Rest does wonders!

I've been battling a head cold/sinus infection since New Year's Eve. Yesterday was definitely the day that I felt the worst I have felt through it all.

I have done SO well with food choices, with working out, and with just generally keeping myself active - and proactive. Not sitting on the couch or the computer doing nothing. I come home and prepare our meal, think about what we'll eat the next day, get both lunches packed and dinner ready as it can be, set the coffee timer and do the dishes. And i've been rocking my workouts.

But last night, I decided what I really needed more than anything was sleep. I worked late and didn't get home until close to 7pm. We had dinner and cleaned up and I was exhausted. I hadn't had a good night's sleep. I was coughing a LOT, and it kept me up. So I skipped the workout. I spent a little time reading (in bed), and then some time catching up with Chris on the day's events. And I was asleep at 9:15. And it was glorious. I needed it so much. I feel world's better this morning. And i'm not feeling guilty. I stayed within my calorie range and made good food choices all day. Hooray.

I am looking forward to returning to the gym tonight though. And putting in a bit of extra effort in case tomorrow morning's workout doesn't happen. A snow storm's coming our way in the morning. But plans can change for tomorrow night! And I must say - it feels darn good to be back on track, eating right and exercising.

Even though i'm sick, i've been feeling so much better than I have in months. And I need to keep telling myself this every day. Every time there's chocolate in the office, or a pizza lunch at work, or happy hour with greasy food. I don't really want that stuff. It makes me feel awful afterwards, and guilty to boot.