Sometimes things happen. Maybe they're within our realm of control, maybe they're not.
But we're human.
Last weekend, I was terribly sick with the flu. I came down with it Sunday afternoon around 2:30 pm and didn't get out of bed until Monday evening around 6 pm. I never get sick like that, and it was horrible.
Then on Wednesday, my youngest son - who has a serious health condition as it is - came down with the same flu virus, but his lasted up until last evening. Four miserable days of a sick little guy, and being up between 4 and 5 times a night checking on him.
Needless to say, I didn't do so awesome of a job of getting to the gym last week. I was recovering, then just plain exhausted. Along with my exhaustion came a lot of worry about my sweet little man, which led to a little bit of emotional eating, I'm not even going to lie to you.
But we're human.
Last weekend, I was terribly sick with the flu. I came down with it Sunday afternoon around 2:30 pm and didn't get out of bed until Monday evening around 6 pm. I never get sick like that, and it was horrible.
Then on Wednesday, my youngest son - who has a serious health condition as it is - came down with the same flu virus, but his lasted up until last evening. Four miserable days of a sick little guy, and being up between 4 and 5 times a night checking on him.
Needless to say, I didn't do so awesome of a job of getting to the gym last week. I was recovering, then just plain exhausted. Along with my exhaustion came a lot of worry about my sweet little man, which led to a little bit of emotional eating, I'm not even going to lie to you.
Sunday 09/01
REST DAY - as is my routine.
Monday 09/02
No Gym - so very sick.
Tuesday 09/03
No Gym - trying to recover.
Wednesday 09/04
Core and Ab Work, though my head was still pounding every time I moved.
30 minutes on the elliptical.
Then, the dang flu virus attacked my Jameson.
Thursday 09/05
No Gym - home with Jameson, and up several times in the night.
Friday 09/06
Legs
15 minutes at 7.1 mph, 1.5% incline
15 minutes elliptical
(Up several times in the night)
Saturday 09/07
No Gym - up several times in the night with Jameson.
So as you can see - not great. But like I said, these things happen.
It's never an excuse to say, "Well, I've screwed up, might as well just take this week off as well."
I can imagine how easy it would be to completely fall off the bus. I got right back at it this morning. I had over a quart of water in me before leaving my house at 7:15. I had a great arms/chest workout, followed by a 3.31 mile run. I had a healthy morning snack, and am about to eat some protein for lunch.
Life happens. You have to keep your goals and priorities in the forefront of your mind, and go out and get what you want! You've got this. :)
