One reason I came to love my fitness studio classes so much is that they get me to try things I never would try on my own and push myself harder than I would at home. That said, I am fully aware that I will regret a workout if it leads to injury, and have no shame in pulling back or modifying an exercise I think is too much for me. This week I learned I need to be just as wary of overdoing it at home.
Reflecting on how much has changed over the past few weeks has become a common topic of discussion. Last week as I was doing my laundry, it struck me how many of my lifestyle changes were evident in my laundry room.
buffs used to cover my nose and mouth if I encounter anyone on a run
While I’m being lighthearted in airing my clean laundry, I’m not making light of the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic or its devastating effects. I get panic attacks thinking about the serious impacts, so I’m keeping things here on the frivolous side.
I’m not going to lie, this week was hard. It was hard to get out of bed, hard to get out the door with Scooby, hard to make myself tackle work projects that were hard in a different way. The struggle is real, and I know we all are struggling. I will never say that you never regret a workout, but after the Sunday long run I struggled to start, it hit me that the struggle is worth it.
Image Credit: NAIAD-RML
Today is Palm Sunday, when Christians around the world commemorate the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus and hear the Passion Gospel, when Jesus dies on the cross. While Lent isn’t over yet, it’s hard to stay in the mindset of fasting and self-denial while getting ready to celebrate Easter. Well, in a normal year that would be hard. This year it’s all about self-denial, if not fasting.
My favorite irreverent #Lent2020 meme
While neither the pandemic nor Lent are laughing matters, I think it’s important to keep a sense of humor. If you’re offended you can add another negative review to my Facebook page.
Isn’t it nice to be getting together for the April Ultimate Coffee Date! When our other outlets for socializing are limited by social distancing guidelines and stay-at-home orders, Deborah and I are glad to be able to host this virtual get together. Now more than even, it’s important to stay connected and keep in touch.
Thought you might want to see our real faces today!
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