Chapter Two - Build For More

Chapter Two: Built for More

So this week is a new beginning within my new beginning. I'm starting Chapter Two.

Chapter One started back in October 2024, and now it’s time to level up.

I’m still going to keep walking and hiking, but they won’t be my main workouts anymore. It’s time to add in some strength training.

I’ve been hesitant to do this. Walking 3 miles a day is no joke, and I didn’t want to mess with my routine. Plus, I’ve been worried my “all-or-nothing” mentality would kick in and drag me back to old habits. So, I took my time. But now? Now feels right.

I decided to start working in strength routines during my lunch breaks. It’s a good time to get the habit going before work picks up again—by June, I’ll be back to a full 60-hour workweek.

I won’t lie: this week started rough.

My first sets of goblet squats were so much worse than I expected. My muscles wanted to seize up, and I couldn’t even get through all the sets I planned. I recorded that workout, and when I watched it back, I was so disappointed and ashamed.

I can’t believe I’ve let myself get this far. It hit me hard—especially because I’ve been feeling better lately. I’m 20 pounds down from my highest weight, but watching that video reminded me of just how big my biggest actually was.

But I kept going. I finished the workout. And I even went out for a hike later that day.

Because no matter how hard it feels, I refuse to let my steps—or my story—slip away. Walking is still my creative zone. Keeping my body moving keeps my creativity flowing.

The next morning, I wasn’t even as sore as I expected. So, I went to the track just like I’d planned.

I wrapped up the first day of April with a HIIT workout at lunch.

Today, I started with a hike and took it easier on the squats. I only used my body weight, and I let it be okay that I didn’t get the full range of motion.

The fly was back—worse than ever at the trail. I think I’m going to have to break down and buy one of those fly nets just to keep it from landing on my face.

So, that’s how Chapter Two: Built for More is going so far. I’ll keep you posted.


Stats - 

Monday - 
Workout: Full body strength circuit & 3 mile hike

Calories: 1,709

Water: 64oz

Steps: 11,786

Tuesday - 
Workout: Three miles at the track & HIIT

Calories: 2,019

Water: 76

Steps: 12,953

Today - 
Workout: Full body strength circuit & 3 mile hike

Calories: 1,999

Water: 96oz

Steps: 10,773

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