Retrospective Log:
NOVEMBER 1-31, 2023: I am now 2371 Days (approximately: 5 Years, 2 Month, 0 Weeks – LINK) and still maintaining my workout streak.
I folded this update into the December update. I am rethinking this section as it takes up quite a bit of time each month.
DareBee
Still have not missed a day of Daily Dare. My focus right now is lifting and getting stronger, so I have limited my the scope of my workout to cover as much in short a time as possible.
(Kept from previous foreword) – Additionally, I have added a couple layers of complexity or demand to my workout. First, I am religiously sticking to DareBee and the Daily Dare; I am also, keeping the preliminaries. Second, I have added a consecutive component – so, starting with the end of IronBorn (9 April 2017), I have worked consecutively. I intend to push for 60 straight day, then see if I can get to 90. So far I am enjoying it and my body seems to be rising to the occasion. I caught the flu a few day before the end of the last phase (around May 2017) – I worked through it and was back up in only a couple of days. It appears pushing through and forcing my body to continue working, I was able to push the flu out of my way. I am also continuing my virtual push to OKC via Benton. I am really enjoying that but I will have to pick up the mileage here in the next phase as I am running out of time. Keep leaning forward.
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DAY 30 (NOVEMBER 30) – Day 2365 of 4000
– Summary: Pretty good lift and all around workout. I am feeling good. Could not get my last bench press rep at 185. I will have to carry it.
– Distance: 13.90 (This month: 277.00) | (Total miles: 20,611.75)
– Cardio (Row): (Treadmill Run): 2.01 | (Walk): 2:07
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Upper Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3152/2258: 30 Seconds Squat Hops on the Spot – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating II-253/270: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!
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DAY 29 (NOVEMBER 29) – Day 2364 of 4000
– Summary: So I am fasting today and will break at around 1900. I am feeling strong, got my walk out early and today is a non-lift day.
– Distance: 10.30 (This month: 263.10) | (Total miles: 20,597.85)
– Cardio (Row): (Treadmill Run): 2.00 | (Walk): 2:05
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest (Fasting: 21H) Day – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3151/2257: 30 Second High Knees – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating II-252/270: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!
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DAY 28 (NOVEMBER 28) – Day 2363 of 4000
– Summary: The time now is 13:01. I ate about 20-30mins ago and took data points, heading for walk now.
– Distance: 17.90 (This month: 252.80) | (Total miles: 20,587.55)
– Cardio (Row): (Treadmill Run): 2.00 | (Walk): 2:05
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Lower Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3150/2256: 100 Back Leg Raises – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating II-251/270: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!
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DAY 27 (NOVEMBER 27) – Day 2362 of 4000
– Summary: Good to get back lifting again. I feel pretty strong and go through much of my program, except for one rep on my bench press.
– Distance: 7.50 (This month: 234.90) | (Total miles: 20,569.65)
– Cardio (Row): (Treadmill Run): 2.02 | (Walk): 2:06
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Upper Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3149/2255: 30 Butterfly Sit-Ups – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating II-250/270: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!
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DAY 26 (NOVEMBER 26) – Day 2361 of 4000
– Summary: Oh boy! Long drive home. It is now 22:57 and I need to get my step numbers up dramatically.
– Distance: 6.90 (This month: 227.40) | (Total miles: 20,562.15)
– Cardio (Row): (Treadmill Run): 00.00 | (Walk): 2:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest (Non-Fasting) Day – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3148/2254: 40 Climbers Taps – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating II-249/270: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!
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DAY 25 (NOVEMBER 25) – Day 2360 of 4000
– Summary: Relatively good workout in the gym here at the hotel. I need to get my steps and caloric count up.
– Distance: 12.60 (This month: 220.50) | (Total miles: 20,555.25)
– Cardio (Row): (Treadmill Run): 2.01 | (Walk): 00:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest (Non-Fasting) Day – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3147/2253: 50 Staggered Deadlifts – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating II-248/270: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!
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DAY 24 (NOVEMBER 24) – Day 2359 of 4000
– Summary: Another day on the road and trying my best to get it in. I was successful to a certain point, but it is challenging at best.
– Distance: 9.80 (This month: 207.90) | (Total miles: 20,542.65)
– Cardio (Row): (Treadmill Run): 00.00 | (Walk): 00:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest (Fasting…) Day – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3146/2252: 50 Squat Hold Calf Raises – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating II-247/270: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!
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DAY 23 (NOVEMBER 23) – Day 2358 of 4000
– Summary: Not a bad day generally. Went out to do the Myrtle Beach Turkey Trot, but we couldn’t/did’t get in. Okay though, we got one in.
– Distance: 7.80 (This month: 198.10) | (Total miles: 20,532.85)
– Cardio (Row): (Treadmill Run): 00.00 | (Walk): 3:66
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest (Non-Fasting) Day – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3145/2251: 40 Side Plank Rotations – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating II-246/270: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!
