Hi! It’s been a while, but not much has changed. I am still going to the gym 2-3x each week, and I’m still running around from sun up to sun down!
This is the last week of basketball for Piper until after Christmas break. We have loved watching her play, and we are also excited for more freedom in our evenings to come.
It’s Monday, and today I started my day volunteering with the kindergarten class at Laney’s school. What a special time that was!
Afterward, I ran home to swap some laundry and then I went to the gym. I was really proud of myself for still going to the gym even though my routine was thrown off. I could have said no to the gym, but I didn’t want to. I actually love how disciplined I’ve been, and how it makes me feel.
I have been staying disciplined despite not seeing any progress in the way that I’m used to seeing progress. I’m used to measuring progress as the scale going down. The scale has actually gone up, but I know that is true when you’re building muscle.
I am not letting the scale define my progress right now. My jeans are fitting nicely, and my posture has improved. I am noticing that I carry myself differently as I walk. I feel more stable, overall. Those are the kinds of wins I am holding onto in this season, and after one whole month of being consistent in the gym!
Here’s the 30 minute workout I did, today. I have upped my weight in some areas which is fun to see!
- Leg extension 40 lbs (3x10)
- Seated leg press 75 lbs (3x10)
- Hip Abduction 75 lbs (3x10)
- Hip Adduction 75 lbs (3x10)
- Head pulls 20 lbs (3x10)
- Tricep Cable Pulls 20 lbs (3x10)
- Cable rows 40 lbs (3x10)
- Lat Pull Down 70 lbs (3x10)
After the gym, I went for a 15 minute walk at the lake because it was just so beautiful out. Warm October days with a slight chill in the air might be my favorite. Especially paired with the smell of crunchy leaves on the ground. I do love Fall!
Now that I’m done with my walk, I took a break on a bench by the water to write this blog post up.
I’m planning on going home to eat lunch, swap laundry again and fold some clothes before school pickups start.
I’m planning on making baked fish for dinner with a side of alfredo pasta, and broccoli with cauliflower mixed.
We have a home game for Piper to attend tonight, and then that’ll be about it for us. I hope you have a great Monday!
