Getting Nowhere Fast
Stuck In A Rut
Twisted Times
In times of crisis, I always find a way to compare a predicament to football (or soccer as some people call it). Right now, I feel comparable to the team I support Cambridge United, who are on a terrible run of form with no end in sight. The weekend was a washout (much like our hapless 4-0 defeat to Reading on Saturday). Yard Act was bloody brilliant though so not all bad news! The question is do I need to drink alcohol to enjoy a gig? The answer is a resounding no.
Nevertheless, a haze of alcoholic debauchery and a Sunday spent eating and bringing up the proceeds. Not good. I went into yesterday full of optimism and almost made it until I got home from work and consumed around a thousand calories in front of the telly. So much for herbal tea and reading which I promised myself after work!
Feeling Ungroovy
I won’t lie, I woke up this morning utterly fed up. Thankfully I wandered out with my freeloading friend and saw matters a little clearer. I feel I’m getting nowhere fast. January was brilliant, February was hampered by holiday and apart from a few good days a couple of weeks ago, March feels like a struggle to get going and is fast turning into a write-off as well. How can that change? Only I can make it happen!
Disappointed But Not Downhearted
The easy option is to give up. Go back to losing the weekend in a haze of debauchery. Stop weighing yourself and feel those pounds/kilos edge back on. The clothes which loosened will start tightening again. Deny you have a problem and let the weight go back on. A rut is always going to happen on a weight loss journey. I know it feels like I’m getting nowhere fast right now but that’s mostly because I’m not putting in enough effort. On the plus side, at the moment I’m not gaining weight but am feeling very on edge.
The Struggle Of Change
Whilst I initially welcomed my new working hours, admittedly I’m struggling regarding a routine. When I arrived back at HQ last night, I felt quite hungry despite eating 2000 calories and was weak, just making quick food like I used to without a care in the world. And consuming in front of the telly. I must break this habit.
Not Eating Right
I must confess, I’ve let my eating habits slip a fair bit. Too many instant noodles at work, too much processed food and then the final straw was eating bread for the first time in months. Bread is useless! 100 calories a slice and it does nothing. Apparently, one of the most over-processed foods on the market! Our muscle food order arrived this morning, so I can take better food to work.
When I started, hunger and insomnia were the two biggest barriers. I have to reprogram myself and be strong. I normally awake early so it makes sense to go straight to bed when I get home. Today, I’ve admitted I’ve been enjoying too much of the good stuff recently and to make progress I must change.
Moving On
Be Honest
When you feel you’re getting nowhere fast, you need to take stock of the situation. This morning, I’ve been brutally honest with myself and am seeing numerous problems. I’m having to cast my mind back to the beginning and take stock of what I did to get going. That was the hardest part of the whole journey. I don’t want to be in a situation where I feel I’m getting nowhere fast and give up altogether.
Back To Basics!
I need a few sensible days to get my mojo back. I’m feeling very sluggish right now. The ‘happy pills’ are doing their job, stopping me from going over the edge! I’ve got a few tough days to overcome before the next weigh day. At least I’m monitoring but admittedly I feel I’m on the fence and the easy option is well, the easy option! And nobody wants that.
Don’t Despair
Penning some thought helps a lot. I’m determined to find the determination to get through this sticky patch. Now, if Cambridge United could find a bit of the same then they might not get relegated! When you feel like you’re getting nowhere fast then it’s vital to take stock of the situation.
The Next Few Days
More effort is needed.
Take each day as it comes.
Watch what you’re eating.
Stay away from heavily processed food.
Stay within the calorie limit.
Accept hunger and insomnia!!!
