Roughly a year’s worth of progress: not a whole world’s difference, but I’ve come such a long way

[sickofallthelies]

@darrelelliott I’ve been focusing on self love, i had next to none of that 4 years ago and I’ve been a work in progress since i started! Best thing I’ve ever done for myself.

 

[esquyers]

@sickofallthelies Amazing! I’m struggling with cardio too. I’ve been doing a push/pull/leg strength training consistently for the past few weeks but cannot bring myself to do any more cardio then a medium walk with my dog

 

[davecave]

@esquyers I hate running, but other kinds of cardio can be more fun. Have you tried a dance class (on YouTube or something)? I look silly so I am not prepared to take a real hip hop class, but the streaming ones for 20 minutes can be really fun and help you let loose/get out of your comfort zone.

 

[sickofallthelies]

@esquyers If that’s all you can do, then that’s okay! Just work your way up, maybe add on 2 minutes a week. Your doggo will appreciate it too, so use that as motivation

 

[safoster]

@sickofallthelies Great job! Sticking to a program like that is hard work!

 

[sickofallthelies]

@safoster Thanks! I want to try a different program but i love it too much haha.

 

[mommytoisabella]

@sickofallthelies did you make this program yourself?

 

[sickofallthelies]

@mommytoisabella My boyfriend introduced me to it! He showed me a few things for each day to get me started, but for the most part i find the exercises myself now. Most of them are machine based so i just stick with them

 

[jay73]

@sickofallthelies Progress is obvious to me and very inspiring.

Do you have a specific fitness goal you are aiming for?

 

[sickofallthelies]

@jay73 Honestly, it sounds pretty stupid when i say the reasoning behind it, but i just want to look strong as hell. I don’t mind if i have a little tummy, or whatever, but if someone decides they want to kidnap me, i want them to think twice about it because i look like I’m going to put up a damn good fight (which i will). I’m super paranoid about that as there’s been a lot of trafficking attempts near me recently.

For a less dramatic goal, i just want to be able to keep up with my boyfriend. My first step with that was quitting smoking, i could hardly breathe and was always well behind him on walks from not being able to breathe properly. 4 years & a month ago i accomplished that, so now I’m working on catching my body up the rest of the way

 

[dhim]

@sickofallthelies I came to comment and say "GIRL YOU LOOK STRONG AS HELL" so I'd say you're succeeding tbh.

 

[sickofallthelies]

@dhim thank you!!!!

 

[offeiriad]

@sickofallthelies That is so amazing! Props to you for quitting smoking and for the awesome progress. You have a willpower of steel and are definitely inspiring me to keep going!

 

[sickofallthelies]

@offeiriad Thank you!! I have started to realize that i just get to the point of, “okay I’m done with this!” And just go for whatever my goal is! It’s usually not a gradual thing, it’s a “boom that’s how it is now” type of thing haha.

 

[jay73]

@sickofallthelies I think looking strong as hell is a great goal. It's clear and useful for guiding training. Have you considered doing boxing or anything similar? Could be a fun way to supplement the lifting.

Congrats again!

 

[dawn16]

@sickofallthelies I love the mental gains in your routine so much. You mentioned you get cranky if you don’t work out for a few days - it’s such a mental cleanse to get in there and
move your body! You’re doing a fantastic job. I wish I would’ve taken measurements when I started!

 

[sickofallthelies]

@dawn16 For real! Even if I’m having a bad day, i feel better even if i go in and stretch. It’s like a palate cleanser for your brain!!

Mental gains are huge and sooo underrated - i actually like pictures other people take of me now which is insane because i NEVER have!! And i think i look so good while working out, and i am totally that person that stares at themselves while they work out but i don’t even care, it does things for my self confidence

 

[dawn16]

@sickofallthelies GREAT job! A lot to be proud of! Keep up the hard work!

 

[sickofallthelies]

@dawn16 Thank you!!

 

[mizzyjp]

@sickofallthelies Hey, that’s amazing progress. And hopefully solidly sustainable since you’ve set good routines. The positive change in your confidence /posture is the first thing I noticed, and then the mad curves you’ve got going on at your hips/waist. Crushing goals, I’d say! (Please read that in the least creepy/most supportive way possible)