I've had a relatively quiet few months at work. I'm in the printing industry, but I haven't done much actual print for a while. I've been tucked away in our Wellington office, writing reports and designing workflows for the new corporate contract we've been working on. I haven't even had to travel to Auckland much - last year I spent 3 days a week there for 3 months.
That will all change at the end of next week when we start implementing the new contract. I'll move on site at their head office and I'll have print work coming out my ears!
If it's like the other implementations I've done, I'll go from quite busy to absolutely flat out in a matter of days.
And, yes, I do love it.
But I'm interested to see how well my new eating habits will fit with the change in pace. Typically when I'm busy, the eating day would go like this:
Breakfast (maybe) around 6am, before running out the door for work (my only exercise).
Several coffees through the morning, with possibly a brownie or muffin to supposedly keep my energy levels up.
Some time after 2pm, realise I haven't had lunch yet. End up getting something really bad for lunch (like fast food) because all the good stuff is either sold or curling up at the corners by that time of day.
Often another high fat snack around 5pm.
Get home around 7pm and cook dinner - usually something fast and fried because it's getting late. A few glasses of wine while cooking and eating dinner - to help me relax.
Or the alternative dinner would be more takeaways on the way to whichever sports/school meeting I've got that evening.
Ice cream for dessert.
I'm glad I've had a few months of WW before this implementation so I have developed good habits for planning and eating.
I'm confident I can keep to the good eating - I just need to make sure I always make time to plan, and pack my lunch and snacks each morning. There is a Subway and a Wholly Bagels within a block of the new site, so I will have some healthy eating alternatives as well.
It's the exercise I'm more concerned about, because that requires more of a time commitment. At the moment I often do a half hour work-out in the morning, as well as taking the dog for a 5km walk at night. So long as I can keep at least one of those going every day, I should be fine. I can always walk around the block a few times during the day to 'clear my head'.
The main difference is - I know I can do this. A few years ago, I would have seen it as just another excuse to fail.
I'm not going to lose my way.
8 comments:
PLAN PLAN..PLAN....you are certainly on the right track. If you plan then being so busy will work for you. It is so easy to give in when you are busy but if you recognise that is a trap for you it will be easier. I have started cooking quantities and freezing them so that it is harder to be lured by the fast foods.. Good luck
This is a great post. You have all the tools ready for you to succeed. You recognise where there may be a problem. You have looked for the alternatives (pack lunch, subways) You are already working out how you can continue your exercise. Well done. This is fantastic. And remember, no matter how busy you are, you should always take a break for yourself - perhaps a quick walk around the block - because that will make a happier, healthier you and you will be more likely not to get sick. And being sick and away from work is harder for work to deal with than you taking a quick break every day.
Hope you have a magnificent day :)
Hey Sue. Your attitude is great! I know you will succeed at this! Just realised - we have the same birthday!
The girls have said it all perfectly! Planning is absolutely the key. You have a great attitude and I know that you will succeed. No doubt there, from what I have read in your blog so far.
You can definitely do this, and with subway nearby, you'll have low pt options on hand!! yummy!
I agree - planning is a must. Not planning often leads to down ward slides!! You have a such a great attitude and I think your last comment about not losing your way is something we should all think about - good luck!!
I've just finished reading all your posts and have to say that you are doing a fantastic job. You are an inspiration, keep it up!
Sue, isn't it easy when you have the knowledge to make the right choices and plan for those days, weeks or months when normality flies out the window!
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