62 days to go Saturday Day 13

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Saturday Day 13 Days to go=62

Slept in (10 hours of sleep)! Up at 7, ate at 14.5 hours fasting, tummy felt better but still some bloat. I thought it was going to be cold and rainy but I lucked out with big fluffy snow instead. I prefer snow to rain. 

Breakfast-3 eggs -1yolk, hamburger, ezekial with cc and jelly-      450 calories     46g protein                    After run-Collagen-                                                                        50                         9g pro                         lunch wrap, turkey meat, whipped cc, lettuce                              170                       15g protein                  Next  ezekial, full fat CC, chicken dipped in Chik-Fil-A                360cal                    30g                          dark choc 1 piece                                                                                50

cheese &topping from pizza, salad 3 chicken wings                    400 cal                     15g

Total for now                                                                                1600cal                    115g protein

Tucker said he will join me for the final 60 days of 75 Hard. He might struggle with the water and 2nd workout but he said he will give it a go. We will see. 

My chest is looking so much better. I guess the decrease in inflammation along with hydration is helping. I am not where I need to be yet. My hips and belly are still holding onto too much fat. Last time around, it was not until 21 days that I started to see real changes. Actually that was 21 in a row but I had previously done a week before falling off for 5 days then back on track. So 30 days is when I will feel my clothes change in their fit. 

Tomorrow-Timed run then an hour or 7 miles. Not sure if I should do my lunge workout or just go easy. Probably get some speed in there. 

                                                                        

Running Thoughts I loved my run this morning. Good music, beautiful scenery, and my hamstring felt ok. Still tightness, but better than last week. The exercises must be working. I have been thinking about the purpose of 75Hard. It is not about getting healthy for a few weeks. It is not about losing weight. Although these are two of the reasons, I do 75 Hard. The idea of 75 days is hard. 30 days makes sense, many challenges are 30 days or 1 month. 40 days? Sure. That is how long it takes to form a new habit. 60 days is more difficult but still in the realm of reality being 2 months of a challenge. But 75 days? That isn't even and even number. It means 2 months plus 2 weeks, plus 1 more day for good measure. How will it feel to really go the full 75 days? No excuses. 

Friday the 13th at 6 pm is my end date. That is my goal. That is my focus. School ends on Thursday, we have meetings on Friday and then we can celebrate. I know I can do it. The previous two times, I already had it in my head that I would end early. Not this time. I am changing my thinking and I really want to see if I can do it. I have this week, then vacation, a few weeks of school with field trips and fun, then the final push in June. Tucker's birthday might be boring but we can go out and enjoy a huge steak and fruit for dessert. I asked him to join me. I don't think he can handle the water part of it.  

Sleep This week my sleep was pretty good but I did spend time before bed scrolling though an account I found where the lady documented her 75 hard journey 3 years in a row. What I found is that she too counts her steps at work (she is a sub teacher). That made me feel confident in my situation. There is a big difference between wealthy stay at home mom and working mom. I know that is not the point. I will continue to strive for the continuous 45 minute workouts. It is an area that I could clean up but for now I am happy with the changes I am making. 

Diet My diet plan is to stop eating by 6pm, include at least 100g protein, and follow a carnivore style diet plan. At this point, as my running is picking up, I feel like I need more healthy carbs like sweet potatoes. I also need more fiber because my gut is struggling. I will continue to work on adding chia seeds or flax. I stopped eating cottage cheese, cheese, and most dairy because I thought is could be causing some stomach issues. I had yogurt yesterday and seemed to be ok. I would also like to try chia pudding. 

Water Before breakfast-I tried my new electrolytes. GROSS. It tastes like drinking sea water. I think it must go in my entire gallon of water. This will be tough. I have 2 months until it is gone. 

Mobility and stretch 10 min, Run 60 minutes then cool down with dogs. Total 1:25=

5,3,1 method -the 5 truths behind excellent habits-world class will power is a skill up at dawn is self control training, personal discipline is a muscle that must be practiced, like other muscles will power weakens when tired rest is essential to manage decision fatigue, there is a 4 part pattern to install discipline 

Reading 

Listening to the 5 AM Club-it is not the one I thought I was buying but it is really good. 

victory demands consistency and persistency

follow through=respect

private practice=public performance 

regularly do what is hard and important is how warriors are born. I don't wish for an easy life because there is no opportunity   for growth

Supplements

Magnesium calm

Urban moonshine bitters https://urbanmoonshine.com/checkouts/cn/Z2NwLXVzLWVhc3QxOjAxSlJLTTRIQzNYMzlIWDk0RkpYOURRMVEz?discount=UM15ZBSVMTBC&locale=en-US&skip_shop_pay=true

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