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Motivation Monday

Monday, April 1, 2019
Woke at my usual 4:30 AM to start my day.

Had a wonderful vacation and time off from my normal work routine this past week.

While I didn't indulge too much, I'm definitely going to be feeling "stodgy" for a day or too.  Once I muscle past that two/three day hump, I'll be back to normal.

Time to sweat it out and begin my practice.....I slept on an air mattress this past Saturday...

Monday, April 1, 2019 (Part II)
I'm writing this second post well into my day, but have a free moment to update.

I'll say that, over the past few days, I've eaten little more than junk food.  I've eaten clean today and my body is talking to me like, "I don't know what you're doing by eating that apple w/peanut butter and kefir yogurt drink, but we hate it and it tastes like garbage".  Long story short, I'm feeling digestive issues today, and I'm glad I started this morning out on my mat to begin moving things along.

All of my strength is there.  I feel fantastic while moving through my Sun Salutes, as I'm controlled and strong while I move.  Backbends are coming along nicely, but I was very sore and stiff this morning; again, I slept on an air mattress on Saturday night. 

Mentally, I'm feeling like a million bucks, and am happy that I began my day on my mat.  Backbends make me pleasing to the almighty!! lol

Namaste

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