One of the most important things we can do along this road is practice self-compassion. It's tricky, because there's a line where self-compassion gets tangled with excuses and letting ourselves off the hook because it's convenient or easy. It's regulated with self-honesty. And, that's a tough one in itself sometimes.
I accomplished quite a lot today. It was a decent workday. I took the opportunity to visit with mom tonight, too. She's been sick recently and feeling down, so I surprised her with a visit, cooked her dinner and we enjoyed a good conversation. The plan was to leave early enough to get into the Y for my workout tonight. And I did. Except...
Despite grabbing a small sugar-free/skinny--oops, make that "tall" sugar free/skinny cinnamon dolce latte for the drive back home, I was having trouble staying alert. I'm tired.
This is where the self-compassion comes into play. I wasn't planning on making this a rest day. But honestly, it's okay. I've been doing wonderful in the exercise department of late. Instead of feeling bad about not working out tonight, I must turn it around and feel proud I'm getting to bed early for some more rest. Oh--and then the water issue...
Yeah, that--I was kind of hoping to just skip over this one. For some reason--probably because I recently proclaimed I was getting into a groove with the water, I've struggled to get enough today. I'm drinking cups five and six as I write this post. I'll hit six and be fine.
There will always be days like this and days like I've had recently where I feel like I'm firing on all cylinders. It balances.
My Tweets Today:
Good morning! Sugar free hazelnut flavored creamer. 30 cal X 2 cups= 60 cal. pic.twitter.com/f4sHpybLJ7
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) January 22, 2015Guac omelet! 3 whole eggs, 112g avocado mixed w/15g sour cream, salt & pepper, rest of last night's orange. 459 cal. pic.twitter.com/rGYwbHcbsv
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) January 22, 2015Two cups water. #wateraccountability pic.twitter.com/sC6jOlHJRH
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) January 22, 2015Pizza burrito w/gluten free wrap, 1 srving sf tomato sauce, 3 slices mozz, FujiApple w/1tbspn peanut butter. 480 cal. pic.twitter.com/apuXKQ52PB
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) January 22, 20152 cups. #watertracking pic.twitter.com/pfpJiite1Y
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) January 23, 20151/2 Cara Cara Sunkist Orange. 40 cal. pic.twitter.com/qnI2xvpD0K
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) January 23, 2015Dinner at mom's. Chicken breast (5oz), cottage cheese (1/2 cup), sweet potatoes (125g), rice chips (14g). 462 cal. pic.twitter.com/JM6Abz0xNf
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) January 23, 2015Drive home drink. Tall sugar free/skinny cinnamon dolce latte. 100 cal. #treat pic.twitter.com/5j5tkKcAkd
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) January 23, 2015Medium Fuji apple. #lastfoodofday 80 cal. pic.twitter.com/fKSGgGT240
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) January 23, 2015Severely behind on water today. 2 more cups. #watertracking pic.twitter.com/AJ55OF8LBw
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) January 23, 2015Okay, "severely" is harsh. 2 cups from goal isn't "severely." I'm a little hard on myself sometimes! I must recognize and tone it down, some
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) January 23, 2015Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Strength,
Sean