Tangie’s Journey

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Sunday October 16th, 2022

I started eating food again and I may have gone a little overboard the past two weeks. This was always a fear of mine but now I know what works for me and what doesn’t.

Sweeteners don’t seem to affect me at all so that’s good. I had gotten so sick of water that I just quit drinking it so I was getting dehydration headaches. Being able to use my tasty pink lemonade sweetener has me drinking the proper amount of water again so those headaches are gone.

Dairy is out. Well, large amounts anyway. I can have a little cheese or a tasty cappuccino or latte, but any more than that is out of the question. I finally got my milkshake (the thing I missed the most) and I couldn’t even finish it. I felt gross and bloated and I couldn’t sleep once the cramps kicked in. Am I sad? Yes. Will I get over it? Absolutely.

Sugar. Oh, sugar. Disclaimer: this week is the anniversary of my dad’s passing and I always get down. Well, downright crazy-ass depressed. But this time it was different. I felt okay, even pretty good. But the more sugar I ate as the days went by, the worse I felt. It was the sugar. I know it was the sugar. It has to go. I still want to be able to indulge every once in a while but the only way I can do that is if I eat clean most of the time.

That’s it. I haven’t found anything else that bothers me. Oh wait- caffeine. I can handle a cup of coffee every once in a while but no more than 3 or 4 cups PER WEEK. Any more than that and I’m vibrating. It’s not cool so I’m sticking to decaf.

So that’s it for now. I’ve just got to keep doing what I’m doing because it’s working- eat well, work out. I just need to let go of the sugar again because I feel great without it.

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Sunday, September 11th

So food. I still want it but I’m still not eating it. Yes!! I’m still going strong. Some days are tough but in general I’m managing pretty well. I have turned to fruit though to manage my PMS cravings the last few days and I tend to get a little bloated. Totally worth it considering I could be killing my self with donuts and sweet, caffeinated beverages.

Here’s where I’m at:

My anxiety and depression are minimal. Like, almost gone. Not gone gone but I went to the office and didn’t crash at 2 pm because I’ve had enough of people. I’m sitting in church right now and other than the insanely loud music that vibrated my ribs, I’m feeling fine. The last time I was here all I wanted to do was jump up and run away.

My cravings are there but completely manageable. I miss certain things but I’m not suffering when I don’t have them.

My focus is incredible. I used to have a terrible time getting through the workday- my mind would wander and my thoughts were cloudy. Now I am so much more productive and I just feel more awake and aware.

My insomnia is still there. Like, no change at all. That being said, I am better able to cope with the exhaustion when I do have a terrible night. I have enough energy to get through the day and on top of that, I don’t go into a complete depression because I’m so drained.

All in all, I’m feeling fantastic! I haven’t been working out as often as I’d like - maybe 3-4 days per week - but when I do work out I feel great and I am finally seeing gains. My weight loss is minimal (maybe 5 pounds) but I’m getting more toned and my clothes are fitting better. The number on the scale doesn’t bother me at all because I’m feeling too good to care. And feeling good was my goal!

I have another two weeks left before I start incorporating other foods back into my diet. It’ll be another two months before I’m just eating normally again but I’ll have a new normal and I intend to keep it that way.

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Thursday, August 11th 2022

I’ve been trying to take it easy on the fruit for the last few days. I’ll eat watermelon but haven’t bothered with my usual grapes or cherries. Well I had a small bowlful of grapes and cherries tonight and within 15 minutes I broke out in hives on a small part of my arm. It’s been half an hour and they’re almost gone now but I have to wonder- coincidence or not?

I made a really good dinner which took me YEARS because I didn’t really have anything planned. I ended up with sweet potato mash, baked acorn squash, and some yummy boiled (but wonderfully seasoned) chicken thighs. No carrots tonight!

Jalen came by after work and when I drove him home we stopped to get him a milkshake. I didn’t get one, didn’t want one, didn’t get jealous when he drank his. It was pretty cool to feel so in control. Like, really cool. I didn’t make it to the gym but I did take Chloe for a walk and I didn’t nap. It seems like as long as I keep moving my energy levels are good so I just have to keep moving. My book says that sitting for too long can cause inflammation anyway.

Things are looking up! I definitely feel like I’m on the right path.

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Wednesday, August 10th

I suck at consistency. Whatevs.

