My Journey With Health And Fitness – Taking Away The Stress

Yesterday I had one of those insanely busy days. I started with my early morning fitness class. Then I did a 2 hour walk (the weather was nice but a bit chilly). Did the usual Monday morning coffee with the walking group before we headed off. After walking another 1 1/2 hours it was home to do the community volunteer income tax clinic before heading to a meeting at the bank to set up some accounts. By time I was finished and home at 5:30pm I had been on the run for over 12 hours. I hate when that happens right before I head off to Mexico.

Because the day was so busy my husband and sister (strongly) suggested that I skip the fitness class and run this morning. Of course I argued saying I could get it all in but then they reminded me of the time crunch I would be in and the stress that would bring. I pondered this for a while and realized they were both right, I was setting myself up so that I would be starting my trip all stressed out and who needs that.

So instead I slept in a bit this morning after a good night’s sleep. I had some chai tea with breakfast (chai always makes me feel better) and slowly got through my to do list for the day. Now, I am just kicking back and relaxing. I even went through my Mexico check list and everything is packed. All I have left to do is pack my iPad and facilitate my caregivers’ support group. Nice and easy and stress free.

Normally the only thing that would impact my peaceful day is getting all worked up about not working out. Have no fear, I’ll get in a good hour walk later this morning. During that walk I plan to just apreciate my husband and sister who recognized what would be best for me today which helped take away the stress I would have felt.