So, this year, I've made some huge blunders, and nearly lost my job, because I was letting stuff get to me, and letting it affect my work. That sentence is also terrible. Just runs on and on. Along with the blunders, I've also made some small efforts at self improvement. Going to the gym more often, but still failing to follow a decent eating plan. They say abs are made in the kitchen, and I barely use my kitchen, and I guess that's why I'm rocking this awesome dad bod, and not some sexy abs...
In January, I joined Audible, and started listening to audio books on my commute to and from work. Most of which is learning or self help in nature. Making small adjustments to my life, and gradually getting better. Pretty soon, I'll be a fully functioning adult!!!! Although, as hard as adulting seems, it's still better than being totally basic, and not moving forward.
I need to start a list of goals, and actually work towards achieving them. Which, sounds easy, but, even now, I'm on here writing this, instead of studying something or, writing out my goals. So, I guess, I could write some goals here, and at least it's not totally procrastinating.
Goal 1.
1. Lose weight. Goal weight 109Kg. Current weight, 123Kg.
2.Timeline: Finish by June 1st, 2019. (6 months)
3.Obstacles: Poor eating habits, inconsistent gym schedule.
4.Support team: Anyone on here who reads this, and holds me accountable, my sister, and brother in law(Workout partner).
5.Benefits of reaching the goal: To not feel as self conscience when I take off my shirt. And just, generally better health. Smaller clothes sizes, and, no man boobs.
6.Skills needed to achieve the goal: Better knowledge of foods and meal prep. Knowledge of targeted workouts.
7. Make a plan: So, the plan is, work out 3-5 days a week, at the least. More cardio. More home cooking and less eating out. No more eating an entire XL Pizza myself, in one sitting. Small daily exercise outside the gym.
Wow, okay. Not the worst, but, damn. I really need to work on nutrition, and better eating habits. That's really the only major obstacle.
One goal is a great start, going to work on others offline for now, as they'll take a bit longer than I'm willing to spend on here tonight.
Otherwise... I've been on Tinder and Bumble. Tinder for 4 yrs, Bumble just this past year. I really like some features of both, but, I find there is better quality people on Bumble, but, since I can't msg the girl until she's msged me, and, it has to be within the first 24-48 hours of the mutual match.... Sometimes I match, and never get the first msg from her. And, by sometimes, i mean 60+% of the time. Or, they do msg, but, then don't respond to any further msgs. So, anyway..... in the 4 yrs I've been attempting the app based dating. I've met 5 people in a face to face. So, not a huge conversion rate. And, of those 5 meets, I've only seen 2 more than once. And, three of the meets, were this year. So, possibly I've better results with Bumble than with Tinder, or, my small self improvement is starting to gain some positive results. In either case, it's super frustrating, and, I'll continue, until I meet my someone(online or otherwise), at which point, I can delete those apps.
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So, this is my final week of work this year, shop is closed for next week, most of the time off will be paid holidays though, so that's cool. Also, my parents fly in from Ontario on Sunday, and they're here for the week as well. Should be lots of good times. Looking forward to Christmas with the family!!! And, Merry Christmas, and happy Holidays to anyone whom may have read this!!!! You're awesome, and honestly, thank you!!!!! G'Night.
