Quick little check in over here at Deanna Harder Fitness. So, I am saying yes. But first, HYPERRRRTROPHY.

"Muscle hypertrophy is a term for the growth and increase of the size of muscle cells. The most common type of muscular hypertrophy occurs as a result of physical exercise such as weight lifting, and the term is often associated with weight training."

I obviously like the sound of that. So, why is it so scary and embarrassing for many women to tell others that they want to get bigger, like, ON PURPOSE?

I was the girl who did cardio ON PURPOSE to get and stay smaller for 20 years, almost half my life. I see dozens of women and men in the cardio section of the gym still doing that, staring at their phones, counting the minutes and calories they have burned until they are allowed to stop. I am done with that.

I stepped away from the dreaded cardio machines in 2014 and never looked back. The most time I spend on any cardio machine now is 20 minutes, and even that feels long. If I was to train for endurance again, it would be cycling or rowing as they are actually sports. Treadmill intervals for 60 minutes and weird elliptical machines that make my feet fall asleep are not very "sporty". They were used by myself to expend precious calories which by the way, my poor aching body had very little of for a very long time. Putting my body through that seems so cruel and unusual now.

So, HYPERRRRRTROPHY.. is the word that sounds so very sweet rolling off my tongue. Just say it with me...purrrrrrrrtrophy. Thanks Jen Sinkler. https://www.jensinkler.com/queen-accessories/

I am doing a 5 day split for the next 3 months. It will look something like this.

Day 1: Legs * squat focus

Day 2: Delts

Day 3: Back -biceps

Day 4: Legs again- *deadlift focus

Day 5: PEXX-triceps

Day 6: Sprints or Met CON

Day 7: Rest and float tank.

Let me BUILD THIS BODY and see what I can do!

Oh yeah, the float tank! I started FLOATING. It is amazing. As a woman who can't shut her brain off, ( I have ADHD) it was something I was really interested to try. You experience, well, NOTHING. People float to relieve stress, recover from injuries, eliminate chronic pain, and lower blood pressure.

They say everything you experience from floating comes from within yourself. Your mind is actually able to be free to explore your thoughts and creativity. With nothing to distract you, many personal insights may occur.

DID THEY EVER!

I left the float tank and had a revelation to sell my condo. I need a change. I am turning 40 in 6 months and I can't be living where I am. I feel stuck and have been for a while. I just couldn't seem to get out of my own way. I do not know where I am going to live, but I am taking the advice of the inspiring actress and comedian Tina Fey and am saying yes and figuring it out later. I had a realtor who is also my awesome client Deidre come over to make some suggestions. I have an appointment with the bank to talk about my mortgage, and am now going to start cleaning, sorting and staging my condo for sale. That is THAT!

So, if you are in the Edmonton, Canada area and need a downtown 1 bedroom condo, let me know!

So, there is a little update. I am still smashing the weights, eating my protein, and training the most amazing bad ass clients ever. I have my goals for the next 3 months to get jacked up and then turn 40 with a healthy mind and body...and to be living in a fabulous new home!

Have you ever just said yes without a plan? What are some scary things you are trying to accomplish right now? Hit reply and fill me in. I would love to know!

xFitbabe

“Say yes and you'll figure it out afterwards.”

― Tina Fey