Week 1 Daily Journal - aka Blog
These entries document earlier days of My Real Rebuild. New entries appear on the main journal page.
New Beginnings
I’ve been thinking about what it means to start over. When I first began this journey, to see it click the "First 30 Days" link, it was simple, I just wrote down my daily workouts and diet. But over time, it felt like that approach didn’t truly capture what this experience is about. I did create 1 video but never posted it. Plus I was not going into any details of what I am learning along the way.
Then life threw me a curveball, I got sick. That pause gave me the chance to rethink everything and reshape how I share this story. This time, I want to do more than write. I want to show you the process through video so you can see the changes as they happen.
I’m ready to begin again, but I’ll admit, I’m a hesitant about opening myself up in such a personal way. Still, growth comes from stepping outside your comfort zone.
Day 1 - Why
Why am I doing this? Especially on a public forum. Main reason is accountability. Daily will post the meals, exercise, what book I am reading and current weight.
Breakfast: 2 hard boiled eggs, Yerba Mate, daily vitamins
Lunch: 2 hard boiled eggs, Yerba Mate, Vitamin B+ energy drink Dinner: Baked Potato, daily vitamins
Exercise: Cardio Warm-Up & Upper Body (Light dumbbells)
Book: Atomic Habits
Weight: 280.8 lbs
Day 2 - First Real Step
Showing up is the first step. This journey isn’t about perfection or shortcuts. It’s about consistency, honesty, and rebuilding one day at a time.
Breakfast: 2 hard boiled eggs, Yerba Mate, daily vitamins
Lunch: Grilled Chicken thighs, Grilled Veggie, Vita. B+ energy drink Dinner: Accidently Skipped Rule! - No food after 6pm
Exercise: Cardio Warm-Up & Mobility/Stability
Book: Atomic Habits
Weight: 278.0 lbs
Day 3 - Means to Me
What “rebuilding” actually means to me. This journey isn’t just about weight loss... it’s about repairing what’s been neglected and building something healthier on top of it.
Breakfast: 2 hard boiled eggs, Yerba Mate, daily vitamins
Lunch: Grilled Chicken thighs, Grilled Veggie, Vita. B+ energy drink Dinner: Grilled Sausage, hard cheese, daily vitamins
Exercise: Cardio Warm-Up & Lower Body
Book: Atomic Habits
Weight: 276.2 lbs
Day 4 - No Shortcuts
I go a little deeper into what I’m actually doing right now, how I’m approaching movement, food, mindset, and consistency without trying to change everything at once.
Breakfast: 2 hard boiled eggs, Yerba Mate, daily vitamins
Lunch: Grilled Chicken sausage, Raw chopped Veggie, Vita. B+ Dinner: Greek Yogurt Black Berries, daily vitamins
Exercise: Cardio Warm-Up & Mobility/Stability
Book: Atomic Habits
Weight: 274.2 lbs
Day 5 - What’s Harder
I want to talk honestly about what’s been harder than I expected so far. The hardest part hasn’t been the food or movement, it’s been staying patient with myself.
Breakfast: 2 hard boiled eggs, Yerba Mate, daily vitamins
Lunch: Grilled Chicken sausage, Raw chopped Veggie, Vita. B+ Dinner: Greek Yogurt Black Berries, daily vitamins
Exercise: Cardio Warm-Up & Upper Body
Book: Atomic Habits
Weight: 272.8 lbs