Weighted Vest Monslaaay Update: Dialing It Back 😅

Update on my 12 lb weighted vest: I learned real quick that 10–20 minutes is my max right now. My body felt like a truck ran it over 😂 My back was SO sore, so I’m easing it down and dialing it back a bit.

For now, I’m wearing it once a day during my walk for about 10–20 minutes max.

Of course, my partner had to be a smart ass and said, “You didn’t read the instructions and follow through. That’s why your back is sore.”

Me: 🙄 “Whatever, bruh.”

Then I told him Coach Darren said it’s actually a good way to enhance strength and burn extra calories — but yes, noted, I need to take it easy. At least I’m challenging myself.

And then he stayed quiet 🤫😝

Lesson learned: challenge yourself, but don’t let your ego wear the vest longer than your body is ready for.

Question: Have you ever tried something new thinking, “I got this,” and your body humbled you real quick?

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