About me

A Different Way of Thinking

Welcome on my journey. This is my reset – at 54, I’m changing my habits, one imperfect step at a time.

Starting point October 22, 2025

256.4 lbs (116.3 kg)

Goal: 165 pounds (75 kg)

I’m not here to prove anything. Just to show up, do the work, and share what I learn along the way.

This blog isn’t a success story. It’s a real-time experiment in improving health — one step, one choice at a time.

At 54, I’ve reached a point where I know things need to change. Not someday. Now.

How? I think the answer for me is mental grit. Just quiet grit, imperfect routines, and the choice to keep going.

I’ve struggled with my weight my entire life — swinging up and down by 22 pounds (10 kilos) over the years. In the past decade, things escalated, and I’ve been carrying an extra 77–88 pounds (35–40 kilos). Sugar has always been my weakness, and resisting cravings has felt like a constant battle.

 

About three years ago, I followed a method focused on building mental strength. Strengthening mental grit means doing things that are slightly uncomfortable: sticking to routines even when you’re tired, bored, or irritated. Over time, that kind of daily discipline builds real resilience. And yes — it didn’t go perfectly. There were plenty of restarts along the way. But in the end, I lost 62 pounds (28 kilos) over the course of a year and a half. Since then, I’ve regained all the weight, and a few extra pounds, during a particularly stressful period in my life.

 

That experience — realizing I could change a deeply ingrained habit by sticking to simple, non-negotiable daily routines — convinced me of something essential: mental grit can be built. What I’ve also come to understand — and what many experts in the field emphasize — is that mental grit is perishable. If you stop training it, it weakens.

 

I believe that mental grit is something we can all benefit from. Whether your goal is to lose weight, get in shape, stop procrastinating, or simply use your time more intentionally, building mental grit is a powerful foundation.

Now it’s time for me to restart and rebuild that grit — this time with more awareness, and in my own way. I’ll be sharing my journey here. And if anything I write resonates with you or supports your own goals, I’m glad you’re here.

 

Like most people, I also have responsibilities outside of my own goals — things that require time, energy, and attention. Some of them can’t be scheduled or planned for, but they’re part of life. That’s why this journey isn’t about perfection, but about learning to keep moving forward — even when time and energy are limited.

This blog isn’t about arriving.
It’s about becoming — one small decision at a time.

  • Updates and reflections on the journey — wins, challenges, and lessons learned.
  • Thoughts — my own and others’ — on building mental grit and creating routines that stick.
  • Some recipes

 

Reset November 9, 2025

259 lbs (115,1 kg)

Goal: 165 pounds (75 kg)

Over the past few weeks, I’ve simply allowed myself to stop being tough on myself. I’ve had more and more days where I’ve eaten too much — and even three days at the end with full-on sugar binges.

It’s time for a reset.

 

Since starting the blog on October 22, 2025, progress has been slow — about 2.6 pounds (1.2 kg) down in nearly three weeks. And I know exactly why — because I haven’t followed through. You can’t be too kind to yourself and still expect results.


From today, I’m raising the bar — and I’ll be strict.

   • Write in the blog every day until Christmas Eve.

   • Stay within my daily calorie limit + optional free vegetables.
   • Move at least one hour per day.
   • Allow one day per month when I don’t count calories or exercise.


And one new safeguard: on the days when I’ve already reached my calorie limit but still feel restless or hungry, I’ll eat vegetables freely — no weighing, no guilt. They’re low in calories, full of nutrients, and will help me stay on track without slipping into old habits.

Sometimes I’ve weighed my food but postponed logging it in the app, thinking I’d do it later. The problem is, “later” often never comes — and by the end of the day, I’ve lost control. From now on, I’ll log everything immediately — either while cooking or as I plate the food. No exceptions.


You only fail when you stop starting over.

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Medical Disclaimer

The content on this blog is based on my personal experiences and is for informational purposes only. I am not a medical professional, and the information shared here should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare provider before making any significant changes to your diet or exercise routine. If you feel distressed or unwell, please stop reading and seek professional support.
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