Been a while since I posted on here. So over the last couple of months I have had lots going on personally in my home life and work has been mental. So yesterday and today I have taken urgent leave to take time out and recharge before I burn out or get charged with someone's murder at work. So for two mornings running, I have done 8,000 steps, 15 mins cardio (starting to realise how unfit I am) and a gym session all before 730. Yesterday I then went for a walk along the beach, done some reading and for me building lego is relaxing so built my insect collection piece. Already I feel so much better for it. I guess what I am trying to say is don't be afraid to put you first. Putting time in for you, isnt selfish, it's needed. So with that in mind, what are you doing this weekend that is just for you?

Just be kind. You have no idea how much work it takes for some people to even walk out of the house, never mind in leggings, or even to walk through the door of a gym!

I’ve been on the recumbent bike for a few months now (I use it due to lower back problems stopping me from using the usual bike), using it as a warm up or part of a workout cycle, never really doing more than 800m at speed. However, I’ve been challenge myself to improve my endurance. So I worked at 2km, at a constant speed of about 13kmph. Beat my time a couple of times, so moved to 3km. Did that once and found it… ok ish lol. Today? I decided the go for 4km. Put the headphones on and shut my eyes, just to zone out. Opened my eyes to find myself at 4.2km so thought, might as well go for 5km! Still that constant speed. And I am knackered but so proud of myself!

Heavy metal and rock = Heavier weights! Invested in a pair of head phones last week as I was board of the gym music and my PBs have gone up loads this week at least 3 per session!

As per previous post I went with the Garmin and what a game changer, using the metrics alongside ChatGPT (sorry Rach) I find it like having your own personal coach on your wrist, using chat to track nutrition too by simply taking pics of everything, much better that myfitnesspal and nutricheck Today’s summary Shaun’s Day Summary – 2 June 2026 Nutrition - Calories: 2,106 kcal - Protein: 213g ✅ - Carbs: 137g - Fat: 76g Activity - Calories Burned: 2,569 kcal - Active Calories: 510 kcal - Resting Calories: 2,059 kcal Result - Calorie Deficit: 463 kcal ✅ - Protein Target Achieved: 213g ✅ Garmin Health Snapshot - Resting Heart Rate: 61 bpm - HRV (RMSSD): 81 ms ⭐ - SpO₂: 98% average - Respiration: 16 breaths/min - Stress Score: 7 average Overall ✅ Good calorie deficit for fat loss✅ Excellent protein intake for muscle retention✅ Strong HRV and low stress indicate good recovery✅ Oxygen saturation and heart rate both excellent Overall score: 9/10 A very solid fat-loss and recovery day. Keep stringing days like this together and you’ll continue moving in the right direction while maintaining strength and muscle. 💪📉