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Missing my childhood moments with my parents.
They always made such a loving fuss whenever I was ill.
They would offer me all my favourite food and drinks, but I never had any appetite.
My siblings would poke me to say yes so they could eat them for me 😂
Adulting sucks! 😭😂
Truly miss those days.
icy patches on the pavement, light, but frosty wind.
And a surprisingly clear sky. Even the sun came out later.
So yeah, those ten minutes outside at dawn? Not child's play. 😂
But I had an errand to run, so I thought: Let me get that out of the way first - just in case I turn lazy later with the weather being so cold.
That was the plan.
What actually happened was different.
Obviously. 😂
I decided to walk to my errand instead of hopping on another - only a 15-minute walk.
Finished that, and thought, well... gym is not too far either.
So I kept going - another 25 minutes.
By the time I reached the gym… the gym mood had left me... 😅
And the morning sun had started to shine - now one thing about the Brits is we go wild at the slightest hint of sunshine and clear sky... it doesn't even need to be blue lol.
...So I just continued.
I had turned myself into a tourist in Central London.
Strolling past landmarks in the freezing weather, whilst the frosted wind licked my face with every step. ❄️
By the time I checked my fitness tracker, I had done over 11K steps.
Woohoo! 💪
I think I had a proud little smirk on my face... but it was too frozen to tell.
I finally jumped on a bus home.
Warmed up and got ready for lunch with my friend at Enish Nigerian Restaurant - just the kind of hot meal I was craving after that impromptu city hike.
You can see how excited I got in that video.
I mean… who doesn't like food? 😀
she looked at me like I was mad and asked, 'What were you thinking, in this weather?'
I said, I was just vibing… 😎
This woman replied, 'Yeah. With pneumonia.' 😂
Let's see what the rest of the week brings…
Until we meet,
Stay warm.
Zoe 💋
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.
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.
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.
That was until Wednesday, when one of the PTs at my gym told me he works out without headphones too.
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. 💪
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! 😩
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. 😭😂
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.
Stop booking swimming classes on certain days in your cycle. 📝
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. 🙏
But thank God/Allah/the universe for my mother's prayers. 😂🤣😂
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. 😎
Last week was my first, and I went all in:
Two Pilates, two swims, and four cardio classes - all squeezed into just 4 days 💪
I have wanted to try Pilates for the longest, but it never quite worked out pre-pandemic.
Finally found the right studio and started reformer Pilates last week…
Excited, slightly terrified - but I made it.
On a dull winter morning.
Yike! 😅
I rushed out with five minutes to spare, no makeup.
Hair in a bun… but I made it.
My ass aches and my thighs are still shaking...
Mind you, I'm only doing beginners' classes haha.
I started swimming lessons last spring, and each session still leaves me completely spent 😅
So I always make it the last activity of the day - got to save my energy for gym or Pilates.
Let's talk about the treadmill for a second...
It's absolutely boring! 😩
I only ever use it when I need to get my heart rate up - quick fast run.
Ten minutes felt like a whole hour…
I was dying! 😭
And I'm always scared I'll fall off 😂
Like… no thanks.
Just go outside!
Kudos to those who love it - I never have.
This week, I'm going full speed.
3 of each - Pilates, swimming and cardio.
Spread across 6 days.
And just like God, I'll rest on Sunday 😇
I just need to figure out where to sneak in a couple of 10K walks… 🤔
Might swap a gym day for a long walk - or do half and half.
And if you fancy sponsoring a class or cheering me on from the sidelines…
You can do so through my wishlist 😉