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After four years of long-distance running (5k, 10k, half-marathons) I got a little burnt out and decided to try my hand at triathlons. This blog is a journey into my training regime, as well as the play-by-play experiences I have had while competing in these amazingly fun events!

Thursday, February 1, 2018

Give it Up, Add it On - Specifics

ADD IT ON:

Times per Month:
Orange Theory Fitness - 8
Yoga - 4
Massage - 1
Float Therapy - 1
Social Outings - 2
Outdoor Activities - 2

Times per Week:
Meditation - 3
Strength Training - 3
Random Act of Kindness - 1


GIVE IT UP:

Times per Month:
Retail Coffee/Tea - 2
Eating Out - 5
Doggy Daycare - 5 (Don't judge - I had been taking my dog 2-3 days a week and it adds up. But he loves to be around other dogs so I refuse to take it away from him completely)

GIVE IT UP: - COMPLETELY for 365 DAYS
Shopping for clothes, shoes, accessories, home goods, furniture, concerts, electronics, itunes music, high-end skin care.
Donuts, pastries, theatre snacking.
Gossip, Self-deprecating talk. Decrease cursing, road rage, automatic/un-needed "sorry's."

Monthly Sacrifices:
February - Social Media
March - Sweets
April - Television
May - Sugary Drinks
June - Caffeine
July - Sleeping past 8:00 a.m.
(Repeat over next 6 months in same order)

I think it's worth mentioning here that the "Monthly Sacrifices" may or may not be permanent or, at least, modified in some way. I can't imagine that I will never again use social media, but maybe I will limit time or the way in which I use it (less humble bragging, more networking). Caffeine and sugary drinks are the only things I could see possibly becoming permanent changes.

Approved List:
If something that I TRULY NEED breaks, I can replace it but only if it cannot be fixed or borrowed.
Fleetwood Mac concert tickets are the ONLY approved live music purchase. I will not apologize for this - it's their farewell tour and they're my favorite band. Although I may fall off the wagon on this if a band that rarely tours comes into town, or is on their last leg (i.e. Hall and Oates).


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