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2026-01-08T17:59:11+01:00

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Publié par Gaelle.R 8 Janvier 2026 à 05:59 PM

there's a war going on inside my mind and it's just me vs me. My biggest enemy is my own brain but the only way to get my happiness back and calm my mind is to work out and sleep. Lately I get this feeling and I can't explain it but I am realizing some people that I loved aren't good for me and I am gradually letting them go but the process is genuinely hard because I wanted those people to love me or at least care for me but the reality is they don't and they never did. There's a time in your life where your eyes finally open and you start to realize certain things. It does hurts but you'll be ready to accept the pain because you'll be more mature by that point and you'll be ready to let go.

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2026-01-08T01:22:59+01:00

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Publié par Gaelle.R 8 Janvier 2026 à 01:22 AM

I have this feeling of being “done with everything” I’m not sure why I feel this way. Maybe I am just mentally drained or maybe I need to cool off for some time but I can’t help but feel this undeniable feeling of wanting to leave everything behind in order to find peace.

I don’t want to talk. I don’t want to fix anything. I don’t want to reach out. I’m just done. I’m tired of trying. I’m tired of living. Tired of being there. I’m just done. You can see it on my face, I genuinely do not care.

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2026-01-06T16:57:53+01:00

new year new me?

Publié par Gaelle.R 6 Janvier 2026 à 04:57 PM

As it is the first official week of January a lot of people want to start going to the gym and I think that's commandable and if you are one of those people I have just the right steps for you to take. I have been in the gym consistently for the past 18 months and I made mistakes, had to change my flow a couple of times and added more days. I didn't start out strong because I've never been to the gym before, it was my first time ever lifting weights so it took me a while to fully get adjusted. Here's my advise to you.

first I need you to get gym clothes that you feel comfortable in, this is an important steps. Don't wear anything you don't like, buy new gym clothes. If you're a girl get sports bras, stretchy leggings, shirts, hoodies and comfortable underwear. Get a nice pair of sneakers it doesn't have to be expensive but get one you like, one that is flat for when you lift weights but if you plan on running get sneakers with a cushion basically get a nice running shoes. DO NOT USE RUNNING SHOES TO LIFT WEIGHTS!
when you're starting to lift weight, start with low weight to work on your form because if you don't have good form with heavy weight you'll get injured.
eat two hours before you work out or have a light meal, or even a banana. At first don't work out on a empty stomach because you might feel lightheaded and don't workout out with a full stomach either because you might feel nauseous during your workout.
don't think about it just drive to the gym, bring a nice pair of headphones and a water bottle. (keep it simple at first don't make it too inconvenient for you meaning you don't need to bring a lot of stuff, if you want to bring a gym bag do it but the most important thing here is getting you inside that gym)
when you get to the gym I need yo to close your eyes and just sign up for that membership but pick the right one for you, one that's affordable. The commitment will push you to go the gym because imagine paying for something you don't use? or get a day pass to see if you like that gym and if you do then just commit.
for your first workout get on the treadmill just walk for about 20-30 minutes don't do anything crazy, the goal is to start slow and build momentum. Just start walking at level 2, the exercise here is to get used to being at the gym. Just walk, look around and pick a few private areas or corners where you could work out.
then find videos online on stretching type stretching exercises on either TikTok or Instagram for a quick tutorial.
keep your workouts simple, don't try to run for 30 minutes or do a pull up on your first week in the gym. I have been working for about 19 months and I still can't do a pull up without assistance! some things are hard and you need to build up your strength to achieve them.
you won't see results the first week or the first 2 weeks but in a month you'll see some changes but for any real change you have to be consistent even when you don't see results. You may not see results with your naked eye but your muscles are forming underneath and each workout session you show up to is rewiring your brain to be even more disciplined.
you won't feel motivated some days and that's okay. You will feel tired but you have to spend energy to gain energy. Working out will give you more energy trust me on this. After a good workout session you'll feel alive and more aawake

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2026-01-04T17:11:12+01:00

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Publié par Gaelle.R 4 Janvier 2026 à 05:11 PM

I’m watching the Mexican series “Lo que la vida me robó” y’all know how I like my novelas ! lol anyway I started watching this the last time I visited Haiti in 2015 and I used to stay up to watch it. Now I’m watching it in French.

Honestly here’s my honest opinion. The main characters are Monserrat Mendoza , Jose Luis Alvarez, Alejandro Almonte and yes it is a love triangle. Monserrat is in love with Jose Luis who’s in the army. Jose Luis doesn’t have any money, Monserrat is from a rich family but they are facing financial ruins; they practically have nothing but they live in a mansion because they used to be rich. Monserrat is very beautiful she’s the same actress who played Teresa so you know I’m already in love!

Alejandro inherited all of his father money making him a millionaire but he didn’t grow up in luxury. He used to work as a foreman for his father and he didn’t know the man was his dad until he was dying. Alejandro is soooo hot he also played the professor Teresa was in love with ( also they’re married in real life! Couple goals! Their chemistry is sooo beautiful on screen) anyway back to the story. I never liked Jose Luis for Monserrat but I recognize the love they shared, it was her first love and it was very deep. But Jose Luis always find an excuse to not talk to Monserrat’s father because he’s supposed to ask for her hand in marriage. He keeps making promises but he never comes through, he has no money so he can’t take care of her. Money is not everything but in his case he has none, he can’t sustain Monserrat.

