… a blog post? On a Saturday? I don’t know if I’ve ever posted on a weekend.
But I suppose there’s a first time for everything, right?!
I fell off the blogging grid a little bit over the last couple of days. Life has been crazy. I haven’t taken a proper lunch break most of the week. I’ve been sleeping less. I had a weird throat thing going on (not good when you talk for a living!). I haven’t been to the gym since Friday.
Wah, wah, wah. I’m such a complainer 
I haven’t been living by the whole “my body is a temple” motto. Now, I don’t ever say that phrase. But when you think about it, I really do try to live that way. I tend to eat as healthfully as possible – but I haven’t been on my game this week. Not that I don’t typically indulge (and think it’s important that you should!), I just let convenience get in the way over the last several days. And I may have celebrated kicking ass at work on Thursday by having too many beers. Then this happened last night:
That, my friends, is heaven butter chicken poutine. It’s what dreams are made of. I shared that appetizer with a friend at dinner. Genius (and yes, I said appetizer … I ate a meal after that).
Needless to say, this week hasn’t been the healthiest for me. And I am not saying I regret it. I enjoyed every bite and every sip of everything. But my body is feeling a little bit … bleck. And I know that comes from taking a week off from the gym, too. So I’m turning things around today! I’m going for a run and it’s going to feel so good. Ever since I read Tina’s post this week on the return of DOMS in her life, I’ve been craving that “hurt so good” feeling.
So, here’s to a healthier day! I have dinner plans and drink plans tonight, but I’m going to get myself to the gym today since I am finally free of my cold and am well rested after going to bed early last night.
Baby steps
I can’t wait to *feel* lighter after working out. I’ve missed it!
I know the feeling! After wedding season, I felt the same way… but it just takes a few days of healthy eating, lots of water, and sweating it out to feel better again!
So true! I think I’m almost there
It happens but after a week off I am ready to go, I honestly believe in those long rest periods every once and while. it gets my training back on track and feel more refreshing.
I agree! It does feel super refreshing to get back at it after a bit of a break!
a trip to the gym after a little time off is the best feeling! I’ve never heard of that type of poutine, but it sounds yummy!
Okay, Heidi, it’ll change your life. SO GOOD.
Same boat, here’s to a better day!
Yay! And today, too!
hey, you only live once right? poutine is pretty epic after all! and the way your body is feeling will leave you craving your normal eats and you’ll get back on it soon. that’s what’s amazing about the body, it can tell when it needs greens and nutrients, and will tell you so! oh, congrats on kicking ass at work and i hope you get 100% recovered soon!
Absolutely! It truly is crazy how body switches into “hey, listen … I want vegetables” mode after too long. Love it!
Is that butter chicken on fries / chips? I’m trying to work it out. It looks delicious either way.
But… I hear ya… onward and upward!
Deb
Yes! That is what is going on there! So good, Deb. So good.
while it is certainly normal and probably healthy to indulge and forgo working out like this (we all do it!) it is amazing what a toll it takes on your body. sometimes we have to go through a week like this to remember. good luck getting back on track and feeling like your old self again soon! that poutine sure looks worth it!
Ooh I so want to try butter chicken poutine… then again, this is coming from a person who once couldn’t bear to throw out my leftover butter chicken sauce once I’d eaten all of the rice, Naan and chicken, so I cooked up a bowl of pasta and poured the sauce on top (it tasted great, in case you’re wondering). I suspect butter chicken sauce would taste fantastic with any carb.