[doctorake]

Me the past two years

 

I woke up this morning at 185.2 That may be my highest ever. So basically I need to start moving and eat right. No theme to this challenge just a few basic principles and the help and support of this community.

 

Daily:

• My morning routine
• A workout later in the day(lifting or cardio)
• Eating right
• No alcohol

 

Morning Routine

 

• Walk around the blockish. Some mornings I do 45 mins, sometimes I do less. That is all. If I do this I always hit at least 10k steps later in the day.
• Read. Read a book for some period of time. That's it.
• Duolingo 50XP

 

When I start my day like this it generally goes really well after. It also prompts me to get to bed early so I can get up early and do these things.

 

Workout

 

• 3 Days a week I'll do compound barbell lifts. The other 4 days I will do some form of cardio. Some examples might include:
  • Running
  • Biking
  • Paddle boarding
  • Hiking
  • Rucking
  • Hockey
  • Tennis

 

This will likely be done right after work.

 

Eating Right

 

• Is it Mediterranean? Specifically Ikarian.
• Is it Paleo

 

Those are my two approved eating methods. I am loving eating Mediterranean food, specifically Ikarian. Ikarian is mostly veggies/fruits, lots of beans, some whole grains, and a metric ton of EVOO. Very little fish and poultry, very little dairy. I am still eating paleo since that is in my freezer and cabinet. I will not be buying any more paleo items though.

 

When out to eat, I will just try to make good choices. I went and had Thai with my GF for lunch this past week and ordered the ginger dish with shrimp and brown rice upcharge. I ate half and then took half home for later. Normally I would order pad thai and eat the whole thing and that is why I am in this mess now.

 

No alcohol

 

• None. However I will cook with it if called for it since a lot of my recipes call for it.

 

IPA is good, but it makes me fat. Maybe after this challenge I will reincorporate red wine into meals like the Mediterranean. 

[Rurik Harrgath]

On 2/5/2023 at 10:46 AM, doctorake said:

 

 

That's it, I'll now be using cats and dogs for weights until we have our goats and I can start to use them instead!

 

Also, my rucking plan starts tomorrow and I thought you might appreciate that.   

[doctorake]

On 2/6/2023 at 2:48 PM, Rurik Harrgath said:

 

That's it, I'll now be using cats and dogs for weights until we have our goats and I can start to use them instead!

 

Also, my rucking plan starts tomorrow and I thought you might appreciate that.   

 

 

Love me some rucking, I dunno how much I will be doing on this challenge but some at least.

[doctorake]

2/7

 

homemade pita, baba ganouche, dolmas, sheep mozzarella and some crackers for my dad

 

oxtail stew and ikarian black eyed peas with carrots

 

roasted peppers in olive oil with grated garlic

 

 

These were all made Sunday night by myself for a family get together, I can post recipes if anyone is interested.

 

Daily:

• My morning routine
• A workout later in the day(lifting or cardio)  Lifted
• Eating right
• No alcohol

[Rurik Harrgath]

5 hours ago, doctorake said:

Love me some rucking, I dunno how much I will be doing on this challenge but some at least.

 

I leapt straight into my 36lb plate from not having rucked in years to (surprisingly) no ill effect.  Plus there's serious elevation gain on our morning walk!  I am pleased haha

 

5 hours ago, doctorake said:

These were all made Sunday night by myself for a family get together, I can post recipes if anyone is interested

 

I should remember not to swing by before lunch  🤤