American Egyptian Psycho -My COVID routine to stay lean and sharp

I know this post runs the risk of sounding like the opening scene of American Psycho. The truth is that I have two daily modes: one where I feel mentally, physically, and emotionally terrible, and one where I feel the opposite. I am in a constant battle between the loser version of me and the better vision. The better version wins about 80 percent of the daily battles. Below is the routine that creates a better version of me:

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Monday - Friday

AM - (Boot up sequence)

  • Apple cider vinegar and water

  • Green tea and mint (15 minutes)

  • Morning spiritual practice (30 Minutes)

  • Morning Cardio (45 minutes - 90 Minutes)

  • Stretch (15 Minutes)

  • Contrast shower(3 minutes hot, 1 minute cold)

  • First meal at 12 pm

  • Daily Covid specific vitamins (C, D, Zinc, Selenium)

PM

  • Nightly spiritual practice(10 Minutes)

  • Fast starts at 6 pm

  • Strength training (Monday, Wednesday & Friday). More carbs on those days)

  • Sleep at 10-11

Weekend

  • Longer rides/runs on Saturday and Sunday

  • I eat whatever I want on Saturday. No restrictions and no intermittent fasting

I keep track of all my habits using the Habit Tracker and Zero app. These allow me not only to track but share my habits with my close friends. This has been a game-changer for me - there is something about clicking those buttons that gives me a dopamine hit. 

Habits that haven’t stuck

  • Write for 1 hour every day. (I do write one hour every Monday to publish this blog)

  • No electronics after 9 pm

  • No phone

  • Turmeric Milk