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Thanks, I'll check that book out, just picked up a physical copy of ultra processed people at Euston. Love a good self help book that can sit on my shelf unread. Making small gains and focusing on small goals is a great idea and a good way of avoiding the feeling of such an uphill battle. Missed all 4 yesterday, had a…

Hope the MFD went well, can't underestimate the benefit of good sleep, I chase it constantly. So, it's 103, I was hoping to celebrate/announce 100 but have been in London. Definately eating and drinking way too much, although a much needed work break. If only steps were the be all - 18k, 9k, 23k, 13k, 15k, 11k, 7k. You…

Day 91, the poke boxes are really nice, I've found some pre prepared ones also in the local discount supermarket so I've been sampling them. A handful of nuts on the bus definately helps as does drinking more water. I'm enjoying reading a bit of stoicism, the below I've written in my field notes and reflect in daily, it's…

Motivation is the issue I have, I was thinking on it this Morning, my job can be mentally draining (as can many) but what really nails me, is my commute, I leave the office and walk for the bus, it is usually rammed and takes the best part of an hour for what should be a 10 min journey, by the time I arrive home, I feel…

Day 81, was our anniversary this weekend, 16 years together and 11 married, not bad going. Haven't tracked as much as I should over the weekend but made some great choices. Stopped drinking after a couple, drank water instead. Mostly decent food with some cheat choices thrown in. Didn't make the gym, I feel too…

Day 75, I've had quite a good streak going, not just logging but logging some of my poorer choices. Had a great weekend food wise with a really good range of nutrients eaten. The FMD is interesting, I did a bit of reading, you've done well to build in that routine. I'm sure what you are doing will bring down the LDL,…

I've never heard of the fast mimicking diet, I'll have to check that out. I struggle with IF just due to the routine and I worry that if I don't eat early on, feeling hungry nudges me in the direction of poor choices. My wife has jumped on my breakfast bandwagon too now and has ditched microwave porridge pouches. 50g of…

Thanks, it's 71 today and I feel like I'm gaining momentum. Did listen to the pod, it's was about inner truth, not sure what I took from it. Food wise, I'm taking yesterday as a cheat day and acknowledging it, not tracking it though 🤣 I'm sticking with the nuts as a snack, got 30g with me today, probably the afternoon…

Day 70, did well yesterday, stayed within calories and avoided airport food. Also avoided buying new books which I'd convinced myself was a reasonable reward for not buying BK. Just started the new MFP fibre/gut health programme which is interesting, the podcast I listened to yesterday talked about 100g of pulses/beans and…

Day 69, keeping the momentum going today. I've got to commute home which can be tough choice wise. I've got yesterday's salad and quiche to finish for lunch before I leave for the airport. I've got nuts and bananas for a bit later on before the flight. I've got water in the car for my drive back once I pick it up. Having a…

Thanks both, today was a good day, food choices and mentally. The pods are Rangan Chatterjee, Feel Better, Live More, has great guests. Tends to have 1 per week an hour or so, full podcast and then a shorter bitesize where he plays highlights of a previous pod. Lots of general wellbeing, gut health, mental health etc.…

Thanks for those, I'll explore the blog thanks, the articles on the app page were a bit lean. I'll save the link as a homepage link/app. The fasting I've never really taken to, I have a reasonable breakfast routine so I've stuck with that, what I really struggle with is later in the day, I'm gonna try some snacks…

I have haglunds in both ankles which causes a lot of tenonitis. I've always loved running, road or treadmill, it's been my go to for cardio pretty much forever. I realise now that it's not practical, any sustained pace just ends up causing problems and pain. Does anyone have similar issues and have a cardio routine that…

Thanks, I'll check them out. Day 67, tracked yesterday which was good and started the same today. Also traveling for work which usually makes it easier to make poor choices. I've brought some gym stuff so I can do something active later, even if it's just a walk up the canal. Food wise, I'll aim to pick up a mixed salad…

I make it day 64. Still around and not off the wagon completely. I really enjoy small motivational articles, I got the bug from trying Noom a few years ago, their plan/points whatever, isn't any different ot WW or SW but they gave a little dashboard of interesting articles every day, like some of the stuff in MFP plans but…

Day 25, what a great weekend, I did agree to takeaway on Friday but had a really delicious burger and a handful of chips which I tracked. I ended up having a few well earned drinks, its been a busy couple of weeks and was able to rest this weekend. I've tracked through the weekend and stayed within my count. My wife almost…

Thats a great point about the tracking, thanks Amy. I also like the idea of putting some chia seeds into my diet. I am back to tracking on day 23, had a real craving for snacking last night, would usually be toast, peanut butter and a massive bowl of cereal, stuck with a yogurt, one of the last of my protein ones and a…

Day 21, so 3 weeks. I'm glad I've revisited this thread, it keeps me honest. Yesterdays Stoic really stuck with me, it's about knowing what the plan is and to make difficult choices to stay on track. I feel like I'm better equipped this week to do that, I was really hungry yesterday evening on my way home, I thought about…

Its the start of day 20, and its being smashed. Funnily enough, I'm still not tracking but my diet is solid, enjoyed a salad with some tuna yesterday, a banana and breakfast bar. Dinner was 2 home made burgers with sweetcorn. I jumped on the home scales this Morning, they aren't my favourite for accuracy but they are good…

Day 18, I've not been tracking through the weekend but what a great couple of days. I did have a takeaway on Thursday and well earned drinks on Saturday but other than that, I've been making great choices, whole foods, fruit and veggies. Even went for Sunday lunch yesterday and chose a ceasar salad rather than a roast. Ive…

Also, I've got carrots and a bottle of water to eat before my commute to see if I can lift my spirits.

Day 13, yesterday evening was tough, I couldn't sleep and this is where I usually give in to bad choices. I was up way too late but only had a chamomile before going back to bed. I did eat breakfast before the end of my fasting but it works for me for now and I enjoy it. So I think I'll pause the fasting and just…

Day 12, hit all of yesterdays goals. Today was a great day, all good choices and got up and went to the gym, 25 mins bike then steam/treatment pool and half hour nursing a coffee and scanning my notes for the day. I think maybe here yesterday, came across a note with someone feeling burned out. Thats me, I struggle most at…

I stumbled across this today, I'm in this space, mentally drained, not at my physical best which means I feel nackered too. Some really great suggestions here, especially on recognising and pushing back a bit. I was thinking about 'momentum' this Morning, I can only 'flick the switch' and start making progress if I keep…

So it's day 11, been a tough couple of days. I'm still here. Made some good choices. I've learned momentum is key, if I can maintain a good habit, the mind switches on and escalates. Todays goal is: To make breakfast for the next 3 days. I have some Creatine, I could do with bringing it to the office to add to breakfast.…

So it's day 2, had a cheat night. I was so drained when I got home, it was the easier choice. Not a fail, just another day, today will be a different day.

This is the epictetus quote. "The unrestricted person, who has in hand what they will in all events, is free. But anyone who can be restricted, coerced, or pushed into something against what they will is a slave."

Love it, good luck, might try something similar.

Haha, I can't believe there is a thread for us. I was looking for a motivation boost this Morning and landed here. I've been on and off the app, tracked food, lost weight, gained muscle and looped back around. My health and my job both cause me misery, life is too short, I can do something about both so im tracking again…

Ive been back a couple of weeks on and off but trying to nail it again now. Good luck 👍