15/10/2025
Sometimes maintenance isnāt the goal - but itās still an achievement!
The photo on the left is April and on the right was this month. I hardly trained over Summer which is usually normal to be out of routine when the kids are off school. But then with moving house in September and everything that goes with that, on top of life and work, Iāve struggled to get back to my routine until last week really.
Growing up in a society that promotes āfadā, quick fix, unsustainable diets which leads to yo-yo dieting, I feel proud when I see the pictures together! I get anxious and feel like a fraud during periods of time that I donāt practice what I preach, but Iāve shown up when I could and it makes the difference! When I look back, Iāve done more exercise than I thought at the time, trying to reach my step goals, jogs and home workouts if I canāt make the gym etc. I actually think I look leaner now than April but not sure if itās the leggings or the fact Iām stood further away from the mirror š¤£
If youāre feeling the same, and in a phase of life that means you donāt always prioritise you - do what you can, walks with kids/ dogs, home workouts (YouTube it if you need inspo) - it does more than you think and itās not about short term - itās a long life journey than prolongs your life! šš¼
Still very grateful to have a sanctuary like to escape to, that helps keep me sane ā¦ ish š¤£š¤Ŗ
