It serves me right!

I injured my back doing yoga of all things, and I’ve not been able to sit, stand, sleep, or walk comfortably for 4 days!

It’s because I’ve become a lazy slug. OK, I’m not lazy. I’m actually quite busy. However, I’ve thrown all healthy activity out the window to immerse myself in new opportunities at work.

Basically, I’ve stopped taking breaks, walking, and planning healthy meals. I rarely make dinner at home anymore, but work long hours and then opt to eat out instead. I sit all day long then come home to sit some more.

Well, it’s finally biting me in the butt – literally. I can’t even take a gentle yoga class without injuring myself.

Has this ever happened to you? Have you sacrificed what’s good for you because of busyness in another area of your life?

Balance was a lot easier for me when my kids were young. I needed it so I could be everything I wanted to be for my family.  My kids are grown now and no one is keeping me from working long hours or immersing myself in work.

But, no one is making me do it either.

I’ve always been passionate about eating healthy and love the ritual of making a meal. Food magazines, cooking shows and recipes on Pinterest have always been my go-to when I need to veg out (no pun intended). There’s also nothing better than a good stretch and walk to reinvigorate me and clear my head.

My body is clearly telling me it’s time to regain some balance. So after I’m done icing my back, I’m going to have a healthy lunch (a BLT salad sounds perfect), then do some gentle stretches, and take a little walk.  I’ll need to take it slow, but that’s OK.

My goal is to make time to…

• Stretch and walk every day
• Get my butt back to yoga
• Plan for healthy meals made at home instead of going out

Life is going to be busy, but if you don’t take care of your body, it will slow you right down. Lesson learned!

On a final note, here’s what I put in my simple BLT salad.

• 2 Cups or so of your favorite lettuce (I chose romaine)
• 1 Small tomato cut in chunks
• 3 Strips of cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1 Tablespoon mayo whisked with a little lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Toss it all together and BAM! Your done. I wish I had some croutons. Hmm, maybe next time.