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The Guilt πŸ™„πŸ˜œ

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How do we deal with it πŸ˜‚

My training has been pretty faultless, throughout lockdown, amazed and proud of my fitness routine πŸ™

Freedom had just about upon us and I've booked long awaited visits with my family in Glasgow.. only 3 nights and I'm promised a 5K run with my daughter πŸ™

But drinks will invenibily be involved..πŸ˜‚ at some point.. which will lead to a a day or so off running/strength training..

I'm looking forward to it..even having a few days off..

But...I know I will feel guilty πŸ˜‚

I suppose I'm actually posting for some kinda forgiveness πŸ˜‚

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Tasha99Graduate

Ha ha I’m having a drop back week at the moment and the guilt is real!

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Peter44Graduate

Hope you have a great time with your family Caroline, just put your running on hold, it will still be there when you get back, hope your scan results were ok? πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜ŠπŸ˜€

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sparky66Graduate in reply to Peter44

Thanks Peter, πŸ™‚ Yes I got the all clear πŸ™

So I can relax and enjoy my time with the family ❀️

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TheAwfulToad

Perhaps it's worth remembering why you're getting fit and healthy? If your body is firing on all cylinders, then it'll take a few drinks in stride.

I assume you do have days off regardless? If you don't you're at risk of overtraining, and at best you'll get suboptimal results. Two days of being a slob will do you some good :)

Life is for living. Training is a means to an end, not the end in itself.

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Mumofgirlies2Graduate

Without the fun times it’s not worth it at all. It gives you something to aim for and look forward to-enjoy it’s been a long time coming!

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Dianenonebutme

Hey Sparky66

Take your running shoes with you. Try and run a least one morning to stop the guilt it’s only 30 minutes

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sparky66Graduate in reply to Dianenonebutme

Yeah got a nice 5K planned with my daughter.. I'd love to say it's only 30 mins..lol..not quite there yet πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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Wavy-chick28Graduate

We all share your guilt but it’s so worth it!! As long as you get back on it you will be fine enjoy we have waited long enough ❀️

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SassyFGraduate

Life is for living.... not just working out. Spend the time with family, drink the drinks, eat the food and laugh and celebrate life in it’s entirety. You deserve it! β™₯️

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sparky66Graduate in reply to SassyF

Thank you.. super excited πŸŽ‰

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Don't worry about the guilt............. eternal damnation in the fires of hell will sort that out.

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sparky66Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

πŸ˜‚

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CmoiGraduate

Good grief, how much are you planning on drinking?! 😜 A couple of days off running or strength training won't hurt anyway. Enjoy!

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sparky66Graduate in reply to Cmoi

Hahaha, not too much, but it messes my head up the day after πŸ™„πŸ˜œ

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