09/19/2022
👀 Adulting and Adjusting is HARD:
I’ve had a few people approach me and ask about my workouts/routine since going to night shift. Unfortunately my schedule changes every week and I’m still trying to find my groove with my diet and sleep, and have had minimal opportunities to hit the gym. Everything I was afraid of by taking this night contract (losing my routine, losing muscle, gaining weight, seasonal depression, binging when getting off work, less sleep, more fatigue… etc.) it’s all starting to creep back up.
On top of that, I twisted my right knee last week, the knee I previously had surgery on, and could barely walk for a couple days. Had an X-ray Friday which showed pretty gnarly arthritis for a 27 year old and received a steroid injection to the joint which has helped tremendously. I see my doctor tomorrow to make sure it’s just that and nothing more. As someone who has always had a physically strong lower body, I feel defeated. 😞
All this being said, my strength and wellness journey is NOT over but has definitely taken a beating.. which I knew would happen. I worked really hard to get a good routine down the first portion of this year, and I’ve had a lot of support around me! Once the inflammation in my knee settles it’s game on!!!
I’m being honest with where I’m at because this is what happens when you have a break in your routine, it’s hard to get back up, but we can do it. I’m still remembering my WHY & remembering where I started in January! I’m trying not to beat myself up because I know why I had to switch things up. I put my family and our finances first so that we could save for some bigger things we have planned around the corner. Unfortunately this meant putting a few of my recent priorities on the back burner.
Your support, prayers, and encouragement mean the world to me. I just wanted to update those of you that have been wondering why I went MIA. I’m determined to get a routine back soon and to get my body back on track! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
