Tuesday, January 27th
Today was one of those days where nothing runs to plan — and those are the days that actually matter.
Last night was another broken night of sleep. Bessa is still sick, so sleep came in fragments rather than full cycles. I checked my WHOOP this morning and, unsurprisingly, I landed in yellow.
Here’s where the data sat:
- Sleep: 81%
- Recovery: 55%
- Strain (so far): 11.4
- Strain target: Hit and within range
That matched how I felt getting up — not wrecked, not optimal, just slightly compromised. And that’s an important distinction.
Morning Reality
The morning didn’t go to plan.
Instead of the gym, we had to bring Bessa to the doctor, which threw off the entire early schedule. That’s life with kids — you adapt or you don’t move forward.
This is where I’m grateful, daily, that I run my own business and work from home. That flexibility allowed me to be present where I was needed without derailing everything else.
Daily Non-Negotiables (Still Non-Negotiable)
No matter how the day starts, some things do not move.
Every single morning:
No exceptions. No debate. They go on daily.
I also took my Perfect Amino in the morning. I like it because it provides essential amino acids in precise ratios, supporting protein synthesis without heavy digestion or unnecessary calories — especially useful while running keto-friendly nutrition and intermittent fasting.
Nothing dramatic. Just smart support.
First Meal – 11:00 a.m.
My eating window remains 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
First meal today:
- Four-egg omelette
- Half a small red onion
- Two small cherry tomatoes
- A little grated cheddar
- One full avocado
Simple, satisfying, and very filling.
I followed that with a Huel Black shake, which makes it easy to stay on top of protein intake without overcomplicating meals.
Midday Juggle
The middle of the day was exactly what you’d expect.
I covered for Kleona while she jumped into a work meeting, which meant a lot of back-and-forth between work and family. Calls, emails, parenting, logistics — all happening at once.
Lunch came in around 1:30 p.m.:
- Two dry-aged Angus steak burgers
Solid, protein-forward, and no drama.
Supplements & Hydration
So far today:
- Perform electrolytes
- 10g creatine
- Omega-3
- Hydration kept consistent throughout the day
No heroics. Just stacking basics properly.
Training – Late Afternoon
I’m writing this after completing a full-body workout at home.
The gym wasn’t realistic earlier, so I adapted. Training location doesn’t matter — consistency does.
I trained deliberately, keeping effort aligned with recovery. According to WHOOP, I landed right in my optimal strain range, which is exactly where I want to be on a yellow recovery day.
Not underdoing it.
Not overreaching.
I also got the dog out for a walk, despite the rain hammering Dublin all morning. Movement still counts, even when conditions aren’t ideal.
Work & Momentum
Even with the disruption, momentum is building.
I’m onboarding more coaching clients, scheduling sessions, supporting my team, and continuing to build while running this personal challenge in parallel.
This is the real test.
Not whether you can stay disciplined when life is quiet —
but whether you can stay consistent when life is loud.
How I Feel
Right now, I feel sharp and steady.
Not hyped.
Not exhausted.
Just clear-headed and moving forward.
This journey isn’t built on perfect days.
It’s built on days like this.
Day 3 done.
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