Journal Entry #3 – 2025-11-18

Everything hurts, but it’s fine

a Tuesday like all the others

Man, this was a hard day. After last night workout where I had the great idea to do a full body session, my body almost gave up, literally. I was dizzy, muscle were twitching and I had couple nausea moments.

But I was happy, no. I was proud of what I did. Proud that I pushed myself for a true goal. Not too look good, not to be more attractive. To be stronger to protect the one I love. This was my first step toward that goal.

Yes, this morning everything was sore. I had a hard time waking up and moving. But I respected my schedule. I even went to work, in office.

That being said, I realize that even the basic of exercise shown in my course weren’t all meant for someone like me. I had to tone it down a little. So I did what every person with ChatGPT did. I asked for a tailored workout for the couch potatoe I was.

It doesn’t replace a coach or professional insights, but it can give the baseline until my body is ready for more. You can’t start a car that haven’t moved for years and expect to go smoothly.



“Strength isn’t built in comfort. It’s built in the moments when your body protests, but your purpose speaks louder”

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Right now I feel…

Good. Simply amazing. Not because I lost weight, not because I reach my protein intake, but because I did the thing I hated. Sticking to a plan, waking up and not going back to bed and enjoying each day. You know how hard it was before? It was like I was surrounded by copies of myself screaming at me: “you’re nothing”, “it doesn’t matter”, “comfort is way better”…

What Did I learned or Skills I improve today?

Haven’t learn much today. But I watched video of guy working out to get a good form when I lift weight or I do workouts.

What Am I proud today?

I’m proud that each step I take forward increase the distance with my old self.

What Challenge did I face?

Soreness is kinda lame and I understand that the body need to rest. I also realized that I didn’t drink enough water and that you need carbs to workout.

Workout

3×10/side

Dumbbell Rows (single-arm) 15lb

2×12

Barbell Romanian Deadlift (20lb total)

2×10

Kettlebell Deadlift (KB mode)

3×6/side

Core: Dead Bugs

2×20 sec

Core: Plank

Notes

Did my workout too soon after eating. Now my stomach hates me.