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DAY 22 (NOVEMBER 22) – Day 2357 of 4000
– Summary: Rushed day and did not get my lift in as I wanted. I have to remain flexible on the road. I did get a brisk walk in and that’s it.
– Distance: 6.70 (This month: 190.30) | (Total miles: 20,525.05)
– Cardio (Row): (Treadmill Run): 00.00 | (Walk): 1:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest (Non-Fasting) Day – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3144/2250: 30 Seconds Jumping Lunges – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating II-245/270: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!
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DAY 21 (NOVEMBER 21) – Day 2356 of 4000
– Summary: All around good rest day. The sleep was not that great, so I will have to make up for it tonight.
– Distance: 8.80 (This month: 183.60) | (Total miles: 20,518.35)
– Cardio (Row): (Treadmill Run): 00.00 | (Walk): 00:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest (Non-Fasting) Day – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3143/2249: 20 Push Up Shoulder Taps – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating II-244/270: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!
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DAY 20 (NOVEMBER 20) – Day 2355 of 4000
– Summary: Pretty good lift workout today. I was able to get all my 185s on the bench and I am closing in on 200. Feeling good and strong.
– Distance: 9.10 (This month: 174.80) | (Total miles: 20,509.55
– Cardio (Row): (Treadmill Run): 2.00 | (Walk): 2:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Upper Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3142/2248: 30 Leg Raises – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating II-243/270: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!
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DAY 19 (NOVEMBER 19) – Day 2354 of 4000
– Summary: Good fasted lift today. First time I have ever done anything like this and I was pleasantly surprised. How did i do that?
– Distance: 8.20 (This month: 165.70) | (Total miles: 20,500.45
– Cardio (Row): (Treadmill Run): 2.00 | (Walk): 2:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Lower Body (Fasting: 16:49) Day – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3141/2247: 50 Sumo Squats – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating II-242/270: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!
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DAY 18 (NOVEMBER 18) – Day 2353 of 4000
– Summary: All around good rest day. The evening got a bit crazy because I did not get out early enough. Won’t happen again.
– Distance: 8.20 (This month: 157.50) | (Total miles: 20,492.25
– Cardio (Row): (Treadmill Run): 2.01 | (Walk): 1:54
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest (Fasting: 19:45H) Day – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3140/2246: 60 Seconds Single Leg Bridges – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating II-241/270: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!
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DAY 17 (NOVEMBER 17) – Day 2352 of 4000
– Summary: I was not able to get to my walk today. The night is just running down on me. It appears I have to go out earlier or walk earlier.
– Distance: 8.60 (This month: 149.30) | (Total miles: 20,484.05
– Cardio (Row): (Treadmill Run): 2.00 | (Walk): 00:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Upper Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3139/2245: 2-Minute Balance Hold – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating II-240/270: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!
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DAY 16 (NOVEMBER 16) – Day 2351 of 4000
– Summary: Good relaxing day so far. Went to bed pretty early and got up with some good night numbers. It is now 1342 – going for walk.
– Distance: 9.20 (This month: 140.70) | (Total miles: 20,475.45
– Cardio (Row): (Treadmill Run): 2.01 | (Walk): 2:03
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest (Non-Fasting) Day – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3138/2244: 30 Sit-up Elbow Strikes – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating II-239/270: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!
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DAY 15 (NOVEMBER 15) – Day 2350 of 4000
– Summary: Wet but ok day. I did not get all my distances, but I got enough to make a difference.
– Distance: 8.10 (This month: 131.50) | (Total miles: 20,466.25
– Cardio (Row): (Treadmill Run): 1.51 | (Walk): 1:52
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Lower Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3137/2243: 50 Balanced Front Kicks – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating II-238/270: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!
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DAY 14 (NOVEMBER 14) – Day 2349 of 4000
– Summary: All around good rest day. I am trying out alternate lift with mid-break between upper and lower. I will see how recovery does.
– Distance: 10.00 (This month: 123.40) | (Total miles: 20,458.15
– Cardio (Row): (Treadmill Run): 2.01 | (Walk): 2:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest (Non-Fasting) Day – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3136/2242: 40 Scorpion Twists – Chk!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating II-237/270: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!
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DAY 13 (NOVEMBER 13) – Day 2348 of 4000
– Summary: Today was a weird-ish day. The lift was good – I lifted the heaviest ever by chance – 195lbs. I am just a stone’s throw from 200.
– Distance: 7.00 (This month: 113.30) | (Total miles: 20,448.05
– Cardio (Row): (Treadmill Run): 2.00 | (Walk): 00:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Upper Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3135/2241: 2 Minutes Balance Hold – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating II-236/270: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!
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DAY 12 (NOVEMBER 12) – Day 2347 of 4000
– Summary: Quite and cool day. I just got my walk and run in and called it a day. I am slowing down some, I can feel it.
– Distance: 12.40 (This month: 106.30) | (Total miles: 20,441.05
– Cardio (Row): (Treadmill Run): 00.00 | (Walk): 00:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest (Non-Fasting) Day – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3134/2240: 20 Hook Kicks – Chk!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating II-235/270: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!
