Day 13 of 75 Soft: Listening to My Body While Staying Committed

Day 13 of my 75 Soft journey looked a little different—and honestly, I’m learning that different doesn’t mean falling off track. It means adapting, growing, and listening to what my body needs.

Over the past couple of days, I’ve been dealing with some swelling in my leg, and it’s been a reminder that my body still carries the history of my fractured right tibia from Father’s Day last year. As much as I want to push forward at full speed, I know that healing and long-term progress matter more than short-term intensity. So, I made a small but important change to my workout routine.

Instead of splitting my walks into two sessions, I’ve shifted to one steady, intentional hour-long walk in the morning. I’m keeping it at a pace of 2.2 with no incline—nothing too intense, just consistent movement to keep me active without putting extra stress on my leg. It actually feels really calming to start my day this way, almost like giving myself space to ease into the day instead of rushing into it.

In the evenings, I’ve swapped out my second walk for something a little gentler but still effective—a 30-minute swim. This has honestly been such a good change. The water takes the pressure off my leg while still allowing me to move, stretch, and get my heart rate up. It feels like the perfect balance between staying committed to the challenge and respecting where my body is right now.

This adjustment isn’t about doing less—it’s about doing what’s right. I know I have an appointment with my orthopedic doctor coming up in June when my hubby and I head back home to Washington, and until then, I want to be smart about how I move. There’s no point in pushing through pain just to say I did. Progress should feel sustainable, not forced.

One thing I’m really proud of today is that I didn’t let this change derail me mentally. It’s easy to think that modifying your routine means you’re slipping, but I’m starting to see it differently. This is discipline too. This is commitment too.

Day 13 taught me that showing up doesn’t always look the same—and that’s okay. I’m still here, still moving, still choosing myself every single day.