It’s already March. I barely felt the first two months of 2025. I wasn’t too surprised since it has been like that for the past few years. The beginning of the new year signals the start of the cycle of events.
Eating for the Gains and the Drama
The only thing different is instead of trying to lose weight, I am going through a bulking phase. Who knew this day would come? I officially graduated from losing weight after hitting my target weight but I never realized how difficult eating more could be. I struggled for weeks to find the right combination of food to fit my new macros. I ended up still losing weight till it became a concern. It’s getting better now and I am finally gaining weight!
Apart from that, the extra fuel made a difference in my energy levels and exercise. I could carry heavier weights which left me baffled (after lifting weights for a while, you kinda know your limit). Running became even more enjoyable. I am able to run longer distances without feeling as tired as I used to. I recover faster too. Someone even mentioned that I was glowing. I have truly been enjoying the increased energy levels!
Binge & Regret: The Musical (Starring Me & My Pantry)
The downside that no one ever mentions is the crazy hunger levels that come with increased cardio activities and when your time of the month is about to come. I already binged ate a few times this year alone (and its only February!).
The only saving grace is learning about nutrition. Learning the food macros, how to read nutrition labels and indulging in what I want yet try and find a swap have helped a bit. Dessert, chips, chocolate etc. Even I eat a little more of it, I kinda know that it wouldn’t have too much of an impact. Even when I decide to switch to certain foods, I roughly know it won’t do too much harm.
That’s how I survive some of the binge eating madness. Do I get out of control? Of course, but at least those sessions are far and few in between. There was a day where I ate nothing but biscuits. It was quite funny because I don’t really like biscuits at all. I didn’t crave or eat biscuits during my cutting phase.
In My Fasting Era: Featuring Caffeine Withdrawals
Fasting month is here. Today is the first day and I am glad that today is a Sunday. I can at least ease into it. The hardest part is always the caffeine withdrawals. The headache? Immediate. The mood swings? Cinematic. My brain? Functioning at the speed of a potato. Every time someone spoke to me, all I heard was white noise and betrayal. Turns out, my personality is 80% coffee, 20% questionable decisions — and without that coffee, I’m just a very sad, very confused potato in human form.
I always have lots to say about coffee but that’s another story.
Till next time, take care and stay safe!
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