A Busy, Imperfect Week — And That's Okay
This week is a wild one. Julie is working 24-hour shifts today (Sunday) and again Tuesday, then flies to California Thursday. I may be traveling to South Carolina midweek and potentially Florida on Sunday.
But fitness happens in real life — not perfect circumstances.
My goals this week:
- 3 workouts minimum
- Daily walks
- No snacking after supper
- Lose 1 lb
Start weight: 205 lbs
The journey begins right here, in an imperfect week.
Weekly Meal Plan
To set the tone of the week, here's the food foundation I'm working off of.
Monday
- Breakfast: Skipped
- Lunch: Grilled chicken breast, mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts (Publix premade—lifesaver)
- Dinner: Flexible — Julie resting from her Sunday shift
Tuesday
- Breakfast: Skipped
- Lunch: Likely eating out while traveling → choosing salad or wrap. Backup: Publix chicken + Brussels
- Dinner: Grilled chicken, rice, Brussels (Julie on another 24-hour shift)
Wednesday
- Fast all day
- Dinner: Whatever Julie cooks before leaving — always 10/10
Thursday
- Lunch: Fasting or leftovers
- Dinner: Leftovers
Friday
- Fast until dinner
- Dinner: Publix run for simple, clean food
Saturday
- Brunch: Eggs + my secret muscle oatmeal
- Dinner: Light meal based on hunger
Sunday
- One Meal: Rotisserie chicken + olive bar toppings + rice
- Travel dependent
Weekly Workout Plan
Monday — Rest + Walk
No workout today. Plan: crush work, walk the pup, relax with Julie.
Tuesday — Pilates (If Possible)
- Plan A: Pilates reformer class
- Plan B: (if stuck traveling) Optional run or rest
Wednesday — Rest Day
Spending the day with Julie before she leaves for California.
Thursday — Hot Yoga or Reformer
Whatever schedule allows:
- Hot yoga or
- Pilates reformer
Friday — Long Walk or Light Jog
Simple movement-focused day. My favorite fast of the week.
Saturday — Big Upper Body Day + Conditioning
The fun day.
- Full upper-body lift
- StairMaster 20 min before
- StairMaster 20 min after
Sunday — Optional Yoga or Walk (Travel Dependent)
- If flying → no training
- If not → church + walk + early meal
Mindset of the Week
This is the perfect example of a "messy" life week — shifting schedules, travel, uncertainty.
But progress doesn't require perfection.
It requires:
- Showing up when possible
- Staying consistent with the basics
- Giving yourself grace when life gets unpredictable
- Stacking small wins
This is the first of many weeks documenting my journey from 205 lbs → 170 lean, model shape.
Weekly Goals
- Start Weight: 205 lbs
- Goal: Lose 1 lb this week
- Movement: 3 workouts minimum
- Lifestyle: Walk daily, no snacking after dinner, stay flexible but disciplined
Closing Thoughts
Week 1 isn't polished. It isn't ideal. It isn't structured.
And that's exactly why it matters.
Fitness in the real world requires adaptability, consistency, and perspective.
If I can show up this week — I can show up every week.
Let's do this.
205 → 170, week by week.