11 Days Left!

Today wasn't great macros wise, but I was within my calories.

They tricked me and had pizza today for lunch. So I requested a salad and ate a plateful before indulging in two pieces of margherita (tomato and basil and cheese). Then dessert was bundt cake from a local place. It was red velvet with cheesecake icing and might be one of the best things I have ever tasted. Lets just say I got the flyer and plan to bring one to our Thanksgiving get together.

I did get up and run this morning with Molly. It was so ugly because everything was sore from kettlebell class. I probably looked like I was hobbling more so than running, but hey, got it done like I said I would!

After work I decided to take Molly on a long walk and it really helped loosen me up too. Then I did some yoga practice. I prefer to do it over skype with Tai, but I forced myself to start getting in more practices without her guidance to get better. And I'm obsessed obsessed obsessed!!! with the idea of getting a paddle board next summer and taking paddle board yoga classes. I figured I needed to get seriously serious about yoga first ....plus a good paddle board is going to cost $1-$2,000.

Logically, me and yoga need to become BFFs because I NEED everything it has to offer. (Stress relief, increased flexibility, and strength to name a few). You know me, I already have crazy goals like wanting to do a backbend and a handstand. But it wasn't till today, that yoga actually became EXCITING to me.

My friend Tai had her yogi friend type out a beginner sequence for us. I Googled every pose and printed out instructions. I set my interval timer so I practice each pose a minute, then 30sec to quickly read about form, etc. Most of the instructions, I have no idea what they're saying or how the hell I get my body to do THAT.

So honestly, I spend my time moving parts and seeing what happens! Today I was working on bound angle pose and it says don't force your knees down with your hands, use your thigh bones and the rest will follow. Huh? Usually I focus on pulling my knees down, but today, I said what if I contract my thighs and push from there?

BOOM!!!

Knees were closer to the floor!

I was so excited and yes, I felt like a bad ass yoga person. ;)

I kinda realized that if you're good at yoga, you are really aware of your body. And I'm on my way! I also feel relaxed, calm, and ready to tackle the next day :) Glad I made myself practice.