Motivation
Dr Gibson’s 3peaks training update, number 1. Not even started yet! Does anyone else struggle to get going with their training when they start something new? With all the dark nights and icy weather so far in January, I have found it difficult to get started… and then when I do think about getting going, it often seems like going out just for a bit is not going to make a dent in the preparation needed for a nearly marathon distance event… I’ve trained for events before, and every time I start a new challenge, I often find myself getting overwhelmed with the thought of how much there is to…
14th January – reduce screen time before bed
Reduce screen time before bed. 💻📱🖥I was wondering why I have been finding it difficult to get to sleep for the last few nights, and then I realised that have fallen into a bad habit of working way too late in the evening. General practice is super busy at the moment, and on top of the normal work I have been working on a couple of projects which I am super excited about, and I am looking forward to being able to share them with you soon… but in the meantime I have fallen down a rabbit hole of spending lots of time trying to get everything done and juggle…
13th January – avoid refined sugars
Avoid refined sugars Anyone else still got piles of Christmas treats lurking at home?🍫🍫🍫As I said right at the beginning of the month, I hate diets – as soon as you tell me I “can’t” have something, that’s the one thing that I really want. So, how can I reduce refined sugar intake without turning it into a huge mental battle? Other people have told me that planning a treat into their meal plans works for them.But when I have tried rationing myself previously, I find it incredibly difficult with sweets and chocolates to limit myself to “just one” or “just a couple”… once I start nibbling, i just can’t…
