Final...but not so final thoughts...

This weekend was the finale and I have been trying to process that and the last couple of weeks and try to find out how I am going to transition into "normal" life. I am thankful I have a new "normal." I have tools to help me keep going. I do anticipate a slow down on the numbers. I am still trying to figure out my workout schedule. Early mornings were very hard on my family's schedule so this week's plan is to workout some of the evenings and a couple of mornings.

I'm also still battling back/hip alignment issues. Even though I bounced up right after my fall at Ultimate Frisbee ball on Thursday, that evening I started having dull hip/back pain, light headed and fogginess, and unable to sleep well because of the constant aggravation.  I again put myself out of alignment. I have an appt today to get it back in place.  I think I'm going to follow up with Andreas and see what we can do to help alleviate this. It has been three years of being in and out of alignment and I'm tired. My chiropractor explained to me that he can put the bones back in place, but the muscles are not keeping it in place and need to be strengthened. This is why my squat was so far off in his assessment and why I can't keep my back straight while doing them. I am praying that I can stay in alignment until after the 10K. At least 5 weeks of the 12 I was having alignment issues,

Today was also a carry in day at the school where I work. I felt weak from not getting sleep and the dessert table was tempting. However, I can say with pride that I didn't even look at that end of the room, I grabbed my lunch box and instead enjoyed what I had brought knowing that it would keep me in line with my journal. Knowing that this is one of important keys to success makes me determined to keep it up. I splurged a little bit yesterday for my nephew's birthday. I made the chocolate banana peanut butter pies he loves, so I was very careful to take a 1/2 portion. I ended up a little over in my calorie count, but I stuck with the plan for the rest of the day. I savored the piece and was able to not go for more. That was my treat for the week and I was happy with that.