Daily accountability and check in

Hi Keynelvb, finding something for you that you enjoy, the walking or something outside of the house is what you need. We only have a little snow later in winter here, still around 3-5⁰

Got back to the car early yesterday so I made my way down to the gym, it was mad busy but I got some routines in.

In a moment of madness, I think I can maybe try, leave the house at 5.45. Have a coffee and moment of mindfulness. Gym opens at 6. Do 20 mins cardio and then a couple of free weight routines. Get showered and back up the road for the bus at 7.20.

It'll mean I get to the gym during the week. I just need to see if I can get out of bed tomorrow.

I did put a bit on compared to Saturday, but in my defence it was after a day of eating when I'll usually weigh first thing.

Lost 7lb over the last week or so, according to the scales/body check machine. Done at the same time of the day, before food etc.

That's good going, I was hoping for more, but I've been led a bit by a higher BMR which meant MFP gave me a higher calorie goal. Plus I've swapped some body fat for muscle which is good.

I've changed the MFP goals as I seem to have a lower BMR now. I did have protein powder in my porridge this week and was picking up boiled eggs with a lunch deal, probably on the high side calorie wise, I'll stick with the porridge and eggs, lose the protein in the morning.

Just finished at the gym, didn't make it on Thursday Morning as I slept late and didn5 fancy the early start. Maybe next week.

Onwards we go anyway, progress.

Food logging is an interesting one, lots of people hate it and some people talk about 'mindset' being more important and actually talk about eating what you want, in moderation.

I think tracking helps me understand the calorie range of foods and how it affects macros, how much protein and fat I'm getting. You cab come away from it eventually if you prefer and if you can better guesstimate the sizes of meals.

If it works for you, crack on and don't worry about what strangers on the Internet have to say about your process. Momentum and routine is the main thing.

Those jelly beans sound good.

I almost cheated last night, was tired after a night of socialising on Saturday, where I used to make cereal, have toast and crisps. I stuck to just having 2 small toast with peanut butter.

My plan is to prep tonight and see if I can do the gym tomorrow Morning.

Ice cream sandwich, damn that sounds good. Well done coming under base too Greaterthanlife

I'm enjoying these poke boxes, really nice b9x salads, like stir fry veggies with either chicken or salmon and a bit of rice. Todays one has a lot of salt though when I scanned it. Interesting.

Maybe I'll get a few of them and stock up in work

Staying strong, had extra pasta last night with a bolognese and two slices of bread but that was a good meal, I enjoyed it and didn't snack.

I'm not going to sweat the gym thing during the week, I have my gym stuff in the car, maybe I'll go later, but I'm making progress and have momentum so I'll keep working with that.

Have a great day all and try not to kick too many kittens 🤣