Life got in the Way Today

Plans for today were: supersets for my legs, followed by routine unit PT (running). Unfortunately this is not how things turned out. I'm not suprised, but frustrated nonetheless.  On my way in, my counterpart texted me, asking me to fill in for him at a meeting. He was running late. The meeting was, of course, at 6am, when I'm normally in the gym. But I was prepared. I would leave the office early and go to the gym in the evening. So I thought. Instead I attended mandatory meeting at 5pm, effectively destroying my plans.

 Had I known, I would have worked out harder during unit PT, which was cut short, due to an unfortuntate announcement that had to be made to the battalion. Out of respect for the people involved, I will not elaborate further on the announcement we heard.

After the meeting, I had to pick up my son. Anyone with children in daycare understands that, I'm sure.

So, now I'm at home dwelling on how annoyed I am that my daily routine was interrupted. I will give myself credit though, on the diet and nutrition side. I wasn't perfect, but I didn't break down and order pizza or pick up KFC either. Baby steps. I have considered easing myself into a clean diet, but that doesn't seem likely. I enjoy flavor. I just can't sacrafice it.

It dawned on me today that one of my earlier postings about working out being addictive is proving accurate today. I'm almost positive that if someone were to drop by my house for a visit, I'd be displaying behaviors similar to those of a junkie needing a fix. I feel like I'm twitching, and I can't stop thinking about going to the gym. BUT, I feel that this is a healthy obsession. I would rather have this vice than say, smoking or alcohol. No offense to those who indulge in either of these (I definately enjoy drinking), but science proves that my fixation on exercise is good. My obession will actually help me live LONGER. I tend to be slighly obsessive compulsive in some regards, and this is one of them. I'm very "Type A." in this matter. If only my diet matched lol.

As I wind down this evening, and get my gym bag packed for tomorrw, some of the annoyance is wearing off. I am hopeful and confident for tomorrow's work out (which will be combined with today's, time permitting).