Today was an eventful day, packed with small wins, hard work, and a few challenges. The day started off early—5:35 a.m. to be exact—after a somewhat rough night. With only about 4 hours of actual sleep and an efficiency of 64%, I wasn’t exactly rising from the grave refreshed, but I powered through. Despite the lack of sleep, I felt energized by the time I got to work, which was a nice surprise.

Morning Check-In

  • Sleep: 4 hours 5 minutes (64% efficiency)
  • In Bed: 6 hours 50 minutes
  • Weight: Down 2.4 lbs for the week
  • Blood Pressure: Holding steady at 121/76

Morning was smooth, and the mid-week check-in on the scale showed some promising progress. BP looked good too, so I kicked off the workday feeling more alive than usual.

After-Work Workout: Mixed Routine (Peloton)

  • Stretching (5 min Upper Body Stretch, Peloton): I knocked out 5 minutes of stretching to loosen up, burning 39 kcal. It felt nice to shake the undead stiffness off before the real work began.
  • Strength Training (10 min Glutes & Legs, Peloton):
    • Started with warm-ups and hit those dumbbell squats, deadlifts, and split squats. 10 lbs per dumbbell felt good, and I finished strong.
    • Total Time: 13 minutes, 86 kcal burned.

I made sure to keep those rest periods tight—15 seconds between sets, making the workout feel focused and efficient. A bit of demo time was mixed in, but I’m still feeling the burn.

Cardio: Charles River Walk, Boston Walking Tours (iFIT)

  • Time: 26:20 min
  • Distance: 1.33 miles
  • Calories Burned: 195 kcal
  • Heart Rate: Avg 115 bpm, Max 127 bpm
  • Incline: Max 1.0%, Resistance: 14-15

A calm walk along the Charles River felt great after work. Joshua Luckens kept things interesting with Boston history, and I stayed mostly in Zone 2 for a good, low-stress session.

Evening Cardio: Bird Rock Point Interval Walk (iFIT)

The day ended with a solid interval walk, part of the Turks and Caicos series. Chris Clark led a 22-minute session with inclines, and I stayed focused through those intervals. My heart rate hit 150 bpm at the peak, but I felt in control.

  • Time: 22 minutes
  • Distance: 1.52 miles
  • Calories Burned: 224 kcal
  • Heart Rate: Avg 135 bpm, Max 150 bpm
  • Incline: Max 3.0%, Resistance: 13-15

I can tell I’m improving—this workout felt easier than previous ones, even with the added resistance and incline. The improvement is tangible, and it’s nice to feel like this undead flesh is finally getting stronger.

Totals:

66 minutes of exercise and 544 calories burned.

Final Thoughts:

Feeling good as I settle down for the night, but with a reality check: up at 5:30 a.m. for another office day. No morning cardio tomorrow, but hey, I’ll be back for more tomorrow night.

Let’s see if this zombie can catch more sleep tonight!

Fitness Zombie

I'm on a lifelong quest to find the perfect balance between strawberry smoothies and pizza slices. A self-proclaimed gym enthusiast who believes rest days are just as crucial as leg days—especially if they involve NASCAR racing. I lift weights, but only so I can justify my love for chocolate cake. When I'm not at the gym, you’ll find me riding dirt bikes or capturing the thrill of motorsport through my camera lens. Join me as I navigate the highs and lows of fitness, where progress is measured in reps, and cheat meals are a form of self-care.

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