Break due to gym closure; no deviation from whole food-plant based diet.

It was unfortunate to have the gym closures due to the virus. That’s no excuse to stop training but I stopped, and will restart with a body weight program. I really enjoyed rock climbing on the indoor wall. Maybe if I find an outdoor wall I’d be more inclined to do it, one with an auto belay device.

The idea for exercise now is to do some cardio daily, even if it’s a simple walk around the block. Rising early, I can complete the task before the extreme heat. Last month was the hottest August in Phoenix. I effectively spent no time outdoors recently, but heat is no excuse if there’s time in the morning with no sun. I like Phoenix heat and although it’s like the reverse of snow weather, tolerating in summer rather than winter, I prefer it. It’s easier for me personally.

I’ll redo my spreadsheet and keep a backup for when the vaccine is widely distributed. I am playing it reasonably safe with the virus. It’s possible with luck by summer of next year the threat will be gone.

I’m pleased to continue the whole food-plant based diet and maintain a weight now at 150 lb. It is roughly where I was when I was working out 5 months ago. I am current on Mandarin modules 1 to 3 on Memrise, and 1/3 the way through module 3. The obvious continuation of the Mandarin program is online language partner time. I’m nervous about it. However, it will be extremely beneficial.