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May 7th, 2024

Minimalist May - Day 7

challenge

Today marks one week since I started the challenge for May. In that time, I have formed some positive routines and lost four pounds in weight. 

Diet

Again, I had a successful day on this front. The only exception is a Muller low-fat strawberry yoghurt at lunch. I slipped up here. However, 6.2g of sugar (and no added sugar) isn’t going to hurt my efforts right now. 

Finance

Nothing to report apart from avoiding any expenditure. Month on month, I am doing a lot better, so I believe my focus is helping me towards saving more money in May. 

Caffeine

Yep. I did it again. I went the whole day without a caffeinated drink. What I need to remember is some carbonated drinks contain caffeine. I believe I will be better off removing fizzy drinks altogether. There was no sign of a headache, too. 

Exercise

I kept up with my usual exercise routine in the morning. After work, I decided to go for a walk along the canal and admired the countryside scenery (see photos below). There was plenty to see and hear along the way. I felt completely relaxed. In the evening, I hit the weights, completed a hundred-second plank as well as 12 press-ups. 

Sleep

I had a great night’s sleep. I feel my body is starting to feel the benefits of an additional ninety minutes of sleep each day. Furthermore, I am not as restless as I was before I quit caffeine. Another win in my estimation.

Photos from my walk

The gardens along the way were insane.
The gardens along the way were insane.
My two mates.
My two mates.
The long trail along the High Peak canal.
The long trail along the High Peak canal.
The view along the canal.
The view along the canal.
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