Let's just start by saying that doing yoga after 3 hours of sleep at 5:30 in the morning is like a baby deer trying to walk for the first time. I'll set the scene... I had an unexpected opportunity to see some very quality live music last night that couldn't be passed up. The band Junkfood opened for the Bret Michaels Band. Those of you who know me, are well aware of my deep love for Junkfood... So, when the opportunity presented itself, I had to say yes. We got home at about midnight, which is much better than I had expected. I couldn't fall asleep when I walked in the door, so it was about 1:15 or so before my eyes shut. My alarm went off promptly at 4:15 am. I got a text from Karen shortly after asking if I was up. I said yes, but that was a bold faced lie. I was laying in bed hoping she was going to bail so I could bail. Meanwhile, Karen was hoping I was going to bail so she could go back to sleep too. Instead, we met in Reston at about 5:15 and got started.
As I mentioned before, it was a rough start. It was a rough middle. It had a rough end. The important thing to take from this is at least it had a beginning, middle, and end. It beats the alternative of sleeping and not showing up at all. I still think it is better to go when you are tired and don't feel up to it, than not going at all. I still received most of the benefits the class has to offer - it just wasn't as ego boosting.
I don't have a great lesson today except - do what you are capable of, not just what you feel like doing. You are always capable of more than you give yourself credit for. It is mind over matter. It is the desire for the end result. I want the better me that I know is there... So with 3 hours of sleep - I still kept the goal in sight.
My friend sent me a link for a free calorie/activity tracker. Looks pretty cool. It calculated Bikram Yoga for my weight as burning 1555 calories. That's not a bad way to start a day, huh?
Free Calorie Counter my-calorie-counter.com
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