Coffee Talk Tuesday #3

Happy Coffee Talk Tuesday! Welcome to the weekly chat where I spill my guts and try not to spill my coffee. That would be very sad.

Today is International Yoga Day! So, you get a yoga pose pic with a side of sassy for today. I’m a tree.

If we were having coffee today, I’d tell you that my shoulders are very sore. This weekend, I led a summer solstice celebration in the park. Together, we performed 108 sun salutations (plank, chaturanga, upward-facing dog, downward-facing dog) to welcome summer. Ouch.

If we were having coffee today, I’d tell you that I’m heading to MAINE next week! We’re going for a long July 4 weekend to Acadia National Park. I’m so essite.

If we were having coffee today, I’d reveal that I’m not super happy with my current state of wellness. Especially as a fitness instructor, I have to watch myself–I might lead 10 classes a week, but those are not workouts for me. Sometimes, I’m too spent from teaching and motivating others that my own workouts suffer. It’s a real thing! Instructors, beware.

So, what am I doing about it? I’ve signed up for yoga classes, committing to yoga and/or barre just for myself, as a student. I purchased the sweetest little cruiser bike and am making efforts to ride vs. drive (I used to walk everywhere and I miss that). I had to find a bike that can fit my ginormous instructor lady bag. I know food plays a HUGE part, and my meal prep boxes are helpful, and we’re committing to eating more salads for dinner (mostly because the garden is going crazy with lettuce). I have a plan. I like plans.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BGxO1XJRrxK/?taken-by=fitwithaundra

If we were having coffee today, I’d tell you that I miss running. (see the last convo starter) Like, really running. Like, 5-10 miles running. I want to run, but am having a hard time convincing myself to do it, and very little time left for me and my workouts in the week. I’m always running to work, do chores, attend functions and meetings, and teach. BUT, like I always tell you (practice what you preach), you make time for what’s truly important. Noted, y’all.

If we were having coffee today, I’d tell you that I received a message via facebook from an old college friend who stated that my crazy enthusiastic fitness posts inspired her to make a change in her life. She actually signed up for (and now LOVES) Zumba. I’m so tickled that someone took the time to reach out to me. I plan to pay it forward and reach out to someone who inspires me, too. Do more of that, y’all.

Go have a great (yoga-tastic) day!