26th of February – I have an addiction to beef jerky πŸ˜…

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πŸ“… 26th of February – I Have an Addiction to Beef Jerky πŸ˜…

πŸ’Έ Costco Haul & Spending Realizations

πŸ›’ $1,000 at Costco – Yeah, that happened. Went down for a quick shop and ended up spending a grand. To be fair, some of it was for my housemate’s birthday party, including a cake that I accidentally sat on and squished like Hagrid did to Harry’s cake in Harry Potter. It’s still good thoughβ€”just a little misshaped. πŸ˜‚

πŸ₯“ What did I buy?

  • 🍰 Cake for the party – Now a bit squished but still edible.
  • πŸ₯© Pork bellies, dips, brownies, and cheese and chive scrolls.
  • πŸ”₯ An air fryer – Because why not?
  • πŸ– 20 bags of beef jerky – Yeah… I may have a problem.

πŸ”₯ Takeaway: No regrets. Just a full pantry and a slightly lighter wallet. πŸ˜‚


πŸŒ… Morning Routine & Gym Session

⏰ Woke up early – Didn’t even set an alarm, my body just woke me up at a ridiculously early hour.

πŸ’ͺ Gym Session:

  • πŸ‹οΈ Push day – Felt strong despite my calves still being sore.
  • πŸƒ Ran 1.21 KM at a steady pace to test out my calf. Kept it slow and steady at 8 km/h.

πŸ”₯ Takeaway: Consistency is key, even if it means taking it slower than usual.


πŸ“š Mindfulness & Gratitude Check-In

  • πŸ™ Grateful for: The Costco employee who told me about the 2% cashback on a premium membership. Thought it was just a marketing trick, but it actually makes sense if you spend as much as I did. πŸ˜‚
  • πŸ‘ Compliment to Myself: Good on me for getting out of my comfort zone and taking a long drive with someone I’ve never traveled with before.

πŸ”₯ Takeaway: Pushing boundaries, whether it’s in the gym or socially, leads to growth and progress.


🎸 Guitar Practice & Creative Routine

🎸 Practice Session: Played a little earlier in the day. Didn’t log it as XP, but it was nice to play casually and enjoy the music.

  • 🎢 Song in Progress: β€œYou Should Probably Leave” by Chris Stapleton. Still learning the intro and rhythm parts.

πŸ”₯ Takeaway: Even casual practice keeps the habit alive and enjoyable.


πŸ₯— Nutrition & Calorie Challenges

πŸ• Food Intake: Ended up eating three pieces of Costco pizza – that’s 1,800 calories right there. Realized I’d need to burn that off if I wanted to eat anything else later. πŸ˜‚

  • πŸ₯€ Protein Shake: Had a protein shake with one and a half servings for a little extra boost.
  • πŸ’‘ Realization: If I want to enjoy tasty food later, I’ve got to put in the work now.

πŸ”₯ Takeaway: It’s all about balance and earning those calories through activity.


πŸƒ Evening Run & Activity Recap

  • πŸƒ Went for a 1 KM run after walking with BJ. Needed to burn off the pizza calories.
  • 🚢 Walked 4.5 KM – Just to get moving and clear my head.

πŸ”₯ Takeaway: Activity balance is key when you have a high-calorie intake day.


πŸ“Š XP Tracking & Progress Update

πŸ“Œ Total XP Progress (Feb 26 Update):

  • βœ… Gym: 30.58 hours – Crossed the 30-hour mark! πŸš€
  • βœ… Guitar: 10.48 hours – Casual play but still making progress.
  • βœ… Reading: 9.07 hours – Same as yesterday, need to read more.
  • βœ… Running: 39.77 KM – Getting closer to the 50 KM goal for February!

πŸ”₯ Takeaway: Consistent tracking keeps me motivated and on track to hit my goals.


🎯 Looking Ahead & Future Plans

  • πŸ–¨οΈ Print Passport Documents – Still haven’t finished this. Tomorrow’s the day!
  • 🎸 Guitar Practice – Push to learn the full cover of Chris Stapleton’s song.
  • πŸƒ Keep running consistently to hit the 50 KM goal by end of February.
  • πŸ“š Catch up on reading – It’s falling behind guitar XP.

πŸ”₯ Takeaway: Setting clear goals keeps the momentum going.


πŸ”₯ Final Thoughts

πŸ’‘ Biggest Wins Today:

  • βœ… Hit the gym and went for a run despite feeling sluggish.
  • βœ… Maintained a sense of humor about the Costco splurge. πŸ˜‚
  • βœ… Stayed consistent with XP tracking and activity balance.

“You’re enough. You’ve got this. Keep moving forward and crushing those goals!” πŸš€

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