Well, it's been about a week since I last blogged (still getting used to blogging and saying the word "blogging"). If you were wondering...I didn't stop my "daily commitment to health and wellness"....I just went a little quiet on the "blog front".

During this past week, I found myself growing frustrated with my perceived limits. See how I used the word "limits"? They are my perception. Anyway, maybe because it's summer, the days are longer, the weather is awesome, I've been burning both ends of the fitness candle and I'm getting a little burned in the process. Too much exercise and not enough rest not only makes a bad combination but also a frustrating experience. And, on top of that, I started to dread the things I normally love doing. Now if that wasn't a warning sign to back off, then I'm not sure what is.

My remedy? Back off. And, have some fun with fitness. This fun factor has turned out to be the key ingredient for my "dread". At become fit, we've started the b'fit Sports and Social club or b'fit SSC for short. The focus is on the Social. This "club" has given me the opportunity to participate in some sort of fitness activity, with others while having FUN! Run Club, Hike Club, Group Ride and coming this Thursday, Kickball! Laughing with others has turned out to be the perfect antidote to my fitness burn-out.

Now, you may be wondering (or not) whether or not I'm having FUN teaching Spinning and Sports Yoga at become fit? Yes, I am and I'm passionate about it. And, I'm "in charge" and with that comes a certain level of responsibility and "being on" when I'm in front of the class. And, when I take class, I also have fun (with a little "f"). But, what I've realized this past week is that I can allow myself to have FUN (big "F", big "U", big "N")! I think it took giving myself permission in the b'fit SSC to laugh and play while becoming fit. I'm now going to do these 2 things much more often when I'm taking become fit classes.....I don't need to be "in charge" when I'm in class.

So, next time you are dreading exercise or are even in the middle of exercise and asking yourself, "am I having fun, yet?" Recognize the warning signs of burn-out. Look at your rest/recovery days - do you have any? And, ask yourself, "when is the last time I laughed or at least giggled a little while becoming fit?" If the answer turns out to be "a very long time" or "I don't remember", it's time to do something about it.

Remember when you were a kid and there was this thing called "recess"? Remember being told by your parents to go outside and play? Remember the games you played....like "tag"? I don't think I considered that exercise when I was 8 years old. It was called "playing" and having FUN!

It's time to reclaim RECESS. Have some fun today while you become fit.....I know I will.