I’ve decided to go back to these monthly updates as a way of keeping myself centered on my goals. So here’s my update for May along with my goals for June.
May
No more caffeine – I managed to really reduce my intake of caffeine to almost zero. That’s an amazing improvement over where it was and I’m feeling much better about my energy levels. The withdrawal was a bit painful (2 day headache) but I’m over that now.
Better sleep – I bought a very comfortable bed and rearranged my bedroom so it’s no longer a work area. That should help along with the reduced caffeine. I am trying to get to bed at a reasonable time which is also helping. Combine this with the lack of caffeine highs / crashes, and I’m no longer falling asleep randomly through the day.
Sugar - I reduced but did not eliminate my sugar consumption this month. Good progress but still not quite where I want to be. This will remain a goal for June.
I didn’t have any other goals in May so nothing else to report. Overall, it was a good month and I’m quite happy with how I’m doing.
June
Eating routine – This is what I would like my eating routine to look like Sunday to Friday:
- No more sugar other than on Saturday
- No more caffeine
- No more binge eating
- Small breakfast with a good amount of protein
- Lunch size depends on dinner plans
- Good sized if no dinner plans
- Small salad if dinner plans
- No dinner unless I have social plans
- Instead, a small salad or some fruit
On Saturdays, I can eat whatever I want
Weight - My goal is to get to 215. I think I’m pretty close to there already but this month is sort of a calibration month for me so I’m not setting particularly high goals.
Hiking - I want to hike Mission Peak and see how fast I do it. Again, this will be a calibration for future hikes to see if I can improve.
Exercise - No particular goals here. My routine is already good and I’m pretty happy with how my body is performing.
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I’m also conducting a new 30 day experiment but since it’s not specifically fitness related, I’m going to post about it on my personal blog and not here.
I had to chuckle at how the “no more binge eating” was thrown in there, as if it was saying “no more ice cream after dinner”. This is about the only real rule I have,though I have some other guidelines. I figure as long as I’m not bingeing, I’m doing something right, and if I was still binging, I’d have to rethink my whole strategy. I wouldn’t mind kicking the caffeine, but I’d probably need a few days to sleep and feel miserable, or else I’ll probably just have to cut down to tea and slowly taper off. I do not like that headache. I like sugar, and don’t eat that much, if you don’t count fruit, so I don’t consider it a problem.
@Julie,
Well yes, it does sound easy when I just add it there, and yes, it really isn’t that easy. However, one of the reasons I put this update together is because I want my goals to be public. By making them public, it makes me more accountable to myself. Just one more way to motivate myself. I’m also trying to eliminate some of the reasons I tend to overeat, like lack of sleep, sugar cravings and so on.
Will it be easy? I doubt it. However, I know I can do it. I’ve accomplished quite a bit already and I think I can do this too.
Wish me luck
Gal