My Triumph Over The Enemies Of Progress
How did I get on this week with my new fitness routine?
I know the plan was a little ambitious - but like I said, it's go big or go home.
A bit like my boobs. 😀
Well, I'm proud to say I attended all 3 swimming lessons.
5 gym sessions and 3 Pilates classes… and arrived bang on time.
Pilates Chaos
Now, talking of Pilates...
I forgot my water bottle in the studio on Tuesday.
Which meant no water at arm's length for my gym session straight after.
That might not sound like a big deal, but when you drink like a camel - haha - it's bloody inconvenient.
Honestly, being forgetful came for me this week like it had a personal vendetta.
Because on Wednesday - I rushed out without my headphones. 🎧
I was halfway to the gym when I realised…
And in that moment, on a packed, steamed-up, rush-hour bus, I knew my enemies were at work.
To make matters worse, it was one of those British winter mornings - foggy, grey, cold, windy, wet.
All of it. At once. Typical terrible British weather.
So I braced myself - that session was going to be brutal.
But now that I think about it…
I never used to train with headphones.
Not even on walks.
Mainly because I tend to be in my own little world. My mind is very random. Haha.
Even when I do have them on, the volume is usually set low…
So I can hear myself think - about all the weird stuff bouncing around in my head.
Am I strange? I thought so.
That was until Wednesday, when one of the PTs at my gym told me he works out without headphones too.
So did my enemies win this week? Absolutely not.
Because while I've started this routine with music in my ears, it was a nice reminder that I still got it lol.
Headphones or not.
Bad background music or complete silence.
I'm already locked in.
No shaking. 💪
Swimming Update! 🏊♀️
Nah… swimming lessons own me.
I take two coached lessons a week and do one practice session solo.
This week, I was drilled like I was training for the Olympics.
Gentlemen - I was ready to sack my coach! 😩
To be fair to him...
It also happened to be that time of the month - when your energy goes from 100 to 50 just for being a woman.
So each lap took twice the effort.
My back ached. I started crying like a baby.
I'm a very dramatic woman. 😭😂
But my coach knows me too well.
He just looked at me and went:
'When you finish with all this drama, give me four laps with ten seconds rest between. You'll be just fine.' 😂
I can't hate him - we've come a long way. Hahaha.
Note to self:
Stop booking swimming classes on certain days in your cycle. 📝
Bonus Round: Broken Nail Chronicles 💅
As if that wasn't enough spiritual warfare for the week... hahaha.
I broke a nail in the pool on Thursday.
I'm not even sure how - all I remember is trying to grab something so I wouldn't drown. 🤣😭
Thank goodness it was only my shellac that scraped off - not the nail itself.
If you've ever broken a nail before, you know how painful it can be.
So yes, a big win on that front too. 🙏
Honestly, my enemies really tried it this week.
But thank God/Allah/the universe for my mother's prayers. 😂🤣😂
And there you have it, folks!
A few chaotic highlights from this week's fitness regime.
If you're proud of my progress, or just amused by my chaos lol...
You're very welcome to send a little motivation via my wishlist.
It's the support (and shellac) that gets me through. 💅
Until next week - stay active, stay hydrated, and don't let your enemies win. 😎