26/3/20 ^^^Creating a compelling future

Ever since the launching of Sailbad the Sinner 13/1/20, I had not been motivated enough to pursue whatever goals I had set to attain.  My weight had increased incrementally and I had been pretty complacent in pursuing my fitness goals.

It could be due to me lacking the drive to pursue whatever I set to do or because my goals are not inspiring enough.

One thing for sure, I lack the discipline to follow through.  Instead of pursuing meaningful long term goals, I settled for instant gratification.

I admit, I lose sight of my goals because I was too ambitious.  I wanted to run the 21k Hill Run where else I should be focusing on being thin first.  2018 my weight was 85kg.  2 years later, I am 93kg.

I eat too much carbs nowadays.

So this year I should focus on 3 goals:

• Quit Nicorette
• Lose 20kg
• Run 3 times a week

Quit Nicorette

This has to be my immediate goal.  Now is a good time.  I will not be meeting BJ and RR this Ramadan.  So I will not have to worry that I will be smoking cigarettes.  That means I can start quitting Nicorette now.  Whatever depression from the nicotine withdrawal will last for 2 weeks.  I can ride through it within this MCO period.

That will be my quick win.  If I can win over the 3Cs, I can win over Nicorette.  I need this win.  I should not be dependent of substance.  Once I stop chewing Nicorette, I will no longer have the migraine.

Forseeable Action

• Sleep at 11:00pm - When I am off Nicorette, I can regulate my sleep all over again.
• Wakeup at 6:00am - This is very crucial to set the baseline for the day.

Lose 20 kg

Although my long term goal is to lose 30kg, it is important that I focus on losing 20kg first.  This is the tipping point.  If I can lose 20kg, rightfully I can lose 30kg.  It is about finding the right eating strategy.

One of the most importsant reminder for me is to be mindful that what nourishes me destroys me.  Therefore I need to keep reminding myself that I eat to live, not live to eat.

Forseeable Action

• Back to OMAD
• Eat only one serving of rice
• Drink black coffee more

I will use the MCO to kick start my new eating habit.

Run 3 times a week

I run not to lose weight.  That is done through food.  I run so that I feel energized.  I am happy because I exercise.

I need to maintain the mindset of an Athlete4Life.  This is my commitment.  When I am fit and healthy I feel good about myself.  I look good in the mirror.  Is that not a worthy ideal to pursue?

I had been wanting to run again since 2015.  During the period until 2018 I was a chainsmoker and a pot head.  Now that I had won the battle over the 3Cs, this should be my ultimate goal all over again.

I AM A RUNNER, I MUST RUN!

Forseeable Action

• Starting tomorrow, I need to start with the Elliptical.  Even if I only do 30 minutes.  The key is in the moving   To do that, I need to regulate my sleep and wake up time
• After the MCO is over, I will immediately start my Couch to 10k.  I already reset my Fitness 22 plan to zero.

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