So glad I listened to myself...

It's been a busy day. Up at 6.30 for market shopping, get the rest at the local shopping centre, then home, washing, cleaning unpacking the shopping, strip beds, etc etc. FINALLY I got to my workout at around1pm I'm happy to say.

I had planned on doing a full P90X workout today. To say that I was apprehensive could only be called a gross misunderstatement. Most of my workouts have only been around 10-15 minutes long and I didn't feel up to doing a 45 odd minute workout. But my ego wanted it so badly! I was going to do that full workoutno matter what. I wasn't looking forward to it at all, in fact part of me was fully rebelling against working out simply because it was going to take so long and be so intense.

It was funny that when I turned on the TV to start doing the video, it was on a channel and there was a guy speaking who had lost around 70kg. Interesting! He was asked for his tips and he said "start small, build commitment" and it was such a timely reminder. I really needed to hear that as my ego was about to take over. I'd promised myself this time not to push myself beyond my limits when I started working out. I always do that and it always ends in injury. So I took his advice and promised myself I'd do half of the workout with light weights. So I did, then followed up with a short 5 minute rebound session and some stretching.

I'm so glad I listened to myself because my arms and back are quite sore and fatigued but satisfied after my workout and I walked away feeling good about it, not dreading the next one. Yay! I did about 35 minutes of the workout which was great. I'm really happy about that. If I'd done the whole thing it would have been overkill.

I'm noticing changes in my muscle tone with my arms and legs. I've also noticed that I'm hunching over more than I was. It seems to be a result of working my abs a lot but not my back so some back training will be happening.

I'm enjoying some chill time in front of the TV with my kids and cat. Here's a pic for you... inspire you to rest!

Start small... build commitment. I'll remember that when I get too big for my booties next time! <3