workout

I've realized something about myself lately. I'm really coming into my own as far as how I prefer to workout. After a very intense cardio workout, I usually feel ravenous and want to grab anything to eat- good or bad, usually chocolate. I also feel a little rundown. In addtion, I realized I don't enjoy working out with weights. Don't get me wrong, I'm not discounting the importance of cardio and weight training. I feel like I've just come to a realization that maybe I was doing these workouts without figuring out how my body reacts and whether I'm enjoying it or not.

After a mind-body class, like Yoga or Pilates, I feel great, energized and I feel like eating something nourishing. I crave good veggies and low-glycemic fruits. I want water.

Where does this leave me now? It's time for a change in my workout. I'm not eliminating cardio and weight training but I'm going to do more mind-body exercise, more consistently. I will try to walk more for cardio and leave the high intensity cardio for a couple of times a week. Since Yoga is doing so well for my upper body, I think I'll concentrate my weight training on my lower body. I'll see how I feel after a couple of months. It might be time for a change then too.