Waking up to Noah's sweet smile is the best thing ever. Today's plan was anything but relaxed. The thing is, if it's going to be heavily involved--then hopefully it's high-quality time, and it was that, for sure.
We were up early in order to make the trip to Stillwater for lunch out with mom. We dined at a place known for their burgers--and tacos, and since we tried this place once already, I was armed with information on ingredients! I chose the lean bison tacos and a side of fresh cut sweet potato fries instead of the chips and salsa (their salsa contains refined sugar).
We made it back just in time for Noah to head home and for me to pick up a colleague for a trip to the Wichita airport. A lot of driving today. I was tired, but still in decent shape--certainly a credit to the 7 hours sleep last night.
I've maintained a minimum 7 hours sleep Friday and Saturday night--and now, my "get up" time changes to 4:30am, so bedtime changes to 9:30pm. I started planning for this last night and this morning. I was up after 7 hours sleep when I could have slept in a little more. I didn't because how much I sleep in on Sunday can dramatically affect my bedtime Sunday night.
This new importance level I'm applying to rest is going well. Here's the thing--getting this in order helps set a more solid foundation and that will help me have a consistent schedule for everything else.
Today I maintained the integrity of my maintenance calorie budget. I remained abstinent from refined sugar. I exceeded my daily water goal. And I stayed well connected with great support. It was a solid day!
This weekend hasn't been very laid back, but it's been high-quality all the way around. I'm blessed and grateful.
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Today's Accountability Live-Tweet Stream:
2 cups water-20 push-ups-20 squats✔️✔️✔️#morningdeal Complete. It's coffee time. ☕️ pic.twitter.com/fykaCOUoCg— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 16, 2016
2 tablespoons half & half in this first cup of dark roast. Another cup with same, soon. 80 cal. pic.twitter.com/EryBWHNUAR— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 16, 2016
Elements of breakfast... pic.twitter.com/ORsqKXxYF8— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 16, 2016
Breakfast in MyFitnessPal... pic.twitter.com/wLX5YqIWem— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 16, 2016
2 whl eggs-1 wht, 93g avocado, sugar/flour free sprouted grain Ezekiel tst, 159g red potato, sliced&baked w/4secOOSpray. 6.9oz apple. 639cal pic.twitter.com/7pJt57xcST— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 16, 2016
Three tablespoons half & half in this extra cup to-go, for the drive. 60 cal. pic.twitter.com/bZ686Qym8V— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 16, 2016
2 cups ice water with lunch #wateraccountability pic.twitter.com/8gi1raWYu1— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 16, 2016
Lunch in MyFitnessPal... pic.twitter.com/ADpoNeq4wH— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 16, 2016
4oz bison (buffalo), 2 sml corn tortillas, tomatoes, approx.14g cheddar & approx1.5 servings deep fried swt.pot.fries w/mustard. 585 cal. pic.twitter.com/CbohMdXKrM— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 16, 2016
Drive home coffee with three tablespoons half & half. 60 cal. pic.twitter.com/DKi3CLqGAj— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 16, 2016
Lovely lunch out with mom and Noah! :) pic.twitter.com/Qll5G0pUCf— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 16, 2016
Packed for a little later: 7.2oz apple slices & 2 slices bacon. 181 cal. pic.twitter.com/yoawD1Ag92— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 16, 2016
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 16, 2016
Driving coffee. 3 little containers of half & half- 10 cal each. Headed back from Wichita airport. 30 cal. pic.twitter.com/TwkcD6CZ7O— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 16, 2016
Dinner in MyFitnessPal... pic.twitter.com/1A2SPYy8Z1— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 17, 2016
This is going to be delicious. pic.twitter.com/cffTRzX46X— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 17, 2016
Refined Sugar-free marinara! pic.twitter.com/YxgtkrqK9q— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 17, 2016
2 cups water with dinner exceeds #watergoal pic.twitter.com/xhBsGcobQN— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 17, 2016
2oz whl grain linguine, 226g sugar-free marinara, 4oz 96% lean beef, 50g red onion, 4oz mshrms, 52g red pepper & 14g Monterey Jack. 574 cal. pic.twitter.com/PubSYsmRBT— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 17, 2016
Dessert! 265g cantaloupe #lastfoodofday 90 cal. pic.twitter.com/3YIBsfKE9Y— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 17, 2016
Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Strength,
Sean
Still reading your blogs every day - thanks for sharing how you manage eating out!
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Sean,
ReplyDeleteYeah, I read everyday too. I believe that the most transformative thing before you is understanding, dealing with, and improve your sleep hygiene. It seems all the old beliefs, behaviors, and compensations live within that little part of you the believes it is better to stay up until 2:00 am, rather than taking the steps necessary to get ready for bed and set yourself up for seven hours of sleep.
--Chris
(that, and yoga)
Glad to have found your blog. Keep posting
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