Working Out - 20 Weeks Into My Fitness Journey!

Week 17 was rough. 

We've been dealing with a lot of shit lately. 

ANYWAY.

I managed to keep with my routine somewhat and fit workouts in, even though every part of life seems to be crumbling around me.

If I help Steve get up in the morning, I'll workout at night. 

I've managed to get up really early to work out before he is up for the day.

I took this pic purely because I thought it was funny that my sleeve is all snug now. 

Did my workout while the sun was rising - so I stopped to take a pic! Although it does NOT do it justice. It's truly breathtaking.

My new equipment also came in this week!

I got a 15lb kettlebell and a new weight set. I now have 8lb and 12lb dumbbells to add to my collection.

I actually tried using the 8lb and 12lb for my shoulder workout this morning. I managed. It was rough but I did it! 

Just another sampling of what I eat. I would've had more broccoli, but the girls literally ate it all. 

Week 18 (October 14) is starting off as strong as it can be.

I'm stilling fitting workouts in, while juggling Steve, the kids, work and homeschool. I can't expect Steve to make himself or the girls breakfast, like I used to. I used to be able to work out, shower, and be upstairs working. Now I'm fitting in making them breakfast and getting Steve set up before I start my day.

But, I need to take care of myself - even if it's 30 minutes. I'm definitely not doing more than that so I can get back to the girls/Steve. 

I'm grateful that I've been working out and that I've increased my strength. I've been able to move furniture and help Steve more than I probably would've been able to do before.

If anything, even though we're going through a lot right now, I'm still super motivated. I still enjoy it, even if I'm slow to get started in the mornings. 

Because Steve is needing assistance in the mornings (and honestly because we're both not sleeping through the night) I'm working out after work. Or at least I have been the last few work days. But, stil fitting it in. 

I ended up doing a rest day on Tuesday, October 20 since Steve was just not in a good place. 

Week 19 (October 21)

I haven't been able to work out in the mornings because of needing to get Steve up and settled, and getting the girls up and fed. 

I was able to fit in a decent work out after normal work hours to complete my 18th week.

Because of doing a rest day earlier in the week, I will not be doing another one until next Friday, if things work out.

I'm not being hard on myself here - I know there are a lot of things that take priority of my time right now. I'm not beating myself up if I miss a day. I'm super grateful that I've been able to keep up. Steve knows it's good for my mental health and tries really hard to give me the time. Once I get him in a good spot and if he's JUST been medicated, I can sneak away for 45 minutes to an hour while he "naps." The girls are also being SUPER helpful and have allowed me the time as well. 

I don't want to take credit for any weight loss this week, last week or next. I 100% attribute it to stress and being sleep-deprived. 

Pic on the left is from July. Pic on the right is from end of October. 💪

Week 20! (The START of week 20)

Since I don't have to drop Steve off until 10:30am, I was able to squeeze in a workout before we left. 

I need to make sure he's able to get up in the mornings, so I've been doing my workouts in the afternoon, post-surgery. I don't want him trying to get out of the chair himself.

I did take an extra rest day Tuesday just since it was a little nutty getting ready for the big day. 

I wonder how much boob implants are....J/K...sorta.

With Steve being home all the time, it's a little awkward taking selfies. Oh and #cappedshoulders 💪

Body recomp. Booty gains. 

I have to say, I really enjoy my time working out. I look forward to that time and sometimes I may be slow to get started, but once I do...I tend to want to do more. 

I read on IG the other day "don't think about today, or tomorrow, but think about what it'll be like in 6 months" and it's so true! Steve and I were just talking today about how fast time goes. Before we know it, it'll be 6 months later! While it's such a short amount of time in relation to our whole lives, it's a lot of time to take care of one's body and improve.

Not only am I seeing and feeling the physical difference, I'm also mentally stronger, too. I think. I have more confidence now than I ever had. In my 20's and in my 30's (I know, still in my 30's but getting closer to 40!)

When I was LEGIT about to lose my mind (a few times) over the last month, I made myself take a step back, cry for a minute in the bathroom, then get my ass in gear and did a workout. Even if it was for 30 minutes. Just to get that stress out of my body. And it felt good. 

I strongly believe me taking care of my body allowed me to get through the last 4+ weeks taking care of Steve and the whole family without losing my damn mind.

We are finishing up week #20 strong. 

It was Daylight Savings, so we had to "Fall Back" and turn our clocks back an hour.

So that actually helped me "get up early" to get a workout in before work.

WHO AM I?

This was a Glutes and Shoulder day.

New low weight as of 11/3/2020

Steve is on the mend and I'm back to my early morning workouts. 

I LOVE the early morning workouts. Again, I'm not quite sure who I am and what's happened to the sedentary me, but there's something about watching the sunrise and getting a workout in before the world wakes up.

140 days complete. 

Only 239 days until vacation 😆