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Today’s Workout: Challenge Day 3

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When I tell you I hadda make sure I didn’t talk myself out of working out today by walking into the house and getting right into my workout clothes. I am so sore and crampy… I seriously hope once my period is over for this month, my muscles can feel sore for the right reasons.

I completely forgot breakfast and coffee this morning but I managed to muddle through. I ate the last of the salmon and potatoes I made for lunch and a BLT salad for dinner. I was so excited to have half an avocado in there but the ones I got on Monday that were like rocks were already rotten by today. Not happy about that waste but I tossed it in the yard so at least maybe some neighborhood critter can take advantage of it instead of it ending up in a landfill. I just needed something different from tuna or chicken on a salad for a change and I’m trying to clean out my current fridge as I save up for a new one. It’s making a funny noise and I’d like to get ahead of the problem.

And Goggle fit is on some BS right now removing and reinstating my steps. I have enough anxiety, Google; I don’t need your help.

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Today’s Workout: Challenge Day 2

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Instead of the treadmill, I did the desk peddler today. I will burn out if I run every single day. I’m sure you’re also wondering why I haven’t posing any resistance band workouts and that’s because I can’t fucking find them. I thought I knew exactly where they were and I was wrong. So, I guess I’ll take that up whenever I find them. In the meantime, I’ve been doing squats and I’ll bring the kettlebell back. I actually know where that is.

I did my Itaki for lunch and had better luck with the Misfits Market broccoli and I didn’t see a bunch of little critters in the bowl after I cooked it. That’s a sure fire way to ruin a meal. I think I prefer getting these from Trader Joe’s from now on because it’s $3.99 for two bunches at Misfits but $2.99 for a bag at Trader Joe’s that I can get three lunches out of instead of two. I don’t mind washing my veggies but it’s nice the bag comes pre-washed, as well. It just saves me precious seconds in the food prep process. 

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Today’s Workout: This is probably a mistake

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Way back, I did a 30 day challenge. I think it was during quarantine when I was working from home where I decided to do 30 minutes of cardio every day for 30 days straight. In the end, I felt stronger, lost weight, and decided I hated it. So, in my infinite wisdom, I look at my phone and see there’s 160-ish days till NYCC. Unlike last year, my planned cosplay is actually modest but I do plan to reuse last year’s for the first two days and it would be nice if it fit better than it did last year. To try and make that happen, why not do a 100 day challenge?

Because clearly, I hate myself and need to punish me.

What better way to kick things off than to continue C25K (week 5). I am still on Saxenda for the time being and after my last blood tests from the doctor, I’ve doubled my vitamins but my plan is 30 minutes of cardio every day in some form for 100 days straight and some sort of body weight or kettlebell or resistance bands 3-4 times a week.

After today’s workout, I am already achy and sore. Probably because I’d spent all my energy last week cleaning, organizing, decluttering, and dealing with various replacements and repairs for my home and car. Oh, and the dentist. Nothing like having some guy drilling in your mouth for over an hour, get no enjoyment out of it, then have to go back once the new bridge is ready. I’m not prone to migraines at all but I sure had one that day…

Anyway, day one in the books. This is going to suck.

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Today’s Workout: Lost

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I was wondering how I was going to squeeze in some kind of activity today and when my friend called me that she needed me to bring something back to work after she’d left, I thought “Eh, I’ll walk over there real quick.” and didn’t tell her. She thought I’d gotten lost while driving when twenty minutes went by and I didn’t show up. But my car is in such shitty shape, I wasn’t gonna bother with is when my feet work just fine.

But now my feet hurt! But pain is progress? I guess in this case pain is thinking that your comfortable work shoes can carry you almost three miles as if it’s comparable to shuffling around the library but hey, movement is movement, right?

