This last week I made a few mental notes to share.  Nothing new, just notes to share with you and to keep in my mental mindset.  Here are the things this week that helped me push through.

It’s ok to have an off eating day and not worry about it.  Easter was last Sunday and with Easter comes chocolate and food.  I don’t like dieting so I won’t say I do that but I do watch what I’m eating and mind my macros.  Holidays are just one of those days that I feel that it’s ok to eat what you want in moderation and not worry about it.  One day of not sacrificing is ok. YOu’re not going to gain 20 lbs from one treat day so don’t punish yourself.  Your diet is to help you reach goals and it is GOOD to have days where you consume more than usual.  It confuses your body which keeps it and you on your toes.

Working out with a friend is so much better.  I think I’ve said it before but I’ll say it again and again because when I have company working out with me, I am very motivated to try harder and finish the entire workout. I also feel like I’m helping someone else stay on track and motivated.  It feels good to get it done and keep someone going at the same time, most of all ME!

I don’t believe in working out when you feel like crap.  I have never subscribed to “pushing through” a workout when you feel like crap.  If it’s a little sniffle, fine but cold, flu, pneumonia, and other such illnesses, count me out!  I never feel better working out when I’m sick or even when I am at the very beginning of an illness.  I can’t give my workout my best and I never feel good during or after so my personal policy is to eat well, get rest and when I’m sick to take the day off.  No exceptions including when I have my period.  Day 1 is almost always a rest day.  That’s just how I roll.