Have you ever had the awesome experience of someone looking you square in the face, and telling you that you look “tired”?
That’s code for, “You look like s*it!”
And I’m sorry, but there’s no “code” to it. It’s so blatantly obvious that they think you look crappy.
Bah.
I vlogged yesterday, instead of typing out a post.
Here’s the fruit of that labor.
And yes, I look tired. Didn’t you get the piece about me needing to REST? This weekend, I plan to hibernate like a bear, eat like a moose, and run like a llama on the treadmill.
Visions of animals are dancing through your head now. Perhaps a llama running haphazardly on a treadmill, pressing the buttons with it’s snout? Do llama’s have snouts? They’re not beaks. Perhaps just noses.
At least I’ve diverted your attention away from the bags under my eyes.
Success.
QUESTION: How often do you take rest days? Tell me one thing that makes you “not perfect”.
splendid…lindsay
You’re the prettiest tired lady I ever did see! :)
My running buddy has a term T.U.R.D Totally undeserved rest day. “One” thing that makes me not perfect? Oh, heck, where to begin?
Your vlogs are always awesome :). I take rest days about once or twice a week, it all depends on how I feel. After this weekend of installing hardwood floors I’ll probably need an entire week of rest days.
Have a great weekend lady!
I saw that you were doing the hardwoods!! That’s awesome! Good luck!
my favorite days are the days when you feel wide awake, think you look great and your coworkers go “wow you look tired” oh joy thank you.
I had to laugh that a vlog is “easier” for you than writing. I only made one vlog. It took me ALL DAY to do that stupid thing. Ha! I’m actually starting to like the treadmill. But that’s only because I watch TV while running. But infomercials? Seriously? Ha! (And I think you look lovely, as always.)
As for things that make me “not perfect”…oh my. There could be an ENTIRE BLOG dedicated to that.
I used to watch Food Network non-stop when I was training for my last marathon. It made the time fly!
Love (or lvoe) your vlog.
i lvoe you too!
I hate when people say “you look tired”, what is the point there? Who are you helping by telling me I look “tired” aka like death. It’s the worst when you really aren’t tired.
I have a hard time with rest days as well, I try for AT LEAST once a week. But those rest days I get so grumpy not getting in a workout and feel like a failure for not working out, when indeed I do know it is what my body needs. It’s easier said then done that is for sure!
I hope you get feeling better soon!!!
Exactly!! Why don’t we treat our bodies better?!?!
I’m thinking they have muzzles! Does that sound right?
bahahah…isn’t a muzzle what you put over a dog’s snout to keep it from biting? right?
I’m not perfect because I don’t stretch unless I feel the need!
I sometimes skip the stretching too! eek
You are too dang cute…and once again I feel like a missed out, never picking up a southern accent before moving outside of NC.
One thing that makes me not perfect? I think, at times, I am tooooo good at life.
Kidding! I am very impatient, even with those I love best.
This is great, Lindsay…I mean, I really resonated with everything you said! Rest days are SO hard for me to take, even if my muscles are aching. I really need to practice what I preach and be better at resting. I owe it to my body for working so hard! :D Thanks for this reminder! I have a vlog on my post today too (once it’s up); they’re fun to do. :)
And I will NEVER understand why people think it’s okay to say, “You look tired today!” to someone’s face. I mean, who wants to hear that? You either: a.) KNOW you’re tired and are trying to not look drained, or b.) AREN’T tired and then it throws you off and makes you think you must look like a wreck! Come on, people. ;)
reading (er, listening) to your vlog now, Bon! thanks for the linkback! let’s vow to take better care of our bodies. Deal?
Deal. :)
As I was placing my order at dunkin donuts, they told me I looked “tired.” No shit. Why do you think I’m here?
dunkin donuts! that sounds good now!
Blueberry coffee is where it’s at.
I’m the same way, I give out good advice but need to take it myself more often! I think I am just really hard on myself and think that I should do more!
thanks for being so REAL my friend – love that. part of being healthy is definitely listening to your body and giving it what it needs. i hope you enjoy your rest day to its fullest!
I plan on it!!
I love when you tell someone you don’t feel well and they tell you you look sick, too. Great.
I’m so glad you’re doing vlogs! xo