I could certainly feel a positive difference today. I'm proud of myself for making the sleep important. I'm doing well--and this is by far my biggest challenge--and number one focus. I've never made enough sleep important, until now. I didn't make enough sleep important during my initial weight loss, during my return from relapse/regain and I haven't, until now, made it important during maintenance. How have I made it this far? Answer: Coffee, naps, and great support. And that's not the best plan.
Today I maintained the integrity of my maintenance calorie budget, I remained abstinent from refined sugar, I made my water goal, I stayed connected with superb support connections and I took on an exceptionally accomplished work day at the studio. It was solid. Oh--and I did a great 15 minute stair climbing cardio session tonight.
The one thing I didn't do--and I'm doing my best to avoid negative self-talk about it...I ran out of time on post-production of episode 5 of Transformation Planet. It's almost done. But finishing tonight would have violated my 7 hours sleep. And I can't sacrifice this anymore. Well, I could--but I don't want to anymore. I want to see the difference feeling naturally rested can make in my life. I believe it'll be good.
The deal is--whatever time the alarm is set, I must roll the clock back 7 hours to find tonight's bedtime. I'm setting the alarm for 4:45am. I have 14 minutes to be in bed, ready for sleep.
I've made not "being able" to do this, such a big deal. And now--I'm not making it a big deal. I'm simply making it important.
By the way-- episode 5 of Transformation Planet will be released tomorrow evening.
Today's Accountability Live-Tweet Stream:
#morningdeal ✔️Done. 2 cups water, 20 push-ups & 20 squats--before coffee. That's the deal! Coffee time... pic.twitter.com/guACjppvHu— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 19, 2016
2 tablespoons half & half in this first cup. Another cup with same amount half & half, to-go, soon. 80 cal. pic.twitter.com/1NHCfiX3Dw— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 19, 2016
Two tablespoons half & half in this dark roast with breakfast. 40 cal. pic.twitter.com/xyYtcHWzfI— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 19, 2016
Breakfast in MyFitnessPal... pic.twitter.com/KonCJSGUMM— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 19, 2016
2 sugar/flour free Ezekiel toasts, one topped w/2 egg whites, 1 whole egg & 1oz cream cheese, another with 83g avocado. 6.4oz apple. 556 cal pic.twitter.com/OhxumoXHUF— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 19, 2016
2 cups water with lunch #wateraccountability pic.twitter.com/evCH157CuO— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 19, 2016
Lunch in MyFitnessPal... pic.twitter.com/RYbh4IeMHN— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 19, 2016
Gyro! 4oz lamb, 28g jack cheese, 32g red onion&30g sr crm on refined sugar-free Joseph's Oat-Flax-Whl Wheat pita. 14g tortilla chips. 586cal pic.twitter.com/jWcV6WHvn2— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 19, 2016
2 tablespoons half & half in my after lunch dark roast. 40 cal. pic.twitter.com/seT7EeAVCy— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 19, 2016
4 cups water with dinner equals #watergoal pic.twitter.com/xIYwuyOADm— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 19, 2016
Appetizer. 18 chips and freshly prepared salsa (approximately 5 tbs) 249 cal. pic.twitter.com/RQwCkCso1v— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 20, 2016
Dinner in MyFitnessPal... pic.twitter.com/Fe3NxiZVvZ— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 20, 2016
8oz baked cod, approx.1.5 servings deep fried sweet potato fries with mustard & approx. 100g grilled asparagus with olive oil. 594 cal. pic.twitter.com/DkQPQOvfOV— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 20, 2016
Three tablespoons half & half in my after dinner decaffeinated. 60 cal. pic.twitter.com/JeALOWBYx3— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 20, 2016
Cardio tonight: 15 min.constant stairs, up&down. This has proven to be a bigger workout for me than a 30 min elliptical session. Starts now.— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 20, 2016
MFP gives me 185 calorie burn for the stair climbing. Sure feels like more! #neededthat #short&sweet— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 20, 2016
5.8oz apple #lastfoodofday 81 cal. pic.twitter.com/apx1fHtjmP— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 20, 2016
Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Strength,
Sean
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