11/28/2022
STORY TIME!
After injuring my leg in the same spot for the second time, I was forced to take a month off of lifting with my lower body. At first I was really frustrated because I have come so far and I’m finally starting to see the results that I’ve been working so hard for. Then I realized that it’s okay, that the gym and my knowledge of getting to my goals will still always be there. I accepted the voice from my body and the universe as it was giving me time to slow down and really be with myself.
So often us humans get caught up in the grind of our weeks and goals that we forget to slow down and give our bodies a little TLC. My first thought was “oh no, I’m gonna lose all the muscle I have put on in the past year”, but the reality is that one doesn’t lose muscle that fast, and our bodies have muscle memory that will help the muscle come back quickly when I do start up again.
This is a reminder that it’s okay to take a break, slow down, listen to your body and be kind to your mind. Our mind does not always know what’s best for us in the present moment, but our body does, simply because it tells us what it needs.
I’m taking a little bit longer to fully recover through yoga, stillness, and healthy food, and then I’ll be back to the grind with a well-rested leg! 💪🏼♥️💦