- The “not so” perfect week
First up, let’s get the results out of the way. The “perfect week” was not so perfect though it was a good experience for all the right reasons.
- I learnt a bit more about goals and goal setting.
- I learned that “life happens” as I was reminded by Andrew. And it’s so true. This started out as something I thought would be normal, if not easy. But I under estimated the challenge. Good learning.
- Events will conspire to disrupt you – plan accordingly.
- Steadiness and consistency are under rated. Ups and downs may come and go but steadiness is a real plus when you’re trying to change your lifestyle or a habit.
- I really like chips (crisps) and a drink now and then!
(more than I thought!) - Relapses happen and you just keep going!
So what would I do differently?
- Firstly, plan better. look ahead to the week and consult my diary.
- Be realistic – if you’re going out with your mates to have a drink, you’ll have a drink! Factor it in!
- Have the right foods ready and available. Buy the leafy greens ahead of time, prepare them properly.
- Develop a routine that I can keep to – fill 3 x 600ml water bottles in the morning.
- Factor in days of not keeping the perfect diet – it’ll happen.
- Take the time to define the lifestyle you want from a broad perspective – I find if I am too specific I’ll just have days of failure.
- Remember that “life happens:” and don’t be too down on yourself when things go awry.
You’ll note above the 2 really poor days highlighted in red. I highlight those because there was nothing done on those days to counter the poor diet. If I can have a week with no red, I’d be happier.
Anyway, that’s the end result. Not what I wanted but the refelction has been good personally. My next “Perfect Week” will be better planned and allow more scope for flexibility.
Bill
