Still foggy? You betcha.
Now I rarely have days like today where I just can’t seem to snap out of it! For the most part I like to think I have tons of energy and am on my A-game, but every once in a blue moon my body gently reminds me to quit going 90 miles an hour and take care of it! The post-power yoga soreness is definitely a factor as well as the awful stormy weather we are having. Regardless, I decided today will a 100% total rest day. The LAST thing I need is to get sick just in time for my trip next weekend! I’d rather lay low now and be 100%.
My mom actually gave me the best advice of the day when she came over this afternoon and I told her how I felt and she said (in a very mom voice), “Jennifer, if you feel that tired, lay down and rest! Your body is screaming at you and trying to get the point across!” Moms are always right.
This morning while running “errands” (cough cough totally DONE shopping now) I grabbed a tall soy Awake tea latte. Tasted dandy but didn’t wake this slug up!
And then for lunch, I met the lovely Anne at one of my favorite hole-in-the-wall joints, Cafe Hey!
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I am making pizza tonight too! Homemade dough and everything!
Holy yum! That sandwich looks incredible! Maybe Chez Ryan could whip something up tonight while you relax!
hmm when i relax i usually catch up on fashion shows on style.com, read a book, watch a movie or take a nap. that sandwich looks sooo good!
Who would’ve thought a sandwich named “The Tank” would be healthy? Never judge a book…er, sandwich? by it’s cover! Yum!
Mama knows best Jenna. Take a snooze!
I am feeling exactly the same way this week. Noisy neighbors meant only 4.5 hours sleep Saturday night, and after a busy weekend, late night out last night (worth it to see friend I see once every 18 months!), and I am really struggling to get the energy up this week. Hopefully this weekend will I’ll be able to get back the missed hours of snoozing!!
Wednesday nights I have running group and don’t usually get back from that until 7.30pm, so that is usually homemade pizza night using Whole Foods wheat pizza base, reduced fat mozzerella, tomato and whatever frozen veggies are in house – usually broccoli and mixed peppers – and pasta sauce. It’s done in 12 minutes!
Why don’t you try something else other than tomato sauce. You could make a peanut sauce and make a thai type pizza with a few carrots, red-peppers, peanuts, sprouts, sliced cucumber etc. Or you could use a bbq sauce, pesto if you have it, I sometime like a salsa base…any kind of spread type thing would be fun! We all know you’re creative, you’ll think something up….
haha…i just read all the comments that told you pretty much the same thing…great minds…
Definetely rest Jenna! i’ve made that mistake way too many times, working out on days i feel tired and like im “about to get sick”, and then i get sick for real, and end up in bed for 3 days.
I am officially in love with Dexter.
Shopping gives me a high so it jumps me out of my sluggish mood. For relaxation though, snuggling up on the couch with a fleece blanket, a glass of wine and the kids and hubby nearby. Yep – that does it!
I have the perfect prescription for “one of those days” – break open your copy of The Time Traveler’s Wife! I promise you won’t regret it!
You could make your own pizza sauce. I do! I take one can of canned tomatoes – well drained, one can tomato sauce, 1 clove garlic, 1/2 tsp dried basil, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/8 tsp pepper and simmer it for 10 minutes or so. Then I puree it til just slightly chunky. My husband loves it!
When I want rest, I read or play a fun video game. I’m a nerd like that though.
Or a engrossing movie or show.
I just want to say that i LOVE your blog Jenna! I always look forward to reading it. I just ordered an Amazing Grass t-shirt and one for my husband as well. Yours looked too cute so i had to get one. So on to “resting!” When i feel like i need to rest, i have absolutely no problem doing it(:! I put on comfy pj pants, read, go for a walk or watch tv. And as for that tomato sauce, maybe just make a pizza bianca instead? (it’s essentially made without red sauce, just use olive oil, dried herbs, s&p, and anything else like carmelized onions – yummy!)
Yum that sandwich looks awesome!! I want it now….
When I feel that my body is exhausted and needs rest, I lay low and don’t do any hardcore physical activity. I may walk or do something light but your body does have a way of telling you to slow down!
That sandwich does look good! I love little, unique cafes!
I’ve never tried a tea latte from starbucks. I don’t usually put milk in my tea so I don’t think I’d like it.
OMG about Cafe Hey! I was on my way to the airport yesterday and passed it and thought to myself “that’s a random place to have a little cafe but it looks cute, hafta try it sometime.” Very ironic that you mentioned it today…well, ironic to ME, lol!
sorry you’re still not feeling up to par. on days like you had yesterday, i always tend to snuggle up on the sofa and watch a good movie. if my body needs rest, i give it what it wants. if i just have to go somewhere and cannot resort to the sofa, i juice up some fruits/veggies and take a nice walk. the nutrients in the juice and the fresh air always do the trick! hope you feel better soon…
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