Not exactly the
post that I was planning on writing this week but it teaches a valuable
lesson in self care!
Unbeknownst to me - there
can be a downside to running at a million miles and pushing yourself with goals
and ambitions and workload etc and that, my friends, is the ever increasing
risk of burnout. Last Friday morning I woke up, a little more fatigued than
normal but nothing alarming, and went about my day. I quickly noticed a super
dooperly annoying rash on my lower thigh – thought nothing of it as I often
encounter mild reactions with my preciously sensitive skin (if it was a human,
it would be as diva as Mariah Carey). Over the course of the weekend I had
temporary period of fatigue and a few pretty doozy headaches (not typically a
headache sufferer I kind of knew something was up but didn’t like anything
together). Saw a doctor Monday who tentatively diagnosed me with Shingles
(eek). I am blessed (the eternal optimist) that they haven’t been painful as of
yet, normally notorious for the nerve pain that they bring, and instead am just
dealing with the itchiness and fatigue.
Why am I discussing
Shingly goodness on Workout Wednesday? Well the thing about having zippo energy
and an annoyingly intense itching rash is that exercise isn’t really my number
one priority. I’ve found myself retreating and giving myself a break (by
minimising my workload as much as possible) and to be honest that has kind of
been a blessing too. Always pushing myself can be mentally and physically
exhausted (I can hear your collective ‘amens’ from here) and it’s kind of
awesome when an objective outsider tells you to cut back. Yes sir!
So I have been
listening to my body. Lots of nutritious and wholesome meals; walks with Pup
and spending time outside playing with her (who coincidently has a
stress/anxiety related infection too – like mama like puppy!) and a whole lotta
reading, relaxing and sleeping.
Hopefully next week
will be a more ‘active’ Workout Wednesday Post. I have however, been true to my
word and have completed my first new class for my 2013 challenge.
Challenge update!
Class Completed – CX
Works.
Verdict – Freakin’
loved it. The class was 30min (win!), varied target zones (hello butt, hello
biceps, hello abs!), really good music tracks and a little eye candy on stage
leading the class (a bit of extra incentive can go a long way). Overall a
complete success and I will most definitely return to and keep up this little
gem of a circuit class.
Blessings from my
shingly but happy bedroom (where I have incidently spent the majority of my
time over this past week) x
Images - Sourced here.
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