Mr FFF (who is ex-military) is always telling me, “Failing to prepare is preparing to fail”. So in the spirit of that, and due to my recent lack of motivation and focus as evidenced here and here, I’ve decided that the best way to ensure that I have a success at the scales this week is by planning on how I’m going to achieve that success.
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The teacher in me likes to be ordered and logical so I’ve decided to frame this as an action plan. I’ve thought about the week a day at a time and decided what positive steps I’m going to take that day to achieve my goal. I’ve also added in a risk assessment for the things I think might challenge me. This has allowed me to factor in strategies for minimising said risks. And yes, I am a geek though I don’t yet have the t-shirt to prove it I do have a ‘Geek’ onesie.
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What I’m going to do food-wise |
What I’m going to do exercise-wise |
Risks |
Ways to reduce risks |
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| Thu |
Porridge Tuna & ham Warburton’s Thins (make on Wednesday evening) Chickpea Curry
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Take stairs to 4th floor instead of lift at college
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Cake/chocolate at college
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Take only enough money for a cup of tea and car park Take a low-pointed graze snack with me Question whether I’m hungry or just want to eat out of habit
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| Fri |
Porridge Ham-topped crumpets (make at work) Tomato & Bacon Arrabiata |
45min spin class |
Can’t be bothered to cook after exercise class Temptation to pig out on wine/chocolates to celebrate the arrival of the weekend
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Quick, easy, tasty recipe chosen Plan in one glass of chocolate Bailey’s to satisfy both alcohol and chocolate craving Plan to complete parkrun on Saturday morning to reduce desire for alcohol |
| Sat |
Porridge Spicy Bean Soup Chicken & Vegetable Biryani |
5km parkrun |
Temptation to pig out on wine/chocolates/cakes to celebrate ‘being good’ for the last few days
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Distract myself by: reading book, writing a block post, creative writing, working on photography project, drinking herbal tea, tidying an area of the house Plan in 2 treats: Glass of Bailey’s & new recipe for vegan/Weight Watchers friendly chocolate bites |
| Sun |
Banana oatmeal pancakes Banana & Peanut Butter on Toast Roast Dinner
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60min boxfit class
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Temptation to pig out on chocolates/cakes/biscuits to mourn being back to work tomorrow
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Distract myself by: reading book, writing a block post, creative writing, working on photography project, drinking herbal tea, tidying an area of the house Plan in 2 treats: Caramel Latte, chocolate oaty bites made yesterday |
| Mon |
Porridge Ham Warburton’s Thins Pitta Pizzas |
No exercise – Weigh in |
Temptation to pig out on chocolates/cakes/biscuits to mourn being back at work/mark it being the ‘no-man’s land’ that follows my weekly weigh in
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Plan in to have one standard-sized bar of chocolate – enjoy in bed while reading book. |
Going through that process has left me feeling very motivated and determined to stick to my plan.
I’m also going to be trying to make more use of a weight loss/dieting app that I bought a couple of weeks ago. So far the only influence it has had on my weight loss journey is that I’ve had £2.99 less to spend on chocolate but it has some features that look as though they could be really helpful so I’ll let you know how I get on with it.
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