Tuesday, April 6, 2010

debauchery is the key to discipline!

ahh, yes, I've finally figured out the recipe for success (ok, stay tuned to see how it does - you know how I go back and forth on things).

I had this epiphany while I was jogging this morning. my hypothesis is that being a little bad goes a long way to staying good. I believe that without my weekend indulgences, I wouldn't get the contrast to my workaday chastity. honestly, how much fun would not drinking, eating sensibly, going to bed at a reasonable hour, and getting up early be if those lazy, hazy, friend-filled days didn't exist?

I made a small change to my workout routine, and I'm really excited about it because it's made such a big difference in how I feel about exercising. I moved my run outside, and into my morning routine. that way, my workout is mostly within my control - NOT at the mercy of my workload, anyway. what I've found is that running in the morning makes me more relaxed during the day because I'm not frustrated by having to stay at my desk to get "surprise-sudden, urgent" issues resolved. I've also discovered how good it feels to run outside. I totally forgot! I mean, the gym is still a great place, and I'm excited that we have it for free at work, but now I think I'll only go two or three times a week to do a strength workout.

I am so addicted to these sandwiches! egg white poof (two scrambled egg whites, microwaved in a bowl like the one in the photo), spinach, two slices of turkey bacon (microwaved for one minute), and Arnold Sandwich Thins. that avocado snuck into the picture...I had half of it for lunch with some peas, corn, sliced chicken breast, and blue cheese.

hey! I forgot to mention it yesterday - great opening day!

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