I'm Baaaack!

I’m alive. I swear.

This was after a nap. And my hair is pretty messy...judge me. ;)

Sorry for the rather long break from blogging that I took. With Thanksgiving and the plethora of school work I have been assigned, I have honestly had no time nor motivation to sit down and write a post. But I’m back…for now.

My Thanksgiving was fantastic: I consumed so much food I didn’t care at all. What really irritates me is when bloggers or even people I know in general talk about eating so much “crap” on Thanksgiving but

that’s okay because it’s all about balance!

-_-

No. I’d rather not have to read over and over again that someone’s only justification for eating ‘crap’ was about balancing life. Sorry, but do you want to know why I ate so much crap on Thanksgiving? Because I was hungry, I wanted to, and all that food was too delicious to even think about resisting. So I didn’t. And this is what I looked like:

No shame, friends. No shame.

I also went to a party and ate even more crap, so get at me. I didn’t blow up the next day and I happened to have the best salmon cakes in the history of ever. (If McKenna is reading this, she understands, although she is a vegatar.) I’m still dreaming about them. The

withdrawals are getting stronger and stronger each day. I don't mean to 'offend' anyone, but I am just giving my honest opinion. Feel free to disagree with me, but if I see the word balance one more time...well, I don't know what is going to happen. Maybe this? 

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Don’t worry, I’m still eating healthy but I really do like eating copious amounts of sugar sometimes. Sorry I’m not sorry.

On the fitness front, I’m losing my motivation friends. I don’t get the same feeling ignited in my heart going to the gym anymore. Yes, the gym is still my second home. But I am starting to dread my workouts when I used to look forward to them. I feel like I have lost some of my strength. So, what’s my solution?

I am taking a deload week. I am going for an entire week (oh my good golly gosh!) without lifting a single weight. 

Yes, I said it. I personally feel like I need this to not only give my mind a break, but to give my body a much needed break. Perhaps I have been pushing too hard and that’s why I don’t feel as strong. I feel that if I give my body a whole week to recover, I’ll show up at the gym a week later with a rejuvenated body and mind—and my motivation will be back as well.

This is hard for me, I am not going to lie. I love lifting. It is honestly my passion. And giving it up for a week is like the Cookie Monster giving up cookies for a week. It just doesn’t work. However, I know I NEED this and therefore I am relying on my willpower to stop and smell the roses. I’m lucky I have such good willpower or I’d probably cave and lift heavy weights after a day.

I’ll update you all throughout the week (hopefully, if I don’t have too much work). I’m planning on using this week to relax, spend time with my friends and family, eat good food, perhaps take a crack at some mind-resting yoga and Pilates, focus on upper and lower body plyos, go on long walks, and drink copious amounts of hot coffee and tea. Sound like a plan?

Oh, and here's some more cool pictures from these past few weeks. Just for fun! ;)

My brother and I throughout the years. I love you bro. <3

I was the demon child, no big deal.

Some of the two most inspirational ladies in my life. I seriously don't know where the hell I would be without them.

I like showing off my veins...get at me.

My buddy Mike at the gym. This guy has helped me with so much and I owe a lot of the progress I have made to him. Thanks Mike! <3 (Even though he CAN'T SMILE.)

After some intense plyos. I love those socks, by the way. Becoming a quadzilla!

Questions: Have you ever taken a deload week? How was your Thanksgiving?

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