Syd’s.Fitness.Journey

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It really is that way, most of the time!
03/09/2026

It really is that way, most of the time!

I feel like I really relate to this these days. Though luckily for me, we got some answers recently that indicate I shou...
02/25/2026

I feel like I really relate to this these days.

Though luckily for me, we got some answers recently that indicate I should be at least improving. As long as I listen to my body and can keep my symptoms down with plenty of rest and pacing of my energy expenditure.

I’ll make a post soon explaining what the answers are, and what they mean. I’ve honestly just been kind of burnt out of putting in effort towards this topic since we found out, so I’ve been procrastinating. But the good news is, I seem to be trending better, and hopefully that’ll continue until I’m back to 100%.

Omg!!!! Do you know how many times I didn’t want to go to physical therapy in the last 8 months!?!?! I feel like I’ve ha...
01/06/2026

Omg!!!!

Do you know how many times I didn’t want to go to physical therapy in the last 8 months!?!?! I feel like I’ve had sooooo much happen since my hip replacement that it would have been so easy to just stop going to PT. A vulnerable second surgery, getting back to work post surgery, getting sick with mystery chronic illness, figuring out a new pace of life, facing a potential unwanted career change, and just life be lifin’.

I knew if I didn’t stick with this, I’d always have a “what if” in the back of my head. I’m 36 and I truly value my mobility. I want to be able to do and move as much as possible for as long as possible, no matter how many joint replacements or chronic illnesses I have. Even if it is slower or looks a little different these days!

It’s been a freaking tough road, and I’m soooo proud that I stuck with it!!

If you’re looking for some seriously kind and invested people to help you with your physical therapy needs, look no further. Amy and Clint were my peeps!! Amy will make you wanna cry with that scraping tool, but DAMN, you’ll feel so much better when you walk outa there! 🙌🏽

Messy house from opening Christmas presents that I still haven’t picked up, seriously dirty hair, cat hair everywhere, h...
12/29/2025

Messy house from opening Christmas presents that I still haven’t picked up, seriously dirty hair, cat hair everywhere, haven’t showered or left my house in a couple of days. Sometimes it just be like that.

Lately, by the end of my work week, I just haven’t felt up to doing anything. General fatigue, brain fog, headaches, off and on dizzy/nauseous, joint pain, body aches, inflammation/swelling. Just an overall feeling of being unwell.

I try really hard to listen to my body and not push through the moments that my body is telling me to rest. Because I know that just means at some point I’ll just crash. If you don’t take breaks, your body will force you to at some point, and likely when it’s least convenient.

I HAVE to go to work, but other than that I’ve been pretty much approaching everything else as “let’s see how I’m feeling”. For the most part my appointments are slowing down so that’s another “HAVE to go” thing that’s falling off.

Letting go of some of my “standards” around the house and how I prefer things to be kept has been hard. What’s harder, is not being able to just get up and do the fun things that I want to do when I want to do them. 😑

Finding a new balance has been tough, but we’re getting there. I’m lucky to have such a patient and understanding wife to help me through this frustrating and emotional time. Oh, and the cats! They’re always down for a good cuddle!

Just trying to remind myself that it’s ok to slow down. 😊

Y’all. This year has been a lot. I started this page to focus on my fitness progress, but fitness in the gym is only par...
09/19/2025

Y’all. This year has been a lot.

I started this page to focus on my fitness progress, but fitness in the gym is only part of your overall health.

Having had 2 surgeries back to back earlier this year meant I’ve had a lot of bloodwork done. Some of that bloodwork has been consistently off. Long story short, I’ve had a lot of diagnostic testing done and we still don’t fully know what is going on. What we do know is that I have chronic inflammation somewhere in my body that is causing me to have iron deficiency anemia, and potentially an absorption issue as I’m low on a couple other nutrients.

In the meantime we’re working on more testing with various specialists to try to figure out where the inflammation is coming from and why.

The flare ups, fatigue, headaches, restless legs, etc. forces me to prolong my fitness goals. I’m determined to not stop the momentum I’ve gained in the last couple of years. Instead I just try to take advantage of the good days, and respect the bad. Easier said than done.

At the end of the day, staying as “on track” as possible has seriously helped me advocate for my health. Doctors often want to just tell you to eat better, drink enough water, exercise, or just the usual, “Have you tried losing weight?”. I love being able to throw out that I’ve been consistent with all of that for 2 years, so what’s next???

Today was the first day back in the gym that has felt like the mental health reset that it used to be! I’m finding mysel...
09/13/2025

Today was the first day back in the gym that has felt like the mental health reset that it used to be!

I’m finding myself getting frustrated that I still can’t do more when it comes to lifting weights. I’m still working on PT and getting things healing correctly as I ease back into some of those more complex excercises that I love. Like RDLs, or just basic squats. Even body weight squats are still difficult at this point.

BUT! Today has given me a light at the end of the tunnel! It feels good to feel the burn again!

I’m freaking doing it, and that is all that matters!

***an

I didn’t talk much about it on this page, but I had a second surgery this summer. Unrelated to my hip. Long story short,...
08/03/2025

I didn’t talk much about it on this page, but I had a second surgery this summer. Unrelated to my hip. Long story short, I had a cyst and part of my tailbone removed and the incision is legit my butt crack.

It’s been heeling kinda slowly compared to my hip which has been a bit of a mental struggle. I’m basically just waiting for my incision to heal, which it’s pretty sensitive and gross. Sitting around (more like laying because I can’t really sit) and not being able to go on my daily walks or do much exercise is tough.

I’m back to work tomorrow and hopefully in the next week or so I’ll get back into some walks on my days off. I’ll see how I’m feeling and decide when to kind of start over with my strength training.

Im nervous to see how much I’ve regressed in strength. BUT that’s ok!! Life happens and I’m trying very hard to give myself grace during this time of taking care of my body and myself in general.

I WANT to be back in my gym and going on my daily walks. That alone is huge progress in my fitness journey. In the past I would have definitely taken this as an easy out from keeping up healthy habits.

Anyway. Be kind to yourself today! 🤩 And wish me luck going back to work with stitches in my butt crack. 🥲

***an

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