Once More With Feeling | My Sustainable Fitness Journey

After avoiding the pink elephant in the room (my health) for a long time now, I have decided to stop pretending everything is OK - it isn't.
The diets, the quick fixes, the “I’ll start on Monday” excuses… they’ve all had their run, and my body has been whispering for a while now that it needs attention and healing, and I’m finally ready to listen.

I have never been the one to make drastic changes to my lifestyle for a deadline, and I won't be starting now - I am too stubborn for that. There will be no six-week shred or lemon water fasting. There will be more intentional, sustainable decisions being made.

I am going back to what I enjoy, so for the forseeable future, I plan to:

• Weight train 3-4 times a week, according to my menstrual cycle

• Pilates 2-3 times a week, 20 minutes max. The cult following is real, and I'm part of it. Proudly.

• Walk 30 minutes a day minimum - maybe more. You can achieve anything with the right audio book.
  

I adore food. Deeply. The idea of cutting out food groups or waving goodbye to my favourite staples? Laughable, because I know it will never happen. What isn’t funny though, is my health, especially as I get older. So I’m not taking anything away; I’m just adding more fibre, collagen, creatine, protein. More water, more sleep. Less screen time.
Trying all the saved Instagram recipes I collected.

Tonight I’m on the couch, wrapped in my dressing gown, devouring hot honey fried chicken from Wagamama. Tomorrow? I’m at the gym bright and early before diving into a Sunday roast with friends, because balance is the name of the game, amiright?!

This isn’t about perfection. It’s about being present for myself - returning to myself. Strong, supple, low-stress. I want to feel good in my body, not just look good to others.

So, how do you look after yourself? If you’re also on a journey, or thinking about starting one, welcome :). Expect some complaining, a dash of delusion, and fingers crossed, a steady stream of updates as I change, move, grow, and try again.

Once more, with feeling.

Ciao for now,

– S x