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Not sure about the pain but I struggled to sleep for years for various reasons. I'd often play tv or series with headphones in to distract my wandering mind. I sleep now with silicone earplugs in and then a bluetooth eye mask. I play an 8 hour brown noise track of a waterfall. Works really well, most nights I'm straight…

Good suggestion walkintofit I made a good start on Saturday but then ordered takeout, it was really nice though. Yesterday was better, I finished the leftovers and made some good choices, also tracked it which I started Saturday but gave up when I cheated. I really felt it Saturday night and Sunday Morning, my BP, I'm sure…

Ill tell you what I really struggle with and I think it's the ADHD/spicy brain thing. I love using this channel to keep a tenuous link and some accountability but I really struggle getting change going and the habit to form. I know what a good diet should look like. I've got access to MFP and other programmes if needed…

Day 246 (I think), I thought I'd go back and see when I last counted. Took a day yesterday and felt better for it. Just munching on a porridge pot with cranberries and raisins, very nice. Wife is away this weekend, so I think I'll do some surprise jobs assuming it's dry. Christmas lights up across the roof. No decs just…

Wasn't that evening but we did have a decent walk yesterday, up to Blackpool for the lights. Hour and half drive but was worth it, not been for years. Fish and chips and cinder toffee, amazing. My Dad does yoga in the week, it's been something I've thought about for many years, hopefully relaxing and stretching. Maybe I'll…

Yes, veggies and fruit. I've got my orange this Morning again and I'll go and pick up a small salad to go with my quiche. I'm planning later on prepping tomorrow's salad and also for next week. I get bored and turned off from some salads and end up buying lunch instead, so I'll try prepping more interesting stuff in…

I've just had the same Walkintofit, 2 days off with no plan. Except rest the brain and body. Did some jobs, fitted a floating shelf and sorted some wiring in the kitchen ate badly and played computer games. Best time ever. I've set some priorities to get me through the next months hopefully with some progress. 1 - Sleep 2…

Oh wow, your own wine, that sounds interesting. Do you do red or white? I do have a decent porridge pot most mornings, I was making them with some protein powder and chia, but because I use water, they tasted a bit flat so I reverted back to pre made pots, I think they have whitener/thickener.

That is a funny story Walkintofit 🤣 That's when you know you are gonna have a great co worker too. It's day 3 of orange and nana breakfast, I don't feel any more powerful, it must be working. 🤣 Forgot how much I love oranges, they are just so much of a pain to eat. Definately an "is the juice worth the squeeze" situation.

Thanks Walkintofit, some good suggestions there. Time to put the thinking cap on. I've started a new habit this week, randomly, along with my porridge pot, an orange and banana for breakfast. I'm trying to hold off my coffee for a bit later in the Morning. The extra fibre and Vit C will be much appreciated. "Each person…

That's interesting about the meds Jamie, I've always struggled with sleep medication, leaves me fuzzy headed the next day. You'll probably benefit more when you do use it as exception rather than the norm. Some good questions there Walkintofit, that's what I need to figure out, what could I do some evening classes for. I'm…

Wow, love that view of the canyon and bridge. I did take a pic the day before but it was the city rather than the mountains, I couldn't catch it right through the window and with the light. Nice moment though. Yeah the Contact Centre thing is always "people have to be working as hard as possible" everything is measured and…

All welcome 🤣 I started it after seeing something similar to count days and track progress. It's become more of a journaling home for people sharing their journey, love it either way. Love the idea of that canyon walk, I need to find something similar where I can turn my brain off for a bit and reflect. I also need to deal…

3 times I've typed this, the turning my phone seemed to reset the page for some reason Anyway, well done walkintofit that's great progress, any positive change is good. I'm so glad you and the others found a home here to check in with each other and find se accountability. It's funny, I struggle to keep the routine and…

That salad sounds amazing. I've tracked so far this week and will continue with the same, I do need an injection of more veggies during the day, I'll see where I can find these.

So, 193 (I think), I'm waiting on a decision from a job interview last week where I basically uphold myself into a higher bracket but may have priced myself out. Let's see. Caught my biggest fish to date on Sunday Morning at 4am, in the rain with no headtorch, good times.🤣 Also messaged a good pal of mine, we haven't…

Not off the wagon just yet. Was ruminating on my fitness plan yesterday, it's extra expense, but what I definately think works for me, is opening the app and doing 15 mins of lessons helps to stay focussed, let's see how it goes. Happy (and glad) for you to be on the page, it's a great place for people to check in, post,…

159 (I think), sat on a train to York, I don't like working on the train so I'm only checking my laptop occasionally. I've jumped back on the Noom wagon, don't know if anyone tried it, it's just a platform like WW or SW, but what it does differently is you get 10-15 mins of little articles/lessons to scroll through, not…

138 gbread2u0169 - doing anything is good, I got wrapped up in 'new starts' and found it hard going to keep failing. My new approach is just to make changes, some days I make more than others and some days I'm more successful than others, but it's about doing something different. NellyJica - Holidays are tough, other…

I work in an office, contact centre to be precise. I try and get up and moving around but so much of the day is remote calls. I saw that Noom has a 6 month free offer, I quite liked the articles and app when I last used it. Went through the 'build your plan' before getting to the price. Worked out at £120 for 6 months or…

I find that there are parts of the gym that I love and it becomes a treat. My gym for example does a really nice avocado and eggs in the gym. I make a plan to go and do the things I love, steam, sauna and then eggs - but I make a point of swimming first, so I do however many laps is right. Is there something about the gym…

Love this, I actually typed out a load of stuff how I actually feel but I think it became a bit of a trauma dump. I feel tired and achy, burned out and unfit. But, I also think I'm wallowing in it a bit, I need to find some sunshine. I love how my wife makes me breakfast and lunch every day for work, she gets up early to…

I really enjoyed Noom, the daily list of articles/lessons were really good, helped to build good habits and keep motivation. The actual Noom programme I found similar to either SW or WW, stay within the points. The coach wasn't very useful, I asked for some guidance/advice at one point and he said something like 'you can…

Funny, I saw this and realised my porridge with chia seeds was getting cold. Bring it to the office in a little glass jar, boiling water, boom.

Oh, mowing, haha. I've done quite a lot of physical work this weekend but didn't get to the garden, raining now unfortunately. Today's Stoic Quote. Interesting, I guess this counts for decisions or actions that aren't aligned to your own values. "Nothing is noble if it's done unwillingly or under compulsion. Every noble…

Day 124, think I got confused at some point and stated 110 instead of 120. 124 anyway, great couple of days, loved visiting my friend, really good quality time. Can't believe I'm still picking out jumpers and carrying my brolly in Summer. Think I've gained a bit, 241, which is +4 although I've not had much in the way of…

Walkintofit, oh no, hope you are OK, water water water, don't let it put you off the mowing though, it's a great feeling once done. 110 today, it's been a decent week, yesterday was a write off but hopefully I've got some calorie credits in the bank from the week. Realised, after a holiday with my wife, a work event and…

That's exactly it, reflect on those small moments and enjoy them. Someone said to me years ago, any given moment, the sun on your face, a nice coffee, a walk, the sun dappling on a river, you cab never experience them again. You can be in the same place and see something similar, but that moment is unique and that's what I…

Hi – funnily enough, I tapped this post out whilst enjoying a coffee and lost it twice. Ive actually taken 10 mins to do it in work and email it to myself so I can post it a bit later 😊 I’m so sorry to hear about what you went through, how hearbreaking. Glad to see you on here though, even if you are lurking and taking a…