Some thoughts and discussions from me.
Tabata Workout w/ Strength Bursts & Emotions
Morning, friends.
Bah. I’m feeling a little glum today. Heidi left yesterday, and whenever I spend a couple days with someone close to me, and then have to part, I always feel like a cloud’s over my head for the next 24 hours.
I suppose I should focus on all of the wonderful memories we created over the long weekend instead, though, right? 
Last night’s yoga class was much needed. I had a bunch of somewhat negative emotions swirling around as I walked over to the studio, and at first had a really hard time concentrating. In fact, for the entire first part of the class – where the instructor tells us to close our eyes and then talks about being in our body and breath – I thought about everything except yoga. When I caught myself not even hearing the instructor tell us to go from seated to down dog, I literally forced myself into the present and into my practice.
From then, it was literally like I vinyasa-ed, warrior-ed, and twisted everything out onto my mat. My mind felt clear as day afterward!
And then I came home to the first home cooked meal I’ve had since lunch on Friday:
Burgers, salads, and chips. Easy peasy.
Today I’m headed to the gym before teaching boot camp to get in my first formal workout since last Wednesday. I’ve hiked a lot and have gone to hot yoga, but haven’t gotten back to the weights in a while. I’m continuing my program of 2-3 full body workouts a week, and this week Shane is joining me! He recently started lifting again, so we’ll see how that goes. I’m sure I’ll remember that there was a reason we never worked out together 
haha
Although my workout’s rather boring today, I thought I’d share with you the workout I put my boot campers through Saturday and Monday. It involves cardio tabata (20:10 work:rest) with functional strength in between. And it requires nothing but your body and some space!
Have a lovely Tuesday!
How do you handle leaving those you love or those you love leaving you after a visit?
love me some tabata. I’ll try to come visit to take heidi’s place, k?
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That would be tough for sure. I have never really had to deal with it much recently since all our family and friends live close. But when I loved away for a couple years due to school it was never fun, sometimes I would cry for my trip home a- about 3 hours. I just always tried to think of how much fun we had or look forward to the next visit.
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Looks like an awesome workout Paige, thanks for sharing! I’ve been teaching some classes lately & this would be right up their alley! Hope you have a fab rest of the week.
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Visitors leaving is the worst 🙁 I hate that part. I usually try to make sure I have another visit or trip home to look forward to so it doesn’t get me down as much.
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I HATE saying goodbyes… I’m so bad with them sometimes I’d rather just avoid them. I always feel sad for a few days after my family leaves or I leave my family. It’s definitely one of the drawbacks from living far away from them!
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At least your burger meal looks good:)
I’m sorry about the emotions happening, we all go through ups and downs though so it’s totally understandable!
Saying goodbye is always the hardest part.
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It is always the worst when visitors you love leave 🙁 But, it looks like you had a fabulous time and got some good memories!
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I’m going to feel the same way in a few days… my closest cousin is in town visiting for a couple of days. She’s been living in Bali for the last two years and I haven’t seen her since last June! We’ve always been close, every time she comes it’s like she never left… I love relationships like that! Hold on to those memories 🙂
Your dinner looks mighty delicious! Simple is so perfect sometimes.
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i agree after that connection with someone, I truly miss them more than I did before I went months without seeing them!
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Cheer up friend- you’re still stuck with ME! 🙂
And we’ll have a super fun time on Saturday.
I love your reflections on yoga- and again, reminds me of WHY I need to make it a regular part of my life.
PS- Great Tabata workout too!
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YES! We are super pumped for Saturday 😀
Michelle and I were just discussing that we feel a little sad in a way after leaving our family. we are so close to our family so it is always hard for us to leave them. but yes focusing on the memories helps 🙂
we were also discussing that we need to do more tabata style workouts!!
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Gotta love yoga. I’m glad you were able to let go and enjoy the practice.
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