Rest and recovery is a crucial part of my plan for 2009. So this morning I enjoyed a nice long sleep in, I felt like I needed it and my body will thank me for it. I’ve started keeping my weekends pretty much appointment and commitment free so I can slow down and enjoy my life with my wonderful husband. Just as eating clean, taking supplements, drinking water and training really hard is crucial to my health and fitness goals so is adequate rest and recovery for my mind body and soul. I know it’s important, I’ve preached about it but seldom did I do it, until now. 2009 is about different for me and different I’m doing.
Little things make a big difference if only we take the time. This evening after dinner I felt like something sweet but knew it wasn’t the time to be indulging in anything over the top so I decided on a nice warm cup of hot chocolate. Instead of just drinking it and thinking nothing of it I’ve made it into quite a special ritual of which I really enjoy and love. I bought a fine bone china cup and saucer from Koko Black. I use a teaspoon of organic cocoa powder then add a small amount of boiling water to help dissolve everything. Using my espresso machine I heat up and froth the non-fat milk topping up the cup with it then sprinkling cocoa powder on the top of the froth for a desired effect. I then sit down, slow down and enjoy myself a nice warm cup of hot chocolate. I don’t just drink it I mean really enjoyed it and there’s nothing nicer in life then that, being in the moment and positively enjoying it.
Well it’s getting late and I really must take my supplements and water and get myself back off to bed.
Good Night!
