Permission to Recover

This has been a tough week for our family. Wednesday I had a post put in for a dental implant, Thursday I got a fever. Thinking I was just getting sick and was a little sore, I rested in the late afternoon while my amazing husband took care of the house and the girls. Friday, I was still sore and began swelling in my face. Saturday, the swelling worsened and pain medication was too much. Sunday, I could barely speak because the swelling spread under my tongue, I could barely swallow because the swelling grew under my chin... Sunday, I spent 8 hours in the ER. I wasn't able to eat, I was frustrated and uncomfortable...

It was tough, but I was able to get some healthy dinner and found a tasty Greek Yogurt box of ice cream bars to treat myself with this week. I was not able to do my 21 Day Fix, but I gave myself permission to rest and recover. The Half Size Me Community was SO helpful to lean on, because I was able to let them know that I was struggling and ready to binge and I received great encouragement from people who knew exactly where I was coming from and exactly what I needed to hear! (Not what I wanted to hear, "Give yourself a break and treat yourself to whatever you want, it's been a tough day!")

Yesterday, I considered doing 2 workouts, but just let it go. I picked up where I left off and now I'm moving on. I will take a day longer, but can still accomplish the 21 days. It is okay! No one from Beachbody is going to come after me and take me off my "program" because I missed a day of workout out.

I am still working on striking a balance between active rest and the need to give my body full rest because health problems may require me to pause for a moment or even a day. I'm still learning and I know that there will be a lot of trial and error. I am grateful for modern medicine and the resources to reach out for help.

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