Transitions provide opportunity. There is inherent risk involved in transitions. Transitions in grappling lead to major position changes, submissions, and scrambles. I feel that this analogy is pertinent in it’s application to life. It’s not to say that slow progress from healthy habits cannot happen in a stagnant environment, but it’s implying there can be more significant growth or set backs in uncertain times. I’m feeling this now more than ever. While these periods of transition can be great, I think there needs to be the development of a base prior to entering these periods. In life this can be the development of our values. In reading this past week I was reading about we are all slaves to something. it can be social media, our political persuasions, God, or our addictions. It’s often best to set our own boundaries that will project us towards the life we want to live.
Training: With change there becomes a difference access to resources. Currently I have a TRX, barbell without a rack, and KBs. As such I’ve been doing the 10K swing challenge workout mixed with runs and complexes. I also have been throwing in 20 min yoga sessions given an abundance of free time.
BJJ: Approaching a week without training. I’m uncertain when the next time I’ll train will be. I’ve been watching an instructional a day, but I know this won’t suffice over time without training.
Sleep: Time in bed over the past week has averaged 7 hours with time asleep of 5:59. This was crushed by 1 very poor night of sleep. The rest of the time sleep has been ok. I’d say the quality of sleep is generally lower than normal.
Stress: My HRV and HR are improved. I actually think this is to not drinking. It’s amazing how during sober January and this month I’ve noticed the same thing. While I have a rule to not go over 3 drinks and it’s commonly 1 if I drink, I’ve noticed a significant increase in the frequency over the past year and this is likely impacting me more than I would like to admit. My caffeine intake is significantly increased.
Learning: This has been the major increase. I finished the WADA course and have been reading 4-6 hours a day. I already feel like this isn’t sustainable. I don’t think I have the endurance built up and I’ll probably burn out unless I find a more manageable routine. I finished the white coat investor fire your financial advisor course. I’m considering finishing the American Board of Obesity Medicine Curriculum. I’m considering getting my CISSN. All these certifications are based on curriculum that at least give me some structure, but I need to make sure I don’t take on too much.
Seeking Progress 