This week definitely tested me. After my successful week 2 at the gym, I had big plans for Week 3. I was going to up my gym game, try out some new machines, and maybe even add in some at-home workouts during the week. But instead, I found myself curled up on the couch with a box of tissues, a blanket, and the worst sinus infection/flu I think I have ever had. So no, I didn’t make it to the gym this week. And in the past, this is where the story would end. But this time, I did something different. Instead of letting one off-week derail the whole thing…
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Weeks 1&2
Okay yes, whoops – I forgot to post in real time. But you know what I didn’t forget? To actually do the work. So I’m backtracking a little to fill you in on what I’ve been up to for weeks 1 and 2 of my learning project. Week 1: Just Get Started This was the week I officially began the “omg I’m really doing this” phase. I started out by scouring the internet for tips n how to actually start a fitness routine and stay consistent – which, as it turns out, is the real challenge. Between blog posts, social media, and enough Pinterest pins to build a digital vision…
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Every Day Technology
As a millennial, I grew up in that strange space between no internet and non-stop connectivity – I remember spending my days playing outside, then waiting for dial-up to connect, and now I rely on my phone for nearly everything. These days, I use apps like Google, Pinterest, Instagram, and TikTok almost daily. Pinterest is probably the most “productive” scroll I do – as in I use it to find helpful ideas for organizing my home, planning meals my kids might actually eat, ideas for my future classroom, or even printables to help stay on top of my assignments. Google is basically my lifeline when it comes to quick research…
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Let’s Do This!
When it came time to choose a topic for this learning project, I bounced around a few ideas. There’s a lot I’d love to learn – but let’s be honest, between taking three spring classes, working full-time, and mom duties, time isn’t exactly something I have in abundance. So I decided to focus on something that felt both fun and productive: using online resources to finally build a fitness routine I can actually stick to. My Starting Point I’d like to think of myself as a seasoned beginner when it comes to fitness and going to the gym. I’ve been paying for a gym membership for years. YEARS. Like, my gym…