I promised myself that I’d get back on track on Monday and so far, so good. More FIIT workouts, Body Combat, Crossfit, Joe’s PE sessions with my son and dog walks have all contributed to a good few days. With the spring sunshine and longer days too, I’m certainly feeling more happy and positive! My husband is away again this week but I’m trying to get some early nights instead of sacrificing sleep by staring at the telly for virtual company. I’ve really appreciated the difference good sleep makes recently – as well has having more energy, I make much better food choices, feel a lot more positive and ultimately have the capacity to train better. Win win!

However, one thing I’m still not very good at is taking rest days. I hate not being active and feel like something is really missing from my day but I do appreciate the value of having a day off. I’ve forced myself to have a training-free day today, partly because I can’t remember when I last had a rest day but also because I am just SO tired. You know that feeling when your face just won’t wake up? My Fitbit statistics are a really handy reminder to have a break too – my resting heart rate normally sits in the low 50s but it’s been up at 60 or higher the last few days which is a sure sign I’m worn out. I also know that the rest will leave me with so much more energy so I can put more into (and get more out of) my training tomorrow. So I’ve walked the dog and done some yoga – well, it’s not all about sitting on the sofa! The fresh air and time with nature always does the world of good, even more so during these days of lockdown, and yoga gives me a lovely sense of calm and happiness too.

Boris has told us this week that the gyms should be opening again soon and I’m super excited. Like a lot of people, I’d settled into home workouts over these last 12 months during the pandemic and wasn’t sure I was bothered about getting back to the gym but I now realise how much I’m missing it along with the people and sense of community. But, for now, back to the resting….. and hoping the Smarties that my son had earlier and that I couldn’t resist (tiredness overriding willpower again) will give me some additional fuel for my training tomorrow :0)