Day 4 is not a failure.

Well, today was a bust, movement wise.  I must remember that I resolved to move more, and not not beat myself up because I had an off day.  I tried planking when I got home from work...and only made it 12 seconds before collapsing.  No worries, I will try again when I get home.  So Jim and I left to go get massages.  My plan was after the massage to do my yoga DVD, since I always feel so relaxed after. Well, though the massage was fantastic, I could barely move due to back pain after.  Side note, this is the second time this has happened.  Regardless, I came home determined to do my routine.  Attempt #2 for planking was worse.  I only made it 7 seconds.  Again, no worries, I will loosen up with the yoga. Unfortunately, that was a no go as well.  

So now I am sitting in my recliner writing this feeling bad about myself. Thankfully, I have the most wonderful, damn husband in the world.  Jim told me I should take it easy after the massage and that it was OK to take a rest day from exercising.  He went on to say I should wait until Monday to restart the planking challenge.  How I love that man of mine.  He is so sweet, or he could  just be a chubby chasing enabler.  Who knows, but he is mine! 

I will not let this day derail me.  Tomorrow we talked about taking the kayaks out to the manatee park.  We have a bit of a cold front, so there should hopefully be manatees.  the downside is the cold front has brought rain with it.  Boo!  If we get rained out I think I will try the yoga DVD again tomorrow.  If for some reason my back is still revolting, then I will walk on the treadmill.  NO EXCUSES.  As for planking, sorry Renee, I will take Jim's advice and start again Monday.

For now I will leave you with a ridiculous pic of me from my FREE birthday lunch @ Iguana Mia. Mmmmm, Mexican.