P90X - Day 5

Week 1, Day 5

Workout:
None.

I had thought about trying to squeeze in a run this morning. But, I ran out of time. I went to my brother's to hang-out with him and the kids. The girls were busy. So, it was just my nephew ... and he was very busy with his computer game.

Which, actually, was nice, it gave my brother & I a chance to catch-up.

I got home in time to finish a few things before heading off to my evening responsibilities.

But, again, no workout. It's been a week now. And, I'm not finding the motivation that is creating action. Yes, I've got all kinds of inspirational and motivational things to read and push me, but this week, they don't seem to be doing it.

So, here it is, "Day 5" and I haven't done a single workout, yet!

Struggles. Seems like I have them a lot. Work and sleep come first. P90X and running and anything else gets pushed aside more frequently than I care to admit. This week, despite all my planning, I didn't start P90X on Thursday.

And, I learned that sleep is really important, too! In fact, after all my struggling to get myself to workout on my work-days, I am thinking about abandoning that plan!

Sleep is important for a safe nurse, and a safe driver. And, there is plenty of research about how important sleep is, when it comes to losing weight and/or keeping it off. I know ... I've read it.

So, I'm thinking about another plan of attack. In the process of venting to a friend of mine ... The realization that I really prefer to have sleep, over the chance to workout, but, feeling pulled to workout because it's healthy for me (like sleep isn't?!) ... she brought to my attention a good idea!

I rarely ever take my 30 minute break. I'm allowed a 30 minute break, and 2 15 minute breaks during my 12 hour shift. I don't smoke, so, I don't take more than my fair share of breaks. And, I don't nap, so I'm not taking it that way. I usually go briefly to the break room to grab my food, and then sit in the nurses' station to eat it (the break room is usually dirty, and the TV is usually blaring and not necessarily on anything I want to watch, anyway).

So, I'm going to start taking my 30 minute break (or even 2 15 minute ones) and running up and down the stairs. That is exercise and cardio and will definitely get my HR up!!

As far as the home workouts go, I'm going to focus on getting 7-8 hours of sleep on my work-days. If that means I've got time to workout (not likely, but, maybe there will be a 30 minute window I can squeeze it in) ... getting more sleep, I'll definitely be moving faster. On my days off, I'm going to attempt a combination of P90X and running. (I'm now down to 8 weeks until my 6 1/2 mile race.)

Goals:

1. Run/Walk 4 miles.
2. Kenpo X.
   
3. Eat (a carb-filled) breakfast within 1 hour of waking.
4. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
5. Drink 6 bottles of water.
6. Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime.
   
7. Take my vitamins.