I had an amazing time with my mother on Friday My shopping expedition was quite successful. It was one of those days when I was able to easily and quickly find clothes that fit nicely and that I also liked! I bought 3 new nightgowns, three pairs of shorts, two shirts that are strictly for work, 5 shirts that are good for weekends AND workdays, and about 5 new casual teeshirts that I can wear for casual or use as a base layer with dress clothes. Quite successful! Even better it was a delightful day with my mom!!! We went to lunch and while I did eat a nice healthy salad, I also had a cheeseburger and tater tots. What started as a healthy meal went downhill! Dinner wasn’t all that much better.
Saturday we woke up and headed out for a short hike. Of course we were hunting mushrooms again!
We left there and went south. We had grand plans to hike in the mountains. We found our hotel and checked in with plans to head to the mountain trails within Shenandoah National Park. We sat down for a few minutes and just like that I was asleep! I eventually woke up and shortly thereafter Jason was sound asleep! We certainly didn’t plan on sleeping and relaxing the afternoon away, but it was just what we needed! Dinner was....deliciously bad!!!
Sunday we were definitely going to go hiking! We woke up ready to hike....until we saw the rain. Drat!!! We didn’t hike. We moseyed around and slowly made our way home, stopping at a few places along the way. (And by mid afternoon it was actually sunny.)
And yes, even old graveyards got explored!
We had some great conversations about life and our respective jobs. We talked a lot about where we are and where we want to go in life (in terms of employment...we know where we are going in life in general...hand in hand together!). Once again, the weekend not what we planned ...but maybe it was just what we needed! (Even with the atrocious eating...because Sunday was just as bad as Saturday!!)
I have been having a problem with my right arm...the bicep area...when I move my arm (stretch it or actually use it to pull something) it has been hurting. (For quite a few weeks). I have been waiting for it to go away, but this weekend it flared up badly and hurt with most every movement and aches while I sat immobile. So this weekend I tried to not use my arm and worked to keep it mostly immobile! It did help and I’m back to just hurting when I do those certain movements. Once again the change of plans was probably for the best...even if it wasn’t a change that we wanted!
I’m not even going to talk about my weight. (It was up a bit this morning). I was horrible this weekend. I drank virtually no water (and woke up dying of thirst each night) and my food was not the greatest. (I didn’t track, but might go back just to see what I did! Even though I know it will be ugly!). But do you know what? I am actually ok with it. I needed a ‘vacation’ from it all. We needed a weekend of sleep and rejuvenation. We needed the long conversations about our employment and our future. It was a weekend for mental health (and some early healing for my arm).
This healthy journey is not just food and exercise, it is taking care of my whole body.....mind, muscles, and spirit. Sometimes the journey to health is not about what I’m eating. Sometimes the journey to health is not about what kind of exercise I do! Sometimes this journey to health is about taking care of my mental health. Sometimes the journey to health is about taking care of a sore arm. Sometimes the journey to health is about sitting back and resting. And today, it’s back to lots of water drinking and keeping my calorie consumption low!
14 comments:
Indeed it is, body, mind, and spirit. Right now I am working on mindfulness, especially when eating. I tend to sit in front of the television and mindlessly eat. Trying to slow down and enjoy.
Sounds like just want you needed all around - sorry the weather wasn't more cooperative.
Here is to a good week!
I think the rest will do you some good.
Start this week off with a fresh mind and body.
I was sick this weekend and even though I exercised, I cut back on the intensity and gave myself permission to lie around on the couch with the cats the rest of the time. Sometimes you need that down time!
So glad you both got a rest even if that wasn't in the plan. You both obviously needed it. Lol I hope your arm feels better quickly!
We eat in front of the tv and it is difficult to be mindful!!!
A good week for both of us!!!
That was the goal!!!
Exactly!! It is Just as important!! Hope you are feeling better!!
Thanks! I’m thinking it may require a Dr. visit!
Your weekend sound devine...and obviously just what you both needed.
It was...by the time weekends roll around we are just so tired! We usually keep going...but last weekend apparently we couldn’t!
Good for you, it is about more than calories, exercise. Glad you two were able to connect so well.
Now you don't need to visit outside of your home because from online fitness trainer you can easily get all professional trainers. And they can easily make your body perfect and fit.
Post a Comment