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📅 10th of March – I Don’t Know It Yet, But I Left My Shoes at the Gym 👟
🌅 Afternoon Gym Session & Unexpected Crowds
⏰ Time Check: 5:03 PM – Just finished up at the gym, and honestly, it was better than expected considering the chaos. When I got there, **30+ kids** had just finished school, and the place was packed.
🎯 Key Takeaways:
- 🏋️ **Thought about skipping weights and just doing cardio**—but decided to push through instead.
- 💡 **Somehow, my usual machines were free**—took it as a sign and got straight into my routine.
- ⏳ **Reduced rest times**—cut from 90 seconds to 60 seconds and still felt strong.
🔥 Takeaway: Even when the gym is **packed**, I can still get a solid session in if I adapt.
🏋️ Workout Breakdown – Adapting to a Busy Gym
- 💪 **Low Rows:** 4 sets, **shortened rest times** to **1 minute**.
- 🏋️ **Close Grip Pulldowns:** Another 4 sets—machine was free, so I hopped straight on.
- 💪 **Incline Dumbbell Rear Delt Raises:** Improvised since no bars were available.
- 🏋️ **Squat Rack – Low Rows:** Got lucky when a bar freed up—4 sets at **15kg per side**, then **10kg per side** for better form.
- 🔥 **Cable 45-Degree Pull-Throughs:** 3-4 sets to finish off before I ran out of time.
⏰ **Total workout time:** 45 minutes—short, but still effective.
🔥 Takeaway: Adaptability is key—cutting rest times helped **maximize efficiency**.
📚 Mindfulness & Gratitude Check-In
- 🙏 Grateful for: **Electricity.** It’s something we take for granted, but the other day, I woke up to no power or phone reception, and it was a reminder of how much we rely on it.
- 👍 Compliment to Myself: Even though I **didn’t want to lift today**, I still got it done.
🔥 Takeaway: **Pushing through resistance leads to wins.**
🥗 Nutrition Challenges & Quick Fixes
- 🍗 **Running out of meat at home**—ate all my chicken drumsticks & canned chicken.
- 🥚 **Opting for eggs instead**—trying to get through the Costco bulk pack.
- 🛒 **Forgot my seasonings**—plain eggs it is. 😅
🔥 Takeaway: Time to **restock meal prep** and **stop forgetting seasonings.**
📖 Reading & Guitar Progress – Areas I’ve Been Neglecting
- 📚 **Reading:** Haven’t been getting as much in before work—eating earlier instead.
- 🎸 **Guitar:** Skipped practice today—need to fix that tomorrow.
🔥 Takeaway: Need to **prioritize reading and guitar practice** again.
🏃 Double Gym Sessions & Running Plans
- 🏋️ **Plan:** Go back to the gym after work for biceps & a run.
- 🏃 **Running Strategy:** 2-3 bicep exercises, then hit the treadmill.
🔥 Takeaway: **Splitting workouts might be a great way to stay consistent.**
📊 XP Tracking & Progress Update
📌 Total XP Progress (March 10th Update):
- ✅ Gym: **38.5 hours** – Strength keeps improving.
- ✅ Guitar: **12.72 hours** – Need to get back on track.
- ✅ Reading: **11.3 hours** – Pushing towards the next milestone.
- ✅ Running: **57.5 KM** – Slowly but surely increasing endurance.
🔥 New XP Earned:
- 🏃 **Extra night shift run (50 XP)**
- 📖 **Reading streak maintained (50 XP)**
🔥 **Current XP Total:** **800 XP** – Next level incoming! 🚀
🎯 Looking Ahead & Future Plans
- 🏋️ **Chiropractor visit & shoulder mobility work.**
- 🎸 **Guitar practice—aim for at least 30 minutes.**
- 📖 **Read before work instead of after.**
- 🏃 **Push past 60KM running goal this week.**
- 🛍️ **Actually buy the Hello Kitty guitar.**
🔥 Takeaway: **Momentum is everything—keep stacking the wins!**
🔥 Final Thoughts
💡 Biggest Wins Today:
- ✅ **Got a solid workout in despite the crowded gym.**
- ✅ **Kept up with my nutrition & planning.**
- ✅ **Set up a solid double-session strategy.**
“You’re enough. You’ve got this. Keep moving forward and crushing those goals!” 🚀
