I did say that these would be more regular. And then I stopped writing them. I remain perfectly on brand, yet again. But recently a lot of thoughts are bubbling around the ol’ noggin, and need to escape.
As you may not know, I have become one of those people who doesn’t have Facebook on his phone any more. Or even Facebook Messenger. I simply prefer better battery life, and not having my every interaction with my phone being uploaded to the big blue F. Also, Facebook (much like Twitter and Instagram and Reddit and…) is not real life. The opinions, thoughts, and solid facts expressed are through a giant lens into practically an echo chamber. Why bother having a spy machine on your personal device that feeds you Fake News™ ? It’s utterly preposterous!
And now I find myself even teetering on deleting Facebook all together. I am seriously considering its value-add in my life. This line of thinking has been playing on my mind for a little while, and came to a head last weekend. While at breakfast, I inquired about who was excited for Fortress Melbourne – something I had shared about in our collective friend group chat, and something that would pertain to the interests of my social circle. No one knew what I was talking about, which lead me to think that when it came to the group chat feature of Facebook Messenger, and whatever supposed benefit of sharing with a closed circle, has now come to an end.
As a test, I stopped participating in the once very lively group chat, taking a back seat. Lo and behold, I came up with a new theory. Group chats are basically “look at what I am doing” and a place where links go to die. Gone are the days when it used to be a robust communication platform. And why keep something in your life when it clearly is not bringing you any benefit?
So I sit here, and I weigh up this situation. A few people I know communicate exclusively on Facebook, and wouldn’t make an extra effort to let me know of any plans outside of it. On the other hand, the world is very quickly getting over Facebook and it’s constant negative media attention, which makes it easier to just tell people that you don’t have a Facebook.
Yet on the other hand, I make extensive use of Facebook’s other properties, namely Instagram. I have gotten into photography in a big way, thanks to the encouragement of Simone and Jeremy. And I love the fact that Instagram has perfect little mobile-photography communities dotted all over. From street photography to aerial.
It’s probably a bigger decision in my head than in real life. So while I ponder this…
Onto other thoughts!
I have been very vocal about my weight loss journey, for what seems like years now. And as of writing this, I an proud to say I am on the proper track. From getting up to 66 kg after our Thailand trip, I ended February at 60.7 kg! And I feel a lot skinnier too. Sure, some of my strength has gone down, but I’ll take a loss of strength if it comes with abs! I have proven to myself that with enough dedication, with enough encouragement (from Simone) and with enough accountability (to my Apple Watch), I can get to my goals.
After getting my act together, I decided February would be my very strict month. No beer (or any alcohol at all), no sugar, going very low carb in everything I eat, intermittent fasting, no more tea after 3 PM and often only one cup of tea a day, gym almost every day, and water. At least a glass an hour when I am at work. While also trying to fill my Apple Watch rings every single day.
Looking back, now that February is over, I will keep it going through March – with my only cheat weekend being the weekend of the 20th – when I’ll be in Melbourne at Download! The 20th of March will mark my first cheat day in 7 weeks. And then I’ll be doing it again for another 7 weeks. Maybe even longer. I *will* get abs!
There are some things I miss eating, but I am reminded of a saying I heard once – nothing tastes as good as being skinny feels. And seeing myself slim down, seeing those numbers on the scale fall, I can feel that.
I am proud of what I have accomplished here. It’s taken a long and bumpy road, but I am getting there. Another 2% and I’ll be under 10% body fat. For probably the first time in my life.
There have been more thoughts rattling around my head recently, but I’ll save those for another time.
Welcome to March. We’re already three months into the next decade. And while I have accomplished a lot, it always feel like I could have done more.
I suppose that’s just the way I think.
1 Comment
Rebekah · March 2, 2020 at 04:38
Well done! Being under 12% body fat is quite the achievement. I’d wish you luck on your way to under 10% but I know it doesn’t come from luck; I’ve been watching your dedication to keto and the regularity of your gym attendance. You’ve put in a lot of hard work!
So congratulations on what you’ve achieved thus fur and go hard onwards to your goals! Im rooting for ya!
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