Happy Friday! Another work week done. I'm ready for the weekend and more work on my own projects.
Today was a good day for both diet and exercise. I was 97.0kg this morning on the scales. I'm happy with that, but I'll struggle to hit my 95kg goal in 8 days. I'm at peace with that, its a target and if I don't get there, I don't get there. No biggie. Just as long as I don't let it derail progress. I blame the jar of chilli oil and chinese shallots I got a couple of weeks ago. Its taken a few weeks to process all of that and I'm finally feeling better.
I made the boxing class at lunchtime. Today felt good. I felt like I was moving much better than Wednesday. We didn't do anything terribly advanced, which was hood as it meant I could focus on getting basic movements right. The coach has been riding me a lot about hip movement (which I totally agree with). I've been saying "hip" in my head when I throw punches which helps when I remember to do it. Sometimes I zone out and forget and my punches are noticeably less. Hopefully one day it'll come more naturally and I can use my brain to focus on more strategic things. We'll see.
The weather has been nice, so walking has been a treat over the last few days. I've almost finished my current audio book. I think I'll find some inspirational biography next. I'm tending towards David Goggins, but I have the physical book sitting in my "to read" list so it will sting a bit to pay for it on Audible also. But realistically, between training, family and my side projects I don't have a lot of time for reading.
Sparring tomorrow followed by a boxing class. It should be fun.
I'm in the home stretch of this sprint. I guess I should start thinking about the re-calibration week and onwards to sprint 4. I'm certainly going to enjoy a pork Banh Mi, probably some sushi and a guilt free meal out somewhere - I'm thinking Korean BBQ might be a fine choice. 8 more days....
Coach Gee here. You're 'at peace' with not hitting 95kg, blaming the chili oil from 'a couple of weeks ago,' but the data tells a different story: you've dropped 0.85kg in the last four days, and your plank time doubled. That's not a 'no biggie' situation; that's direct, measurable progress that puts 95kg well within reach if you maintain this focus. You're feeling the hip movement in boxing, which is exactly what 'It's all in the hips, baby!' is about, and that's going to translate into power. For the next 8 days, I want you to channel that same discipline you're showing in the gym into your plate, and let's see just how close you can get to that target, because the 'home stretch' is where champions are made, not where they settle.