2025 REALISTIC FITNESS GOALS
So just a little behind-the-scenes moment of the picture you’re probably looking at right now: this was a photoshoot for my friend’s beauty business. Cute, right?
What you don’t see is the chaos that came before it.
We didn’t eat that morning, and right before this picture was taken, I had just finished stuffing my face with a bunch of Popeyes Cajun fries and fried chicken. If you’ve had those fries, then you already know: they put crack in them. That’s the only explanation. You just keep eating… and eating… and eating… until they’re gone. That’s my theory anyway.
And yes — I agree — Popeyes has the best fries.
Oh! And I forgot to mention… we had strawberry cake afterward. Delicious. Regretful. But delicious. 😭
So, what are my fitness goals for 2025, you might be wondering?
For one…
1.Get my nutrition in order!
Let’s be real — my body can only go so far if I can’t control what I’m eating.
Not just what, but how much, and how often.
Although this is something I’ve understood for a while now..it has been my biggest struggle. I’ve known better, but haven’t done better. And because of that, I’ve probably missed out on a lot of gains just playing around with my food.
But this year?
No more excuses.
If I want muscle, energy, and long-term results, I need all the fuel I can get. No skipping meals. No living off snacks. And unfortunately… no more Popeyes (at least not every week 🥲).
2.Start Stretching..again.
Four years ago, I was basically a noodle. I got into the habit of stretching every day — morning or night. No matter what, I was loosening up this body! I was taking aerial class at the time and wanted to look like one of those women who moved through the air like art— elegant, in control and completely free. To do that, I had to be flexible. I became the most flexible I can honestly say I’ve ever been.
I was doing backbends. Splits. My body felt amazing.
I was obsessed. Like, why would I ever stop?
Then life happened, as it always does and I used that as an excuse to fall back into my old ways. I got lazy. And now? I’m stiff, my knees be crackin', and I’m catching random cramps in places that should not cramp. Places I’ve never got before. I’m just out here being stiff and dusty and that’s a no no for me.
So in 2025, stretching is officially back on the priority list. Not just to be flexible, but because I want:
A stronger core, better posture, a flatter stomach and to move like a graceful swan again 🦢
Win-win? I think so.
3.Do more ab workouts
I neglect my abs. Yea, I admit it.
I’ve been focusing more on strength training lately (which I also hate). But really, because I just don’t want to do them. They feel so tedious and like a waste of time. These are the lies I tell myself to make myself feel better about missing ab time. My brain even supports my shenanigans, telling me, “It’s fine, skip it.”
But then I’m staring in the mirror like, “Why is my stomach not flat..why is it not giving??”
I hate it here.
4.Build up endurance
Another reason I hate the gym ?
I get winded way too fast.
I’m usually too out of breath to make it through a full session. No exaggeration. It’s not even the muscle pain; it’s the cardio. I can’t breathe, and it’s annoying. I’m panting like I just ran a marathon after one warm-up set.
Clearly… I need to focus more on Treadmill time, HIIT. You know, all the things I would rather not do 🙃
Because what’s the point of all this strength if I’m just going to pass out halfway through a session?
5.Remain Consistent
All of these goals mean nothing if I can’t stay consistent.
I used to have a bad habit of starting strong and never finishing in time to see solid results. I don’t even know why I just lied like that. I still struggle with that. But honestly? This is the most consistent I’ve ever been with fitness — and I’m proud of that.
I’m not where I want to be yet. But that’s okay. I know that it takes pushing through the pain, the tears and doubts and the soreness, and the days where I’d rather do anything else. Even after I hit my goals, I’ll still have to work to maintain them.
Because the growth doesn’t stop.
I’m not your typical “clean-eating, yoga at 6am” type of gym girlie..but I do show up.
Check back in with me at the end of this year.
I’ll either be in the best shape of my life… or still struggling. Who knows.
To a good year,
