Run SY Run – 8 (10) Week Reset

Run SY Run | Weeks 7 & 8 – Still Showing Up

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Weeks 7 and 8 were pretty simple. Nothing major, nothing exciting. Just me showing up and doing what I said I was going to do.

I’ve been consistent in the gym, even on the days where I had to adjust or didn’t feel like it. Some days didn’t go exactly as planned, especially going at a different time. Way more people, not enough equipment, and definitely not my preferred vibe… but I still got it done.

There were a couple mornings I really tried to talk myself out of going. One day I got up, got dressed, and still there debating if I was actually about to leave the house. I had every excuse ready. But I went anyway. And like always, once I got there, it was fine.

I’ve also been intentional about my steps. I’ve been aiming for 9k a day and hitting that about six days a week. That part takes more effort than people think. It’s not just the workout, it’s making sure I’m moving throughout the day and not falling short.

At the same time, I’ve really been leaning into rest. Sundays have become my reset day and I’m not playing about that. I rest, recharge, and don’t feel guilty about it.

This past weekend, I made sure to get outside and enjoy the sun a little more.

I sat out under my pergola, took some time to just relax, and let myself enjoy the moment instead of always feeling like I need to be doing something. I even got in my little “adult pool” and just chilled for a bit.

That part felt just as good as any workout I’ve had lately. It reminded me that this can’t just be about the gym. I actually want to enjoy my life while I’m doing this.

I’m not going to act like I don’t pay attention to the scale because I do. And honestly, it’s been testing me. Some days it goes down, some days it goes up, and some days it just doesn’t make sense at all. I’ve definitely had moments where I’m like…what am I doing wrong?

But I’m starting to understand that this part isn’t as straightforward as I thought it would be. This isn’t about quick results right now. It’s about consistency, discipline, and trusting that what I’m doing is going to show up when it’s time.

I can feel the difference even if I don’t always see it yet. I’m stronger. I’m more consistent. I’m more aware of what I’m doing day to day. If I’m being honest, this part of the process is not exciting. It’s repetitive. It’s showing up over and over again and trusting that something is happening even when it’s quiet.

But I’m still here. Still working. Still figuring it out.

Weeks 7 and 8 were really just about staying the course, taking care of myself, and finding some balance in all of it.

I may not be where I want to be yet, but I’m definitely not where I started.

The work continues.

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Run SY Run | Week 6 – Being Intentional

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Week 6 wasn’t dramatic. Nothing major happened, and honestly that’s starting to feel normal.

I’m still getting up at 0’dark’30 in the morning, still making it to the gym, and still following the plan. The routine is familiar now. The workouts aren’t new anymore. They’re just part of the rhythm of the week.

One thing I did focus on this week was being more intentional about my movement outside of the gym. I set a goal to hit 8,000 steps each day. It doesn’t sound like much, but I realized it doesn’t happen automatically for me.

Some days it meant taking an extra walk. Other days I found myself pacing around the house just to close the gap. Sometimes it meant walking Cooper a little longer than usual. None of it was dramatic, but it required paying attention.

That was probably the biggest takeaway from this week. Progress doesn’t always come from big changes. Sometimes it comes from small habits that you decide to be more intentional about.

Right now I’m just continuing to show up, do the work, and stay consistent. The routine may feel simple, but I’m learning that consistency in the simple things is where real progress tends to come from.

The work continues.

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Run SY Run | Week 5 – Trusting the Process

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Run SY Run is my personal journey through a 10-week reset focused on strength training, discipline, and balance. Each week I’m documenting what I’m learning along the way.

Week 5 looked a lot like the weeks before it.

No big announcements.

No dramatic changes.

No moment where I looked in the mirror and thought, “There it is.”

Just more showing up.

More early mornings.

More workouts logged.

More meals planned.

More quiet discipline.

And if I’m being honest, this part of the journey can play with your mind a little.

Because you start wondering if it’s working.

The workouts are happening.

The weights are going up.

I can feel my glutes activating more during lifts.

But visually things still look pretty much the same.

And the scale?

Let’s just say it hasn’t been very motivating.

But this week reminded me that progress doesn’t always show up where you expect it first.

Sometimes it shows up in the weights increasing.

Sometimes it shows up in the fact that you’re still showing up when the excitement fades.

And sometimes it shows up in the data.

Even though the scale hasn’t been moving in a way that feels exciting, my body fat and lean mass are trending in the right direction.

So I’m not tripping.

That was a reminder to keep looking at the full picture instead of getting caught up in one number.

Because the truth is, this part of the journey is quiet.

These are the weeks where the work is happening beneath the surface.

The weeks where discipline becomes routine.

The weeks where consistency matters more than motivation.

And this week helped me make a decision.

Originally this was an eight week reset.

But the more I paid attention to how the body actually responds to consistent training, the more I realized real visible change usually shows up somewhere between weeks seven and ten.

So I decided to extend it.

Two more weeks.

Ten weeks total.

