u/ithie_cake

I've been exercising for maybe 2 or 3 weeks now. Previous month it was scattered but now I'm on a schedule where I work out for 30 minutes every other day.

I'm 5'2 - 174 lbs- heaviest I've ever been. I gained 10 lbs within 6 months due to hormonal birth control and anti depressants but I've also never been this much at peace. I havent lost any weight during this, but its only been a short time and with pcos and using the birth control, I don't expect to lose a lot of weight any time soon.

I'm a night owl right now so I'm accidentally doing one or two meals a day in an 5-8 hr time period, but even before this I didnt eat often, just ate huge portions.

I'm working my way to get to 20 lb weights, currently doing 10 lbs.

I'm doing squats- with the 10 lbs weight, sometimes without.

I'm not counting my reps because I want to focus on correct form and what my body is telling me.

I can do plenty of knee push ups but can only do 2 sets of 5 of push ups at a time.

The hormonal birth control with estrogen has helped in terms of not giving up and continuing to focus on energy and progress.

Ill be on my period in a day or two, hopefully my energy is somewhat stable I can do a 10 minute exercise.

I used to walk for 10 minutes, should I add this into my work outs?

Unfortunately I cannot sit or stand for too long due to my sciatica, so most of my body moving around is doing chores besides the new work out routine.

I am unfortunately eating rice (due to lack of finance) but eating lots of protein and trying to get fiber in the diet.

If you have any other tips, it would be great. Maybe something super cheap meal with enough fiber and protein thats PCOS and anti inflammatory?

Edit: also i want to fast sometimes but idk if it'll be good since im on lexapro and birth control.

Edit: I have PCOS with insulin resistance.

God knows our financial struggles. Pray for protection over us.

Pray my husband finds the right job for him, one where he doesn't have to work 12 hours a day, 6 days a week but still covers all our needs.

Pray for my body to heal and to help me continue getting better.

I create christian art and my goal is to spread the Gospel one youtube video at a time. I feel God has put that on my heart but I get afraid of posting christian content because a demon threatened that it would kill me a long time ago. I'm not afraid of dying but I felt my voice tremble out of fear when speaking about my faith in public.

Im an artist, I love history and fantasy. Gamer. I am open to any types of books examples being whether its fiction or historical or biographies, psychology, . Its been a long time since I've read and for some reason am itching to read.

Goal is to be able to recall words better and improve my manner of speech while having fun.

Thanks in advance

Edit: thank you all, i will start reading your suggestions!!

I love love love drawing dont get me wrong. I stopped for a year but recently started again 2 months ago and I've improved more than i did before just by taking it seriously.

My problem is I have multiple hobbies and gaming is top 2. Art obviously 1 but they definitely change ranks often 😭

Im not on an art block but please help me on how I can get off my lazy ass and continue to study art!! What have you done to become consistent? Also im mainly digital art and i am a Sketchbook hoarder so I really need to finish those sketchbooks :(

I am having a hard time finishing an animation about my testimony for God. I dont have artblock but its the same feeling I used to get when reading the Bible, I get too sleepy. I need to continue making art for God.