It’s been an interesting few months. I’ll be frank, I have not been eating very well or exercising nearly enough to feel good about myself. I’m out of balance. Working hard to get back to balance - walking, running, eating more reasonably, drinking a little less, etc. I started to feel tight and I felt myself slipping back into my old ways of ignoring everything and just eating and drinking whatever I wanted without thought. Intentions are everything, but the follow through is where it’s at as far as progress and maintenance.
The Good
I had some great hikes in September and October
There were some good bike rides in both months
I was aware of my slip into the dark side of just eating whatever and not being concerned, so that’s a step in the right direction
I lived another day, another week, and another couple months
I’m back on the running train and it feels good, but still challenging
The Not So Good
My food intake was too damn much
I was not exercising daily, even walks, and I sure can feel it now
Between work trips and some personal adventures, I was not really giving a shit what I was eating or drinking and it shows
Didn’t kayak at all
Basically gave up on tracking my progress because I wasn’t making any
The Apple Watch was messing up with updates, and still is, so it’s made me adjust how I’m keeping track of what it is I do to better myself
Mental Health Check-In
The months were alright, with only a few real dark days
I am kind of adopting a new, go-to mindset that’s helping me compartmentalize work and the rest of my life
As I got back in to a routine, my mood improved
Overall, life is good and I’m pretty lucky
Goals and Ambitions for November
Daily exercise goals
Run through Couch210K again
Eat more sensibly and mostly track daily food intake
Track and monitor fitness again, weights, etc.
Do daily and weekly intentions
Daily gratitude journaling