1. I’ve managed to start running again after missing a couple runs last week. My outdoor run on Tuesday was quickly kaboshed with drama at home, but I got a 5K done on the dreadmill regardless. I also learned that running while emotional/crying is NOT easy. Mad running is much more enjoyable because the anger melts away. Sadness? Well, it sticks around longer with me unfortunately. Wednesday was a new day, thankfully and I shared a gloriously sunny and windy 4 miler OUTSIDE after work with my hubby.
2. Remember me telling you that I was prescribed sleeping pills and that they worked? I lied. By Tuesday I felt completely medicine heady, and was not sleeping again. NOT sleeping WHILE taking sleeping pills isn’t a pretty site. Yesterday I was near tears I was so tired so I skipped my nightly dose and decided being tired was much better than feeling drugged AND tired. Someone pass me a caffeinated beverage….please.
3. I haven’t cooked ONCE this week. I haven’t felt like it, to be honest. Ack. I need to get back at it because I haven’t cataloged a recipe in weeks, and that’s bad.
Despite an off week, I am trying to keep a positive mantra. Spring is on it’s way, and temps are rising outside! YIPPEE!!
How’s your fitness this week? How many hours do you normally sleep each night? What’s your favorite mid week meal to prepare at home?
❤ Michelle
Movin' it with Michelle 
It’s ok to have off weeks! We’ve all been there. Hugs!
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Thanks, Sarah! ❤
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Favorite work week meal – probably fish or chicken with avocado, some spinach and rice! Whatever is easy to cook up and lately is has been a lot of chicken!!
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I love fish/chicken with avocado! Must get to the grocery store! xo!
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It’s ok!! 💁💗
I’ve been off for about 6 weeks…..
Yes! The weather is getting warmer👟☀️
Hang in there!!
Coffee!! ☕️😁❤️
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Hope you are on the mend, Sara!! I wish I liked coffee…I just don’t but may have to aquire a taste!
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Don’t beat yourself up! Everyone has those kind of days and weeks. Weekend will be here and then you’ll regroup and start fresh!
Hang in there, girlie!!
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Thanks so much. You’re so right!! Xoxo
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On the bright side, at least you’re back running! I think the endorphins from running make me tear up from time to time too!
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Amen, Pete! It’s all about the bright side!
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Ugh. So sorry the sleeping pills aren’t working anymore. I think that’s fairly common sadly. I haven’t run all week since I seem to have brought an upper respiratory infection back from vacay. C’est la vie. I’ve missed your recipes!
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Awh I hope you feel better soon!! I promise to post some recipes up this weekend! Xoxo
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ugh. Sleeping (or lack thereof) plagues me. I am both an early bird and a night owl…..My brain will not shut down until midnight, and I almost always awake before my 5:30AM alarm goes off. I don’t do coffee (but do love my chai lattes). And I know it’s only a matter of time before I crash and burn…..like in another month when I start amping up the long runs in prep for my marathon (I’m also running Grandma’s!!). I don’t feel stressed or anxious (…well,I do have a child graduating from high school in two months…), but my brain has too many thoughts to contemplate and process LOL I’m a little creeped out by sleep medicine, so I’ve never tried any of it…..maybe I should just climb out of bed and try to get ahead on my blog entries…because there’s plenty of those that need finishing 🙂
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Gosh we must be twins. I’m the same way in regards to night and early morning. Can’t wait to see you in June. Xoxo
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Hi Michelle – I did not realize you had sleeping issues also… So can I recommend a few things I find helps me? 1 – Acupuncture, at first I thought it was odd, but it really works once you give it a try. 2- There is a magnesium powder called “Sleep” we have it here at Sprouts and Whole Foods, 3 – lavender oil on your pillow (soothing scent helps) 4 – no electronics for at least 30 minutes before bed. There are a variety of other things that can help to that are natural, but I hope one of these helps you 🙂
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Thanks for the awesome advice, Myra. I’ll give these ideas a try!!!
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I am sorry things are not going well for you right now. You are doing a great job of staying positive. Take all the rest and recovery time you need!
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Thanks so much!
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I’m sorry to hear that the medication isn’t the solution you were hoping for 😦 I usually get between 6-7 hours of sleep a night, which sounds luxurious compared to what you’re dealing with. Every once in a while I either go to bed super early or sleep in late to try to make up for any deficit–I went to bed at 8:45 last night!
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That sounds glorious, DarlinRae!!! I need to try and get to bed earlier. Usually I lay down around 10:15 or so.
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It can be really hard to get in the habit of going to be early. My husband actually sets a “go to bed!” alarm to help with that.
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I will have to try that!!
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It is difficult to cry and run. I’ve done it. I hope you have a much better week. 🙂 I’ve never been a good sleeper. It’s a family trait. It’s probably why I have a love affair with coffee. There is always a song in my head, even during the night! I found sleeping pills take away the song, but I only use them occasionally. I don’t want to be dependent on them. Enjoy your weekend and hang in there.
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Thanks so much….I am seeing a trend that I need to fall in love with coffee! hehe!!
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Ohhhhh the inhumanity!!! … Michelle not cook in a week!?!?! shame on you ha! 😉 I’m sure that streak won’t continue. And sorry about the sleeping pill FAIL 😦
I usually get about 5-6 hours of sleep per night but I’m working to increase that. I just need to buckle down and be more disciplined with myself. I don’t have a particular midweek recipe I like but I will share that I made a stovetop avocado mac and cheese recipe Wednesday night that I found on Pinterest and it was pretty good if I might say so myself lol xoxo 🙂
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I know, right Lee? It’s terrible! I must cook tonight! You’ll have to share your recipe with me! ❤
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Yay for spring and running outside! I sincerely hope you get to relax and de-stress to get you back to normal. I haven’t been getting all the sleep I need lately either and I’m feeling it. I need at least 7-8 hours every night or I can’t think and function as well. I can’t imagine you do so much on so little sleep!
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I really need to work on getting more sleep, for sure. Thanks so much, Charissa!
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Sorry that the things are not going well. Think positive and take care. However I have learned that running is always a good medicine.
I am a “professional sleeper”: 8 hours and sometimes a nap in the afternoon.
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It’s ok! Just a little hiccup in the big scheme of things….I truly shouldn’t complain!!! I LOVE naps, took a power nap yesterday! ❤
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I know you are going to get a million pieces of advice but maybe some melatonin? I sometimes take a 1/2 pill and this helps me. I don’t sleep well at all so I understand a little bit where you are coming from. Hope those zzz’s come to you soon!
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Hi Amy! I appreciate all the advice so much! I tried Melatonin once and it gave me crazy dreams. I may give it another shot though, thanks!
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It has done the same for me – I was taking too much. But I know people have different reactions to it.
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Thanks!
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Oh yeah. Running and crying are not a good mix. Lucky for me, I guess, that I’ve been dealing with anger, and that has translated to some awesome running times.
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I am not good at sad running either… I tend to have a hard time breathing, but sometimes it’s good to push through! I love making simple dishes during the week… like stir fry! Super easy.
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Love stir fry!!
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Oh man! I hope you get the sleep thing figured out! Bummer the pills stopped working 😦
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Thanks, Kim. I think I just have had too much on my mind. Last night I used a white noise app and it helped a little!
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