We start our next block of Team Achieve @ Home tomorrow and I’m pretty excited.
I’m bringing some of the focus back to nutrition, something we haven’t really done since the whole pandemic thing closed down our live sessions 2 years ago.
We eat a pretty good diet in general but recently we’ve both been a slack on preparation, meaning more grab meals have been eaten.
At first, you don’t notice the effect it’s having on you. Actually when junk is gradually added I don’t think you notice at all.
You simply reach a point where you don’t feel quite you, you feel more tired than usual and pick up niggley injuries getting out of the car.
I know, that’s where I’m at at the minute.
When we focus on improving our nutrition, everything else improves. I have more energy to get stuff done, including exercise. I do yoga more regularly which has a knock on effect for reducing injuries.
I fill my journal in every morning because I’m up earlier which has the knock on effect of helping my mind and sense of control.
I always find it easier when I’m following the plan with others, not just Fran but our members. It keeps me motivated to stick with it when willpower is struggling.
As I’ve written a few times recently, the version we follow depends where we are mentally and physically, the same is true for our members. Pre-kids 100% compliance was easy, I know I’d be setting myself up to fail on day 1 if I tried that now.
The main rules I will follow over the next 4 weeks will be:
No caffeine after 9.30am.
No dairy other than butter and possibly kefir, I have a slight issue with dairy and I’m interested to see the effect kefir can have on gut health.
Only one wheat / gluten based thing per day. I love a slice of buttery toast in the morning but sometimes find myself then grabbing a sandwich or wrap when I’m out. I know I don’t have any issues with wheat but this will force me to plan lunch better.
I’m doing a pretty hard endurance thing in a few weeks and I don’t want to restrict my options when doing it as I’ll be self supported. After the event I’ll go zero sugary snacks for the remainder of the month.
My prediction is that my quality of sleep will improve, I’ll have more energy and I’ll lose a couple of kg’s.
Simple changes that can be maintained consistently are the key to lasting results and compliancy.
If you want to set yourself some targets and be kept accountable, join us tomorrow?
What do you want to achieve?
Darren “buzzy bee” Checkley
