Hello everyone! I am sorry I have gone missing again. To be honest, I have just been a little “off” for the past two weeks or so and I didn’t really know how to address it. Nothing is wrong, I am totally fine. Just tired I think. Maybe post-race blues? I have not really had the desire to work out, or really even eat much (remember how I forgot to eat breakfast a few times last week and this week and had cereal for like every meal). I don’t really feel like cooking. I have certainly not been drinking enough water, which is affecting my energy level immensely. I have also been really tired and when I get home from work and the gym, the last thing I want to do is blog. So I took a few more days off from blogging and rested. I am feeling much more rested and I think I am coming out of the “funk”.
I think it had a lot to do with going full-speed ahead for over a year non-stop and now I am just tired from it all. Working two jobs, school, planning a wedding and training have really worn me out. I think that after the Half Marathon, I mentally saw it as a great time for a rest and I took that rest. So, now that I feel rested I have set some new goals for myself. The aren’t goals as much as going back to my old healthier habits.
- Drink more water
- Plan my workout schedule at the beginning of the week
- Get in 5-6 days of workouts
- CLEANER eating
- Get at least 7 hours of sleep a night
- GET MORE HOUSEWORK DONE
- Get my wedding stuff done and enjoy doing it
- Rest when I need it so I don’t get into this “FUNK” again
I am feeling more rested and ready to enjoy my “normal” life again. I am excited to get back into my healthy habits and back into blogging!! I write about this because, I am sure you have notice my absence here and there and that I have been “off”. I also write about this to show you I am not perfect, I get tired, grumpy and run down too. I need to take a break just like everyone. I appreciate that you are all so great about it
I am not going to go over the last few days because honestly, I was so tired and worn out I didn’t eat that much and what I did eat was nothing to wrote home about…a little boring!
This morning, I didn’t eat breakfast, I was tired and not hungry. I spend a LARGE part of the afternoon at my wedding reception venue going over details and realizing I still have a LOT to do!!! Yeah, I am going to be a busy, busy girly! After the meeting my mom, dad and I went to the Warren Tavern for lunch.
I had a Stella while chatting about the to-do list with my mom and dad.
I also got some french onion soup and the monument chicken salad.
I ate all of the soup and part of the salad. The salad was so delicious! It had tons of fun things in it, I loooooooved green beans. Well, I have a fun night planned but first to tackle the mountain of laundry in our bed room! Have a great night!
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Everyone falls into a funk every now and again. Take care of yourself and soon you’ll be back on track.
You can’t have a funk without fun!! JK! I hear how you feel lady – it can all get overwhelming and sometimes taking a step back is just what we need. Re-energize and just keep smiling and you’ll keep climbing no doubt!
Oh the dreaded “Funk”…
You’ll get the spark back! I love reading your blog and can’t wait to meet you at HLS!
I realize I don’t *know* you, but I wouldn’t have guessed, other than your not posting every day. I just wanted to say that you seem like a super sweet gal, and so down to earth and well-adjusted- it’s really refreshing
I read probably 10 or 11 blogs, and yours is my favorite because of your personality. Glad you’re starting to feel back to “normal” again, and go easy on yourself!
Oh girly, I totally understand…like I’ve said so many times, I have no idea how you can do sooooo much and not be exhausted! Everyone needs a break and you most def deserve one! Even though I miss your posts bad, I cannot blame you at all! You’ve got soo much going on, you need to focus on the now and blog when you can! We all understand! Just make sure we know when exciting stuff happens! Please, get some rest, enjoy life and just keep us updated! Miss you lots but PLEASE enjoy this most important time in your life! Wedding, sister! It’s the BIG deal! Have fun, rest and will love to read your future posts!
I’ve definitely been in a similar funk. I’m glad you’re feeling better and took the rest you deserve!! Breaking down goals into small, manageable ones is so helpful.
I totally understand what you are going through. I feel like I’m in the exact same place. I just feel completely unmotivated. I don’t really want to work out, or run, or go to yoga, eat. I just want to sit. And stay. I’m hoping to climb out of the funk with you
Sounds like a case of post-race blues, which will pass and you will feel like your fabulous self in no time.
Blogging is definitely a lot more work that it seems like, and it’s much better that you took a bit of time for you! Hope ya get the rest of your mojo back, your blog is so enjoyable and you deserve 100% energy!
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