Change in weight (12/22/20 – 12/28/20): +0.8 LBS
I am frustrated today. I am giving myself grace and patience with the holidays, but I feel that I have not been giving my betterment journey my best effort, and that is why I am struggling.
It is not all bad, I again had an incredible 60 minute climb ride with Christine on the Peloton and PR’ed. There are many coaches on that platform that I love for various reasons. Some make me laugh, some push me silly hard, others make me feel like I deserve to be on the bike, but most of all, Christine makes me feel strong. Her style allows me to push myself, rather than requiring to be pushed. I PR more rides with her than any other coach and I just feel strong as hell after them. Her style reminds me that I am still making damn good gains even when I struggle or find myself frustrated in other areas.
For months I have included this action plan below. But I have not actually used it for months. I have not really put the mental discipline into my betterment journey that I did at the start. So I am going to begin again and be smart about my plans. I am going to be realistic and inclusive of more aspects of my life.
This past week I put in good effort for 4 days. 4 days is not enough to overcome 3 days of letting go. I had fun, but I was not mindful. I wanted to let go a little, but continue to be mindful of what I was doing. Because of all of this, below I am doing my review of my week and I am starting a new plan for next week. My hope is to check those off and get all my little victories next time I discuss this.
Later this week I will be posting about New Years Resolutions. I hope to talk to y’all about continuing resolutions and making S.M.A.R.T. plans.
Leave a like or a comment. Do you every need to switch up your plan?
How did I do on last weeks action plan?:
- 5 Cardio workouts. 1 45 min ride, 1 HIIT Ride, 1 Low Impact ride, 1 run. Not Attained
- 2 Strength Sessions (Tues/Sat) Not Attained
- Plan out my meals, stick to them, and portion snacks. 2400 Calories per day, max. Not Attained.
- 2 additional outdoor activities. This can include walks with my daughter, disc golfing, skiing, etc. Attained
- 3 dedicated stretch sessions. 2 10-min lower body and 1 10 min full body (Mon/Wed/Fri). Not Attained
- 20-30 minute midday walk on work days. Partially Attained
- Track every bite. Not Attained
- Drink 10 glasses of water per day. Attained
- Find some quiet time to calm my thoughts and mind. 2 5-10 minute sessions. Attained
Action Plan
-Every day goals:
1.Drink 10 cups of water
2.Track every bite
3.No takeout accept for New Years Day dinner
4.20 Body weight squats
Daily goals
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
| Walk | Woods Hike | Walk | No Walk | No Walk | Walk | Walk |
| 30 Min Ride | 30 Min Cool down Ride | 45 min ride | Strength | Stretch (long) | 30 Min Ride | 30 min ride |
| Meal Plan | Meal plan | Meal Plan | Larger dinner(NYE) | Takeout | Meal Plan | Meal Plan |
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| Date | Change in Weight |
| 12/1* | – |
| 12/2* | -5.4 lbs |
| 12/9 | -5.4 lbs |
| 12/16 | -3.4 lbs |
| 12/23 | +2.8 lbs |
| 12/29 | -1.2 lbs |
| 1/6 | -1.4 lbs |
| 1/13 | -1.6 lbs |
| 1/20 | -1.4 lbs |
| 1/27 | +0.4 lbs |
| 2/3 | -1.2 lbs |
| 2/10 | -4.6 lbs |
| 2/17 | +0.4 lbs |
| 2/24 | -1.6 lbs |
| 3/2 | -3.2 lbs |
| 3/9 | +1.8 lbs |
| 3/16 | -3.2 lbs |
| 3/23 | -0.6 lbs |
| 3/30 | +0.4 lbs |
| 4/6 | -1.6 lbs |
| 4/13 | +0.8 lbs |
| 4/20 | -1.8 lbs |
| 4/27 | 0 lbs |
| 5/4 | +2.4 lbs |
| 5/11 | -5.2 lbs |
| 5/18 | 0 lbs |
| 5/25 | -1.0 lbs |
| 6/1 | -1.2 lbs |
| 6/8 | -0.4 lbs |
| 6/15 | -0.8 lbs |
| 6/22 | +0.8 lbs |
| 6/29 | -1.4 lbs |
| 7/6 | -2.4 lbs |
| 7/13 | +2.4 lbs |
| 7/20 | -1.6 lbs |
| 7/27 | -0.4 lbs |
| 8/3 | -1.2 lbs |
| 8/10 | +0.4 lbs |
| 8/17 | -1.4 lbs |
| 8/24 | -1.4 lbs |
| 8/31 | -0.2 lbs |
| 9/7 | -0.6 lbs |
| 9/14 | -1.4 lbs |
| 9/21 | +0.2 lbs |
| 9/28 | -1.8 lbs |
| 10/5 | -0.2 lbs |
| 10/12 | -1.0 lbs |
| 10/19 | -1.0 lbs |
| 10/26 | +0.8 lbs |
| 11/2 | -1.4 lbs |
| 11/9 | +2.0 lbs |
| 11/16 | -1.8 lbs |
| 11/23 | -0.4 lbs |
| 11/30 | +0.2 lbs |
| 12/7 | -0.2 lbs |
| 12/14 | -1.2 lbs |
| 12/21 | +1.8 lbs |
| 12/28 | +0.8 lbs |
* I first weighed myself on a Sunday night and began the regular weigh-ins the following morning
-Ben
a better ben 