Journal Entry: Keep Going Means Keep Moving

Mindful Movement & Inspirational Movers
Written By Coach Vida

Some days, it’s all about the X. I use a paper calendar, and every time I move, whether it’s a long walk, a strength session, or stretching in the parking lot, I mark it. An X on the day. Simple. Satisfying. A visual reminder that I showed up for myself. That I moved. I like to look back at the month and see it full of those Xs, scattered across weeks like proof: I didn’t quit. But I’ll be honest, it’s not always smooth.

Coach Vida on the move, work gear, black cap with black flowers

I’m self-employed. That means I don’t always control the rhythm. When work hits, especially the kind I do, physically and cognitively demanding jobs, back-to-back assignments/projects, sometimes solo, sometimes managing a team, emotional output, everything shifts. You know what I’m talking about. That’s when my trained body steps in. That’s when I’m reminded why I move, even on the light days. Because when things get heavy, I need to be ready.

Lately, I’ve been pivoting a lot. I’ve had weeks where it’s start-stop energy, projects pulling my focus, and long sessions where my body needs to stay sharp and grounded. And here’s the truth: if I hadn’t kept moving all along, I might not have been able to keep up. To stay on task. To stay present.

So keep going doesn’t mean “hit the gym 5 times a week” for me. Instead:

  • It means stretch in the parking lot.

  • It means quick toe taps in the restroom.

  • It means shoulder rolls before a Zoom.

  • It means arm raises and pocket fuel (a snack) between calls.

Keep going means keep moving. Even when the schedule is wild. Even when the projects pile up. Even when the invoice has been sent, payment is expected days ago, but has not arrived. Even when no one’s watching but me and that little X I get to draw on the calendar.

It might not make sense to everyone. But this is how I train for the life I live. This is how I stay ready. This is how I keep going. This is how I build.

Remember, they say the work we do today determines how we’ll live 10 years from now.
I’m not just still moving, I’m still building.

Coach Vida in a neon safety vest and visitor badge, caught mid-job real life in motion.

I’m doing the work. Here’s me showing up.

Journalers

How do you stay ready when work demands everything you’ve got? Drop a comment or tag #sinlímites if this hit home.

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Coach Vida

Coach Vida is the voice behind FormaFit Active a movement journal rooted in mindful motion, real gear, cultural pride, and showing up without apology.
She believes in slow mornings, walking when it hurts, and building strength that feels like freedom.

Her motto: You don’t have to look like an athlete to move like one.

She writes from Los Angeles, with a speaker clipped on and sunscreen always in the bag. This journal is for anyone reclaiming energy, stretch by stretch.

Coach Vida es la voz detrás de FormaFit Active, un diario de movimiento con raíces en el cuerpo, la cultura y la intención.
Cree en moverse con calma, en estirarse cuando duele, y en la fuerza como libertad.

Su lema: No tienes que parecer atleta para moverte como uno.

Escribe desde Los Ángeles, con su bocina a un lado y bloqueador en la mochila.
Este espacio es para quienes se están reclamando, paso a paso.

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