#Mamavation Monday: Weathered

So I’ve had this issue for a while where my joints ache leading up to changes in the weather, especially rain. The last couple weeks have been filling the Southern California quota of rain for the year, just a little bit at a time. This means that the barometric pressure in my neck of the woods has been fluctuating something fierce. My knees? Constantly aching. Working out has SUCKED.

But I’ve done it anyway. Because sometimes working out sucks. But man oh man, the sore muscles the next day? SO SATISFYING!

I will say, though, the running really wears me out! I really felt it at yoga on Sunday. I made the mistake of practicing yoga AFTER running, so my quads were shaking. The entire. Freaking. Time. It was a little.. not frustrating. Disconcerting? to struggle with poses that I don’t normally struggle with. However, that’s part of the practice and beauty of yoga. Good stuff.

Also good stuff? Winning an Insanity workout DVD at the Yahoo! Shine Get It Guide Twitter party. My workout DVD collection is rapidly growing, and HOLY CRAP is that a life saver on cold, wet days like this where I’m stuck working out inside & postponing running. Because I’m not so hardcore that I run in the rain.

Non-scale Victory: I actually had a chance to go salsa dancing for my birthday! It can be difficult to squeeze in time for myself, but it really helps that Cameron is spending more weekends with his dad.

So that was my week! I’m very excited for all you Mamavation Mom candidates, and I’m so proud of all of you for surviving booty camp! Best of luck to all of you, and keep up the incredible work.