It’s true folks – I haven’t had a formal workout in a month! Thanks to IF, eating well (most of the time) and staying active in other ways, I’ve been able to avoid the expected fat gain and muscular atrophy. I believe that although I’m sure I’ve lost some strength and endurance, I’ll come back stronger and fitter than ever after I get back in the “routine”. I have nothing to back up this claim but since fitness or weight loss or basically anything in life does not change linearly, I’m thinking a little dip in my fitness level will allow me to raise the ceiling in the future. It’s not like I’ve been sitting on my ass all day either. In fact, one of my new jobs has helped increase my grip strength which has always been a weakness for me. Here are some of the other highlights: