JULY 1 2023: I am now 2279 Days (approximately: 6 Years, 2 Month, 0 Weeks – LINK) and, yes, I am still holding the workout streak down.  I am still struggling to keep this portion of the log up, but I will not give up on myself.  I just need to keep plugging away at it.  I promised last month to strip away much of the writing and just make it to the point, but that is still proving somewhat difficult.

I am now gonna just write this log in retrospective.  I think everything here should capture what happened during July, as opposed to what just happened in June.  Therefore, I will write what happened during July on 31 July or 1 August.  This means I have to collect snippets over the month.

Physical – I continue to make progress on the physical front.  No big changes from last month.  I have implemented, with some prodding two programs to help with my tracking.  I am now using the HEVY app to track my workout.  It works quite well because it allows me to build my workout once and then just use it quite easily during my actual workout.  I am also now using my MyfitnessPal app to track my macros.  This has really given me some insights on what I am putting into my body and that is a really big plus.  My body is feeling a bit worn to be honest, especially my right side.  My right shoulder is still and issue, but now I have having a bit of discomfort in my upper right chest area.  It came on after a chest session.  I think I make my stretch the muscle a bit too much.  The back is still there, but I am managing.  Sleep was a bit up and down, but I was able to pull it back in near the end.

Financials –  It appears the dreaded recession is not gonna come into being, as we anticipate; instead, we are gonna have a soft if not delicate landing from the inflation we have been experiencing.  Portfolio is loving this period, as we see Meta, Apple, Google and Amazon, making big strides in recent weeks.  Apple and Meta has been on a tear.  Tesla has also come back around as well.   Crypto remains on the back burner.

Socio/Political – Things have been somewhat quiet on the local front.  Statewide, however, the idea governor is still pushing his dumb ass anti-black agenda.  I try to stay away for consuming much of it.

World:
Russia -Ukraine – war is still in full swing.  Ukraine has started a counteroffensive which has been a slog.  The Russian pulled out of a grains shipment deal and has started attacking Ukrainian ports in the black sea.  This is pushing some parts of the world, especially Africa, as they rely on much of the grain coming from this region.  The entire world has been going through the crucible over the last month, with temperature hitting historic highs.

Goals:
Spanish –  Still maintaining my daily streak, but with little progress.  I hope to report better new on this next month.

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DareBee
Still have not missed a day of Daily Dare.  My focus continues to be lifting and getting stronger.  I think next year, I will be adding more focus on flexibility.

(Kept from previous foreword) – Additionally, I have added a couple layers of complexity or demand to my workout.  First, I am religiously sticking to DareBee and the Daily Dare; I am also, keeping the preliminaries.  Second, I have added a consecutive component – so, starting with the end of IronBorn (9 April 2017), I have worked consecutively.  I intend to push for 60 straight day, then see if I can get to 90.  So far I am enjoying it and my body seems to be rising to the occasion.  I caught the flu a few day before the end of the last phase (around May 2017) – I worked through it and was back up in only a couple of days.  It appears pushing through and forcing my body to continue working, I was able to push the flu out of my way.  I am also continuing my virtual push to OKC via Benton.  I am really enjoying that but I will have to pick up the mileage here in the next phase as I am running out of time. Keep leaning forward.

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DAY 31 (JULY 31) – Day 2203 of 4000
Summary: I have found out that I am not a big fan of late workout.  I got a good upper body lift, although it was somewhat rushed.
Distance: 7.00 (This month: 249.50) | (Total miles: 19,508.05)
Cardio (Row): (Treadmill Run): 2.01 | (Walk): 1:50
Exercise-1: Strength Training – Upper Body Check!
Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3032/2138: 60 Second Raised Leg Plank Hold  Check!
Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
Conscious Eating II-132/180: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!

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DAY 30 (JULY 30) – Day 2202 of 4000
Summary: Low key day spent catching up.  It’s now 1931; I am heading out for a quick 2mi walk.  Get back, run and try to make up Cal.
Distance: 8.50 (This month: 242.50) | (Total miles: 19,501.05)
Cardio (Row): (Treadmill Run): 2.00 | (Walk): 1:55
Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest (Fasting…) Body Check!
Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3031/2137: 60 Lunge Step-Ups Check!
Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
Conscious Eating II-131/180: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!

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DAY 29 (JULY 29) – Day 2201 of 4000
Summary: A day of two parts.  Got up late, got a late workout in and was able to get my walk in, although barely.
Distance: 10.60 (This month: 234.00) | (Total miles: 19,492.55)
Cardio (Row): (Treadmill Run): 2.02 | (Walk): 2:03
Exercise-1: Strength Training – Lower Body Check!
Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3030/2136: 30 Seconds Climbers Check!
Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
Conscious Eating II-130/180: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!

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DAY 28 (JULY 28) – Day 2200 of 4000
Summary: Pretty long and tiring day.  Had to do some sun work and then head up and get a lift and run in.  I generally feel ok.
Distance: 7.40 (This month: 223.40) | (Total miles: 19,481.95)
Cardio (Row): (Treadmill Run): 2.00 
Exercise-1: Strength Training – Upper Body Check!
Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3029/2135: 20 Plank Rotation Check!
Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
Conscious Eating II-129/180: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!

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DAY 27 (JULY 27) – Day 2099 of 4000
Summary: For the first time in quite some time I did not get my run in.  I was able to get a quick walk before total darkness
Distance: 8.80 (This month: 216.00) | (Total miles: 19,474.55)
Cardio (Row): (Walk): 1:54
Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest Day Check!
Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3028/2134: 30 High Crunches Check!
Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
Conscious Eating II-128/180: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!

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DAY 26 (JULY 26) – Day 2098 of 4000
Summary: Weird day.  Getting roof put on and had a lackluster walk on the treadmill at PP.
Distance: 9.00 (This month: 207.20) | (Total miles: 19,465.75)
Cardio (Row): (Treadmill Run): 2.00 | (Walk): 1:59
Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest Day Check!
Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3027/2133: 60 Second Elbow Strikes Check!
Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
Conscious Eating II-127/180: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!

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DAY 25 (JULY 25) – Day 2097 of 4000
Summary: Good all around day.  Had a relatively good leg workout and I manage to get a short walk in.  Can’t ask for more.
Distance: 9.90 (This month: 198.20) | (Total miles: 19,456.75)
Cardio (Row): (Treadmill Run): 2.00 | (Walk): 1:67
Exercise-1: Strength Training – Lower Body Check!
Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3026/2132: 10 Stacked Push Ups Check!
Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
Conscious Eating II-126/180: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!

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DAY 24 (JULY 24) – Day 2096 of 4000
Summary: Good lift today.  I did go heavy, but modulated to compensate for the less than 100% shoulder.  Legs tomorrow.
Distance: 6.70 (This month: 188.30) | (Total miles: 19,446.85)
Cardio (Row): (Treadmill Run): 2.00  – Got to Ocala too late to get my walk in.
Exercise-1: Strength Training – Upper Body Check!
Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3025/2131: 60 Get Ups Check!
Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
Conscious Eating II-125/180: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!

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DAY 23 (JULY 23) – Day 2095 of 4000
Summary: Sort of a really laid back day.  I felt pretty rundown on my walk today and the run was a bit of a struggle.  
Distance: 5.90 (This month: 181.60) | (Total miles: 19,440.15)
Cardio (Row): (Treadmill Run): 2.01 | (Walk): 2:05
Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest Day Check!
Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3024/2130: 30 Hook Kicks Check!
Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
Conscious Eating II-124/180: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!

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DAY 22 (JULY 22) – Day 2094 of 4000
Summary: Having a great fasting day today.  It is now 1931 and I will break my fast in about an hour. Excellent fasting day.
Distance: 7.50 (This month: 175.70) | (Total miles: 19,434.25)
Cardio (Row): (Treadmill Run): 2.01 | (Walk): 2:17
Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest (Fasted 20:39) Day Check!
Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3023/2129: 30 Side Plank Rotations Check!
Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
Conscious Eating II-123/180: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!

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DAY 21 (JULY 21) – Day 2093 of 4000
Summary: All around good day.  They have been hot, but the garage works find for low-level lifting.  I am healing, I can feel it.
Distance: 7.20 (This month: 168.20) | (Total miles: 19,426.75)
Cardio (Row): (Treadmill Run): 2.02 | (Walk): 2:00
Exercise-1: Strength Training – Lower Body Check!
Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3022/2128: 60 W-Extensions Check!
Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
Conscious Eating II-122/180: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!

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DAY 20 (JULY 20) – Day 2092 of 4000
Summary: I will be doing a light upper body workout to get back on track and give the body rest to heal – listening to my body. Hit the diet.
Distance: 8.20 (This month: 161.00) | (Total miles: 19,419.55)
Cardio (Row): (Run): 2.01 | (Walk): 2:00
Exercise-1: Strength Training – Upper Body Check!
Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3021/2127: 20 Elbow Plank Arm Raises Check!
Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
Conscious Eating II-121/180: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!

