Daily accountability and check in

I got some company today in my favourite canal zen spot for breakfast.

Thanks for sharing sadaffaheem, that's a great plan, I've just finished eating but garlic herb shrimp just sounds divine.

I paused counting over the weekend. I did make some good choices though, cheated last night after my commute here, the most important thing for me to do today is eat a chicken ceasar, I've got to drop the sugars and starch.

Was listening to a podcast yesterday, really simple and it stated, just do 3 things every Morning.

Mindfulness
Meditate or write in a journal. Done that and answered 3 questions for the day.

1. What do you deeply appreciate in your life.
Right now, just being in this time and place, the Christmas atmosphere is great, I feel zen and it's become my favourite spot.

2 What is the most important thing I need to do today.
Eat a salad, chicken ceasar probably, either in the restaurant or in the lounge. Not in my hotel room

3 what quality do I want to display today?
Organisation, because that's what I feel that I'm struggling with most.

Movement
Do some exercise, stretching, get the heart going
I struggled with this today, I was sleepy and wanted to get to breakfast. I'll maybe walk after dinner later.

Mindset
Do something, anything to set up yourself in the right way.
This moment does it for me, finishing my coffee and reflecting. I'll also watch an Arnie clip about seizing the day on my way to the office.

Also listened yesterday to Arnie, one of his 'rules for life' is Have a Vision. 'If you don't have a vision and work towards it every day, you'll just bob around on the sea of life.

This is me, I've been caught up deciding what I want to do for a living but my vision is to be far healthier and get back up the mountains in Wales. So that's my vision, to rediscover the inner Mikey, drop this daft baggage and get out into the world.

It wasn't easy but yesterday was a success, picked up a southern fried chicken wrap just before I left. The options at the airport were terrible but I ended up with an egg sandwich and a protein bar. Also didn't snack when I got home.

Tracked both days and stayed well within, need a bit more fruit/veg though, I'll pick some salad up today.

Thanksgiving a great time to enjoy food walkintofit, hope you and others had a good day and weekend.

Also a good time to reflect on the year and what comes next. I read a brief article this Morning about people becoming more comfortable with themselves to go to places like a restaurant and the cinema. I worked all over the country many years ago and learned it was OK to go to nice restaurants and especially the cinema. I enjoy movies and losing myself for a couple of hours, so taking a bottle of coke, some M&Ms and sporties is my idea of heaven.

I don't think people care as much as used to when people do these things alone.

Anyway, onwards to December, I've written some goals down. Main one being to keep reducing poor carbs and increase fruit/veg. Read a couple of books, I'm not taking time to turn off my brain and read.

I'm out tonight with my cousins, bit of nostalgia, we all used to spend family time together but as the years pass, we see each other less and less, only at other family events.

I should attend the gym tomorrow evening, bit of non treadmill cardio and strength. I was randomly thinking a week or so ago, despite my current size, I really enjoy heavy weights, I wonder if I could get to body building levels at almost 50 currently obese, it could be something to aim for that I know I love.

If I worked for myself and ran a business, what would it be?

So, a great night out with family that I really don't see properly often enough.

Had the day off today and decided to be a brave little soldier.

I'm the heaviest I've ever been, at 18 stones dead on. Or 114.4 Kilos. BMI of 35. Weirdly my BP isn't too bad, I thought it would be through the roof as I've felt hot headed and had headaches this week.

But, that said, it's fixable, I'm still reasonably fit and active, managed some decent cardio and threw the weights around for a few sets. Maybe I can make the most of this and my current size to maximise some muscle gain.

Also chatting to a pal and I could try attending the gym later, instead of when I first jump off the bus when I'm drained. Head home for a clean dinner, decompress and then head to the gym later on when it's quieter too.

Ive updated my BMR and targets, I can't believe MFP is suggesting a goal of 2600 calories, that's huge. I'll try and stick to around 2200/2400 for now. Hopefully a decent amount of weight will drop off this week if I make some immediate changes.

All good anyway, it's a starting point and I'm still reasonably fit enough to turn it upside down.

Really felt it yesterday, achy across the chest and legs. Good though.

Stayed on it yesterday, prepped lunch and my wife made a lasagne with salad. I made some extra broccoli and prepped it for lunch with peppers and fish.

I've got my gym stuff with me, took me an hour on the bus last night as it's getting busier.

If I do Tues and Thurs in the week, maybe I could work home one day and drive in the other day. Lets see how I get on.

Not cheating though and letting it fall away this time.