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DAY 11 (NOVEMBER 11) – Day 2346 of 4000
– Summary: Good-ish workout, but I am not complaining. I was able to get a mile or so in of walk, but I still got my steps.
– Distance: 9.10 (This month: 93.90) | (Total miles: 20,428.65
– Cardio (Row): (Treadmill Run): 00.00 | (Walk): 00:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest (Fasting…) Day – Chk!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3133/2239: 30 Upward Downward Dog – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating II-234/270: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!
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DAY 10 (NOVEMBER 10) – Day 2345 of 4000
– Summary: I have not been able to get my walk in a few days, but I am able to get in the required steps. I am doing ok.
– Distance: 8.30 (This month: 84.80) | (Total miles: 20,419.55
– Cardio (Row): (Treadmill Run): 2.01 | (Walk): 00:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest (Non-Fasting) Day – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3132/2238: 20 Side-to-Side Lunge With Toe Point – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating II-233/270: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!
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DAY 9 (NOVEMBER 9) – Day 2344 of 4000
– Summary: A surprisingly good workout. I had adequate weights to get a good lift at the hotel gym. Impressed!
– Distance: 6.90 (This month: 76.50) | (Total miles: 20,411.25
– Cardio (Row): (Treadmill Run): 2.10 | (Walk): 00:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Upper Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3131/2237: 50 Side Bends – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating II-232/270: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!
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DAY 8 (NOVEMBER 8) – Day 2343 of 4000
– Summary: Not an optimal day. I was not able to get in a nice walk, but then again, I was on the way to SC. I have to figure this out.
– Distance: 7.30 (This month: 69.60) | (Total miles: 20,404.35
– Cardio (Row): (Treadmill Run): 2.01 | (Walk): 00:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest (Fasting…) Day – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3130/2236: 40 Reverse Angels – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating II-231/270: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!
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DAY 7 (NOVEMBER 7) – Day 2342 of 4000
– Summary: Really good workout day today. I had a slight tweak on my right lower back, so I will watch it.
– Distance: 8.50 (This month: 62.30) | (Total miles: 20,397.05
– Cardio (Row): (Treadmill Run): 2.01 | (Walk): 1:59
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Lower Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3129/2235: 40 Climbers Taps – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating II-230/270: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!
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DAY 6 (NOVEMBER 6) – Day 2341 of 4000
– Summary: Today was a shorter but pretty effective upperbody. I pulled out a few things but did not feel as though I was lacking.
– Distance: 7.50 (This month: 53.80) | (Total miles: 20,388.55
– Cardio (Row): (Treadmill Run): 2.00 | (Walk): 1:50
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Upper Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3128/2234: 50 Calf Raises – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating II-229/270: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!
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DAY 5 (NOVEMBER 5) – Day 2340 of 4000
– Summary: I kept it light today. Got home relatively early and had to do some work in the front and immediately go for a walk.
– Distance: 9.40 (This month: 46.30) | (Total miles: 20,381.05
– Cardio (Row): (Treadmill Run): 2.01 | (Walk): 2:06
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest (Non-Fasting) Day – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3127/2233: 2 Minutes Back-fists – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating II-228/270: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!
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DAY 4 (NOVEMBER 4) – Day 2339 of 4000
– Summary: Today I was supposed to do lowerbody, but given the fact that I am trying to knock out the rest of the work in Ocala – get it later.
– Distance: 10.80 (This month: 36.90) | (Total miles: 20,371.65
– Cardio (Row): (Treadmill Run): 00.00 | (Walk): 2:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest (Non-Fasting) Day – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3126/2232: 30 Knee-Elbows – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating II-227/270: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!
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DAY 3 (NOVEMBER 3) – Day 2338 of 4000
– Summary: No lifting today. There should be lifting tomorrow. I am here in Ocala working, so no lifting. Did get my dailies done tho.
– Distance: 9.30 (This month: 26.10) | (Total miles: 20,360.85
– Cardio (Row): (Treadmill Run): 00.00 | (Walk): 2:01
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest (Non-Fasting) Day – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3125/2231: 40 Single Leg Bridges – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating II-226/270: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!
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DAY 2 (NOVEMBER 2) – Day 2337 of 4000
– Summary: Pretty good upper body day. I was back for the most part. Unlike last, I hit all my benches, but I did not do decline. Next T.
– Distance: 8.70 (This month: 16.80) | (Total miles: 20,351.55
– Cardio (Row): (Treadmill Run): 2.01 | (Walk): 2:01
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Upper Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3124/2230: 30 Squats – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating II-225/270: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!
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DAY 1 (NOVEMBER 1) – Day 2336 of 4000
– Summary: Really good lift today. I skipped one set IOT get done in time to leave. I made it for the most part and got in a good workout.
– Distance: 8.10 (This month: 8.10) | (Total miles: 20,342.85)
– Cardio (Row): (Treadmill Run): 2.00 | (Walk): 2:02
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Lower Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3123/2229: 50 Knee-to-Elbows – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating II-224/270: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!