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Week of Workouts: 3 Day Split💪🏾

Day One, not one day! 🔥

Hello and welcome back to my fitness journey! This three day split was fun and I was able to move all parts of my body in good ways this week. I am really trying to vamp my workout split into a program to follow for discipline and consistency basis. So, to start out strong, I gave myself the challenge of making it three days to the gym. Not consecutively, due to working my way back into the gym, gaining gym confidence back, and helping my body remember what it feels like and my muscle memory to return.

My goals this time around are:

  1. Making it to the gym three times a week for a four weeks.
  2. Building chest strength and focusing on upping my weight by five to ten pounds each week in Bench Press and Incline Press.
  3. Getting back to 8 pull ups in four weeks (today I did three!).
  4. CARDIO! Running a half a mile straight for two weeks, then a mile for two weeks!
  5. Gaining more core and lower back strength. Doing this by hitting core twice a week, and making sure my form is correct on back exercises and upping my weight slowly each week for four weeks. Hitting the 8 pull ups will definitely help with this!

So! Without further ado…Here’s my 3 Day Split!

Back/Chest/Legs 💪🏾🍑

Warm ups 10 mins 

Lat pull downs 3×10

Incline bench press 3×8

Chest support rows 3×10

Chest fly 3×10

RDLs 3×10

Sumo squat 3×10

Cardio and Core 🥵🔥

Treadmill (walk .25 mile, run .25 x2) 

Core circuit 2×15 on all

Hanging knee tucks 

Leg raises 

Penguins 

Crunches 

30 sec Plank x2

Legs and Shoulders 🍑💪🏾

Warm up 10 mins 

Pull up test: 1 set unassisted xAMRAP, 1 set assisted (w resistance band) xAMRAP

Shoulder Press 3×10

Upright Rows 3×10

Lateral Raises 3×10

Squats 3×8

Deadlifts 3×8 

Thank you sooo much for reading and joining in on my fitness journey and goals for this month! Happy March! ☀️

xx,

And that’s the TEE☕️🩵

Life Lately

Never in a million years did I think I’d be where I am today. I got baptized and am a Christ follower! I have the best church community I could ever ask for. I have the loveliest boyfriend in the world, for almost four years now. I have felt so much of God’s presence this year alone (not saying He wasn’t present before, just I’ve slowed down to actually feel it myself). I’ve read four books of the Old Testament in the Bible this year. I hit the gym hard as heck this summer-September, taking a small break and hopped back in this week! I started reading a different genre, Fantasy Romance, ACOTAR is AMAZING, ConSUMING my life now! This summer I drafted so many version of a book I’m writing because not one has hit me yet, and actually going to start a different version now because it’s been in my head for a while now. Like wow! I’m really doing this thing called life! 

I’m proud of Tee🥹. 

She’s doing her thing! She’s testing limits, pushing boundaries, trying new things, and all the while feeling lost but continuing to follow God’s direction, first. I couldn’t be more proud of her. Of who she’s becoming and became so far, in this 27 years of life. She finally put herself first. She’s been through a lot, but God’s always had her! Can I get a AMEN! 🙏🏾 praise Jesus! 

Goals

  1. Get 8 pulls again, up my bench press to  165lbs for 3 reps and deadlift PR to 205 for 3 reps, (Gym Girl related) by the end of the month! 
  2. Finish two books this month!
  3. Post more blogs/vlogs this month!
  4. Finish another book of the Old Testament by the end of the month 
  5. Draft this new version of my book 

3 Things to be Grateful For

  1. GOD❤️!That He forgives me constantly and continues to do it over and over whenever I fall short. That He is faithful and will never forsake me
  2. Myself❤️. For getting me this far in life and trusting in myself to continue to be greater every single day!
  3. My Landon. He’s my partner in life and I don’t know where I’d seriously be without him! I love him so much! He deals with me constantly lol and I know it’s so hard! Can’t wait to marry him one day❤️.

And that’s the TEE! 

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Hobby Refresh

Good morning, FRIENDS☀️ and welcome back to the blog!!

