So, we’re two weeks in. And if this were a school report, it would probably say:

“Good effort. Could try harder. Shows promise. Possibly distracted by biscuits.”

Let’s just call these first two weeks the warm-up, shall we? The prequel. The part of the movie where the main character still eats like a raccoon at a bin buffet and calls it ‘fueling the grind’.

Because yes, I’ve done 10 workouts in two weeks (thank you, applause welcome), but when it comes to diet, let’s just say it’s been more Loose Fit Rebuild than The Fit Rebuild.

What I Have Done

• Hit 10 workouts over the last 14 days.
• Lifted things. Put them back down. Grunted.
• Experienced DOMS so aggressively in Week 1 that I walked like a cowboy with regrets.
• Had a proper “do I really want to do this?” wobble after Day 3.
• …and then did it anyway.

So no, it’s not been smooth. But it’s been real — and that’s what this blog is about.

Week 1

Week 2

Why Diet Took a Back Seat

To be honest? Life is a bit bonkers right now.

We’re trying to find a new place to live. The car sounds like it’s auditioning for Robot Wars. Stress is high, time is low, and when that happens, food prep becomes “what can I grab with one hand and regret with the other?”

But I’m not making excuses. I’m owning the reality. This is the rebuild, not the fantasy fitness fairy tale.

New Tools for the Toolbox

I’ve been trying a few new things to aid with the rebuild:

• Intermittent Fasting (IF): 16:8 window. I’ve done it before and I felt great. Time to bring it back.
• Water before coffee: Apparently it helps with hydration and energy. And I’m all about delaying the caffeine-induced anxiety spiral.
• Lemon water + Apple Cider Vinegar in the morning: I’ve been watching a few people on YouTube talk about this combo (I’ll give the recipe at a later date), and while I’m not claiming it’s magic, it does seem to help digestion, appetite control and energy levels first thing.
• Actually having a plan for meals: I know. Revolutionary.

The Takeaway?

Progress isn’t linear. It’s more like a drunk man on a bouncy castle — lots of ups, downs, and swearing.

But I’m here. I’m doing the work. And now that we’ve called this the “warm-up”, it’s time to focus on when the real rebuild starts.

Let’s see what happens when workouts + food + mindset all start moving in the same direction.

Let’s really rebuild.

Scott