Daily Check-In, Friday, February 27

I feel like February was a loss, overall - particularly as it relates to my diet. But, starting with my Bible reading - it was not daily; however, I did get all my Bible reading completed and up-to-date...I just did it in a couple of long sittings.

I also failed to complete my February book on time...meaning, I now have to finish my February book and my March book this month to get caught up.

Carnivore - well, I knew I was going to stray from my diet while on vacation; however, I didn't expect I'd make so many excuses to continue straying once I got home. I ended up spending more days in February off carnivore, than on it - something I am determined to correct in March.

I did not have a single no-social day in February, nor did I spend much time in prayer. I'm finding both of those habits are pretty difficult to build - still, I'm determined to get the groove of both before the end of this year. I want to spend less time on social media overall, and more time in prayer...it's becoming a need more than a desire.

Goal	Result	Notes
Daily Bible Reading	Yes
Daily Prayer
Carnivore/Keto	No	I had another piece of candy today, and a friend took us out to eat this evening, so I relaxed the diet for one meal
Monthly Book Progress	No
No Social Sunday	No
New Skill	Yes
Podcast Progress	Yes

Daily Check-In, Thursday, February 26

Today, I completed my first class toward my IBM Generative AI Engineering Certification. That was exciting! I also completed several items in the second class. I'm getting excited about learning all I can about Generative AI as I position myself to become an AI Prompt Engineer, and an expert in this field.

I'm maintaining with the Carnivore diet, and still on track with my daily bible reading. I plan to record episodes six through eight this weekend, and I'll try to get it all posted as well. I also plan to do some "shorts" for TikTok and Facebook as well.

Hanging in there!

Goal	Result	Notes
Daily Bible Reading	Yes
Daily Prayer	No
Carnivore/Keto	No	I had a piece of candy at the end of the day
Monthly Book Progress	No
No Social Sunday	No
New Skill	Yes
Podcast Progress	Yes

Daily Check-In, Wednesday, February 25

Wednesday was a good day! I'm feeling good. I weighed myself this morning and the scale read 244.4 - I almost cried. I have not seen a number that low on my scale in nearly two years. And, while weight-loss isn't technically the goal, it's definitely a bonus side-effect.

I completed module 3 of my first course in Coursera this afternoon. One more module to go to complete my first of 16 courses. I might try to wrap that up tonight. But for now, I'm on track. I really need to spend time reading my February book this evening - I have a looong way to go and only three more days to complete it.

Goal	Result	Notes
Daily Bible Reading	Yes
Daily Prayer	No
Carnivore/Keto	Yes
Monthly Book Progress	Yes
No Social Sunday	No
New Skill	Yes
Podcast Progress	Yes

Daily Check-In, Tuesday, February 24

Today I opened a pop-up shop to begin selling motivational apparel. In doing so, I created my first two designs: 1) "RECEIPTS > EXCUSES" - a simple bold, impactful solid black design on one of five colored t-shirts, and 2) "Did You Do It Though" - a bright and colorful statement challenging folks to not just talk about it, but do something about it. Both are available at proof-of-work.printify.me for only $20.

In other news, I completed my 48 hour fast today at 2:00, and I've resumed my carnivore eating plan. I weighted in at 246.0 this morning...I'm heading in the right direction. I'll be really excited when I can comfortably fit into my nice clothes again - I'm thinking another 10 to 15 pounds will get me there. But my ultimate weight loss goal is ~190 pounds; so I still have a ways to go.

I also realized today is 2/24 - there are only four days remaining in February, and I've only read one chapter of this months book. I need to get on that! But yesterday, I did complete several sections in my AI studies. I'll finish module 3 today, and then I'll get some reading done this evening.

Goal	Result	Notes
Daily Bible Reading	Yes
Daily Prayer	No
Carnivore/Keto	Yes	I completed my 48 hour fast today and resumed carnivore eating plan
Monthly Book Progress	Yes
No Social Sunday	No
New Skill	Yes
Podcast Progress	Yes

Daily Check-In, Monday, February 23

It's Monday! My sickness has mostly past - just working with my body to expel the remnants of the yucky. Today, I fast! Tomorrow, I'll fast again. Wednesday, I'll hit be back on carnivore and, because I'm ready to see some real results on the scale, I'm going to go strict carnivore through March. That's the plan - now let's work on making it happen!

Here's what got accomplished today:

Goal	Result	Notes
Daily Bible Reading	Yes	Numbers chapters 1 & 2
Daily Prayer	No
Carnivore/Keto	No	Doing a water fast instead
Monthly Book Progress	Yes
No Social Sunday	No
New Skill	Yes
Podcast Progress	Yes

Week 7 - I Got Sick

Seriously, not making excuses. I'm just saying, when you feel sicky, you just don't feel motivated to do much anything except focus on healing and recovery. I had just finished taking care of my partner who was sick the previous week - then I started feeling a scratch throat and developing a snuffy nose. That stuffy nose lingered, and lingered, and lingered. I'm literally just now getting some relief.

It sucks because I missed out on attending the gender reveal of one of my friends Saturday, and had to stay in for the most part. Still, I did get to go grocery shopping Friday evening to prepare for my sisters birthday lunch, which we had today (2/22/2026 - though, her birthday is actually the 27th).

Anyway, all that to say, I'm having a second restart this month. I'll fast Monday and Tuesday and resume Keto (heavy on the Carnivore) Wednesday. And, with that said...here's my stats for the week I was sick (you'll see several no's):

Goal	Result	Notes
Daily Bible Reading	Yes	I finished the book of Leviticus today!
Daily Prayer	No
Carnivore/Keto	No
Monthly Book Progress	No
No Social Sunday	No
New Skill	Yes	Not as much as I should have, but a "yes" nonetheless
Podcast Progress	Yes	Finished scripting week's 5 and 6. I'm ready to record!

Lost Track - Quick Reset

Well, I thought relaxing my daily posts would feel less demanding - and, it did - but I've also began to lose sight of my purpose and goals. In the past two weeks, I've learned I need the daily accountability. So, effective today, I'll resume my daily posts with my list. It will be a simplified post, but hopefully equally as effective as before.

This is Friday, February 13th, and this is what I accomplished today:

Goal	Result	Notes
Daily Bible Reading	Yes	I now have all my bible reading caught up through 2/13
Daily Prayer	No
Carnivore/Keto	No
Monthly Book Progress	Yes
No Social Sunday	No
New Skill	Yes
Podcast Progress	Yes	Daily accountability blog entry has been completed