Comments on: Losing Weight – Day 7: Rest

By: Aj

Aj — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:54:03 +0000

I like your ‘balancing act’
So true that it is important to find the balance.
You proved to yourself that you could do all those wonderful things to improve but there was something missing – balance. Its great to see how you have reflected on this and have adjusted to find a happier you.
Keep it going sQ.

By: spinchick

spinchick — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:53:31 +0000

Exactly, Alicia. Rest renews you and keeps you going. Having a “day off” from working out or a “non-gym day” is invaluable. Thanks for sharing.

By: Alicia

Alicia — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:15:49 +0000

I can’t tell you how important my Sunday off from work, exercise and doing anything serious is. Sure, when I try to sleep end I sometimes wake up at my usual 7-8am, but at least I let my body decide. I also take Monday off from exercise at the gym, but I usually end up restless enough to do some abs and push-ups. Come Tuesday, though…after a nice rest, I’m ready and itching to kick butt again. The rest has been so important for me, not just physically, but mentally. Knowing I’ll have my reward days makes those Friday mornings at the gym a tad easier. It’s like pushing through that one last effort at the end of Spin knowing…oh yes, there’s recovering coming up, just one more minute, you can do it.