You ever have one of those weeks where you think, “Right then, THIS is the week I get it together,” and then life throws a handful of gravel into your protein shake?

Yeah, that’s been me.

Let me rewind a sec…

The Cramps, The Chaos and The Missing Pills

So, if you’ve been following, you’ll know I started the week with a grand plan: double workouts, tight nutrition, hydration nailed, and maybe even a six-pack by Thursday! 😅 I’m ambitious! What do you want from me?

But what I actually got was stomach cramps that felt like my insides were being wrung out by an angry spin instructor. Why? Well, I thought it was because I didn’t eat enough before going full beast mode – and that may be partially true, because working out twice with nada in your stomach isn’t the smartest move! Turns out though…I’d stopped taking my tablets — the tablets that protect my stomach from the other tablets I take daily. Genius! 🤦‍♂️

Here’s the kicker: I didn’t even realise I’d stopped. “Her Indoors” usually puts them out for me like the angel she is (I did not write that). But she was away from Sunday to Tuesday night, and during that time, apparently I just…forgot I’m an adult. 😐

Feeling Better, But Re-thinking the Plan

Once I rejoined the world of functioning stomachs (and grown men who remember their meds), I started to feel better. Shocker.

I even managed to get two workouts done in one day (today, Thursday). But I’ll be real — I skipped Insanity Max 30. Not because I don’t love it (I do… in that twisted, masochistic way), but because it’s a brutal 30 minutes that you cannot do half-heartedly. And doing that on an empty stomach? Again? Nah. I’m not here to die for the Rebuild. I actually did have fuel this time, but still opted for a safety first approach: the go-to in T25 Speed 2.0 – and wow, did I surprise myself! Not only did I only stop twice in 25 minutes – way less than previously – I also went longer without stopping from the offski too! I felt good, but I deliberately didn’t push myself too hard! I actually felt those abs wanting to push through! 👀

So, I’m pressing pause on Max 30 for now and choosing a more sensible, still-savage cardio combo:

• T25 Speed 2.0 – quite possibly my favourite Shaun T cardio workout
• Insanity Fit Test – yep, it is insane!
• Max 30: Cardio Challenge (basically a sweaty test of how close to death you can get in 30 mins)

It’s still challenging. But it’s also modular, short, and more manageable if we suddenly get the green light on moving house. Starting a full programme right now would just stress me out — and that’s the opposite of what I’m rebuilding.

Food: The Simple, Slightly Boring Solution

Now let’s talk about food.

I’ve decided to go back to basics: 3 meals, repeated daily, like a champion of monotony. Why? Because it works for me. I know the macros, I like the meals, and my brain doesn’t have to spin through recipe roulette every time I open the fridge or go to the supermarket and say: “what are we buying again?”

“Won’t you get bored?” Maybe. But I’ll be bored and shredded. No, actually, I love the monotony when it comes to something like this. Love, love, love it!

Besides, I can swap one dish out every couple of weeks and call it “a culinary adventure.” 😂

No More Hypertrophy (For Now)

I was also adding hypertrophy finishers to my strength workouts, but truthfully? The kit I need is either tucked away, buried, or just not worth the hassle mid-move. So I’m cutting that part until we’ve moved and I can actually set up a proper training space again.

Right now, it’s about consistency over complexity.

Getting Real About Goals

Here’s the truth: I’ve tried to do too much, too soon — again. It’s like I’m allergic to patience.

But progress is still progress. Even if the scale doesn’t move, I’m moving. I’m learning. I’m getting stronger — mentally and physically. That’s what The Fit Rebuild is about.

So yeah — I’m pausing Max 30.
I’m repeating meals like I’m stuck in a gym-themed Groundhog Day.
I forgot my meds.
And my stomach hated me for it.

But I’m still here. Still rebuilding. Still showing up.

What’s the lesson this week?

Simple:
“If you fail to prepare… you’ll probably end up crying on the toilet and blaming your dog.”

It goes something like that – I think.

Next Week’s Plan:

• Double workouts (strength + revised cardio)
• Steps (8k) and hydration (3lts)
• Dialled-in meals
• Back on the socials (yes, I’ve been slacking)
• Momentum over madness

Quote of the Week?

“Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.” – Some tactical genius, probably.

Right then. Time to do this properly. Again.

Because hey, it wouldn’t be a proper Rebuild without the occasional collapse, right?

Scott.