16/01/2026
Day 5. Last day of this little calisthenics mini-series.
And here’s the truth – this was never really about fitness.
The workouts are just the vehicle.
What this has actually been about is doing something that makes me feel good – without negotiating with myself, without quitting on myself, and without needing to look a certain way to deserve it.
Eight months ago, I didn’t like myself very much.
That’s hard to admit.
And while some of that wasn’t my fault, changing it was my responsibility.
Showing up – unfiltered, unshowered, imperfect – has helped me rebuild something I’d lost: appreciation. For my body. My capability. My resilience.
We so often try to create change from a place of self-criticism or frustration.
And that makes everything harder.
Whether you’re navigating the end of a relationship, building a career or business, or trying to feel better in your own skin – starting from self-dislike is exhausting.
This is your reminder to do the things that contribute positively to your life.
Not just what’s easy.
Not just what looks good.
But what actually helps.
For me, these workouts get me out of bed and give me a solid start to the day.
That’s it. That’s the win.
It’s not about fitness.
It’s about choosing yourself – again and again – from a place of care, not punishment.
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