Dealing with gray this time of year is par for the course, but I clearly adapted to our new normal. Recent years we rarely had day time temps below freezing. Tomorrow will be our first, and only, day above freezing this calendar year until at least next weekend. Yesterday we had afternoon sun and tomorrow we will too. Today though, it's been non-stop snow, this is the first day winter really wore on me, leading to a skip for exercise.
According to my body battery, it's probably a good thing. Been running low for more than a week now. After scheduled rest Mon I jumped back up to 100, but haven't had any other peaks > 80 and most of the valleys have been real low. I ended yesterday at a 22 (no booze), only bounced back to a 60, and despite not doing much today am already drained to a 43. I don't think it's sleep (averaging 8+ hours, no days under 7 since NYE) nor stress (been doing a good job unplugging). Looking at my historical tracking, I think I see what's going on- been consistent in the gym and net 17 hours running the last 5 weeks. I spent most of last year inconsistent with the gym and never had a 5 week stretch over 15 hours of running. So, could be as simple as needing a step back week. I should be better equipped to recharge this weekend vs last (entertaining out-of-towners) and while I won't hit 5 hours exercise, I think I can still get to 4 without gassing myself. We'll see what the battery says Come Monday.
That said, still maintaining with the diet. Little-to-no processed anything during the day, just sushi a couple times this week. When we were entertaining last weekend I was disciplined when we went out (lettuce tacos) and avoided the junk food lying around the house. Wife's served up some inconsistencies with dinner lately (lobster ravioli w / green beans- good / bad, baked chicken w / broccoli & cauliflower- good x2) but I've managed the portion sizes. Could also explain the fatigue too- just not enough ammo for good exercise. Clothes are fitting better, feeling stronger, but energy's sapped. Hoping it's just the week 3 rough patch and I'll start bouncing back if we get the more consistent sun they're forecasting for next week...to pair with our 20 below wind chill
Onward and upward...