My Journey With Weight Loss – Taking A Break

I have to say today is just a beautiful day. The sun is out and it is the warmest day we have had this year. I am happy that I got a little time to enjoy some walking outdoors to just marvel at the beauty of spring.

When I completed my Mom’s estate I had some money left over in a joint account we had together. I suggested to my siblings that we use it for a gambling weekend, we head down cross the border for a few nights. Mom loved going to Reno so we knew that she would absolutely approve of us using the last of her money this way. We figured my husband would be home during the weekend and he could take care of the pets. An awesome plan, or so we thought.

But then the pandemic lingered on. It was not going to be a simple thing to cross the border for a few days and my husband wasn’t coming home. I eventually hatched a new plan, let’s wait until my husband retires and just simply spend a couple days at a local casino. I managed to find a great deal for a hotel suite at a a casino 30 mins from home and we are there now. Yes, I already spend lots of time with my sibling but this is different. We aren’t worrying about things like health issues or amputations, instead we are just remembering some good times with our Mom.

So, what is the break then? Well, I committed to doing at least one day of having a bit of a sleep in meaning I would forego training. That day will be tomorrow where I will not get up at 5am to run at least a 5k. instead we will sleep late and enjoy a leisurely breakfast. But wait, I knew I was doing this so Sunday I snuck in an extra 5k. Hmm, I guess that means I really am not taking a break.

Having said that, next weekend is Easter so it is the annual girls’ weekend at the trailer. Apparently the weather is going to suck and quite frankly after everything that has happened over the past year I do really need a break. My game plan is Sun/Mon/Tues I will run including a long run but if after that if I decide to just sit on my ass in the trailer I am ok with it. I’ve been training hard and as I have learned sometimes a break rejuvenates you and makes you work even harder. No guilt here, I’ll still get to that 1/2 marathon.