fitness update

when it comes to trading, trend alignment is important. In addition to that, I believe that there needs to be an alignment of mind and body.

Mind being having stable emotions, mind sharpness and clarity, and discipline.

To have the right state of mind, having a fit body is essential. It means having the right diet, the right exercising routine, and the right weight.

Since the new year, I've been on a daily exercising routine. It includes running for at least 30 min. I'm gradually increasing the distance of my running from 1.6 km to 3.2 km. I'm increasing by 1.6 km after sustained running with higher distance for 2 weeks. So my target for next week is 4.8 km. (i'm using 1.6 km because that's the route around my neighbourhood that I've planned out).

Immediate after running, I'd working on my abs by doing crunches until I get tired out. After which, I'd be doing one-handed suburi with my big fat@ss shinai (kendo stick). I rotate this arm exercise with more ab crunches.

I'm also cutting snacks, eating only low fat diet, reducing oily and fried foods. Eating more greens and cutting beer.

These exercises not only increase my stamina, but also my discipline. It takes alot of mental strengths to carry out these routines on a regular basis, which is why I'm hoping it'll transfer to my stock trading discipline.

The result? I started the year weight around 210lbs. Now I'm 198. My goal is to cut to around 180lbs.