Day 4: No listening.
Today I kind of have some more coming up, just wishing I had a great dating life. But I’d guess it’s just working through some things. Like I dont’ know if I want to date lots of women or find that one.
Still not sure what route I want to take as far as titles but I’m not there yet. QL will be the next tile I run, plan to run it all year. I still think it’s gonna be great if I can run my LBFH/DRLD custom the whole year as well.
I guess I’m still considering what title I’d really like to run. I just don’t know right now. This could be some effects of the healing in LBFH/DRLD custom. Breaking down limits, leaving me in some of the unknown territory where I haven’t nailed down my goals yet. Pursuing goals is in DRLD so yea, possibly healing effects to gain clarity on my goals.
I bought a bag of creatine monohydrate so I’ll be trying that out next week. I’ve always taken creatine but a micronized form. Just wanted to do an experiment since I hear so much these days about people finding out about creatine. I’m looking for the cognitive benefits and recovery. I don’t want to just increase caffeine. I plan to start drinking decaf though because I got a new coffee maker.
I started doing pushups once a week for max reps. I can already tell my body is able to look better. I think in 4 weeks for sure I can see changes. I’ve only done them 1x a week because I have zero conditioning for them and will be sore for a few days after. My reps improve weekly and it’s only been 3 weeks I think. On the one hand I think that’s great that I can see the changes, but I gotta keep in mind that those other changes that can’t be seen might take longer. Like strengthening ligaments and joints etc. Those are the most important things for me. I just gotta take it slow and steady.
Also helps me see that I don’t need to do hours of workout at least for looking good. My main focuses are still the mobility and some flexibility, just having more athletic qualities. I can pick a couple compound exercises and do 1 set and that’s all I need to look good and get stronger. I really want to get to some kettlebell conditioning routine to build cardio and drop the fat. But I’m probably a couple months away while I focus on still building and maintaining my base. Gotta stay healthy and injury free.
Evening:
I do notice now that I’m less inclined to want the same results as others. I’m more concerned with what’s best for me as far as titles go. I used to read a lot of the title threads and would be wanting to get on those titles. I still read sometimes but I notice I’m less influenced, and instead more focused on what I want and need from the titles.
I was reading up on Spartan and LOS. Spartan Apex still takes the cake for me. The mental aspects really stand out to me, and it’s a fitness title. I think I’m gonna be ready to trade out Paragon after this cycle. If Spartan Apex isn’t quite there for me yet I’d move on to QL for the rest of the year.
End of night:
I don’t have any noticeable recon from the 1:30 loop of LBFH/DRLD. Might as well try 3 mins next listen.