#alsothephysical

Just an easy leg(ish) day. * * * #fitness #legday #exercise #getfit #gethealthy #getstrong #workout #doinitformymentalhealth #alsothephysical #weightloss #loseweight #iifym

It’s been about a month since my last proper workout (I’ve been for a few walks but they hardly count). I felt so good in January and then my grandfather succumbed to his litany of illnesses and passed away. Then I had a couple of trips and before I knew it, February was here. I had a minor anxiety attack in the car and almost didn’t make it into the gym itself. It feels good to move my body but my self-consciousness is at an all time high which means my anxiety is peaking. * * * #fitness #exercise #getfit #gethealthy #getstrong #workout #doinitformymentalhealth #alsothephysical #weightloss #loseweight #iifym

My anxiety was playing up and I was restless at home so I went to the gym. It didn’t help my anxiety, I had a massive panic attack on the way home again, but hey, at least I moved my body for half an hour... * * * #fitness #exercise #getfit #gethealthy #getstrong #workout #doinitformymentalhealth #alsothephysical #weightloss #loseweight #iifym

My anxiety was high but I found myself feeling almost comfortable in the gym today. Almost. I haven’t used the rower in probably a year or more, but it felt good and I think it’s a good tool to measure improvement in my fitness. And, I had a teeny tiny jog on the treadmill. * * * #fitness #exercise #getfit #gethealthy #getstrong #workout #doinitformymentalhealth #alsothephysical #weightloss #loseweight #iifym

It used to be my norm but I cannot remember the last time I got up at 5am for the gym. It’s probably been close to a year. I didn’t have a plan going into this but really, it was just about making it to the gym. Feels good, man. * * * #fitness #exercise #getfit #gethealthy #getstrong #workout #doinitformymentalhealth #alsothephysical #weightloss #loseweight #iifym

What better way to start the year than by destroying one’s legs? The gym was almost empty so I found some courage. I opted to not go particularly heavy on anything because it’s been so long. But wow, I feel great. Shaky and sore, but great. * * * #fitness #legday #exercise #getfit #gethealthy #getstrong #workout #doinitformymentalhealth #alsothephysical #weightloss #loseweight #iifym

My sleep is slowly improving which means my mental health has been on the up too. That said, it's been a while since I've stepped foot in a gym on my own and my anxiety was high. There was a good half an hour between me getting dressed and actually leaving the house. Even on the walk I was ready to bail. But I didn't. I made it. I kept the workout simple, short and sweet but I made it. I'll be comfortable again in no time, I'm sure. * * * #fitness #exercise #getfit #gethealthy #getstrong #workout #doinitformymentalhealth #alsothephysical #weightloss #loseweight #iifym

Step today. Surprised myself by being able to do burpees. I guess using the step rather than the floor made it easier for me. A lot of foot pain, I'm not sure if it's my shoes or maybe the way I tie them? * * * #fitness #bodystep #lesmills #exercise #getfit #gethealthy #getstrong #workout #doinitformymentalhealth #alsothephysical #weightloss #loseweight #iifym