Week 1 Review: Progress Not Perfection


The facts are the facts.

Here’s the data compared to last week when I didn’t track, with added commentary:

Weight: Down 0.4 lbs

I was hoping for a bigger drop in week one, but since I’ve been exercising consistently for a while, a few slip-ups kept it from being more significant. This week, I’m committing to a 2-pound loss. It’ll take some willpower and habit tracking, but I’m ready to make it happen.

Sleep: Slightly Less

My sleep is all over the place week to week. This time, it ranged from 4.5 hours to almost 9 hours—pretty inconsistent. I know I need to prioritize sleep better. Studies show that dads with daughters are most sleep-deprived when their kids are under 1 or between 3 and 5. (Guess what? I’ve got two daughters in that range!) My goal is to work on this. I thought intermittent fasting (IF) would help with sleep, but so far, not as much as I hoped.

Average Sleep Score: Up 1

Pleasant surprise here! A little improvement feels good. I’ll take it.

Average Steps: A Big Jump

Last week, I was disappointed with an average below 10,000 steps. This week’s bump to 11,600 is solid, but it’s not that much more than my usual 11,000 average over the past two months. Still, progress is progress.

Average Resting Heart Rate (RHR): Down

I’ve seen jumps like this before, and I’m crediting IF here—it’s been helpful in the past for lowering my RHR. If you’re curious about why this matters, check out this article from Harvard on the benefits of a lower RHR.

VO2 Max: Needs Work

I only recorded one treadmill run this week. To improve my VO2 Max score on Garmin, I need to start tracking outdoor runs and hitting recordable effort levels. That’s a focus area for next week.

Fitness Age: Dropped 0.5 Years

Seeing this drop by half a year in just one week? That’s a win in my book.

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Here are my goals for Week 2:

  • Work on IF and eating high quality foods
  • Prioritize getting more sleep.
  • Go for at least one outdoor run.

Be great!

Keeganboyo

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