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DAY 19 (JULY 19) – Day 2091 of 4000
Summary: Weird day: Got in late, still feeling a bit achy, so I busted out some lunges and deadlifts to answer to LB question for today.
Distance: 5.80 (This month: 152.80) | (Total miles: 19,411.35)
Cardio (Row): (Run): 2.01  
Exercise-1: Strength Training – Lower Body Check!
Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3020/2126: 30 Seconds Side-to-Side Jump  Chk!
Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
Conscious Eating II-120/180: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!

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DAY 18 (JULY 18) – Day 2090 of 4000
Summary: After lift last night, upper right felt tight and got even more so later; decided to take it easy and just do dailies and run/walk.
Distance: 7.70 (This month: 147.00) | (Total miles: 19,405.55)
Cardio (Row): (Run): 2.00 | (Walk): 2:11
Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest Check!
Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3019/2125: 40 Toe Taps  Check!
Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
Conscious Eating II-119/180: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!

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DAY 17 (JULY 17) – Day 2089 of 4000
Summary: Good all around lift today.  I am starting to get to the upper reaches and might hurt myself; I will need to get some help.
Distance: 6.60 (This month: 139.30) | (Total miles: 19,397.85)
Cardio (Row): (Run): 2.00@5.2-6.0 – Missed my walk today, but I have beaten up on legs for the last couple day.  Tomorrow, another 10k.
Exercise-1: Strength Training – Upper Body Check!
Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3018/2124: 30 Side Lunges  Check!
Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
Conscious Eating II-118/180: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!

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DAY 16 (JULY 16) – Day 2088 of 4000
Summary: Sort tough day.  Had to rush up to Jax to get another hard run in.  I got it done late, but it was not ideal.
Distance: 10.90 (This month: 132.70) | (Total miles: 19,391.25)
Cardio (Row): (Run): 6.24 | (Walk): 00:00
Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest Day Check!
Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3017/2123:  25 Jump Squats Check!
Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
Conscious Eating II-117/180: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!

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DAY 15 (JULY 15) – Day 2087 of 4000
Summary: Another good lift today.  Body, except for the right shoulder, feels pretty good.  My cardio is still going strong and the mentals.
Distance: 9.20 (This month: 121.80) | (Total miles: 19,380.35)
Cardio (Row): (Run): 2.00@5.3 | (Walk): 2:54
Exercise-1: Strength Training – Lower Body Day Check!
Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3016/2122: 20 Butterfly SitUps Chk!
Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
Conscious Eating II-116/180: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!

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DAY 14 (JULY 14) – Day 2086 of 4000
Summary: Sort of a weird day.  I was planning to lift but had to go semper gumbi.  At any rate, I got some relatively good numbers.
Distance: 10.80 (This month: 112.60) | (Total miles: 19,371.15)
Cardio (Row): (Walk): 2:25
Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest Check!
Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3015/2121: 60 Second Plank Hold Check!
Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
Conscious Eating II-115/180: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!

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DAY 13 (JULY 13) – Day 2085 of 4000
Summary: Mixed day.  I had a really good lift. I completed all my set today and met my intensity level.  Much stronger now, but shoulder.
Distance: 8.70 (This month: 101.80) | (Total miles: 19,360.35)
Cardio (Row): (Run): 2.00@5.3 | (Walk): 2:10 (I actually ran-walked this; should include in my pattern.
Exercise-1: Strength Training – Upper Body Check!
Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3014/2120: 30 Side-to-Side with Toe Points  Check!
Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
Conscious Eating II-114/180: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!

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DAY 12 (JULY 12) – Day 2084 of 4000
Summary: Good all around fasting day.  Felt a bit weak on my extended walk.  Got some food in me and felt better.
Distance: 8.40 (This month: 93.10) | (Total miles: 19,351.65)
Cardio (Row): (Run): 2.00 | (Walk): 2:90
Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest (Fasted until 2000) Day Check!
Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3013/2119: 60 Side Bends  –  Check!
Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
Conscious Eating II-113/180: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!

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DAY 11 (JULY 11) – Day 2083 of 4000
Summary: Super awesome lift day.  I felt pretty strong.  Right now my body is tell me to give it protein, so that is what I will do.
Distance: 7.20 (This month: 84.70) | (Total miles: 19,343.25)
Cardio (Row): (Run): 2.00 
Exercise-1: Strength Training – Lower Body Check!
Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3012/2118: 50 Knee-in with Back Kick Check!
Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
Conscious Eating II-112/180: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!

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DAY 10 (JULY 10) – Day 2082 of 4000
Summary: Generally a good workout day.  I really push the weighs today to the max.  Feeling strong, got to watch right shoulder tho.
Distance: 6.90 (This month: 77.50) | (Total miles: 19,336.05)
Cardio (Row): (Run): 2.00@5.0/5.2 | (Walk): 2:20
Exercise-1: Strength Training – Upper Body Check!
Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3011/2117: 3 Minutes Half Jacks Check!
Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
Conscious Eating II-111/180: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!

