Week 3: Progress Not Perfection

 

Observations:

  1. Weight: Slight loss in the second week (-0.4 lbs), stable in the third week.
  2. Sleep Time & Score: Sleep improved in week 3 (7:23 hours), but the score dipped slightly.
  3. Activity: Steps peaked in week 2 at 11,612 but dropped to 9,799 in week 3.
  4. RHR: Resting heart rate improved from week 1 to week 2, remaining steady in week 3.
  5. Fitness Age & VO2 Max: Consistent across the weeks, with minor improvement in fitness age in week 2.
  6. Intermittent Fasting (IF): Fasting time decreased from 16:12 in week 2 to 14:24 in week 3.

Summary:
The data doesn’t lie—I took a step back from making week-over-week improvements. While I have plenty of excuses, such as work and child-related events, the reality is that I can regain momentum by committing to the perfect morning routine. Over the past week, I’ve already made strides by focusing on better intermittent fasting (IF) and increasing my movement, building a solid foundation for progress.

I’m excited to take this commitment further and anticipate seeing my first significant weight drop ("whoosh") soon. My next weigh-in is planned for Christmas Eve (or the day before), and maintaining through the holidays would still be a success. Serious weight loss can pick up in January, but staying consistent with IF and movement now will ensure I stick to my habits and remain on track.


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