Staying locked in.

Not because I’m chasing perfection, but because I want to see what happens when I truly give the process time to work.

And throughout all of this, my word of the year keeps showing up.

Grace.

Grace with the timeline.

Grace with the process.

Grace with the days when my body feels tired.

Grace with myself when the results aren’t immediate.

Because this journey isn’t about rushing results.

It’s about showing up long enough to see what consistency can really do.

Five weeks in, that’s exactly what I’m doing.

If you’re working toward something right now, have you ever reached the point where the progress feels slow… but you keep showing up anyway?

The work continues.

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Run SY Run | Weeks 3 & 4- Quiet Work, Real Life, and Finding Balance

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Run SY Run is my personal journey through a 10-week reset focused on strength training, discipline, and balance. Each week I’m documenting what I’m learning along the way.

Weeks 3 and 4 didn’t look loud.

No major milestones.
No dramatic changes.
No big announcements.

Just me…showing up.

Showing up, even when progress feels quiet.

And I’m starting to understand that this part of the journey matters just as much as the beginning.

Because this is where discipline gets real.

I won’t lie… I thought I would see more by now.

But instead of obvious changes, what I’m noticing is subtle:

  • weights increasing
  • movements feeling more controlled
  • a little more strength
  • a little more confidence
Strength is building, even when it’s subtle.

It’s quiet progress.

The kind that doesn’t scream for attention, but it’s there if you’re paying attention.

And in the middle of all of that… life happened.

My homegirl came into town.
We went out.
We laughed.
We enjoyed ourselves.

Because the journey should include moments like this too.

And I let myself be present in those moments.

And if I’m being honest… this is where my word of the year, Grace, is showing up the most.

Grace to enjoy the moment
Grace to step away without guilt.
Grace to come back without pressure.

Because this journey, for me, isn’t about restriction.
It’s not about missing out.
It’s not about choosing fitness over life.

It’s about learning how to balance both.

I’m learning that preparation matters.

I got my workouts in before the weekend.
I moved with intention because I knew what was coming.

Preparation makes balance possible.

And when the schedule shifted, I didn’t panic.

I adjusted.

That’s what moderation looks like for me.

Not all or nothing.
Not perfection.

Just making sure I don’t lose myself in either direction.

Some people say you can work hard all week and ruin it on the weekend.
But I’m learning that it doesn’t have to be that way.

If you move with intention, you can enjoy life and stay committed to your goals at the same time. Preparation matters. Mindfulness matters. Balance matters.

For me, it’s not about being perfect every day.
It’s about being aware of the choices I’m making and staying aligned with what I want overall.

Because the truth is…

I want the results.
But I also want the memories.

I want the discipline.
But I also want the experiences.

And I’m realizing I don’t have to choose.

So weeks 3 and 4?

They weren’t flashy.

But they were honest.
They were consistent.
They were real.

And I can see the work. Even if it’s quiet.

What I’m learning:

Discipline isn’t about controlling every moment.
It’s about showing up, adjusting, and continuing forward… no matter what life brings.

And this season?
It’s teaching me Grace.

And maybe that’s what real progress looks like.

If you’re on a journey like this too…

How are you learning to balance your goals with your life?

The work continues.

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Run SY Run | Week 2 – Consistency Will Always Beat Motivation

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Run SY Run is my personal journey through a 10-week reset focused on strength training, discipline, and balance. Each week I’m documenting what I’m learning along the way.

Motivation is exciting. It makes us feel ready, energized, and unstoppable. But the truth is motivation comes and goes. Consistency is what carries us forward when motivation is nowhere to be found.

This week was quiet.

No big breakthroughs.
No dramatic moments in the gym.
No exciting milestones to post about.

Just showing up.

Alarm clock early.
Gym bag packed.
Workout logged.
Repeat.

And if I am honest, those are the weeks that matter the most.

It is easy to stay motivated when progress feels obvious.
When the scale drops.
When the weights feel lighter.
When people start noticing.

But the real work happens during the quiet weeks.

The weeks where nothing seems to be changing on the surface. The weeks where discipline has to speak louder than excitement.

This week reminded me that consistency is not about chasing motivation. It is about honoring the commitment you made to yourself even when it feels ordinary.

Even when it feels slow.
Even when no one is clapping for it.

Because progress does not just come from the highlight moments.

It is built in the early mornings.
In the logged workouts.
In the meals prepared when it would be easier not to.
In the decision to show up anyway.

This year my word is Grace.

Grace to stay patient with the process.
Grace to understand that progress is not always loud.
Grace to keep moving forward even on the days that feel small.

Some weeks will be filled with visible wins. Other weeks will look quiet like this one.

Both matter.

Because the truth is the life we want is built in the small decisions we make over and over again. Consistency turns ordinary weeks into extraordinary results over time.

So here is to the quiet weeks. They are doing more than we think. And if your week felt quiet too, give yourself a little grace. Then show up again tomorrow.

The work continues.

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