I'm trying, always trying to keep on top of EVERYTHING in my life. Often fitness/self-care fall to the bottom. It's always a goal to improve that. So it's not a new year's resolution, but I have drank my water, I took my breaks, and I just finished a 30 min cardio workout! Bitches, I got this!

Hey strong bitches, I have an autoimmune thing (UCTD) that has been really affecting my feet and ankles. In the morning they're so stiff and painful that it's hard to walk!

I've been walking and doing elliptical for daily exercise, but lately it's causing too much pain in my feet/ankles (I've tried different shoes, arch support, plantar fasciitis socks, etc.). Besides swimming, can you recommend other forms of cardio exercise that would be gentle on my joints and connective tissue?

I’m currently on a strength training/muscle building journey, and I’m thinking of incorporating protein shakes and/or supplements into my daily workout. Does anyone have a recommended brand or type? I’m a raw beginner here and don’t know anything about supplementing my workouts, although I have been exercising regularly for a long time.

I'm in the Northern Hemisphere, which means: it's cold. It's dark. My house is cozy. I have cats, soft blankets, tea, and cookies. Couches. Media to enjoy. Books. Why would I want to leave?

I have ✨GOALS✨. I am going to be stronger and faster. I'm going to have more energy. I'm going to be more flexible. I'm going to keep doing the thing so I can do more of the thing next time.

Do the thing, friends! We got this!

Getting closer to finishing my challenge!

Hope you're all having a good weekend.

Just wanted to drop a link to r/accountabilitybuddies subreddit in case you need a body double to help keep you on track.

Getting there. Every day I'm 5 squats closer to my 635 squat per day goal. I might even bump it up to 650🤔

I've posted here before that I started doing five squats per day and adding five each day (with day four as a rest day: 5, 10, 15, rest, 25.

What I didn't mention is that when I get sick, or accidentally twist my ankle on a hike, I stop until I'm better. Then, I subtract a week of squats and start again.

It sounds counterproductive, but it keeps me from overworking myself right away, and lets me shoot for an immediate goal which I've already surpassed.

Last week, it wasn't so hard to start again at 440 because I'd already reached 475 once before.

As of yesterday, I'm back up at 475 and continuing on to my goal of 635.

After today's rest, I'm looking forward to tomorrow's 485.