Five for Fighting

Workout Number 5 took place last night - earlier that afternoon, I ALMOST had myself talked out of the gym ("Let's just go for a walk instead!"), but ended up having one of the better cardio sessions I've had in months -- further proving my theory that when I want to workout the LEAST is probably when I need it the MOST. 

30 minutes on the treadmill at an incline
30 minutes on the elliptical machine (oh, I forgot how much I love you!)

It's been a stressful few days at work and that doesn't show signs of letting up anytime soon -- but the exercise has worked it's magic, just like it always does:

A great workout = great sleep = clear mind = good food choices = energy to do it again = another good night's sleep. 

Lather, rinse, repeat.

It reminds me of some of the best advice I've recieved recently - from a colleague, one of my "mentors" at work - who advised me:

"When ever you're trying to get out of a tough spot, think about what the SCARIEST thing is that you could do.  And that's probably what you NEED to do."

Soldier up, breathe deep, and boldly go.
In almost the same breathe, I recieved this "postcard from Gusto" in my inbox the other day --

"Relax into it, consciously at ease as you slowly move through it."

Is this about life, or yoga? 

Good advice, either way.

Off and running,
~Jessica

PS: the scale was down those 2 lbs this morning