Day 4 - I Can Do This!

Been struggling a little today as I am really tired. I had to come into work super early as there was a release last night and so I made the decision to not get up to do my workout this morning. I know I don't function so well on limited sleep, and needed to be on to it for today, so decided I needed that extra hour in bed. I'm pretty sure it was the correct decision, but I'm annoyed at not being able to do the Bend it Like Bridges video this morning as planned, and also annoyed at work for me having to be the one to come in, and the decision only being made at 5:30pm last night!

Today's view from the office window.
Just cos I like having a photo with my posts :)

Was sitting at my desk mid morning getting pretty hungry and I should have just gone and go a coffee (as per my meal plan), but I couldn't be bothered getting up.  So I got hungry and tired and felt lazy and grumpy and didn't want to go to the gym (my back up plan after not getting up this morning).  Was feeling super sorry for myself.  Then I got an email from my wonderful mother who is also doing 12WBT saying she's doing well, and I started typing a reply.  Half way through I realised I was being a sad sack, was making pathetic excuses, and that it was time to get over myself!  I pulled out my snack (capsicum and hummus, which I remembered to bring to work today) and talked myself into going to the gym.  Yay me!

The gym was great - one of my favourite classes - Body Balance.  It's not super hard, but after I feel so relaxed and like I've had a workout.  Was a bit peeved I couldn't get my heart rate monitor connected to my phone for it as I wanted to get an idea of calories, but gave up on that and focussed on the class.  Also got to get outside on this glorious day for the walk to the gym!

Got back to work and had my broccoli soup.  Sounds pretty crap, but is actually really yummy.  And now I'm feeling all good and proud of myself again, and ready to take on the world.  So glad I got that email from my mum - thanks mum!

We're heading out to dinner tonight and then to see Brain Cox (http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/Brian-Cox-tickets/artist/1872539).  Should be pretty cool, but will need to stay focussed and monitor what I eat and drink.  Think we might be going to a cocktail bar which will be hard.  So stink having a boring vodka and soda when there are amazing cocktails on offer!  Perhaps I will go for just nice wine.  I think we're driving anyway so won't be drinking much.  Anyway, just need to keep in my head:

I Can Do This!