Measurements I'm tracking
If I weren't tracking things, I'd have even more of a revisionist view of where I've come from and the challenges ahead.
Measurements
Morning measurements. I use a bluetooth scale, a bluetooth blood pressure cuff, a bluetooth glucose monitor, and a sleep app on my Apple Watch.
The watch tracks my fitness as well.
| Test | Result |
|---|---|
| Sleep rating | 95 |
| Hours of deep sleep | 3:04 |
| Blood pressure | 116/79 |
| Pulse | 48 |
| Weight | 200.7 |
| Fasting Glucose | 108 |
Tracking on the iphone
Core Decisions
- Eat ample amounts within 5–8 hour period.
- Skip processed foods containing sugar and vegetable oils.
- Don’t snack
- Exercise, other than walking, 30 min to 2 hrs.
- Walk 10000+ steps
- Watch/listen a YouTube video about health daily.
I'm not tracking my food
It's too much mental energy to track what I eat every day. I'm already overly focussed on tracking stuff.
Measurements motivate me
I'm working towards being able to bike 160 miles. I want to do the bike ride in fourteen hours (with stops) without feeling wiped out. That's my specific goal.
The more important benefits
I want to be able to row in a double without feeling sore. I want to keep up with strong cyclists for a morning ride. I want to be effective in my work and at home. I want to be present for people when I need to be.