Day 7: Eggs ☹️

I absolutely love eggs so this day sucked the most. Since I started this elimination thing, eggs became my go-to food. I could mix them with veggies, fish, cheese, anything. So yeah, I miss eggs.

Day 8: Nightshades

I didn’t even know what the hell these were. But this one wasn’t a huge deal for me except for the potatoes and peppers.

So I have officially eliminated everything and now I have to stick with it for another 7ish weeks. And I have to say, I’ve been sticking to it and every day is getting easier. Mostly. I’m struggling with finding things to eat but the cravings for shitty foods is slowly going away.

I’ll eat a sweet potato almost every day- fried or mashed, as a side or mixed with tuna or something. I’ve found some really good vegan cheese so I’ll have a tuna melt sort of thing every few days. Fish is my best friend- I don’t care if it’s a can of tuna or salmon or a piece of cod or tilapia. I basically have some sort of fish every day and that’s pretty much my main source of protein.

I’m trying to go light on the fruit because of the sugar content so watermelon, grapes or apples have become my dessert. I fried up banana slices in coconut oil the other night and sprinkled them with unsweetened coconut and cinnamon and it was so good I honestly felt like I was cheating.

Working out is still a thing but the way I work out is changing as of tomorrow. I put together a whole plan for Kennedy based on her needs and decided to do it with her to keep her motivated. Turns out she’s totally over the gym so for the past two weeks I’ve been sticking to this stupid schedule that does nothing for me. I’m going back to a kick-ass plan I got from Bodybuilding.com years ago. It was hard and tiring and I loved it. If Miss K decides she still wants to go to the gym, she’s on her own. I have to do what’s good for me.

So that’s where I’m at. I’ve noticed a small increase in energy, not much change in mood yet (but I currently have shit going on) but I HAVE noticed that physically I don’t feel sick every day. That was the norm for me- waking up and feeling just, ick. Never totally sick but never good. Lately I wake up feeling good and I know it’s only going to get better.

I’m trying not to weigh myself too often but I did today and I’ve lost maybe 3 or 4 pounds since I started this thing. I wasn’t expecting much since I’ve also been going to the gym regularly but I was expecting a little more than that. I’m not discouraged though because I’ve stuck to this thing for 10 or 11 days. Okay, I’ve already lost count so I should probably get that figured out so I know when to start eating other foods again. But this is legitimately the longest I’ve gone without sugar in years! So yeah, I’m pretty awesome. 💜

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Friday, August 5th 2022

Okay where was I?

Day 5: Legumes

Well I dislike peas and I’m not really a big fan of beans so this was another relatively easy day. But peanuts! I keep putting it in my head that it’s only two months and that’s no big deal.

Day 6: Nuts and Seeds

So also peanuts? But yeah, today is day 6. Of course, I decided that I wanted to add flax to my diet and have been adding it to my smoothies for the past couple of weeks. At least it’s not expiring any time soon because it is now off the list. And it’s a damn short list.

I’ve tried baked carrot slices covered in olive oil, salt and garlic powder and those are effing fantastic! The plantain chips didn’t turn out nearly as well. So here’s what I’ve learned- plantains are NOT like bananas. They are gross. Even covered in coconut. I’m going to try mashing them and mixing them with ghee or something.

I’ve also been eating a lot of fish and eggs. The fish can stay but the eggs have to go in a day or two. Other than being hungrier than usual, I don’t feel any different quite yet. Oh, I did almost pass out at the gym on Wednesday so now I know I need a snack before I work out. Problem solved. I haven’t been making it to the gym as often as I would like to but I never miss more than two days in a row. And now that I’m finally getting my diet in check I might actually see some gains.

I’ll be heading the the gym tonight to work on back and biceps. I’ll probably throw some abs in there as well. I’ll be on my own too so I can get some good cardio in. I find that when I go with hubby or Kennedy the cardio always gets cut short.

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Wednesday, August 1st 2022

New book- The Inflammation Spectrum. I’ve definitely got some messed up shit going on in my body and especially in my head so time to decide if inflammation is the key. Time to try the elimination diet. There’s this lovely questionnaire in the book and because I scored so high I have to eliminate pretty much everything. This makes me nervous because I can barely go two days without eating something sugary or full of carbs so I’m not sure how I’m going to go two months.

