Mixing scrum methodology with training

I'm conducting an experiment. I will use part of the scrum methodology to set goals and then track progress for the next 28 days. Why? Because I have just had a week at less than par. I ate very badly last week, I ate way too much, and I ditched most of my exercise plans. Self-sabotage anyone? I even purposely made a meeting go late so I could miss my pilates class. Pathetic. I could blame it all on PMT as I felt absolutely shit-house for most of the week last week, but that's still no excuse to go and eat a house.

The end result: I have put on weight, my stomach is podgy, and I felt extremely unhealthy and sluggish (that's the worst bit). Some people reckon your body doesn't change in a week but I can tell you mine does.

I'm going back to circus classes next week and want to feel lean and strong! I am also training for the half marathon and I want to have a good run. This means that training is essential.

The good news: These days I only have these kinds of weeks for one week at a time (max) and then pull myself up.

By tracking for 28 days, I want to see if it helps me get over my next bout of the downward post-ovulation hormone-fest.

So the Scrum methodology has a quick daily meeting which I will replace with a daily post. There are only three topics and it needs to be brief. The topics are:

What I did yesterday.
What I plan to do today.
What obstacles are in my way and how will I manage them.


Post 1: 14 April 2009

What I did yesterday:
80 minute jog on beach.
1 hour stroll in botanic gardens.
Ate lovely healthy food and no alcohol.

What I plan to do today:
Work productively.
Eat only the food I have made and brought with me to work.
Go to gym after work: 30 minutes cross trainer, 45 minutes strength and conditioning work (shoulders, chest, back, abs)
Weigh myself and take measurements and tell the truth (even if I don't like the numbers)

Obstacles and how I will manage them:
After lunch chocolate craving - get up and walk one lap around office instead of going to fridge


cheerio

Miss Jojo xx