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DAY 9 (JULY 9) – Day 2081 of 4000
Summary: Knocked out my dailies before leave to go south.  I hope to get a good nice run in to burn some glucose.
Distance: 7.10 (This month: 70.60) | (Total miles: 19,329.15)
Cardio (Row): (Walk): 2:12
Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest (No Fast) Day Check!
Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3010/2116: 40 Jumping Lunges Check!
Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
Conscious Eating II-110/180: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Chk!

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DAY 8 (JULY 8) – Day 2080 of 4000
Summary: A pretty good workout day.  I went in to heavy.  I am gonna push fewer and heavier.  Also nice run and walk.
Distance: 10.10 (This month: 63.50) | (Total miles: 19,322.05)
Cardio (Row): (Run): 2.00@5.0 | (Walk): 2:02
Exercise-1: Strength Training – Lower Body Check!
Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3009/2115: 50 Plank Rotations Check!
Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
Conscious Eating II-109/180: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!

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DAY 7 (JULY 7) – Day 2079 of 4000
Summary: Generally good day.  The walk was actually a run way and a bit wet.  Didn’t feel read for the lift, so put legs off for tomorrow.
Distance: 9.50 (This month: 53.40) | (Total miles: 19,311.95)
Cardio (Row): (Run): 2.00 @5.5 | (Walk): 2:01
Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest (No Fast) Day Check!
Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3008/2114: 60 Seconds Arm Scissors Check!
Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
Conscious Eating II-108/180: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!

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DAY 6 (JULY 6) – Day 2078 of 4000
Summary: A pretty good day given that I had to travel from Oc and then got in my lift.  I felt strong, but the drive is always draining.
Distance: 7.80 (This month: 43.90) | (Total miles: 19,302.45)
Cardio (Row):  (Run): 2.00 @5.5
Exercise-1: Strength Training – Upper Body Chk!
Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3007/2113: 30 Push Ups Check!
Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
Conscious Eating II-108/180: limited carbs; very limited sugar  (Entered in MFP) – Check!

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DAY 5 (JULY 5) – Day 2077 of 4000
Summary: Lots to do outside and in today.  Doing quick run to HD and get the items done by NLT 1500.
Distance: 6.60 (This month: 36.10) | (Total miles: 19,294.65)
Cardio (Row): (Walk): 2:05
Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest (No Fasting) Day  Check!
Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3006/2112: 40 Reverse Angels Check!
Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
Conscious Eating II-107/180: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!

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DAY 4 (JULY 4) – Day 2076 of 4000
Summary: A sort of mixed lifting day. I did not go that hard, but squats kicked my arse.  I’ve to watch my back tho.  I don’t want to push it.
Distance: 7.20 (This month: 29.50) | (Total miles: 19,288.05)
Cardio (Row): (Run): 2.00@5.0 | (Walk): 00:00
Exercise-1: Strength Training – Lower Body Check!
Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3005/2111: 40 Toe Taps Check!
Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
Conscious Eating II-106/180: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!

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DAY 3 (JULY 3) – Day 2075 of 4000
Summary: Good all around workout.  My sleep is not going well, so I am gonna cut this here and get to itl
Distance: 6.90 (This month: 22.30) | (Total miles: 19,280.85)
Cardio (Row): Run): 2.00@5.0 
Exercise-1: Strength Training – Upper Body Check!
Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3004/2110: 30 Seconds Calf Raises Check!
Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
Conscious Eating II-105/180: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!

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DAY 2 (JULY 2) – Day 2074 of 4000
Summary: Final powerdown day.  Tomorrow, I am back on the grind.  The last two days of RF has been pretty good to me.
Distance: 8.20 (This month: 15.40) | (Total miles: 19,273.95)
Cardio (Row): (Run): 2.00@5.0 | (Walk): 00:00
Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest (Fasted until 1930) Day Check!
Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3005/2111: 30 Cossack Squats Check!
Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
Conscious Eating II-104/180: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!

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DAY 1 (JULY 1) – Day 2073 of 4000
Summary: I did not get to go out on my formal walk or run.  That is ok, I have to start building in a bit of flexibility now.
Distance: 7.20 (This month: 7.20) | (Total miles: 19,265.75)
Cardio (Row): (Run): 00.00 | (Walk): 00:00
Exercise-1: Strength Training –  Active Rest (Fasted until 1800) Day Check!
Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 3004/2110: 100 Punches Check!
Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Chk!
Conscious Eating II-103/180: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Entered in MFP) – Check!