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๐ 20th of March โ Walk, Walk, and Walk Some More ๐ถโโ๏ธ
๐ Morning Routine & Intentions
โฐ Time Check: 5:40 AM โ On the way to work after letting yourself sleep in, knowing your body needed the recovery.
- ๐ Brought your book and planned to read while waiting before work.
- ๐ฏ Five days of first aid training underwayโthis is Day 2.
- ๐ Brought spare clothes for practical sessions (no old shirts available from storage).
๐ Mindfulness & Compliment
- ๐ Grateful for: The fire alarm
going off at 2 AM again like it did previously. - ๐ Compliment to Myself: For committing to the Emergency Response (ER) teamโsomething youโve wanted for a long time and now you’re doing it.
๐ฏ Key Focus Points
- ๐ Aim to get reading in before work.
- ๐ถ Plan for a long walk after work (weather permitting).
- ๐ป Complete work-related side project your boss assigned.
- ๐ Put in extra leave request for Juneโawaiting approval.
- ๐ฅฃ Begin transitioning into keto through fasting today.
๐ Evening Recap โ Walking Marathon
- ๐ถ Walked 5KM to the gym, then did 5.5KM on the treadmillโtotal of ~10.5KM.
- ๐ฑ Filmed a walk test with DJI Osmo, experimenting for future Japan travel setup.
- ๐ง Listened to podcasts during the walk and planned out a potential lazy keto meal plan.
- ๐ Measured ketones: 0.6 mmolโsitting in low-level ketosis.
- ๐ง Reflected on building a sustainable, lazy-style keto plan with existing fridge ingredients.
๐ Learning & Conversations
- ๐ง Learned about different types of fractures (open, closed, complex), bandaging, CPR, stethoscope use, blood pressure measurement, snake/spider bites, and more during first aid training.
- ๐ Practiced being a first responderโfelt rusty but engaged.
- ๐ฃ๏ธ Had a meaningful conversation with a housemate about study, future career steps, and the idea of pursuing personal training as a path aligned with your values.
๐ Reading & Recovery Notes
- ๐ Read for 9 minutes before work and 15 minutes during work (total: 24 mins).
- ๐ค Knee started to feel tight after walkingโdecided to avoid running and stick to deload activities like elliptical or recumbent bike for now.
- ๐ฏ Plan for 50% weight sessions moving forward during deload week, with anime and podcast support for recovery workouts.
๐ Updated Activity Totals
- โ Reading: 12.97 hours
- โ Guitar: 14.45 hours
- โ Gym (Strength): 46.4 hours
- โ Running: 84.47 km
๐ฅ Current XP Total: 600 XP
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๐ Final Notes
- ๐ฝ๏ธ Fasted successfully through the dayโon track for transitioning into keto.
- ๐ฏ Focused on building momentum for a sustainable shift to nutrition and lifestyle.
- ๐ Plan to bring laptop tomorrow for potential work and personal tasks.
“You’re enough. You’ve got this. Keep moving forward and crushing those goals!” ๐