I need to take a moment here...forgive me for letting all my thoughts out in advance :) This week, Debbie and I are getting ready for our trip to Moldova and were both finding it hard to concentrate. I have had some overtraining issues pop up which have me bummed. Normally I wouldnt post about it, but I think somebody may need to hear it. Anyways, I have a confession: I LOVE MUSCLE. Its addictive in a weird way. I like the workouts, supplements, counting macros and getting stronger. Who cares if the seams on my jeans look like the Incredible Hulk might burst through? I dig the feeling. However, I also need to have energy and be able to move freely (not to mention take on a 16 hour flight). Well, this mornings workout felt harder than it should have and now my body is swelled up like Ive been stung. You may not see it, but I feel it. When I fail to listen to my body it will throw up signs that will stop me eventually. This has been happening for a couple of weeks, but I so badly just wanted it to HANG ON until Moldova. My belly gets paunchy and I have these weird fatty things show up....clear sign that I am actually OVERDOING, not a sign that I should do more. After all, sometimes more is just plain more. Recovery has always been hard for me, but when inflammation is a part of you , you have to learn. The moral of the story? Listen to your body. It will throw signs when something is off or if you just need recovery. A couple extra hours of sleep can sometimes help if you catch it soon enough. For me, I have my remaining days on US soil filled with yoga, walks and a whole lotta green drinks :) Consistency is key, yes....but we must first consistently take health into consideration first and foremost. Stay healthy yall!
Posted on: Tue, 22 Apr 2014 21:18:03 +0000