My 5-year-old daughter had her tonsils removed last Tuesday. I always thought this was a routine procedure until it happened to my baby. My life has been turned upside down for the past week. I have been worried, not exercising as much as usual, and surrounded by ice cream. You know from my previous blogs that I have an issue with ice cream in the house. Yesterday I was back at work and feeling sorry for myself. I was not able to run on Sunday which is usually my long run day, and I felt like giving up. My wise husband stated, “This would be a great blog.” I felt awful: sleep deprived, thick around the middle, and worried. So instead of throwing in the towel, I went to the gym. I exercised for 40 minutes on a hectic day and felt like I got my life back.
I think eating healthy and exercising can be easy when life is routine. The past week reminds me of the days when I had a newborn and lived in a constant state of sleep deprivation. These are the days when exercise is so important. I felt recharged after my workout. Just 40 minutes to myself was heavenly. Remember to exercise especially when you are tired and life is hectic. When life gets messy, get active.