This summer has been filled with excitement and passion for my two favorite hobbies. Writing ✍️ and the gym 🏋🏾‍♀️. It’s been so fun to get back into hobbies that I truly enjoy doing for fun, stress free. The best thing about all of it though, is being able to do this with my cousin Tae. Both hobbies, we have in common, so doing them together has been wonderful. She’s such an inspiration and sharing a common hobby together has truly been the best for my mental health.

Let’s talk about the gym, first. Tae and I have been going to the gym together this entire summer and usually workout 3-4 days on average. I’d say our workout split has been two lower body days and two upper body days, but if we only make it 3 times, we do one upper, one lower, and full body, such so we cover all our bases. I do add in at least 1 or 2 active rest days (ex. A walk, physical therapy, or yoga). There are days where we go alone, but what’s the fun in that🤨🤭. On the days where I go alone I try to focus on goals I have for myself, like a bench press or pull up Pr.

Either way, the gym has been such a journey for me lately and knowing I have a partner/gym buddy makes it all the better. Here are some links to my recent workouts in case you missed it and need examples:

Now, to the most exciting part for me, diving back into writing! I posted on my Instagram story, that I am officially writing a book! It’ll probably be finished by the end of the summer, and it’s a solid project that I have spent so much time on. I don’t know when I’ll give more details, on it, as it’s a personal project for me, but I will say the Dark Romance genre ❤️🌹❤️‍🔥🌶️. I’m still working on solidifying the trope(s) for this book, but I’m pretty sure I know what they are now. I’ve got two great main characters who I love and adore 🥰.

I promise to share more details as I become more confident in my work and this project, so please, stay tuned! This book is going to make my inner child so happy and proud, 🥹 because young Tee has written so many wonderful stories and drafts throughout her life, since she decided in her 6th grade language arts class that she wanted to be an author. I’m not calling this my Golden Year ✨ for nothing!

So, what are some of your favorite hobbies this summer/this year? Leave a comment, and let’s chat it up!

Thank you for reading! I couldn’t do this without you! And that’s the TEE☕️🩵

See you next time 👋🏾 On the Blog!

Week of Workouts

Welcome back to a week of workouts with TEE💪🏾

Back & Biceps 

5 min warm up 

Pull ups 2xamrap (1 unassisted, 1 assisted)

SA Front row pulldows 4×10 

Ez Bar curls 4×8 

Rear delt machine 4×8-10

Seated Row 4×10

Alternate Hammer Curls 4×8-10

Quads & Glutes 

5 min warm up 

Leg Extensions 4×8 

Leg Curls 4×8 

RDLs 3×12 

Sumo Squats 3×20

SL Kickbacks 3×10

Chest & Shoulders

5 min Warm Up

Chest Press 4×8

Shoulder Press 4×8

Chest Flys 4×8

Lat Raises 3×10

Incline Press 3×12

Boyfriend Workout

5 min Warm up

Back Extensions 2×25

Bicep Curl Machine 1×20

EZ Bar Curls 3×20,15,10 (drop set, up the weight each set)

Chest Flys 2×25

Ab Machine 2×25

And there ya have it folks! A four day split and a little glimpse of what you can be doing with me! Lezz lift for fun, mental, and physical health! I LOVE UUUU💋✌🏾 AND THAT’S THE TEE!☕️🩵

Week of Workouts

Welcome back to a week of workouts with Tee!

Arms & Legs!

5-10 minute warm up

Shoulder Press 3×10

Bicep Curls 3×10

Tricep Extensions 3×10

(up that weight babe if you can for all 3 of these exercises, don’t short yourself if it feels too easy😉)

Bulgarian Split Squats 3×10

Superset the next two:

Sumo Squats w Sumo RDL’s 3×10 (so do 10 sumo squats AND 10 RDL’s three times)

Back and Chest!