Day One: Grains

No more bread or corn. I mean, there’s obviously other stuff but all I really care about is my toast and popcorn. I started with the almond flour again so I’m managing.

Day Two: Dairy

I really screwed up day 1 & 2 when hubby and I went to a movie and I got popcorn with extra butter. I wasn’t even thinking when I ordered it! Bad habits, man! I got back on track pretty quickly and decided not to worry about it. It’s only day two of many.

Day Three: All Sugars and Sweeteners

Yeah, this one’s going to kill me. What good is almond flour bread if you can’t put peanut butter and jam on it? I’m sure I can find a no sugar added PB but what’s the point when I’ll be cutting out nuts in a few days anyway?

Day Four: Inflammatory Oils

So far, this one doesn’t seem so bad. I have to check the labels of everything but since almost everything I want has sugar, there aren’t a lot of labels to check.

And that’s where I’m at. I’ve decided that I can do this because in the end I plan to have learned a lot about how foods affect me and that’s a good thing. I’m basically being forced to eat healthy and I can’t argue with that. And it’s not like I don’t get to eat anything I like- I still get to eat fruits, veggies, and seafood and I love all of those.

The gym is going well although I haven’t gone in two days. My rule is never miss more than two days in a row so I’ll be going today for sure.

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Friday, July 29th, 2022

Well, I’ve been making my way to the gym quite consistently. I work out with Kennedy a lot which slows me down a bit but I’m still getting my workouts in. I always cut the cardio short when I’m with her because her limit is 10 minutes but I don’t want to discourage her; I’m just happy she’s still interested in going. Last night I went on my own and did 25 minutes on the treadmill as well as some abs.

Kennedy’s sick today so I’m not sure if we’ll make it. I have plans to go to K Days with Walter and Addison so that’s likely going to take away any potential energy I may have to go to the gym later but we’ll see how it goes.

As happy as I am about the gym, my diet still takes away any gains I could be making. I can’t do it. CANNOT. I’m at a loss. One week my psychiatrist tells me that food addiction probably isn’t a thing then two weeks later he tells me that what I’m describing sounds like food addiction. You think?? I’m going to give up on him for a while and just try to figure things out on my own. Meditate, work out, and start going to OA meetings. That’s my new plan.

I’m still around 160 lbs and have been for some time. My current goal is to build up my cardio again and maybe lose 10-20 pounds in the process.

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Tuesday, July 19th, 2022

Well I joined a gym. I wasn’t planning on it because I have everything I need in my basement and I had even been getting back into the habit of working out a few days a week. But here’s the thing- planet fitness is purple. How do you say no to everything purple?

Honestly, it just felt really good to be in a gym atmosphere again. Walter and I work out together and even Kennedy joined and has been coming with me a few days a week. Bonus! I joined on July 7th and have been pretty consistent. Sometimes I convince Walter it’s time to go, sometimes it’s Kennedy who gets me moving and sometimes I just go on my own. I have yet to set up a clear and specific program but I’m not too worried about that yet.

My diet still sucks. My therapist keeps telling me I’m a control freak (duh) and I have to be able to make an allowance in my life someplace where I’m not in control. So he says to not worry about my diet. But how do I not worry about something that could potentially harm me? Obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and whatever else comes along with poor diet. And that’s not to mention the things my awful diet already contributes to: bad knees and sore ankles due to weight gain, worsening anxiety, depression, insomnia, low self esteem. But I’m supposed to make allowances.

After three years I think it’s time to find a new therapist. I really don’t feel like I’m getting anywhere with him. I try and talk about addiction to food but he doesn’t seem to think that’s a thing. It really doesn’t help when the one problem you want to talk about doesn’t exist in the eyes of the expert. Don’t get me wrong, he has helped me a lot in the last few years but for the last six months I don’t feel like I’m being heard. I feel like I’m going around in circles and basically being ignored for wanting to talk about the same problems week after week.

Okay whatever. Moving on.

I absolutely love going to the gym. Once I get Kennedy up and running on her own I setting up a program and sticking to it. I’m tired of being almost 160 lbs. I’m tired of my old clothes not fitting. Mostly I’m tired of feeling like shit day after day. Honestly, the diet is likely always going to be a struggle for me but if I can get back into a good workout habit the diet generally follows; even if there are only minor improvements they’re still improvements. So I’ll take it.

