Ready, set... slow?

I completed the first workout outside, in the cold, and in relative dark. My new building is much nicer than the old abode, and I can't really get away with jump rope inside, as I've done on the PCP. So most of what I'll be doing will be outdoors or, if the weather is really bad, in the apartment complex's small--but adequate--gym in the basement.

I admit, the first workout was... easy. Last week I knocked out 6 of the PCP maintenance workouts. So 4 sets of regular push ups didn't feel too tough.

But it was also fun. It felt great to be hanging out in the park, clad in almost all black, punching and kicking the air. And I know, from following the stories of others who have gone down this path, that developing flexibility, agility, and tranquility involves a different approach than just building muscle and melting fat. I'm guessing the next 90 days are going to be MUCH more focused on my nerves, especially that rather large concentration of them between my ears. I'm looking forward to learning how to put it to better use.

The questions are starting to crop up--can I jump outside, then take 5 minutes & move it into the gym? Should I be doing my meditating outdoors, as well, even with all of the cars whizzing past, or should I break up the work-out and head back to my room after stretching?

I cut down my carbs for dinner, eating a 1/2 portion of sweet potatoes, mixed steamed veggies (beets, carrots, broccoli), and some ground bison for protein. I just had a protein shake for a snack (a recently acquired vice that I'm sure I'll be dropping shortly). But I used 1/2 the powder I usually do.

I'm still contemplating my goals for the next three months--and whether I should even have any, or just enjoy the ride. More thoughts on this over the next week.

A quick blog update: I've fleshed out some thoughts on where I would like this to lead in the earlier intro post.

Off to dinner--and Day 4 tomorrow.