I've been walking but that's beginning to get a little boring. So I found this YouTube called "Fitness with PJ". Her workouts are quick and they are targeted for worn over 40. That doesn't mean by all means they are easy, it just means she provides alternate exercises to compliment your fitness level. They are intense but it's not heavy lifting, it's circuits that burn.

Did my first bike ride since November 2020. I managed to go just over 4.5 miles in 90 degree heat before I had to stop. My heart rate got up to 180 BPM I was pushing myself that hard. So hard I got nauseous and vomited the water I was drinking. I ended up walking my bike about a mile the rest of the way home. Next time I will definitely go early in the morning when it's not so hot. I needed this bike ride. I needed to push myself. It's the only way to find myself. Physical fitness has always been such a huge part of my life, I refuse to let it go. 

My first 5K since my diagnosis. I walked but we walked a pretty good pace of 14:30. I felt good until the very end when we attempted to jog the last 100 yards. My body wasn't having it. I started dry heaving and I honestly didn't think I was going to make it. I could see the finish line and everyone is cheering me on. So I sucked it up and finished. Here's a picture of my pain 🤣 and Catharine's worried face 

My longest and furthest walk to date. The weather was perfect other then the mosquitoes feeding on my legs I probably could have walked longer.

I had a goal to reach a 17 min pace and I did it. Now I just need to do it for 45 mins. I haven't quite got there yet. Right now 30 or so minutes of walking is enough. I need to get my diet back on track too. Today I got some upsetting news so I ate a lot. Tomorrow I'll get a good walk in for sure. 

I've made a promise to myself to start walking at least 30 minutes every morning. I was really beginning to get on the lazy bandwagon. Making excuses, eating bad. I just can't do it anymore. If I want to survive this cancer, prevent reoccurrence, I need to get it together. 

Putting good weight back on for surgery on 17 March 🍀

I want to thank Stephanie Rowan, a fellow Ovarian Cancer Teal Warrior first & foremost, who introduced me to Dr. Nydia, yoga 🧘‍♀️instructor. Ive taken 3 Gentle yoga classes so far through livestream Zoom. The first class was pretty hard for me. My core was pretty weak to do some of the stretches but since I've been walking more it's helping build strength. It's amazing what just walking can do for your body. By the 3rd class I was able to go through all the moves. I enjoyed it so much I wanted more. Nydia is amazing at putting your mind and body at ease. Her breathing techniques help 

Got my Week 1 Nicole Wilkins Workout plan for March. I have 2 weeks to push out what I can before surgery on the 17th🍀 I'm ready to get working! 

Quick arm workout today. 💪🏼 All that matters is "you did it!" Make no excuses, you'll regret it!

I had a really good glute and hamstring workout today. It feels good when you can feel yourself getting stronger. I know in 16 days this will change when I have surgery again. But I look at it as another opportunity to build myself back up. After this surgery I can really focus on building myself back I up permanently. I'm excited to finish my last 6 weeks of my CrushIt program with Seneca Greca. If you don't know who she is, look her up on IG. Absolutely amazing!

Who does want a beautiful, sexy back?! There once was a time I could 20 or more pull-ups & row 70lbs dumbbells. One thing I've learned through this process though is to NOT compare my new cancer self to my past self. It just adds stress and anxiety to the day and to my workouts. It's going to take time to build strength. I've accepted my abs will never be the same. There's a chance I physically may never be the same. I just have to accept it and move forward and be the best version of me I can be. Check out on IG @cindyb_fit