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Saturday, June 25th, 2022

IS THIS HELPING TO CREATE A BETTER LIFE FOR MYSELF?

That’s the question I’ve been asking myself all day. And I like it. I bought myself a book quite some time ago about learning how to love yourself, and the more you love yourself the better you want to treat yourself. And then -fingers crossed- you become healthier because you’re treating yourself better. And you may even lose a little weight. I forgot the name of the book but I remember that quote and now I have it everywhere from sticky notes to the wallpaper on my phone.

Last night I did a quick workout: 10 minutes on the treadmill, 10 minute row, 60 squat, snatch and press with a 7.5 lb dumbbell. I ended with some crunches and then was so proud of myself that I didn’t die.

Today was a shorter workout this morning before I was even awake: row 10 minutes, treadmill 5 minutes, 40 of the squat snatch thing, some abs. I’m just happy I’m moving at this point. AND I LEFT THE HOUSE! I took hubby to see Maverick this afternoon and instead of buying popcorn I went to Freshco and purchased trail mix and some little chocolate rosebuds and mixed them together. It was so perfect- filling, sweet, and hooray for protein! Oh, and I also had a coffee (with one sweetener) and that definitely curbed my hunger and my cravings. Those might be my new movie treats- not completely bad for me and also quite fulfilling. Or maybe not- caffeine and action movies don’t really mix for me. Hmmm… could it be the anxiety?

I’ve been off my anxiety and depression meds for probably close to three months and I feel like I’ve been doing okay. I quit the ADHD med about three weeks ago when I got covid so I’ve been free of meds for a while now. Unfortunately I’m back on the anxiety meds because of my restless legs. And a few night a week I supplement with a little weed or an edible. Makes for a couple good hours of sleep at least. I’m not big on being high so I usually take it right before bed. The jury’s still out on whether it actually helps or not.

So tomorrow- maybe another quick workout but right low I’m leaning toward some yoga and a sauna. I hope it happens. It feels so good when it happens.

But the question. I’m going to keep asking it. All day, for everything. I like it and even if it only works sometimes, well that’s sometimes and I’ll take it.

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Friday, June 24th, 2022

So I tried really hard and then I gave up and then I probably tried really hard and gave up 20 times after that. There have been so many days where I just wanted to give up and eat whatever I want and not care if I gained 200 pounds. And there were definitely a few too many days where I did just that. But then there were the days where I was just tired of being unhealthy. The older I get, the more health issues I seem to get. They're pretty much all minor but put together I can say I am definitely unhappy and at times just plain depressed.

The issues:

Headaches

Insomnia

Tinnitus

Jaw problems

Neck and shoulder pain and stiffness

Gut issues

Weak muscles

Sore knees

Restless legs

And today my left ankle was hurting

So yeah. I feel like shit all the time. And I basically feel like I’m going around in circles…

I know that exercise will help my depression and anxiety as well as help me to have better sleeps. Because of my insomnia, I'm always tired. When I'm too tired, it's hard for me to make healthy choices. When I make poor food choices it affects my depression and anxiety. When I become depressed, my sleep suffers even more than usual and I have zero interest in working out. What's a girl to do?

Oh wait - it gets better. I don't sleep much. On top of my insomnia I now have restless leg syndrome so lately I've been getting an average of 4 hours of sleep per night. Because of my stupid legs I spend a lot of time just walking around the living room in the middle of the night. And the longer I'm awake, the hungrier I get. So of course I want to eat but I'm exhausted and trying to be quiet so it's too convenient to grab a bag of something or make some popcorn. Lately ice cream has been a particular favourite.

Okay enough of the bullshit and time for reality. I don't believe I'm actually capable of being healthy or happy. I have finally come to the realization that until I believe that I can do it AND THAT I DESERVE IT, I don't think it's ever going to happen. So that’s what I’m working on now. Honestly, that’s what I’ve been working on for years and I’ll probably never stop.

I was thinking of posting measurements and stuff but ugh. I’m 158 pounds- not the heaviest I’ve ever been but this is definitely the most out of shape I’ve ever been. Maybe I’ll do some measurements when I don’t feel like crying. Trying to work out is depressing in itself- I just can’t do what I used to do. Lifting heavy, 2.5k in under 20 minutes, being sooo flexible. I doesn’t help that I’m still getting over covid. Oh yeah, I also got covid. So maybe measurements tomorrow. Or next week. I need the starting point even if this is my millionth starting point.

