Taking a daily picture of yourself seems weird. I understand the idea of tracking and measuring your progress. But I’m not neccesarily doing this for aesthetic reasons more to kick start getting in shape. I also feel like a weekly picture would be a good snapshot and you might see the changes more then.

I’ll do it because that’s the expectation. And since it’s my first time doing it, maybe I’ll be surprised!

We chose the Mediterranean Diet. Not for any specific reason. But it turns out that the basic diet is fairly flexible and includes a wide range of food with a relatively small list of things to avoid. Primarily sugar, processed foods and sweets. And one should also refrain from eating more than a few servings of red meat a month. But looking through some cookbooks many staples of our diet were included. Except for macaroni and cheese!!

Here is one of the cookbooks we currently are using!

Today was my first day back to work after winter break. And also the first day of doing 75 Hard while working. I fell behind on the water consumption. Don’t worry, I got the gallon done. It was also hard as people brought snacks to share and they were everywhere!

It is a little challenging to find time for the second 45 minute session!

One of the caveats of two 45 minute workout sessions is that one has to be outside. Choosing to do 75 Hard in the winter in MN is an extra challenge. It was 10 degrees this afternoon when I went out for my ruck. It was sunny though so that really helped.  I’m currently using a 12# vest for my walks. Turning them into a ruck gives it a little extra workout feel.

Enjoyed some wild ice on today’s walk! I was a little nervous because a fall on the ice could be bad for my recovery but we managed well!