No Alarms And No Surprises
Weigh Day #23
No surprises, none at all. Last week was a total failure, my diet spiralled downwards. I indulged in bread and Easter treats, feeling disappointed. Time to refocus and get back on track.
Weight – 124 Kilograms, 19.52 Stone, 273.73 Pounds
Weekly Weight Gain – 0.6 Kilograms, 1.32 Pounds
Total Weight Loss – 13.7 Kilograms, 2.15 Stone, 30.2 Pounds
BMI – 38.1 (Obese), Total BMI Loss – 4.3
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Weekly Summary
No Alarms And No Surprises
Oh boy, another week is wrapping up, and let me tell you, it’s been a bit of a comedy of errors. I had such grand plans and dreams for this week, but let’s just say Operation April was more like Operation Oops! Tuesday started out strong but quickly fizzled out faster than a deflating balloon. The rest of the week? Well, let’s just say it involved some questionable late-night snacking decisions and a whole lot of bread consumption with zero monitoring – oopsie daisy! And then there was Friday… six chocolate digestives in one sitting? Now that’s what I call talent! Needless to say, my motivation took a hit thanks to these shenanigans. But hey, at least stepping on the scales gave me a reality check instead of living in denial. It’s all part of the journey, right? Here’s to embracing the chaos and finding some laughs along the way!
Think Positive!
Despite the totally expected tiny weight gain, I strangely feel oddly chipper. It’s kind of funny how I’m always obsessing over my progress. Even though the whole weight loss motivation is currently MIA, I’m actually in a jolly good mood compared to when I first started this adventure. Time for me to buckle down, go back to square one, and reminisce about those fabulous vibes from when the pounds were melting away. Hey, if I really want it, I can totally get there again! The fact that not much has changed on the scale in two months is a bit worrisome; but hey, at least there haven’t been any major additions either – so let’s grab onto that positive with both hands! Somewhere inside me lies a fantastic week waiting to burst out; all I need now is to track it down!
Where Did It All Go Wrong?
No Surprises
How long is a piece of string? I was all set to kick off the month with a bang. Easter rolled around, and I indulged in all the yummy treats. The main Easter feast was an absolute delight, but alas, I went overboard on the not-so-healthy stuff – talk about taking my duties too seriously! My motivation seemed to have taken an extended vacation; it just couldn’t be bothered one bit.
Less Activity & More…
With Larice on a work hiatus due to the school holidays, my activity levels took a nosedive. She became the official freeloader walker while I barely moved at work – blame it on the couch potato genes! The lousy weather certainly didn’t motivate me to do much either; I’ve been feeling like a deflated balloon all week. And let’s talk about bad food – it has this magical power to turn us into sluggish sloths, doesn’t it? I devoured more bread than a bakery since starting this journey; that pretty much sums up my week! To top it off, I consider myself lucky for only gaining 0.6 kilos – thank you, stretchy pants! My mirror reflected back a slightly puffier face and clothes that seemed to be playing hide-and-seek with my waistline. It’s all in my head mostly, but hey, we can’t help how we feel, can we?
A New Dawning
Action Now!
The reasons for lack of progression are simple to detect but implementing change is another matter. As always, the solution is perfectly easy (get back to basics!) but implementing is tricky. However, with each failing week, there is a determination lingering that makes me desperate to get back on track. The main problem is WHAT I’m eating, not necessarily how much I’m eating. The amount of bread consumed has quite frankly made me feel terrible. High in calories and low in nutrition. Sugar, I’ve not been too bad with since Easter desserts. At least I got that out my system!
Subscription Plan?
After writing about the pros and cons of subscription plans, I’m seriously thinking of trying one. I’ve been considering that maybe I’ve gone as far as I can and need a helping hand. An injection to get back on track.
I’m wary of plans though and not sure which to choose. All I know is I need to do something to stop the rot. I wouldn’t say I’m desperate yet and just about keeping it together but I need something to get going again. It’s all very well having no surprises weeks but weeks soon turn into months and I’ve been stuck in this mire for two months now. I cannot let this linger on too much longer.
Back To Basics
No Surprises On The Night Shift
My first overnight weekend shift in a while. I brought nothing but homemade ‘real food’ to work. Am going to try intermittent fasting again. Too much bad eating has led to failure. At least I’m conscious of mistakes and where I’m going wrong.
Whilst there were no surprises with the outcome of the weekly weigh-in, this was the first time in a while I’ve felt uncomfortable. And it’s something I’ve learned to despise. The night shift is always tricky but I’m keeping myself busy and there are few temptations. Only ginger biscuits in the biscuit jar, thank god. No temptation there, I loathe ginger biscuits! Who knows if I’d cracked had there been more suitable goodies in the jar? I’m thinking not because I know how terrible the six chocolate digestives made me feel on Friday!
No Surprises Sunday
Going Through The Motions
I got through the night shift relatively unscathed but Sunday was spent mostly sleeping and eating. Not too much of the bad stuff but we did order a takeaway. It’s always like this after a weekend night shift. I was at work for 14 hours! Tomorrow is a new day, a time to focus and begin again.
To Count Or Not To Count
That Is The Question
I think counting calories is not the way forward. Instead, focusing on three good meals in an eight-hour window. Three good real food meals and ditching the bad foodstuffs completely. Not easy and requires a heck of a lot of focus but clearly, I cannot carry on going through the motions as I am right now. A plan I was looking at is called Simple and costs £29.99 for three months. Maybe worth a try to get myself out of this pickle. What have I got to lose? And all good for writing and helping inspire myself and others! All in all, I have to do something. Change something. I don’t feel fully focused or committed to the job right now. Life keeps getting in the way but that is no excuse.
Operation April Failure
I was so optimistic that this was going to be the week where I cracked a lot of demons firmly on the head. I never planned properly and fuelled myself with the wrong foods over Easter. This is a recipe for disaster. As I’m two stone lighter, I don’t quite have the same level of enthusiasm I had last October. I need to toughen up to fulfil my goals and begin to make progress with my journey. But, the feeling uncomfortable thing and this is the first time I’ve felt like this in ages, is a real incentive to eat properly and completely lay off the bread.
However, the month is still young and I can do this! The night shift was an abundance of good food, lots of decaf and fasting. And today I felt so much better. Small steps and all that. You just have to keep your head together and keep going. The roads I went down last week were not pretty and I was revisiting places for the first time since I started this. Maybe what’s happened this week is the final straw and I can crack on with the job in hand. Because I’m in danger of becoming stuck in a rut and will end up going nowhere if I don’t change things soon… and fast.
