Valkyrie Squad Day 40
Stretching. Stretching all day long, is my main focus, aside from guzzling a ton of water.
Yesterday’s workout has not left me sore at all, and I’m sitting kind of in shock. The first time I did that workout, I was sore everywhere. For all of week 3 Novice, I was sore every day, and exhausted. I remember that weekend, that the stretches we were to do were such a relief for the deep muscle aches I had all over. But today I feel completely fine, save for a kink in my neck from sleeping goofy. No muscle aches or tightness anywhere, just awake, alive, refreshed, and ready for whatever.
Regardless of the lack of post workout soreness, I’m still spending the day stretching as often as I can. I’m still going to take the rest day and drink tons of water, go for a walk, and move my body.
And smile at the delight of knowing that I am strong, stronger than I think I am. I am disciplined, I am not weak of mind, body, or spirit. I am the power behind the sword and the shield, My Face is the one that sees challenge and grins in savage triumph when I overcome it, scarred or not.
I’m comfortably wearing jeans today, with the tiniest of muffin top I think I’ve ever had. I can see definition taking hold at the bottom of my ribs, my legs toning up, and yes, my butt is looking pretty good lately too. And I did all that, I put in that work, that commitment. I took a giant leap toward change and, I landed on both feet.
I guess I’m feeling proud.
And what a change that is, to feel proud of myself and not ashamed. To feel confident and energetic and dare I say, pleased with myself. Its been so long since I’ve felt that way about myself, it’s become foreign. But it feels so good, so damn good.
So next week, I’ll do week 4 again, and then I think I might be ready for Blade.
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