Baby Steps are Still Steps....Aren't They?

Woke up this morning a little.  After being out of the gym the past two days my motivation was a little low.  As much as I love working out and getting my blood pumping every morning with some form of cardiovascular activity, it has been very difficult for me to get back into my groove since getting my medical clearance earlier this month.  Not really sure what is going on, but every since my surgery in November I have had persistent hip and lower back pain.  Initially I attributed to inactivity since I was in bed so much after surgery.  But after being cleared to do low-intensity cardio, I found it somewhat difficult to just jump back into things.  Each time I attempted to do anything, I would have crazy pelvic spasms.  I finally decided to just allow my body to completely recover and not try to get back into the gym until I received full medical clearance.  It has been two weeks now, and still I can't get back to my normal level of "getting it in" because of pelvic discomfort.  I know that it is early, and things will eventually get back to normal, but the problem with being an overachiever is that you can never accept "it takes time" as an excuse.  My reality is that I am 41 years old and although I am in excellent shape, MY BODY IS STILL 41 YEARS OLD.  So my physical "snapback" is just a little slower than my "mental" snapback.
I did get up and make it to the gym for some cardio.  I plugged in my headphones, dialed in Rhiana (bc no matter what I still "Shine Bright Like a Diamond"), set the machine to an interval workout, and began my steps..... My intention was to do 30 minutes and then do some abs.  I ended up making myself get off the machine at 45 minutes.  And that is the beauty of my drive to be fit and healthy.  I may start out feeling low motivated or down because I am not where I want to be, but once I get started something kicks in and my drive to succeed overpowers any excuse to give up. 
Alot of people look at me and think that I am 100% motivated and geeked about working out every single day.  The truth is I have just as many low days as high days.  I am getting older and I do feel the effects of that on my body.  My sleep is erratic because I am an obstetrician and babies could care less  that I'd like to get a good night's rest so that I am energized in the morning.  All in all I have many excuses and reasons to slow down or give up and quit, but there is something within me that will not allow that.  I am 110% committed to this lifestyle and as long as I continue on the path I am still taking steps toward my goals.........even when those steps are small enough to be baby steps.
Don't ever allow your temporary circumstances deter you from your goals.  There will be many things that are beyond your control - family obligations, health issues, job requirements, etc- that may come along, but they are just temporary obstacles.  Focus on finding ways to stay on your journey, even if you have to slow down for a bit, just don't stop.  In time, things settle down and you will be able to get back to your routine.  Life will continue to happen, it's just how you choose to view it and deal with it. 
Have a fit and blessed day!!

Shyrlena