Off Again, On Again

My back seems to be better. And, in answer to my question on a previous post, yes, our menstrual cycles do have an effect on our injury rates. That week that Mistress Period is working us over, we are more flexible than usual and that can cause us to overstretch and hurt ourselves. I am now being more careful with my yoga routine and those forward bends. Also, my transition from Cobra to Downward Facing Dog will be done from my knees instead of moving directly from one to the other.

I've been walking and/or doing yoga consistently, so I feel pretty good about the exercise end of this. As usual, it's my pie-hole that's causing me grief. Or, what I'm putting in my pie-hole anyway.

Once again, I'm trying something new: 1600 kcal 5 days of the week and 2300 two days. This keeps my calorie total within range for the week but lets me have two "cheat days".

On the bright side, I have found BodyRock. Monday, I plan to do my first BodyRock workout. Normally, I see these thin, beautiful, young women and my eyes automatically roll. However, there is something absolutely charming about Zuzana and I like her despite the fact that she looks like a Czech Goddess rather than a human being. It would give me the biggest charge if someday I could send her pictures and a story like some of the other BodyRockers on her site. Just thinking about it makes me smile.

I'll let you know how that first workout goes. I'm also going to be posting my workouts and calorie counts. Maybe feeling accountable will keep Snickers Bars off my menu.