Day 40 / 108 Challenge

#40

"I bow to try not to obtain valuable things with little effort."

I woke up an hour earlier than usual, because I had to get studying and exercising done before my work is over today. I am not a huge fan of lifting heavy weights in the morning, simply because I cannot lift as heavy as I would later in the day. However, I want to make the most of my evenings with spending quality time with my loved one, so it must be done in the morning.

It almost marks the exact one year since I joined this gym, and it amazes me that I see certain group of people every time I show up. I have a huge respect to those who choose to put work on themselves like me, and they deserve that. One of the guys came up to me today and showed respect for both of us for showing up, and I quote, "lifting some serious weights this early in the morning." I complemented his work ethic and strength as well. This positive interaction put my day in a good start.

Thanks to my quick preparation shopping (mostly roses) yesterday, I was able to throw together a surprise for the evening. I still forgot to pick up few minor things, so we had to go grab few things together. I still managed to surprise her. The rest of the evening was full of getting to know each other more, and realizing how great people each of us are. I am so thankful for meeting and having her in my life. This one is definitely not an ordinary relationship.

I just have to remind myself to not fall back into my old bad habits, and continue to focus on self-growth. Keep simplifying life, and do better in less things.

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Challenge Log

Requirements
No Snacks No drinks or desserts exceeding weekly limit	I had 2 beers on a date night
Water intake (max 2L)	2L
2x Pomodoro flows (read min. 10 pages)	Reviewing Ch 6
Productive activity (write a journal or a blog; create a product)	Journalling
Physical activity (min. 45 minutes)	PUSH DAY (quicker breaks) 1. Bench press 185lb 4x4 2. Close grip bench press 135lb 4x8 3A. Incline 1.5 bench 95lb 5-5-5-4 3B. BB curl 45lb 4x8 4A. Dips +45lb 5-5-5-4 4B. DB curl 20lb 4x6 5. Hanging leg raise + 30s boat hold 4x10
Wildcard (any 1 of read/produce/exercise above)	(PRODUCE) Valentine's surprise plan

Should've/Would've/Could've

-- Proud of you for doing all the work with your evening fully booked. Journalling was late, but you still did it the next morning.

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