- I ate very well yesterday and did not immediately lose 10 pounds. I call bullshit.
- Last night was the second night in a row that I slept well with no earbuds or ear plugs. It’s been well over a year since that has happened.
I want to highlight these two appearing next to each other to draw attention to the correlation.
Outstanding work.
Still 4/8/26
Day two of eating responsibly. I probably went a hair overboard on my field peas but not too badly. Now I just need day three …
My youngest got a PR on his mile today. 5:33. I’m very proud.
4/9/26
10,000 Kettlebell Swing Challenge
7,500/10,000
Ball throws 5
Round 1 25 lb
Rounds 2-5 30 lb
10 swings
Squat 1
15 swings
Squat 2
25 swings
Squat 3
50 swings
2:30 break between rounds
3:11.71
3:17.8
3:10.81
3:13.02
3:05.25
I woke up feeling very tight this morning. My joints actually felt ok, but none of my muscles wanted to move. I also had some weird stress dreams that kept me from having restful sleep. But I made it through the work and feel better for having done it.
Today will be day three of eating responsibly. So far so good. I just have to remind myself at night that I’m not actually hungry, just bored and fighting bad habits.
Today is a good day.
Good.
You are sure you’re eating enough for the amount of work you’re doing?
I think so. I’m feeling pretty satiated and I’m not actually feeling hungry between so I assume I am. Plus I’m not feeling so tired anymore. Which has been wonderful.
That’s awesome!
Definitely related and hopefully a one time thing.
I hate that habit! It’s a tough adversary but it sounds like you’ve been doing good. Keep it up!
Still 4/9/26
I am way too proud of the fact that I have eaten like a reasonable adult for 3 days in a row now. I’ve started a streak. Let’s see how long I can keep it going.
Keep stacking those wins.
Awesome! Virtuous circle incoming!
4/10/26
10,000 Kettlebell Swing Challenge
8,000/10,000
Pavel warm-up
5 Rounds
30 lb x 20
Push-up x 1
25 lb x 20
Push-up x 2
35 lb x 20
Push-up x 3
20 lb x 20
25 lb x 20
2:30 rest between rounds.
3:23.92
3:29.69
3:16.29
3:20.75
3:09.35
I felt like my glutes were working extra hard this morning. All in all, not a bad workout.
It’s feels like I’ve taken off the autopilot and I am actively moving towards something with intention again. It is a good feeling. I enjoyed my mindless pushing through, but it’s time for a new phase and I am hoping it will be successful. It feels like I’ve just kind of slid back into a more mindful phase. I didn’t even realize I had fallen out of it. Anyway, time to move forward.
Day four of eating like a grown up instead of a trash bin. Let’s keep it moving.
Today is a good day.
I am way too proud
There is no amount of pride that is too much for this. Way to string together successes.
