Wednesday, March 25, 2026

www-d53 (3.25.2026): stack-effects take time

 it's wednesday, 25 march 2026: 201.2; <39.5. lennytime: check posture, breathe, wIe, stretch, BWE, discomfort, focus (beat wendy).

it's time to see the effects of stacking at work. personally, i don't think that stacking (out of the blocks) is a good idea. bottle-rockets burn-out fast.

1. precontemplation: the process invites a phase where there are things that one simply does not care to change.

2. contemplation: this is the prerequisite phase for well worth the weight. this is where the potential student fills-out paperwork and begins a personal journey of introspection and tracking:

   a. intake form, wellness inventory, wellness wheel, etc.
   b. introspection: vision, mission, purpose, values and the why

3. preparation:
   
  a. anthropomentrics tracking (height, weight [BMI], circumference [abs, minimum], bloodwork, determination of BMR/RMR, caloric need for 'weight' loss goal, % fat, etc.)
  b. dietary tracking (this will probably be the most impactful aspect of anyone's program)
  c. activity tracking

at this point, the individual determines if s/he is ready to become a participant, and enrolls in the next course while continuing to prepare. this is a good time to begin to develop (flexible) loose routines for wake-up, water consumption, observance of temptation (temp-o), and a (flexible) pre-sleep routine.

nothing will be perfect during the preparation phase (or any phase, for that matter).

4. action: the course begins. 10 weeks, daily tracking. observations. modifications. the course is designed to learn how to become 10-20 lbs. leaner via practice and awareness. note that these phases may process at different times and in different ways for different behaviors. it will likely not be a linear process, and 'action' (for any behavior) is defined as "6 months, minimum." this is how a behavior becomes a lifestyle. 

routines > stacking (days) >>> lifestyle

5. maintenance: even this phase lends itself to imperfection, but, rebounds are quicker. at this part of the process, the individual should consider giving-back, facilitating change, wellness coaching, etc. 


monster day. not sure how it will show up on the scale, but lots of food and lots of activity.

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