Last week I finished the 2weekchallenge and though I got through it many of the days I "just" did. Low energy, sleepy, cranky and unmotivated. I felt like I was sleepwalking through my days. So frustrating! The funk or fog lasted almost 2 weeks.
What caused it?
Well, probably several things. We co-sleep part time with the kids and my daughter had some pretty rough nights. Instead of snuggling with us for a few hours in the early morning, she wouldn't sleep in her bed at all without a fight. She tossed, turned and woke up every few hours. 3-year-olds are pretty fierce kickers and hitters. Needless to say, neither my husband nor I got a good night sleep. We discussed things and are pretty sure this slowly started sucking the life out of both of us.
Even though I was heading to bed by 10pm, I awoke feeling more tired than when I went to sleep. Housework backed up because I wasn't productive, I finally sacrificed my workouts and my temper was short. So how did I claw my way out of that funk?
Adding in some nighttime Yoga was my first step. Stretching and breathing prepped me for a full night of quality sleep. That first night I slept a little better.
The next day I walked and added in yoga. We tried to keep my daughter more comfortable and were firmer about her spending more time in her bed.
The funk is lifting! I can't say it is easy, but I had to make my health a priority. Sleep and exercise affect so much of the rest of my day, they can't be overlooked or sacrificed.
So my question for you is, what do you do to banish a funk? What causes you to loose motivation and energy?
Fuel
To help out with funk-busting, I prepared this fun meal-plan for the week:
Mon - Garden Pizza (loaded with fresh veggies & sauce from goodies in our garden & fresh mozz)
Tue - Millet Patties over a bed of veggies
Wed - Broccoli Fritatta
Thur - Grilled Chicken & veggies
Fri - Stir Fried veggies & tofu over brown rice
Sat - Taco Salad
Sun - Breakfast for Dinner
Exercise
Gotta keep moving to benefit from those happy endorphins! I also need to get the house de-cluttered and the back room cleaned out for a visit from my Mom. So much to do this week.
Mon - 1 hr. walk/ Cardio DVD/ nighttime Yoga
Tue - 1 hr. walk/ weights
Wed - 1 hr. walk/ Dance DVD/ nighttime Yoga
Thur - 1 hr. walk/ Cardio DVD/
Fri - 1 hr. walk/ weights
Sat - 1 hr. walk/Cardio DVD/ nighttime Yoga
Sun - 1 hr. walk/ family bike ride
So, what do you have planned for the week?
*Disclaimer - This post is sponsored by GoVida Foods and hosted by Mamavation – a community dedicated to obesity prevention & weight loss for women and I’m writing this to be entered into a giveaway.
I need to get better about making a plan for my week. I have been in a funk as well lately and really am ready to snap out of it already!! Hope you have a great week :)
ReplyDeleteI use to be so good about making a meal plan and lately it has just been one more thing I no longer keep up with. It must be funk season, let me tell yah!
ReplyDeleteThe broccoli fritata sounds yummy :)
Those plans are very handy in keeping ourselves focused. Those dinners sound so yummy. I'm glad you were able to 'claw' your way out!
ReplyDeleteGood luck this week. I hope you sweet daughter is able to sleep better in her bed so you and your hubby can get some rest. Yum on the meal plan!
ReplyDeleteI know I don't enough rest when our 5 yo spends most of the night in our bed. I'm glad you figured out the cause of your funk & made steps to remedy it. Garden pizza sounds yummy! I'm going to have to do that soon! Have a great week!
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