5-10 minute warm up

Pull ups 2XAMRAP (unassisted)

Row Machine 3×10

Mid Row Machine 3×10

*Cannot for the life of me remember what the third back exercise was🙄😂 so either do Single Arm Rows or Bent Over Rows*

Chest Press Machine 3×10

Chest Fly Machine 3×10

Incline Press Machine 3×10

Quads and Glutes!

5-10 minute warm up

Leg Curls 3×10,12,15 (more reps less weight)

Leg Extension 3×10,12,15 (more reps less weight)

Leg Press 3×10,12,15 (more reps less weight)

*I believe Tae and I wrapped it up there because we were short on time and needed food 🤣 TALK ABOUT QUICK AND EFFECTIVE*

And that’s your famous week of workout with Tee and Tae !! I will make sure to write these workouts down as I go so that I am able to give you a full rundown of each thing I/we do at the gym! I also did Yoga one of the days this week to have an active rest day in there as well. I did mess up the side of my foot somehow this week, so I will be doing less leg days this coming week and more upper body and lower body mobility and physical therapy for my legs! See ya next time on AND THAT’S THE TEE ☕️🩵

Back & Biceps 💪🏾🖤

5-10 minute warm up

Pull ups 2XAMRAP (unassisted)

Lat Pull Downs 4×8 (go up in weight each set)

Alternate Hammer Curls 4×8

Single Arm Rows 4×8 (Up the weight if it feels light! Don’t fret😉😉)

Ez Bar Curls 4×8

Rear Delt Flys 3×12 (**upgraded lift: I alternated grips each set to work the multiple sides of the delts, so palms facing in, palms away from you, palms facing behind you)

And that’s your famous workout with Tee !

Goodbye 👋🏾 April, Hello March 💪🏾

Alexa, play “Shoulders” by for King and Country.

“There’s nothing wrong with staring over.” That phrase resonates with me right now because I feel like I’m due for a restart and refresh. I am a firm believer in the mercy of God giving us another chance, to repent and ask for forgiveness, and witness His faithfulness. So, Lord I beg for your forgiveness, your mercy and really appreciate everything you do for me! Because without you, oh Lord, I shall not prevail (I can’t make it without Him🥹🥲). And I won’t apologize for sharing my faith! This faith, that I have, has grown so much this year; and I’m so proud of myself.

That being said, I want to say goodbye to April, and Hello May! This month will be filled with reading the Bible, praying more often than already am, lingering in God’s presence by taking notes as I read the word, doing devotionals. Also, I want to get back into reading romance novels again, it’s been SO long since I’ve just sat down and read a book, for fun. This month will also be filled with rest and being more active too! The gym is so much fun again since having a workout buddy! My cousin and I have so much fun together there and it’s so restoring! ❤️‍🩹

Let this month be the best one yet! Let me end with a prayer,

Dear God,

I thank you. I thank you for all that you do for me. Taking me to my knees and bringing me so much mercy and grace. Your word has been the biggest blessing to me this year; the book of Genesis was AMAZING, I learned so much! And the fear of You, oh God, makes me tremble. Tremble in Your Presence. Again, thank you for all that you do for me. Leading me through, giving me signs, strength, and love. Thank you for holding my hand, Jesus,

I love you, oh Lord.

Praise be to “I Am who I Am.” Jehovah Jireh.

In Jesus name,

Amen!

The Mistletoe Kisser/Blue Moon Series by Lucy Score

Good evening blog fam! I’ve got a mini book review for you on Mistletoe Kisser (with a little taste of review on the Blue Moon series) by Lucy Score!! The Mistletoe Kisser is the last book of 8 in the Blue Moon series and I’m so sad about that. Why? Because I loved this little town, and pictured myself there when reading. Lucy Score’s Blue Moon series was a good chunk of my reading life and TBR pile! Please add this and the the other Blue Moon series to your TBR, 10/10 RECOMMEND!

Thanks for reading! And that’s the TEE👩🏾‍💻💙☕️

Update on TEE☕️🩵

What I’ve Been Up Too

Hello, and welcome back to the blog! Ahh it’s been so long. So without further ado, I want to give you a little update on what 2024 has been like so far me. Firstly, I’ve been getting closer and closer to God. How? Well, I’ve been reading His word, the Bible, and studying it. Taking notes and writing the lessons of each chapter I read.

