Ice baths= hell

So I think I over did it with dancing yesterday. I danced for about 3 hours... non stop. Just going over steps, doing some improv, practicing my actual dances from dance class.. and just being my normal crazy self.

When I was done..a.k.a. so horribly out of breath, spasming muscles, face beat red and dripping with sweat... I decided to relax for a bit. So, I was lying down... and I realized I could not even get up. I was extremely stiff, and tremendously sore.

That's what I get for not dancing in a few days to dancing for 3 hours straight.

Good Job Karla.

Anyway, I decided to take an ice bath. I do this sometimes when I'm sore. The Rockette's also do this! The cold water helps loosen up and rejuvenate the muscles.

It's cold and it sucks... but it's worth it. So, I did it. I was sitting in it for about 20 minutes. It was about 45 degrees. It's very, very painful.. but I felt tons better afterward.

I went out last night even though I was not initially planning on it because I was so sore. But, I am glad that I did. It got me up and moving, and it was a good time.

- Something I have noticed lately about my diet is that I am often not hungry. This has been happening since Christmas Eve. I just have had no appetite. Sometimes throughout the day, I feel like I need to force food down just to have energy. I have no inclining to eat at times. Especially in the morning and then again at night. I don't know why. I was thinking it may be because of all the holiday craziness and stress.. but I am not sure.

Because of this, I have dropped a few more pounds. I'm at 152 now. Which is fine, but I would much rather do it the "right way". I'm glad that I'm still dancing and keeping myself fairly toned. I know for sure that I am not losing muscle, which is good.

Hopefully I'll get my appetite back after all the holiday hype. Maybe it's a good thing I am not hungry often because of all the temptations that are around during this time!!

Hope you all are having a good Monday. I have a date tonight. I'm excited. Maybe for once, my Monday won't be so horrible like they usually are! Wouldn't that be nice???

Til next time,

Karla =)