Day 4: Still Alive, Slightly Fitter, and 83% More Smug
We’re on Day 4 of our 30-day challenge and Day 2 of me being off social media. So far, I’ve learned that:
1. I do miss social media… but mostly for the memes and animal videos that should honestly win Oscars.
2. I’m way more productive when I’m not spending 3 hours wondering if I should buy a $299 self-watering bonsai pot.
3. Without scrolling, I’ve magically gained about 8 hours in 48 hours — which means if I keep this up, I’ll basically add 3 extra days a week to my life. That’s almost enough time to plan a wedding, build a canoe, and still have time to argue about whether pineapple belongs on pizza.
Side Effects of the Challenge So Far
Now, it wouldn’t be a true challenge without a little chaos. Here’s what’s happened in just four days:
Day 1: Went to the beach without sunscreen and came home looking like a small boiled lobster who wandered into a CrossFit class by mistake.
Day 2: Nearly cut my finger off trying to carve a table. You know, because I thought “30-day challenge” should also include “risking digits.”
Day 3: Realized my coffee intake has doubled, my carb intake has plummeted, and my brain is now running purely on espresso, healthy fats, and sheer stubbornness.
Day 4 (Today): Feeling great… but historically, Day 5 or 6 is when my stomach stages a protest, my diet tries to catch up to me, and I get the dreaded Runny Tummy Revenge. So stay tuned.
Social Media: Pros, Cons & Why I’m Off It
Cons: Endless nonsense that melts your brain faster than cheese on hot asphalt.
Pros: Memes so funny they could solve international conflict.
Conclusion: I don’t have a business to promote right now, so for the next 28 days I’m staying off it. The time I’ve gained back is going straight into wedding planning, workouts, and maybe learning something cool. These are my new “feeds” — less doom, more do.
The Workouts & Diet Plot Twist
Weirdly… I’m enjoying my workouts. My diet’s holding strong, too. Meat, protein, and healthy fats are running the show. Carbs? I still think about them every day like an old friend I never see anymore but still wave to from across the street.
So here’s the challenge to you: Will you join me in cutting social media for a while, or will you keep doom-scrolling until your thumb qualifies for a workers’ comp claim? Either way, if you’ve got my phone number or email, send me something funny. Let’s bring back the glory days of bad chain emails and random “forward this to 10 people or your crush won’t like you” messages.
In the meantime, I’ll be here — still alive, slightly fitter, and about 83% more smug, with a wedding to plan and about three extra days a week to fill.
🎬 Next time on Todd vs. The 30-Day Challenge:
Will Day 5 bring the dreaded Runny Tummy Revenge?
Will Todd keep all 10 fingers while woodworking?
Will his coffee intake finally surpass his body weight?
And will he crack and eat an entire baguette in the Foster’s parking lot under the cover of darkness?
Much love ❤️
