Comeback time

Its seems that sometimes you have to go through the "not feeling so good" so that you can really appreciate how good it feels when it does feel good.  I'm going through that a bit right now as I recover from my cold/sinus infection.  I'm not all the way back just yet (still have some stuffiness and runny nose) but I fell like my energy levels are starting to recover.  And my attitude is definitely improved.

Or maybe this has nothing to do with my cold/sinus infection and my improved attitude is leading to my energy levels being improved.  Who's to say?

All I know is that yesterday's workout with Josue felt pretty good.  Then this morning, I woke up at 5:05 (still needed the alarm clock) and I was excited about going to swing class.  I even got there 5 minutes early and do some warm-up swings just because I felt good.  During the class, I felt good pushing myself.  I squatted with the 16kg, I snatched when the opportunity presented and I was surprised when the class was finished.  I felt like I was just getting warmed up.  Heartrate monitor said that I burned 500 calories, not counting the warmup stuff.

Mentally this morning's workout is what I wish all my workouts could feel like.  I had enough energy to focus on the workout, not the clock and how much time I had left.  I was able to really "feel" the hip snap in my swing, the legs in my snatch and the flow in the swing/snatch.  Even in the squats (and I did a bunch of them) I was able to feel the "stretch" (maybe just my pants) in the bottom position and then a few times I really felt a smooth "press" up rather than a "push".  Not every squat felt good but there were some good ones in the mix, the 12 kg felt easy and the 16kg didn't cause my form to break.  I'll take it.

This morning's weight was 145.5, which is up yet again this week.  Today felt different, however.  Rather than being upset at that weight and frustrated because it's up again, I felt more calm about it.  So be it, that's what it is now.  My mental state was more one of, "that's what it is now but because I feel good about working out and I'm focused on healthy eating to fuel those workouts, it'll take care of itself."  Boy, do I hope that feeling lasts. 

Right now, I'll just go with it.  Note to self that the following is a great workout pattern (can accommodate pretty much anything including ladders, progressions, etc.).  7.5 minutes total per round.

• 30 seconds work/30 seconds rest
• 60 seconds work/30 seconds rest
• 90 seconds work/30 seconds rest
• 120 seconds work/30 seconds rest

Almost feel ready to kick ass again.