Learning to listen to my body when its tired is key to staying on track with our fitness goals. I have to give it what it needs when it needs it. In the past I have ignored this feeling and if you remember a couple years ago I injured my knees ligament in a fitness competition with Telemundo. This caused me to stay in bed for 3 months. There are consequences when we ignore what the body needs.

Today was one of those days where I needed to rest. Last week I was doing 2+ hour workouts and it caught up to me. For todays Live Youtube Workout I posted an older video from my classes online. I started going hard as soon as my 50 day challenge started and now my body is telling me to slow down or else. The emotional rollercoaster from last week also plays a role in how tired I feel. I practiced kindness today and let me body get an extra rest day. You need to stop for long enough for your body, heart or mind to tell you what they are longing to communicate. Take the time to listen.

Today’s food & workout recap:

• Exercise: Took and extra rest day(no shame). No workout today.
• Breakfast: 2 eggs & oatmeal with papaya, honey, coconut flakes 498 cals
• Lunch: Shredded chicken with beans and 2 pieces of dark chocolate 631 cals
• Snack: 2 eggs cals 143 cals
• Dinner: Tuna creations pack 70 cals

Total food calories for today: 1,342, 25% Carbohydrates, 38% Fat, 37% Protein.

What might your life and body long to tell you, if you’d only stop long enough to listen? Don’t miss out on what’s most important by being afraid to slow down. Please, listen to your body. Truly, you won’t go wrong if you do.