After two weeks of skipping breakfasts, I have… (drum roll please) … lost 2lb. (trumpet wah wah wah) What have I learned? I function better after eating breakfast. Sugar is probably my worst enemy. So I’m back to reducing sugar intake. The tricky part is, the complex relationship I have …
I’m not great at following through, or following up. I’ve often stated intentions on this blog, but don’t often come back with results. Which is usually due to the first problem: a lack of commitment. I checked my weight, and I have hit 270 pounds. Argh! My belly circumference is …
After a period of upheaval in my life I am trying to find my way back to the paths I wanted to walk. Health, minimalism, creativity. My physical health plan requires moderate diet and exercise; mental health will mean getting in touch with my inner selves and overcoming the limitations …
When trying to describe parts of myself to a group of people yesterday, I had this image. I have a desire to please people, but as an introvert I don’t want to be surrounded by them much. So my image was, I bake a cake, and put it on the …
Can’t remember if I’ve said it before, but the trick to success is: Start. Keep going. Finish. When you look at it, this is really good advice. If you don’t start you won’t get anywhere; if you give up, you won’t succeed; and if you don’t finish, you can’t move …
I’m running low on fuel, literally and figuratively. And like my car, I wonder if I’ve been doing the same in other areas of my life – waiting for the “fuel to run dry” before doing anything about it. I’m tired. It is my own fault really, for not going …
I ordered Domino’s. It felt like the logical thing to do at the time, but for all the justification, there was no good reason for it. I was just lazy. I don’t want to be too harsh on myself, but it did bring me to a moment of clarity, and …
It is frustrating how much of a psychological crutch food is to me. It’s been a bit of a draining weekend, so I just blew the diet off. Net result: no progress. Looking for inspiration I turned to TED, and found this video: Peter Attia Challenges Conventional Obesity Wisdom Three …
Being overweight affects me in so many ways. My self esteem suffers because of it, which may domino into wanting to overeat (and as I’ve mentioned before I do seem to have issues here anyway). But since turning 31, and now approaching 32, I’ve felt more the need to try …
Before the crowd picks it up, I’m coining the word “minspo” – minimalist inspiration (from the same portmanteau approach as “thinspo”) Not that minimalism will ever be as popular. People are so keen to lose weight from their bodies, but materialism is rife and people are still reluctant to lose …
