From the Laptop of MalanB - My Health & Movement Journey

Lately, I’ve decided to put my energy into bettering my community and taking care of myself. To make the best use of my time and to fit in with my crazy schedule, I have started using an online editing platform called Canva to create a customized workout plan. Note: This is not a sponsored post. I use Canva for my blog and podcast, professionally and personally. Work, school, ABA therapy, after-school sports, church, and other commitments leave me with no time to relax, let alone work out at the gym. 

I’m starting my food and movement routine. I know it will be a challenge. 

I realize that I have put myself and my self-care on the back burner. One day I looked in the mirror and said, "Who the hell is that?" I was in so many bad friendships, situationships, and relationships that I had forgotten who I was. Those relationships really cost me a lot financially, physically, and mentally. I forgot my standards, my values, my faith, and my gifts. It has taken me years to get back to a safe place in my life. I am not exactly where I want to be, but I am on that road. I will talk more about those lessons, but I am happy that I got out of them. Lesson learned!  

At 42, I have to get my body and mind back on track. I have gained a lot of weight. Mostly from bad eating habits and not having a movement routine. In the past 9 years, times have been hard. Horrible relationships, housing issues, money hardships, bad relationships and friendships ending, my father's death, and so much more. Another reason is that recently a family member had a health scare, and though I had my plan set to start my new movement and food lifestyle change, this was a reminder to get to work. I am still working on my 2026 and beyond vision for myself. I am taking it one step at a time, but I am moving forward.

My focus is on two things in this life: me and my son. This means that I need to protect my energy from those who hold envy, jealousy, hurt, and hatred in their being for me and my family. If you look at local and international news, or just browse those social media streets, you'll see a lot of strange things happening. I have to care about myself and what is best to live and grow. I can only care about those who care about me. Self-care and vision for oneself are essential to being a happy and healthy person. I need to love the God in me and love her fiercely. Loving God = Loving Me, and I am here! 

This is my workout schedule. It is not filled with gym sessions, heavy weights, and tons of cardio. It is filled with common sense and movement. If you have a different 

Weekday Workout Schedule