The Last Day of Structure


Up until today I've been able to keep a routine. Monday to Thursday I get up, I work out, I try not to eat like crap, write a blog about it, and repeat. Today is my last day of work for the week and while I'm stoked to have some time off, I am feeling challenged to not let it get the best of my progress. 

I have given myself Thursday off but tomorrow and Friday I have to still find time to do my workout. Not having to work should make this easier but I am a sucker for taking days off  when I don't have to work. This has proved to be a problem to my progress in the past. Tomorrow and Friday are going to test me and I'm going to rock them. Here's the plan: tomorrow I'm going to sleep in (because I totally deserve it!) then I'm going to get up and do my interval running between phone poles. I'm going to come back and research those 30 day challenges people are raving about and see if I should give them a go. Then, I'll proceed with the rest of my day doing errands, making food for Amy's wedding and if there's time find something fun to do for just me like get a pedi or curl up on the couch with the cat. 

Friday I'm going to sleep in again because... well it's one of my favorite things to do. Then I'll go out for a long walk and try one of those 30 day challenges. 

Now that I've put it in black and white, I should be fine to stick to it. The next challenge will be a wedding cupcake on Saturday. After going without sweets for 3 work birthdays and a wedding last weekend, I'm going to say I deserve a Saturday wedding cupcake because everything in moderation is the key. 

I'm on too much of a roll to let a little holiday wreck my world. As Sweet Brown says, "Ain't nobody got time for that!" Don't know Sweet Brown? Well Lord Jesus let me share:

Sweet Brown- Ain't Nobody Got Time For That!

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