No matter how I try to hedge my bets, something always seems to sidetrack my efforts for this challenge. It’s starting to feel like the universe is throwing everything it can at me. Bring it!
A big part of the issue this time around is a mixture of getting sidetracked with a ton of things going on (more than normal) and simply forgetting what I want to accomplish for the day. Well, that and I keep forgetting to utilize my time better.
I would try some ginkgo biloba, but I’m sure I’d forget to take it.
And even though I am still at the weight I was at when I started this damn challenge, I’m not giving up on the last two weeks. In fact, I’m going to do my best to double-down on some things.
I tell ya what, though, being this stressed out makes things so much more difficult. It’s moments like these that I really wish I had a hot tub. But no…someone had to pay for the plumbing to get fixed recently. Eh, I think the ability to flush a toilet is worth more than relaxing in a nice hot soak with bubbles.
But not by much.
Tackling the Last of the Challenge, Hopefully
With under two weeks to go, it’s safe to say that I failed this challenge. I doubt I can shed 30 pounds in under 10 days. And while it may sound like I’m making excuses, I do have to admit, the last few months have been north of rough on me.
I’m quite impressed I’m not over 250 again, to be honest.
Still, I would like to see if I can make a decent dent in my weight before this challenge is over. It all comes down to whether or not I can stay focused.
Two-Fer-One Mini-Challenges
Starting on Tuesday, I’m doing a two-for-one deal on mini-challenges. Essentially, I’m going to see if I can maintain protein days for three days while at the same time playing Fruit Ninja on the Oculus twice a day so I can write the article for ColoradoPlays.com.
As long as I can get things rolling first thing in the morning, I should be fine.
The only foreseeable issue I have is on Sunday. I’m attending Read Between the Stars in Lakewood for my first author event. But as long as I can play in the morning and then again after the book fair, I should still hit my goals for playing Fruit Ninja.
Trying to Be Mindful of What I’m Doing and Why
The hardest part for me is staying mindful and aware of why I am doing this challenge. I get sidetracked so easily, whether it’s someone tapping my time or the fact that I derail myself with other tasks. By the time I realize what is going on, it’s already too late.
I’ve toyed with adding my exercises to Asana in the past. It’s the project management app I use to maintain the blogs, YouTube channels, and client work. If I add workouts to my day, I might be more inclined to keep them going. As I check off everything as I go, I would have to check off the workout to continue the day.
It’s worth exploring, and maybe after this challenge, I’ll experiment with my schedule a bit. After all, we’re nearing the end of the year. It’s almost time to start setting things up for 2025.
Stop Putting Things Off Till Later
A lot of times, I’ll put things off until it becomes too late to do anything about it. For example, I often get sidetracked while working and skip my “workout” times so that I can finish the project. I’ll tell myself that I’ll make up for it after work or maybe before bed. What winds up happening is that it keeps getting pushed back to the point where it doesn’t get done at all.
What I need to do is the same thing I’ve been telling myself for the past couple of years. When my alarms go off for working out, I need to stop what I’m doing and just get it done. Nothing is so important that it can’t wait for about 20 to 25 minutes.
Then, the professional side of me starts thinking that I’m wasting my time by not putting in the effort to finish the project. So, I am at odds with myself all day. It’s the personal side who wants to lose weight versus the professional who wants to get things done.
I need to find a way to get these two to work together.
Now, there are times in my day when alarms don’t matter because I am in the middle of something major. When I say my life is chaotic, it’s quite understated. But the majority of the time, it’s not chaos that sidetracks my efforts. It’s my sense of obligation to my career and clients that winds up doing the most to derail my plans.
It’s a work in progress, and I’m getting better at managing things properly. And I know that It’s nothing that I’m not going to be able to fix right off the bat.
Enjoying Getting Back into Blogging, Though
Getting back into working on the blog has made a big difference in my mental state. As I’ve said many times before, I’m happiest when I’m hammering away at the keyboard. Not to mention that I tend to do better on diets and exercise when I’m actually blogging about health and fitness. It’s that mindset of being watched, I suppose.
It’s a kind of social motivation as I want to demonstrate that I do know what I’m talking about and how I want to help as many people as possible.
In other words, I’m using social media and the blog to help drive motivation to stay the course. Or, at least that’s the idea.
Regardless, I do enjoy getting back into blogging for health and fitness. Now, if I can get Google to pull its head out of its ass and realize I’m not part of the YMYL (your money your life) crap, I could get some traffic back. Never once have I asked anyone for money, and all of the facts I post on this site are backed by actual scientific evidence. Yes, I have a lot of anecdotal information. But a massive chunk of what I share comes from real medical sources.
Sorry…went on a bit of a rant there. It’s still a sore spot that Google views my site as scammy.
Let’s Just Hope for Some Weight Loss, eh?
At any rate, we’re going to see if I can lose at least some weight to wrap up the Halloween challenge. I’m going to try to keep myself from falling apart the last couple of weeks and actually get some things done.
Perhaps I simply have too much going on at the moment. My mind is a jumbled mess and I am all over the map. I long for structure but dwell on chaos.
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