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I began a program for myself that would allow me to practice self-discipline once again. It started in the physical aspect: I'm to do a progressive regime that would start slowly so my body can become accustomed to it, with each cycle matching the number of days with the number of reps. So that means, since yesterday was the first day, I did 10 push-ups, 10 squats, and one pull-up. Then the second day, today, I did 20 push-ups and 20 squats and two pull-ups. I'll do the same tomorrow. Then after that I'll do 30/30/3 three days in a row. Then I rest for a day. I start the day after that with four days worth of 40/40/4. I'll take one day rests until after the 60s, then I'll take two day rests after each cycle. After the 90s, I'll rest for two days, then I'll do the 100s, but this time, I will rest for one day after day 5. By the time this is all done, it'll be the end of October. I hope to be ripped by then.

And every day I will do 30 min cardio and 100 reps of any ab exercise. I'm thinking about adding a few more weight training routines as supplemental to all the exercise mentioned so far. I'm making all of this as manageable as possible while still challenging myself.

Likewise, with writing, even though I'm not to spend all my time blogging, as suggested by my wife, I would still like to log experiences and thoughts on a consistent basis. Doing so would allow me to think I'm doing something daily and consistently. I don't need to get overboard with writing, but at least I should write a little something on both of my blogs. I'm also on a program of writing what I learned in my devotionals to Em. Might as well write it in my 12th Letter blog.

I'm looking forward to developing more self-control and discipline because it will spill over into other areas of my life and the outcome will be quite beneficial to me and to others in my life.