Bottom line….. I haven’t officially given up until I’ve officially given up. And that’s not today bitches.

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Sunday, October 18th

So I kept sugar out of my diet until Friday night. Addison and I went to a movie and we decided to get some treats. I felt okay with it though because I really have been eating clean and I stuck to the cleanse longer than I had intended. Last night I had the house to myself so I watched a lot of Star Trek and enjoyed some chips and dip. I wasn’t planning on having treats two days in a row so I’m going to try and eat really clean today. I might have a flavoured coffee which does have some sugar in it but that’s only if I know I can commit to eating well the rest of the day.

As for working out, I took Thursday and Friday off but last night I got back into it. I took it easy- 15 minutes walking at an incline on the treadmill then did chest and back. I spent a few hours at WEM with the big kids during the day catching Pokémon so I definitely got a lot of steps in. I don’t feel bad at all about not getting in a sweaty workout. Today is leg day so we’ll see how the cardio goes. My legs can never quite handle jogging after heavy weights.

Hubby wants to do a 30-day challenge with me - 250 kettlebell swings every day. I think he forgets that I can’t bench press 200 lbs and that 250 swings would probably kill me. I’ve committed to 50-100 swings a day which may kill me anyway but we’ll see. I start today.

I’m slacking in everything else though- I’ve been forgetting to take my anxiety meds and I also forgot to meditate yesterday. I also think I need to start writing (like, with a pen) in my real journal again. That’s where the real stuff comes out. Maybe tonight?

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Wednesday the 14th

Today went well. I don’t get it- I haven’t craved sugar all day. I started with my black decaf coffee and stevia then had my smoothie later in the morning. I had an apple with some almonds before my workout then hubby took me out for dinner. We went to some Chinese food place and I had sticky rice and steamed veggies. I didn’t overindulge even though it tasted great- I ate until I was full and then I just sipped on my green tea. I did enjoy some popcorn while we watched Game of Thrones but I only took about a third of what I usually eat.

Today I was on the treadmill for 25 minutes doing HIIT. I did a quick ab workout and that was it. I had my smoothie, took my meds, ate well, worked out, and meditated. Once again though, I did not make it outside. Urgh. I will try again tomorrow.

All in all, I feel like today was a good day. I spent time with my family but also took time for myself. I’m a little nervous about what happens when I go back to work- hopefully I remember to take care of myself! I can’t let my job come before my well being anymore.

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Tuesday Night

Short and sweet....

I took all my meds, had a great workout, had fish,veggies and a small amount of potatoes for supper.  I meditated twice and left the house three times although it was just to take Addison to get school photos done in the morning and then had to pick up kids from work/school.  Chloe got a little walk in the morning at least.  Tomorrow I will take Chloe for a real walk.  Day One of no sugar wasn’t so bad - I still had a decaf coffee with some stevia.  There was a little anxiety right before my workout but it could have been the few sips of not-decaf I had to give myself a little energy boost.  

Tomorrow:

Walk

Smoothie

Meds

Workout

Meditate

Journal

The end.

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Tuesday, October 13th, 2020

I had an appointment with my doctor last week and she gave me a very strict list of things that need to be done daily:

Journaling

Eat healthy

Take meds

Get outside

Therapy (not daily, but definitely on a regular basis)

Of course, I have added a couple things of my own:

Work out

Meditate

So really, it’s not a difficult list although all I have been managing to do is stick to is my workouts.  I did take 5 or 6 days off a couple weeks ago but I was feeling like crap, was completely exhausted and I just wasn’t interested in pushing myself.  So I didn’t.  I know this time of year gets me down but I also know how to combat it - I hope I have the strength to do it this year.  Meditation always seems to help but being addicted to my phone gets in the way of that.  

Today I will meditate.

I’m on vacation right now so I can’t use the excuse that I’m too tired to exercise.  In fact, I’ll be doing that awful shoulder/leg workout with Jalen later.  It effing sucks but it’s awesome!  Tomorrow we do cardio and abs so by Thursday I will have earned a day off.  

For the next two days I am trying a fruit/veggie cleanse.  I’m not really good at these things - fruit and veggies all day doesn’t sound like any fun and by the afternoon my willpower is usually gone.  I suppose that’s a bad way to start.  

