Let try this MORNING again

Why hello - good morning.  UGH, double UGH and triple UGH.

Trying to wash away the crappy emotions and begin again.  Feeling powerless in a situation is so humbling (and scary).  Focus on the outcome -- everything is okay.

So onto other news.

I'm trying a new workout today (per my Challenge).  Cardio and ab mix in a quick, down & dirty format.  10 mins (1 min at a time - 30 sec rest) balls to the wall.  Since I'm lifting tomorrow, need to stay clear of lifting.  Anissa (easier to type her name lol) wants me to stay clear of running and keep the work-interval shorter.  She actually suggested another rest day -- I'm up to 3 -- 4 just gets me mental right now.  I'm curious to see how it feels.  I can add more minutes if it's too easy.  This works especially well since my ankle is doing that weird thing again (one minute fine, next I can't step down).  When it acts up, it usually only lasts a couple of days.  It's lingering this time.

I read a good article about "dialing down" instead of "taking a break" in your fitness and nutrition habits.  Taking breaks promotes all-or-nothing (hello ME) and when you are playing the game of all-or-nothing -- NOTHING usually wins.  Oh boy, that's a big statement that speaks to my life.

Something is better than nothing.  Life change, life style.  Dialing up is great too.  Want to get great arms - dial up.  Stress and life out-of-control, dial back.

Taking breaks (I'll start Monday ... not on vacation ... when I have time ... after my injury heals) just gets you good at taking breaks.  It doesn't teach you working LIFE HABITS.  That is GOLD!

Today's plan is a workout, vet visit, chores around the house and that's it.  I'll have empty nest for one night (tonight) before hubby gets home.  I have a movie-night planned.  It might be a dark movie, so I may postpone it.  I need LIGHT today.

Thanks to some stress, an empty house, a full pantry and a relatively quiet day -- I might have a challenging RED ZONE this afternoon.  I'd run some errands, etc but pup has the runs.  Best to be home for him.  I'll need to be aware and just go with the feelings.  Good news is I can make it an early night.

I have a good stock pile of food for today.  I'll need to make some grocery store runs in the next couple of days.  Since my stress has eased this morning, I'm getting hungry.  It's a good sign when I wake up hungry.

Breathe.  My INTENTION for the day - GRATEFUL.  I sometimes feel it's overused, but today it feels perfect.  GRATEFUL.  Thank you God.