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Daily Journal of Life 03.05.2023

  

Habit

Thoughts

Exercise:

My Religion

Bike Ride 25 mins. Legs workout and Rehab.

Strength:

4 Sets of Leg Extension Machine. 4 Sets of Leg Press Machine. 4 Sets of Leg Curl Machine. 4 Sets of Seated Calf Raises. 3 Sets of Barbell Glute Bridges. All the exercises were done with a moderate weight.

The main takeaway for today was the Leg Press Machine. I felt a limiting motion if I pointed my toes straight. By pointing the toes slightly outwards I could sense much more movement. The back felt comfortable through out the day barring 2-3 instances of some discomfort. I think I can move towards increasing the weight in coming weeks before I transition to a Squat.

Rehab:

McGill Big 3 (1 set each). Lock Big 3 (1 set each). Lying Back extension. Banded Mobilisation.

These exercises are providing a foundation for recovery. The pain management through these exercises has been terrific. I wonder if they can fully heal me. There was pain throughout the day on Monday when I worked out Chest. Afterward, I included the lying back extension exercise. It strengthens the lower back. I am not even aware if I have a weak lower back. I have not yet gotten down to the reason of my pain. But I will try them and see if things work.

Zone 2-3 Training:

Heartrate 110-145 bpm on Garmin watch (180 minutes per week target)

13 mins. For the week 28 mins

Meditate:

5 minutes of practice to start with       

No. I will try before sleeping.

Influence Book:

Book by Robert Cialdini. Want to go slow to internalize the concepts

Zero today. Will finish by 13/05/2023. I read Show your Work instead

Homework for life:

A daily practice to capture important events of the day that made an impact on you; that can form a story.

The thing that we started from North Block before informing the Commissioner is bothering me now. I have sent an apology message to which he has not replied. Although the matter was settled once I picked him up. It still feels that I let him down. Now why do I need to wait for his reply My task of seeking an apology is over. It is his task to respond or not. So, I should not worry about his task.

If I am so bothered by not getting responses back, I should think this before shooting texts whether I can bear a no response. Surely it would prevent some heart ache but it is going to limit a lot of possibilities. So one should go all out and say our mind.

Weight:

Daily monitoring to track my eating habits and goals.

87.40 Kg. Same as yesterday. Let’s see progress till 30/05/2023. Target weight 85.40 Kg.

Push-ups:

Just to have an everyday pump

0.

Kegel:

For a strong pelvic muscle floor.

2 reps to failure

Calves:

To grow these minions

60 (60 Seated)

Write:

To take forward a passion not realized

Blog

Mewing:

Just a fad maybe. To breathe better; for a visible jawline

As I write this

One Podcast:

Podcasts to learn and grow. Utilize Travel time

Huberman labs. Did not infer much.

Flossing:

Remove Plaque, prevent cavities

Done in Morning

Brush at Night:

Needs no description

Thankfully

Skin Care:

To look at least my age and age gracefully

Doing well.

Clean:

No Intoxications for a spiritual, healthy, productive, and meaningful life

111 days

No Po:

Abstinence from a vice

360 days. 5 more for a milestone.


 

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