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11 Feb

I’m sharing how I stay active as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars #StayfreeSisters and Stayfree® pads

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Hello! Today we’re talking about girl stuff so if you aren’t into that sorta thing you’ve been warned.

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Recently Stayfree® reached out to me to share some ways I stay active throughout the month. While this isn’t my favorite topic or rather time of month, I get a lot of questions about this from readers. Depending on how it hits ya, ‘TOM’ can make it hard to run or stay active.

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Here are some ways I keep going when I want to stop, drop and eat chocolate.

Walk it out

I know TOM can make you more tired than usual… but I actually just accept and embrace that a bit. If I feel sleepy or sluggish I just try to get to bed earlier. It’s not rocket science, but it is important self-care.

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But, I don’t slack off completely, I make it a point to exercise – I’m just open to changing it up a bit. I really feel like this helps make me feel better physically and emotionally.

Today I took a walk with my favorite SkinnyRunner and her lil puppy. The weather is perfection and catching up with her put me in the best mood (read: having her listen to me vent about life, liberty and the pursuit).

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Eating Healthy or at least 80/20

This isn’t relegated to certain times – I ALWAYS eat what I’m craving. Today I was craving my easy peanut sauce. Delicious!

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I used my Easy Peanut Sauce Recipe and put it on whole wheat pasta and turkey meatballs.

Plus cereal. Makes me happy.

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Stretch and Zen Out

And really the most ‘feel good’ exercise after running for me is yoga.

Vegas too I guess…

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It’s a challenge to get to into a yoga class, but I enjoy a good stretch at home. And my IT band super super enjoys it! #runnerproblems

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Question: Yoga – at home or in the studio?

Did you have what you were craving for dinner? What did you have??

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    1. Sarah Tomorrow says

      2015-03-23 at 8:55 am

      I find doing yoga is the most rewarding exercise when it comes to my periods.

      Reply
    2. Jojo @ Run Fast Eat Lots says

      2015-02-12 at 5:05 am

      I usually practice yoga in a studio, but sometimes do it at home to stretch and wind down

      Reply
    3. Sue says

      2015-02-11 at 9:37 pm

      Studio although I missed yesterday’s class on account of work 🙁

      Reply
    4. Liz@NovelRunner says

      2015-02-11 at 7:38 pm

      I do yoga at home every night. I think a lot of runners like a solitary practice because, if you like to run alone, chances are you like to yoga alone too! I think you make a great point about being active during TOM – I always feel like DEATH but, for some reason, that’s when my body is able to run super fast and it’s 100% always when I set PRs (probably because I also turn into a madwoman). Weird, but also kind of cool that there’s a silver lining to feeling like crap.

      Reply
    5. Livi @ Eat, Pra,y Work It Out says

      2015-02-11 at 6:37 pm

      I had bacon on my salad tonight– definitely what I was craving!

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    6. Alisha @ Real Girl Running says

      2015-02-11 at 6:01 pm

      I have never been able to get into yoga. I’ve given it a try a few times, and it never sticks. Saying that, I know it is a great way to stretch, and I should do more of it!

      What I wanted for dinner was whatever was quickest and easiest = leftovers. Done and done.

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    7. Becky @ Ok, so here's the plan says

      2015-02-11 at 5:23 pm

      Yoga – if I do it at all, is done at home. I haven’t been to a yoga studio since college…which is becoming a frighteningly long time ago.

      Dinner tonight was roasted broccoli, baked sweet potato and steak. Considering I wanted ice cream, I thought that was a good compromise. 😉

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    8. Meg weissel says

      2015-02-11 at 11:19 am

      BIKRAM YOGA!! At least twice a week. As far as I’m concerned, it’s the best muscle stretch and recovery for a runner. Doesn’t hurt it burns 900 calories in 90 min. Sweat it out sisters!! Everyone should try it at least once.

      Reply
    9. Erin @ Erin's Inside Job says

      2015-02-11 at 10:45 am

      I had oatmeal for dinner. Womp womp.

      I know I need to go to yoga, but I can’t make myself. Im going to embrace that until something snaps or breaks and Ill remember that I need to work on that flexibility.

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    10. Nona @ RunningHigh says

      2015-02-11 at 10:21 am

      I’m hardly ever able to make it to a yoga class, so I usually do it in my living room! And whenever TOM hits, I make it a point to stick to my regular exercise schedule. Not usually makes me feel better and less ragey!

      Reply
    11. Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says

      2015-02-11 at 9:50 am

      I definitely prefer yoga in the studio setting and try to do it at least once a week.

      Reply
    12. Shannon in Tustin says

      2015-02-11 at 9:22 am

      I usually don’t get to indulge in a craving for dinner, it’s about feeding the masses and I try to stick to the meal plan for the week. If I did eat what I was craving, it would be pizza and wine! 🙂

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    13. sally @ sweat out the small stuff says

      2015-02-11 at 8:38 am

      I have tried to do yoga at home but I can’t see the tv and do the poses at the same time so i tend to sit on the couch and just watch. It’s not doing me any good that way. LOL!

      Last night I had dinner at my parents house. She made chicken but it didn’t seem cooked enough. So I waited for dessert….ICE CREAM CAKE! All was made right =)

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    14. kristin | W [H] A T C H says

      2015-02-11 at 8:09 am

      i so need more yoga in my life.

      Reply
    15. Ashley @ Saving Money in your Twenties says

      2015-02-11 at 8:05 am

      I do online yoga at home! I love real classes but I don’t have access to a gym that offers them and I don’t want to shell out money for a real yoga studio haha

      Reply
    16. Becky@TheSavedRunner says

      2015-02-11 at 7:56 am

      I always do yoga online because I can rarely make the classes at my gym and I”m too cheap to pay for a yoga studio. 🙂

      Reply

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