I'm feeling a nice groove of late. I never realized just how much my daily activity falls into a routine, but it certainly does. In this groove, I typically reach 1,500 calories going into evening/dinner. But it goes beyond the calorie budget. The foundational support I need each day starts as soon as I open my eyes.
The alarm clock sounds at 4:30am on a workday. I practice some meditation and prayer, start the coffee, complete two sets of ten push-ups and two sets of ten squats, then it's down with the two cups of water before I allow the first cup of coffee. This all happens in the first twenty minutes of my day.
And that, to me, is the foundation for the rest of my day's groove. Taking better care of my schedule--managing my time better, getting more rest--these are things that will continue to support and protect that very important twenty-minute period.
I've had plenty of days when I didn't get enough sleep--and I wake up late--and everything gets rushed. On those days, I'll do the absolute minimum--and on those days, not surprisingly, I find the most challenges.
I'm connecting the dots. I'm investigating my routines on a deeper level and this study is giving me some incredibly positive vibes as I proceed in this thing called maintenance mode. And really, it's just, my life.
I've maintained the integrity of my calorie budget, I've remained abstinent from refined sugar, I will meet my water goal today and I've been active in one on one and group support interactions. Today's been a really good day.
I'm planning a great dinner and a fantastic bedtime.
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#morningdeal 20 push-ups, 20 squats, 2 cups water. Done, done & done✔️ Ready for coffee! Good Monday morning! pic.twitter.com/WLCEzov3s5— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) June 20, 2016
Monday morning mug of medium Colombian roast with three tbsp half&half. This and a to-go refill. 120 cal. pic.twitter.com/UpJDTS2888— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) June 20, 2016
Breakfast in MFP. Screenshot #1. pic.twitter.com/O74Xrhd3ja— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) June 20, 2016
Breakfast in MFP. Screenshot #2. pic.twitter.com/s35T4yaKet— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) June 20, 2016
2 whts-2 whl w/mshrms, yllw peppr, 1 Asiago, provolone & Mozz, apple, SF pita w/.5 crm cheese & SF strwbrry. 635 cal pic.twitter.com/L9fx6Cqx6Q— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) June 20, 2016
Brkfst amounts: 3oz mushrooms, 50g yellow pepper, 1 .8oz slice each-Asiago, provolone & mozzarella, 60 cal Joseph's pita, 6.2oz apple.— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) June 20, 2016
Also, .5oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese & 18g sugar free strawberry all-fruit.— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) June 20, 2016
Midday dark roast with three tablespoons half & half. 60 cal. pic.twitter.com/wb7l6NTom0— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) June 20, 2016
Lunch in MFP... pic.twitter.com/kieN1yGYdH— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) June 20, 2016
3 cup bottle of water with lunch. #wateraccountability pic.twitter.com/HoxwKrbaoP— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) June 20, 2016
A cool summer lunch. 152g avocado, onion, tomato, 15g sr crm & 16g olives. 42g chips & 166g strawberries. 577 cal. pic.twitter.com/C3vXyhCneG— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) June 20, 2016
Two tablespoons half & half in my after lunch cup of dark roast. 40 cal. pic.twitter.com/C5IHGKwW3f— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) June 20, 2016
103g red seedless grapes & 4.9oz apple slices. 137 cal. pic.twitter.com/MorI5lzuiy— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) June 20, 2016
Late afternoon cup of decaf with two tablespoons half & half. 40 cal. pic.twitter.com/YTRAVuimrS— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) June 20, 2016
Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Strength,
Sean
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