Free baked goods is always difficult to resist. I wish I had free baked goods at work too, but the only free stuff I get at work is wood dust, haha.
With the kids gone, I allowed myself down the path of unhealthy indulgence. Went to the supermarket to buy a pack of assorted cheesecake for me to guilt eat over the next few weeks. Need to run extra hard this month to burn all those calories and sugars.
Today's stats:
150 push ups (3 sets of 50)
box step for 20 minutes carrying 16 pounds of weight in backpack
Again, for the umptieth time, I've come across the term "Relaxation Response", and this time I decided to look into it. I liked what I found initially, then decided to buy a few books on the subject to learn more.
I'm currently reading a book on Coherence Breathing, and how to use it to trigger the body's relaxation response. Basically, the RR is about strengthening your parasympathetic nervous system by turning off the fight or flight response. The goal is to become more resilient in the face of stress. The benefits for mental and physical health are immense. I decided to give it a try yesterday evening for the first time, and I think I'm hooked, lol.
In other news, my BOLT score this morning: 35 sec. Weekly/Monthly averages: 40/37 seconds (I'm aiming for 40 sec monthly average)
I've read a little bit about relaxation response, but it's not something I give much intention. When I'm out in nature I do take that initial deep breath that helps relax my mind and body a little.