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Today’s Workout: Waste

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I had the best of intentions for the day. Get up, run and shower before work, wait for a package I had to sign for that was very important, then go to work. Well, the delivery took so long, I missed work entirely. I mean, I got the thing and that was a very important thing but, I didn’t plan on sitting around the house all day watching the tracking map in limbo like a nut job. But meh, I have massive amounts of sick time and my coworkers are awesome.

I’ve been on a salad kick this week (along with some major cleaning sprints) and the premade lemon chicken from Trader Joe’s is fantastic for some extra protein in a salad. I also had a random craving for radishes so, those made an appearance. Overall, I tried not to think of it as a wasted day and just a mild bump in the road since I got a bunch of stuff done but it’s hard. I had other things I needed to do at work that will be fun to deal with tomorrow.

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Today’s Workout: Switching Things

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I did the desk peddler today along with some extra walking as I had my regular checkup at the doctor’s before work. I finally got to talk to her about the extreme side effects of the Saxenda on my depression and she suggested switching to Mounjaro to see if I react better to that instead. This is a weekly injection instead of daily but it’s back ordered like all weight loss medications right now. I also hear it’s more effective but we’ll see.

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After my Itaki lunch (with chicken this time) I just wasn’t really hungry for dinner so I just had a snack. Google Fit is still messing with my steps but I still feel good about how the day turned out. Tomorrow, I’ll run again and maybe the app will properly record my workout this time. I should have had WAAAYYY  more heart points than I was given as I was running at a good pace and very focused on my form. I know it shouldn’t matter but, it can be disheartening to not see the results in the apps. But, I sure felt it in my legs!

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Today’s Workout: Week 4 something, something

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With my kid gone for the week, I’m trying to run after work again. Since the Saxenda makes it so I don’t feel hungry right when I get home, I went to run first then felt a little peckish afterwards. After that, I’ll make something for dinner. I tell ya, the 5 minute interval was tough but I’ve done longer intervals and I’ll get used to this again. I just have to go back to being that annoying person who stops life until I can workout since it’s important for me to keep it up.

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After my Itaki lunch, I made myself a salad after my workout. I remembered to use the cucumber I bought but forgot the radishes… I hope I remember them next time because I did a clean out of the fridge and I was so pissed at how much food I’d had to throw out because my kid was all “Of course I’ll eat it” and had someone order Chipotle for him behind my back. Then he’ll complain I don’t cook for him… Then when I do, he’ll brag I should open a restaurant but won’t finish the food. Teenagers don’t make sense!!!

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Today’s Workout: Delays

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I’m back to the peddler at work and trying to remember to to crunches and squats every morning and evening. It’s harder with the writing push I’m doing right now. I’m also trying clean up around the house; like everyone does once the weather starts to get warmer. I’ve also managed to increase my steps a little every day! It doesn’t take much and I’m still under 5000 but, hey, I will take any progress.

My Saxenda is still delayed, which worries me. I still have a back log from me halving my dose (which, I plan to stick to because I am NOT going through another horrid depressive episode again) but I think if I keep being active and eating healthy, my weight should finally overcome this plateau and I’ll be under 200 in no time. 

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Writing Update! Plans going forward.

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So, since my money situation is not good, I am going to be releasing my next book in chapters as I finish them on my Patreon under the $5 membership tier. I am aiming for one chapter a month that’s as polished as I can make it. Be aware, this book is in progress. Once I finally release the completed book, things may be reorganized and absolutely will be re-edited. It’s been awhile since I continued my first series and I’m actually excited to get back to it!

I’m also still working on that dystopian librarian story and brainstorming some ideas for the Djinn, Fruit of the Dead, Go Away Girls, and Gods in the Grey City series. Sometimes it surprises me how many series I have going right now… These are also all available here on my blog if you want to check them out.

Yes, this is ambitious considering I work full time, overtime, looking into remote part time work, and still reviewing books all the while with a teenager but it’s clear that just one job isn’t going to keep a roof over our heads. I’m gonna have to push myself to write as much as possible. Hopefully, you all enjoy it!

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