Where Have You Been?

It’s been a while since my last update, two months in fact, and I thought it was about time I checked in properly.

So, where have I been?

The short answer: still here, still training, still getting the steps in, but also still struggling to get my eating back under control.

After the cruise, I got back into a routine fairly quickly and managed to bring my weight down to 13st 12lb.  But that’s where the momentum seemed to stall.  Work didn’t get busy; it got stressful.  There were decisions to make, situations to navigate, and the kind of mental load that leaves you drained even when you’re not physically tired.

During that period, I found myself turning to food again.  Not because I was hungry, but because it was comfort.  The gym sessions continued, the walks didn’t stop, but my calorie intake rocketed.

The difference this time was awareness.  I knew exactly what I was doing.  I wasn’t in denial or pretending it didn’t matter.  I could see it happening, and even though part of me wanted to stop, another part just needed that temporary escape.

In the past, I might have seen that as failure.  Now, I see it as part of the process.  Awareness means I’m not lost in it anymore.  I can recognise what’s happening, take ownership, and decide how to move forward.

And that’s what this phase has been about: awareness over perfection.  I haven’t given up.  I haven’t stopped showing up.  I’m just working through a tougher patch, like we all do from time to time.

I’m travelling again soon, so I’m realistic enough to know that this probably isn’t the moment for a full-on cut.  But I am setting a clear intention to bring things back down and aim for 13st 7lb, which I know is my sweet spot, the place where I feel and perform my best.

This isn’t a “start again” post, because the truth is, I never stopped.  This is simply an honest update, a reminder that progress isn’t always linear, and that consistency isn’t just about the good weeks. It’s about continuing to show up even when things feel a bit off track.

If you’ve been wondering where I’ve been, I’ve been right here.  Still in the game.  Still learning.  Still figuring it out.

And if you’re reading this while feeling stuck, just remember: you don’t have to wait for the perfect moment.  You just have to make the next right choice.

Let’s keep going.

Day One, again, but stronger this time.

Photo by Eileen Pan on Unsplash