." But Caren helped me see that I could do other good things for my body without necessarily hitting the gym. Although I pride myself on being a big picture thinker, I was definitely missing the mark on this one.
So, taking Caren's usual great advice, I downloaded a meditation app on my iPhone. I have never meditated, formally that is, until now, and I must say, "Wow, now I know what I have been missing." It was such a wonderful experience, and it helped me not feel guilty about not working out for a few days.
I have now rejuvenated myself, am back to looking forward to working out rather than dreading it, and I feel so much better. Lesson Learned: Sometimes you need to take a step sideways (not backward) to take two steps forward.
