If you are tired of starting over - don't quit!

This is going be my moto for 2017.

I have started again and again so many times over the past 10 years. I am tired. 

2016 had a lot of ups and down’s - but the last months had too many downs in life and too many ups on scale. I have been depressed, wanting just crawl under blanket, cry and feel sorry for myself (and most of the time I did exactly that).

Blogging is not my comfort zone, but this year I'm kicking myself out of every comfort zone there is. Time to take control over my mind and body - they have been running rampage way too long.

Quick recap of the first 4 days of 2017, so that I can continue with daily logs here after.

The past days I have been planning, trying, searching, forming my thoughts about how I will accomplish my goals. I'm not an expert on nutrition or fitness so I relay on information available from the experts. Have calculated my macros, found my lower and upper limit and been tweaking my meals to meet the macros. So far so good. The scale is moving in the right direction now (I know the first kilos are water).

I have different approach this time around: I will not to go very low on calories, that ends for me with crash, so this time I stay maintenance on workout days and 10% under on rest days. It will take longer time, but it will be worth it. I will also not cut out carbs, will keep the healthy ones. Also there is room for normal (without counting anything) Sunday dinner with my family as long it is a healthy choice. Period! Life is for living and too rigid lifestyle will wear me down and this is tiring.

Also have taken the working out more seriously, my first goal is to get back to the point in October 2016 when my downfall this year started and then continue to the finishing line (BF under 20%).

The first days of 2017 I have been gathering inspiration and looking through workouts to find one that suits me and my home gym. Found one I will be following for the next 6 weeks and this one is tough - and I like it - I need to push my limits this time if I want to change my whole being.

I also realized while gathering myself: I have accomplished so much in 2016 (Summiting Kilimanjaro is one of the things), so I know I'm more than capable. Somehow I just repeatedly fall into a pit and quit being awesome. NOT THIS TIME AROUND!

I will succeed! I will – there will be no excuses, no hesitation and no self-pity.

I wish to all of you reading this a successful year 2017! I know mine will be that! :)