Well…this week didn’t exactly go to plan. Again.

Like, seriously! I think I might rename this blog: Therapy for Fitness or something!

Look, I’m not going to dress it up in grilled chicken and quinoa — The Fit Rebuild has hit another speed bump. And this time, it’s less “oops I forgot my lemon water” and more “I’m spiralling into estate agent-fuelled chaos while sweating through T25 like it’s my job.”

Let me explain.

🏠 House-Hunting Stress is Real (and Rubbish)

We’re still on the hunt for a new place to live. It’s dragging. It’s stressful. It’s sucking the mental energy out of me like a Dyson on a mission. And yes, it’s absolutely sabotaging the other parts of my life I actually want to be dialling in — like, oh I don’t know, nutrition, hydration, and not drinking enough to tranquillise a Shetland pony.

To put it all in context, the other half works in a school and the end of the year is literally next week. After that, the six-week countdown begins until she’s back in the classroom and we still don’t know where we’re going to be living. So, y’know…no pressure.

Honestly, at this point I’d welcome a message from some random legend in the South of England saying, “Hey, why don’t you just live in our house for free?” Clearly, I’m joking — unless you’re serious…in which case, slide into the DMs immediately. But seriously, if anyone out there knows of a property, we’re all ears and aching backs from stress-packing imaginary boxes.

💪 But the Workouts? Still Showing Up.

Now, before you hand me my “meh effort” badge, let’s get one thing straight:
I’ve worked out every single day this week.

Strength? ✔️
Cardio? ✔️
Sweating like a garden sprinkler in August? ✔️✔️

Even though I’ve been all over the place mentally, physically, I’ve been pushing myself. T25 Speed 2.0 has been my go-to (I know it inside out), and I even managed to squeeze in a couple of Shaun T fit tests before the temperature turned my living room into a Bikram studio.

So while the nutrition side has face-planted a bit, I’m still grafting. I just need the rest of the plan to catch up.

🥴 Lessons From a Not-So-Perfect Week

Here’s what I’ve learned:

• The house move isn’t going anywhere (sadly), and it’s going to continue stressing me out
• Trying to go full beast-mode in every area is noble but daft
• I need to be realistic, or I’m going to crash and burn harder than my protein pancakes that time I used coconut flour (never again)

So here’s the new mission:

• Keep working out – both strength and cardio.
• Cut alcohol where I can – although I bloomin’ need one with how stressful this move/not move is going..
• Keep the dodgy food decisions to a minimum – main focus next week.
• And when I do nail a good nutrition day? Celebrate that win.

🍗 Fuel for the Fire – The One-Day Repeatable Meal Plan

Next week, I’m bringing some structure back. Nothing crazy — just a solid, repeatable day of food I can stick to even if I’m mid-meltdown over property listings.

You see, I’m not one of those people

This is my “protein-first, fat-controlled, carbs-for-energy” plan — and yes, I’ve made it tasty.

You see, I’m not one of those people who needs variety or gets twitchy eating the same meal more than twice a week. In fact, I bloody love a bit of repetition! I’m a Virgo, you see — it’s structure, structure, structure. Give me a routine, a plan, and a perfectly balanced plate, and I’m happier than a bodybuilder with a Tupperware tower. So having a 3-meal plan on repeat? Jobs a goodun. No overthinking. No faff. Just tasty, muscle-feeding meals on autopilot — exactly what I need while the rest of life feels like a live-action episode of Location, Location, Desperation.

Okay, so here’s my plan:

Meal 1 (Late Morning)

🟡 3-egg omelette
🟡 2 bacon medallions
🟡 Half an avocado
🟡 Optional: sprinkle of cheddar if you’re feelin’ saucy (I generally don’t – unless…)

~410 kcal | 30g protein | Low carb

Post-Workout

🟣 1 scoop Bulk Aftermath protein (40g protein!)
🟣 1 banana

~400 kcal | 40g protein | 35g carbs

Meal 2 – Salad with a Kick

🟢 200g cooked chicken breast
🟢 Salad leaves and other salad stuffs
🟢 50g quinoa or 100g new potatoes
🟢 Olive oil + balsamic + chilli flakes (do not use shop-bought dressings: sugar alert)

~450 kcal | 50g protein | 20g carbs

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💥 Total for the day: ~2,200–2,300 kcal
Protein: 210g
Carbs: 100–120g
Fat: 60–70g

It’s repeatable. It’s tasty. It’s a fat-burning, muscle-building machine.
And no, you don’t need to cry over the lack of cheese or pizza. You’ve got hot sauce now, remember?

📣 So What’s Next?

Honestly? I don’t know exactly — and that’s okay.

But my focus is now on:

• Enjoying my workouts (and sweating like a beast)
• Fueling my body like it deserves
• Being kind to myself when life throws curveballs
• Getting lean one non-dodgy chicken salad at a time

I’m not chasing perfection anymore — I’m chasing consistency.

And that? That’s the real Fit Rebuild.

🧢 SIGN-OFF:

Don’t quit. Do it.
(Minus the “n” and the “q”… you get the idea.)

Scott