Streamlining My Routine & Diet

My Sunday was pretty chill. I spent the entire day at home and took the opportunity to give the house a deep clean. There’s something incredibly satisfying about bleaching the kitchen and bathroom, getting everything sparkling, and then settling into a tidy house. It’s all part of the bigger picture of creating a quiet, drama-free, minimalistic life that I strive for. A tidy house equals a tidy mind, as they say.

This morning, I took some time to sit down and reevaluate my workout routine. I’ve kept it mostly the same, with just a few changes. The biggest one is that I’ve cut down my workout days from six out of seven to five out of seven. This may seem counterproductive to some, but I assure you, it’s actually the opposite. Working out less can be beneficial for recovery, reducing the risk of burnout, and giving my body time to properly rest and rebuild. It’s about quality over quantity, and now I can focus more on making each workout session count rather than spreading myself too thin.
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Here’s the updated routine I’ve landed on:

Monday and Wednesday: Upper Body Focus

Dumbbell Chest Press: 3 sets of 10-12.
Dumbbell Rows: 3 sets of 10-12.
Dumbbell Fly: 3 sets of 10-12.
Dumbbell Lateral Raises: 3 sets of 12-15.

Tuesday and Thursday: Lower Body Focus

Goblet Squats: 3 sets of 10-12.
Leg Extensions: 3 sets of 12-15.
Romanian Deadlifts: 3 sets of 10-12.

Friday: Core & Conditioning

Star Planks: 3 sets of 30-60 seconds.
Knee to Elbow: 3 sets of 12-15.
Sit-Ups: 3 sets of 10-15.
Dumbbell Swings: 3 sets of 12-15.

The reason for streamlining my routine is to make it more efficient and manageable for my lifestyle. By giving myself more rest days, I can focus better on each workout and avoid feeling overwhelmed. I’ve also been thinking a lot about my 90/10 whole food diet, which I’ve been following for quite some time now.

Lately, I’ve been toying with the idea of going OMAD (one meal a day). However, I’m not sure I’m quite ready for that yet, so I’ve come up with my own variation. I’ve decided that my first meal of the day will consist only of fruit. My second and final meal will be a large, hearty meal of meat, eggs, and vegetables like green beans, broccoli, kale, or spinach. This feels much more manageable than trying to go straight into OMAD, and I believe it will help me stay on track with my nutritional goals.

I’ve also decided to cut out bread, pasta, rice, and potatoes going forward. While these foods don’t make up a large portion of my current diet, eliminating them entirely will allow me to focus more on nutrient-dense foods. I’m always conscious of setting realistic goals, so I feel confident in making these changes. It’s important to remember that I haven’t made these decisions overnight; they’ve been the result of months of gradually adjusting my diet to align with my goals.

That’s enough rambling for now. I hope everyone had a great weekend and is enjoying the first week of the new year.