Alejandro is very intentional and I love him for Monserrat. Right off the bat he spoke to Monserrat’s father about courting her, he made sure Monserrat has everything she needs, he sent her flowers. He’s loyal to her, he respects her and he understands her. Monserrat wasn’t in love with him in the beginning and he knew that so he never pressured her ( I’m still watching the beginning of their story I know it will get ugly but either way I love Alejandro for Monserrat)

Jose Luis is framed for a murder so there’s no way Monserrat’s family will let him marry her. He’s dedicated to her, but he was never frank with her. He was always afraid to lose her so he wasn’t completely honest about everything and that pushed them apart. He loves her a lot! He’s obsessed with her but his love for her is ruining him. If he wasn’t in love with her, he would be fine because her family wouldn’t have framed him for murder. He should’ve stayed away from her, some love are forbidden and this one is. But you know what? Let me not put my 2 cents in because I know a lot about forbidden love.

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2026-01-04T15:58:13+01:00

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Publié par Gaelle.R 4 Janvier 2026 à 03:58 PM

Goals that aren’t fitness lol

Learn how to swim this year ( I have to book my classes by may 2026)
Learn how to ride a bike (embarrassing I know! I was an only child and my mom was super busy)
Read 12 books this year (one book a month I think that’s doable)
Read the bible daily ( at least 3 verses and meditate on what I read)
Take a break from scrolling on instagram for more than 1 hour a day and TikTok is included in that 1 hour.
Oil my scalp weekly ( I have been neglecting oiling my hair and I need to do that)
Find new high protein meals to cook
Find new hairstyles
Listen to more 80s and 1950’s music stay away from explicit songs
Journal every night
Save money
Go on a getaway
Stay away from the people I cut off on 12/31/2025 (there was a few and they don’t even know)
Cook all of my meals ( eat out twice a month, that’s challenging but I’m willing to try)
Bring my cats to the vet for their annual exams on time

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2026-01-03T01:15:19+01:00

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Publié par Gaelle.R 3 Janvier 2026 à 01:15 AM

Honestly home cooked meals are healthier to me and it is the best thing, eating out is becoming less and less appealing to me. I plan out all my meals for the entire week and I feel like if I don’t eat the meals that I cooked I am not getting the nutrients that I need. When I picked my meals I know how much macros are in them meaning I know how many calories, protein and carbs I am consuming whereas when I eat takeouts I have no idea what they put in those meals.

I know how much salt I use and which meat I picked meaning I pick lean mean and organic products. Food from the outside are high in calories, high in fat and low on protein basically they’re low quality meals. If the takeout is high in protein just know it’s also high in fat and carbs so is it worth it? Not to me. You can eat out from time to time and I do but eating out daily or more than 3 times a week is too much. For me 2 times is enough anything more than that is too much. I normally cook for the whole week and package my meals in bowls I just heat them up and eat. When I eat my food I don’t get hungry quickly, I feel full and not nauseous. I have a very sensitive stomach anything can upset it, which is why I lean towards a healthy diet. I can’t eat mc Donald’s or Burger King when I do my belly swell up and I feel sooo nauseous so I stay away from those meals ( one of my goals this year is to not set foot or go to any drive thru of those facilities picking out food for myself, if you see me there just know it’s not for me lol)

If you see me have a booty just know takeouts didn’t give it to me, the food that I cooked did. Lifting weights alone cannot give you a big butt, that’s actually the easy part! Eating high protein meals is the most important thing! My goal is to slim my waist and grow my glutes and I can’t do that if I’m always eating out. I have to cook healthy meals that are non inflammatory, high in protein, eat my carbs and meat my protein goal daily which is at least 172 grams. I always try to eat veggies daily, drink natural juice in the morning and drink 2 litters of water daily; I don’t drink juice that are not natural ( I don’t buy them if I’m out I may have a little soda or some juice but that’s once in a blue moon but not in my house)

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2026-01-02T17:06:46+01:00

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Publié par Gaelle.R 2 Janvier 2026 à 05:06 PM

Hey you guys,

I had my first work out of the year yesterday and it was really fun! I am starting to lift heavy for back days now but because I worked out for 2 hours my whole body hurts today, I couldn't give it my all this morning. My sleeping schedule is all messed up because I had a lot of days off recently and I was going to bed late so now going to sleep at 8:30 pm or 7:45 pm feels like a crime! which is funny because normally I am fast asleep by those times.

I will start fixing my sleep schedule starting today because I need my 8-9 hours of sleep to feel refresh and to have a great work out, Yesterday I trained my back, my shoulders, biceps and I even did abs plus 30 minutes on the Stairmaster so today I couldn't give 100%. Normally Thursdays are my laid back days literally because I train my back lol which is my favorite! I am seeing some back muscles! they're beautiful and sexy! my man is going to gag when I finally get a man ugh maybe this year who knows? anyway so now I am in recovery mode because I have a brutal leg day coming up on Saturday morning at 7am!

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2026-01-01T05:16:16+01:00

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Publié par Gaelle.R 1 Janvier 2026 à 05:16 AM

Fitness goal for 2026

Run 2 times a week: invest in a good pair of running shoes
Join a run club
Run a 4k and eventually maybe not in 2026 but the goal is to train to run in a marathon (at least try)
Achieve 5 pull ups with perfect form by the end of 2026
Continue lifting heavy by the end of 2026 I want to be able to hip thrust 240lbs
This is non related but I don’t have to list working out weekly because I’m already obsessed but today I feel sad not because I am failing, quite the contrary I have achieved so much in my fitness journey but I want to establish that same stability in other areas of my life. I am way too obsessed with exercising I need to have some non fitness goals to fulfill my life. ( I will keep going in my fitness journey)
Bonus join a book club. There’s a book club in my local library but it’s a bunch of old ladies and they meet randomly like they would meet on a random Tuesday at 1 pm like dude I’m at work ugh. There’s girls at my job were trying to do a book club but we failed and I didn’t even read the book yet, I think it’s a murder mystery? I don’t really like those books but they can be interesting with a little romance added to it.

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