Spinning Around
Weigh Day #20
Weight – 123.6 Kilograms, 19.46 Stone, 272.49 Pounds
Weekly Weight Loss – 0.1 Kilograms, 0.22 Pounds
Total Weight Loss – 14.1 Kilograms, 2.22 Stone, 31.08 Pounds
BMI – 38 (Obese), Total BMI Loss – 4.3, Check Your BMI
Weekly Summary
Bad Week
Despite my Monday optimism after the last weigh day, the week rapidly descended downhill. I was on edge, my eating habits not great and I spiralled into some old habits. It was no surprise there has been no significant weight loss but that’s fine because this happens. What’s more important is knowing where you went wrong and trying to change things accordingly.
New Working Hours
My new hours are taking a little getting used to. Whilst I love having that bit more time during the day, I’m finding working two hours later till 10 PM is having an effect. I got into the habit of eating extra and watching some TV before bed. By the time I get home, I’m done with computers.
Solution
I’ve already conducted a solution but not been implemented yet. When I get home from work I’m going to drink herbal tea and start reading in the armchair. Stay away from electronics and chill before bed. I must break the habit of eating late in front of the television. I’ve concluded this week, I cannot watch TV without eating something!
Not Despondent
Despite the problems, I’m not feeling despondent at all. As I’ve written before, the fact I’m complaining about a lack of weight loss speaks volumes for where I’m at now, compared to October 2023 when I started this journey of discovery. The blogs help a lot. I always feel like I’m moving forward not backwards, addressing problems as they come along and, this is the most important part I think, not hiding away and burying.
I’m Spinning Around
Getting Nowhere Fast
I have to confess, this is how it feels today. Spinning around and back and spinning around again. A tough week at work. The job can be like that. Eating plans were thrown out the window. Thank goodness it’s the weekend. I’m taking er indoors out tonight to a gig—the Fantastic Yard Act. We don’t get out much. This night out is much needed. I’m definitely maybe going to drink and going to let my hair down. Sometimes in life, you have to put all your cares into the bin! Yesterday my head was literally spinning around and feeling this whole weight loss journey is going nowhere fast. A stark reminder I hate feeling bloated and lethargic as I’ve done most the week.
Ironically, the sun shines this morning here in Manchester which always raises spirits. The weather has been terrible recently and this affects moods. As I always say, only a fool would live in the UK for the weather! I sometimes feel I’m getting nowhere fast with this and should stay more dedicated and have lost more. Then I remind myself I’m only human and Rome wasn’t built in a day! Had I not started this, I’d still be almost 140 kilos with eating habits completely out of control! Sometimes, you need to remind yourself where you’ve been.
Critical Weigh In
I ate a fair bit when I got home from work last night watching a William Hartnoll Doctor Who Dalek story. Over 500 calories consumed. However, I was determined to weigh myself. I feared things could spiral even more out of control had this rocky path been tread. Yes, I’m on edge at times but happy to conclude the week unscathed. I shudder when I think about how I used to behave when faced with such a crisis. Things are certainly calmer these days. More herbals, less food!
Sneaky Sugar
Spinning Around
Bloody sugar is a nightmare. I find it spinning around, here there and bloody everywhere. But, I am a weak man. Sometimes, really weak. And when I am so weak as I was on Thursday, I get ruddy annoyed with myself. A colleague made me, as northern people would say, a brew (hot beverage to everyone else!). Out of kindness, I was presented with two chocolate biscuits. Oh, I love chocolate biscuits. I could polish off a packet in one sitting without breaking a sweat.
The sensible thing to do would be to politely say thank you, not consume the biscuits and either throw them in the bin or sneak back into the biscuit jar. Not Fatty Franklin. I stuffed them in my fat face with hearty glee, getting an immense sugar rush in the process. The process was repeated a few hours later. 500 calories of biscuit annihilated.
Addressing Problems
Funny because I hadn’t thought about this till penning my thoughts this morning. Instead of feeling too depressed, I’m marvelling that I analyse problems and find solutions. I know “a little what you fancy” doesn’t apply to me as I love a lot of what I fancy!
The Week Ahead
Plans…
More effort Franklin! Things started to spiral out of control without getting out of control. When it comes to eating and lifestyle, this is the worst. I’m so glad I address problems instead of hiding. I know I have to work a little harder and stay more focused. The weekend may well be lost in a haze of alcohol and overeating, but staying strong during the working week and trying new things is critical for further success. Change in life is inevitable, you just have to deal with it when it comes your way.
Conclusion
Spinning Around
The week started well but spiralled rapidly. I just need to step things up a bit. Work harder with more effort. Onwards and upwards!
