Last week, I was having some issues with my workouts, and my whole journey in general. I felt stuck and uninspired. I did manage to finish the week on a good note though, as in lieu of my usual long gym workout on Friday morning, I walked the dogs to the dog park instead.

I think that my lack of progress in the weight department was bringing me down. So I decided to compose a list of health-related achievements that have nothing to do with the number on the scale. Here goes:

• I opened a very stuck jam jar
• I can fling a 30 lbs bag of dog food like it was a sack of feathers
• My new shorts are now loose enough that pantylines no longer show
• I can practically skip up the stairs to my apartment
• My blood pressure is a respectable 117 / 79
• I feel less jiggle when I walk
• My upper back and arms are looking strappy-tank-worthy

That made me feel a little better.

I also decided to switch up my workout. Usually, I have half an hour M-Th, and 45 minutes on Friday. I spend the first 15 minutes doing cardio and 5-10 minutes doing weights. On Fridays, I spend 30 minutes doing cardio, and 15 minutes doing weights.

I'm wondering if, by trying to do both every day, I'm not doing enough of either. I think I might do alternate days of cardio and weights. But I'm going to ask Chris Powell about it first.