Speaking of reading, I’ve already read 5 books this year already. My goal for this year is to read at the least 25 books, because last year I was able to read 28. So, I’m hoping I can beat both, but I think this year a bit busier than I’ve expected it to be 😉. ALSO, how could I forget God’s biggest blessing for me this year! My new job! I waited for this door to open, listened to God, and let God guide me right into this new company I’m working for now. They had all the right things, and felt the best for me, and I accepted the position. I’m still a Director of childcare, but I’ll have more responsibilities than I’ve ever been granted before and I’m ready to tackle it, day by day!

Now let’s get into the toughest thing I’ve been dealing with year. My fit journey. Ya girl just isn’t getting up at 5am to workout, she isn’t going 4 days a week, and you know what else she isn’t doing? Eating the best. But that’s okay. I give myself grace because God said so. My main goal now, starting today, is to go even when I don’t want to, especially if I have time. Lately, this year, I’ve been going 2 days tops a week to the gym, and although that is less than before, it’s still consistently. So, I’m counting that as a plus! My second goal, is to choose healthier options to eat vs. the junk food. Ya girl is a chronic snacker, for sure and that’s my own problem😄.

Before moving on with things to be grateful for, I want to state that I’m still practicing Spanish and singing. I’m still going to bed at a decent time, taking my vitamins every morning, drinking my water daily (need to drink more), I’m still doing devotionals, and having prayer time with God each morning/day. And I love that for me. My life is good! And I thank GOD for that!

3 Things I’m Grateful For!

  1. Landon, my handsome protector boyfriend. I cannot believe how wonderful these three years have been. He’s such a great and honest man. He only wants best for me and us. I love him dearly, and he’s saved me from myself, my nightmares, my fears, and doubts. I love you, LCG! 🥰
  2. Port City Church. My church home. I love this church with my whole heart! They’ve welcomed me with open arms, just like our loving God told them to. I adore each woman in my small group. And I appreciate Anika and I’s friendship and JP for believing in my singing voice to praise our GREAT GOD above!! I truly am blessed for PCC 🎤🩵
  3. Finally, best for last. I’m grateful for my awesome God and His son Jesus. For all the blessings, miracles, lessons, and so on. I will wait on the Lord. He will never forsake me! Amen!

Thank You

Thank you for coming to my blog if your new, and thank you for coming back to my blog if you’ve already been here. Follow, like and sub to my pages! I have so much for you to see and read! Here’s to season 2 of And that’s the Tee🥂☕️🩵!

With love💋,

And the the TEE👩🏾‍💻💙☕️

Goodbye , 2023!

Dear God,

I am so thankful for everything 2023 had to offer. I am so thankful for my church home, Port City Church. I am so grateful for everyone I had to lean on this year. I am so thankful for all the blessings You gave me this year. Thank you. Thank you Lord, for Your never ending faithfulness. I cry out to You, that I don’t look back. That I don’t dwell on the past. That I rise up to all the greatness you have planned for me in 2024!

“Burn the ships, and don’t you look back!”

ForKingandCountry

It start’s tomorrow, and I’m ready, my God. For WHATEVER it is that You have planned! So, here’s to 2023 and 2024!!

In Jesus Name, your only begotten son,

Amen! 🙏

“If you can’t let go of your past, you can’t take hold of your future.”

Pastor Steve, PCC

I pray that everyone be thankful for 2023 and even more for 2024! Who else is ready? To crush new goals? To read more books? To eat more clean, but not have a bad relationship with food? To move your body more? To REST? To have UNHURRIED peace? Because this girl, right here, is!

I love you all! ☺️💋🩵 Thank you for all the follows, likes, shares, voting on polls, watching my crazy reels and videos! I couldn’t do this, without you!

And that’s the Tee👩🏾‍💻💙☕️

“Look up child!”

Lauren Daigle

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