Take two: For the next two days I am trying a fruit/veggie cleanse.  I am really looking forward to how much lighter I will be feeling by Thursday.  No more feeling bloated or gross.  No more puffy fingers from all the sodium I have been eating lately.  I’ve never completed a cleanse before so I am looking forward to the outcome.  I started with my usual morning smoothie - almond milk, a touch of ‘no sugar added’ fruit juice to cover up the taste of the TriPow (good for me but yuck), a banana, 1/2 cup of strawberries, 1-2 cups of spinach, and some collagen (because I just had a birthday and I’m really old now and although I feel really old, I don’t want to LOOK really old).  I am only allowed to eat fruits, veggies, nuts, rice, and fish - but only because hubby made me awesome fish for my bday and I don’t want to waste it.

Getting outside/leaving the house is tough.  I’m committed to taking my anxiety meds EVERY SINGLE DAY so this shouldn’t be as difficult as I’m making it.  I at least need to take Chloe for a walk every day.  Vitamin D is good for me - I don’t really remember why but Dr. E says there’s a reason we need it.

So that’s it for now.  I may or may not (probably not but I’ll do my best) check in tonight after I’ve done everything on my list.

 [starting weight before cleanse - 147.7 lbs]

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Tuesday, September 8th, 2020

Have I been working out? Yes. Do I suck at journaling? Most definitely.

I’ve been consistent though. I’m still maintaining 4 days a week and I try not to miss more than two days in a row although we just got through a long weekend and I did NOTHING for three days. Today was that shoulder and leg workout that I really didn’t enjoy the first time around but Jalen did it with me which at least was entertaining. Tomorrow is cardio and ab day. After that I definitely deserve a day off.

I was hoping to up the weights this week but I don’t quite feel ready so I’m going to go through another 6 day cycle and see how I feel.

I’m still enjoying working out. I’m not enjoying trying to eat healthy. And I’m terrible. My depression is coming back and of course the binge eating along with it. I know keeping up with the workouts is so important right now. Cutting out sugar would drastically lessen my anxiety but I’m struggling so much.

I switch from being proud that I’m sticking with the workouts to feeling like a failure for not sticking with the diet. I can only imagine where I would be right now if I was consistently eating healthy. But on the flip side, where would I be if I was eating like shit AND not being active?

So tomorrow I’ll start my day with my smoothie instead of my sugary cereal. Maybe an apple and peanut butter instead of cookies. I can probably talk Jalen into making his tasty eggs for lunch. I’m making shepherd’s pie for supper with pretend meat and lots of veggies. Salad on the side with some mandarins for sweetness. Really, that doesn’t sound so bad!

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The rest of the week...

Tuesday August 18th: cardio day! I did HIIT on the treadmill for just over 20 minutes. I didn’t get my usual 2 hour lunch break so I didn’t have time to do my abs.

I took Wednesday and Thursday off. I had planned on doing yoga on Thursday but I wasn’t feeling great so I just skipped yoga day altogether. I’m thinking of rearranging the days because I don’t like going too many days without lifting.

Friday August 21st: chest and back. I started with 15 minutes on the treadmill then hit the weights. I still love that I’m lifting heavier and can’t wait until I can increase the weights again! I want to get through my 6 days (okay, sometimes 5) at least three times before putting more weight on.

I took an extra day off this week so I’m going to try really hard to work out at least once this weekend. As much as I love being lazy and giving my body and brain a rest, I really feel good about where I’m heading. I’m still working on my diet but the more I work out, the more I want to eat healthy.

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Oh geez... still forgetting to journal...

I did that awful circuit on Friday and Saturday before heading back to work. On Tuesday the 11th I was back to a split workout.

Day 1- Chest and Back

Day 2- Legs

Day 3- Biceps and Triceps

Day 4- Shoulders (and sometimes Legs)

Day 5- Cardio and Abs

Day 6- Yoga and Sauna

Yup, I have it all figured out. I’ve bumped up my weights because I haven’t been pushing myself and it feels great when I realize how heavy I can actually lift. Last week including the weekend was sort of a shit show in regards to family issues so as of today (Monday August 17th) I’m only on day 4. It was a good workout though- found a cool little set that incorporates shoulders, legs AND cardio all in less than half an hour. I’ll definitely be doing this one again. Now for a little cool down on the treadmill then meditate, lunch, read and then back to work!