Over the last week or so, my adherence has down. The way this is manifesting is that I am not actively seeking out low calorie alternatives like that chicken thing, that konjac thing, etc.
Adherence is good! Seek it out.
I have also started eating more red meat, more booze, etc. Not great. I like the neutralness of food. I don’t want my mouth to get too volatile with flavor. Keep it low std.
In Q1, I was in an insane amount of stress – but I managed to adhere. Let’s keep that going.
I started drinking more than before. Maybe once a week. I don’t like it to be honest.
I want to go back to the old level. It doesn’t help. At all.
Sometimes pizza is nice. Sooths the body and fills me up.
There is something awesome about not overeating. I like the feeling of not being full. Remember Beck.
Anyway, I feel like being in low calorie mode right now. Just like early Feb.
Did a run. It was great. Making progress on the 9+1.
I ran pretty well. My pace was 13:39! And I did my 5k in 41:41.
I am running longer continuously too.
So, generally, pretty good stuff. Want to focus on this 5k thing more.
A bit of a side bar conversation:
In the past, around the 3 month mark is where my energy (mental and physical) gives up.
But remember, I flipped the switch. This time is different. It feels different. It hits different.
I have a clear why: Marathon 2024. That’s all I want to focus on. And to achieve that, I need to reduce weight, improve my cardio vascular system, transform this body.
It’s a great journey. And it is my journey. The right number of people know. I have a good support system this time.
I love you man, you are great.
I reached a low of 276/277 in Q1. The biggest losses seemed to happen when the above formula was being adhered to.
I am going back to that cut approach. I want to sustain it for at least a month or two. Until April 26. We will do a cheat meal on that day.
Learnings
Remember: The overarching goal is NY MARATHON 2024. Losing weight is the first order thing. Building muscle and strength is important too. And of course, cardiac and lactate conditioning.
NO CHOICE is the theme of this GP. Don’t take the foot off the pedal.
This Q has the risk that I will give up. This is the SECOND MILE. Remember how I take the second mile slow? Okay fine, you will take it slow but don’t take the foot off. Get to the target goals. You can do it.
Use running strategically to reduce stress and bring calm.
Focus on One Day At a Time
The good
The meh
General update:
Sprint Four – June 15 to June 30
Sprint Three – May 21 – End of June
Sprint Two – May 1 to May 21
Wednesday was crazy, man. For some reason, I got ridiculously stressed out. I acted crazy.
And then to chill out, I broke my sobriety. I walked into a bar and I ordered a Yuengling and a Macallan 12. I took two sips of that Macallan and I immediately chilled out. Fuck. It felt so good in that moment. It stopped me in my tracks, my mind slowed down, and I relaxed.
Then, I went and I got 4 slices of pizza. And they tasted amazing.
The next day, I had gone from 277 to 280.
On this day, it was still a bit high levels of stress. I didn’t drink alcohol, but I ate a lot of protein bars. And I slept very bad.
On the next day, I had gone from 280 to 282.
So, a 5 pound increase over two days.
This is how I ended Q1.
So, am I done with this bender? Yes. I am done with this bender. The new Q opens up new opportunities. New excitement. Renewed energy.
It will be interesting to see how those two cheat days impact me.
Anyway, the new Q starts with a new race this weekend. Excited to how things go!
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