Anarchy Hold Journal

Here I log my journey of life and acts of self-improvement, sharing the ups and downs of ordinary days, the moments of trial and error in pursuit of my goals, and the key milestones that mark real progress. This space is a transparent record of the continuous process of becoming better, learning from setbacks, and staying committed to growth even when the path feels unclear.

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Tracking Calories: The Wake-Up Call I Didn't Know I Needed
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Tracking Calories: The Wake-Up Call I Didn't Know I Needed

To support my weight loss I’ve started properly logging my food and exercising more, and switching to the free MyFitnessPal app was a real wake-up call I didn’t expect. I was honestly embarrassed seeing my weekend snacks constantly pop up in red…….

If you want to hear how the red line keeps me honest and what I’m doing to turn the data into steady progress, keep reading.

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LENT HELPED ME CUT WEIGHT
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LENT HELPED ME CUT WEIGHT

For Lent this year I gave up junk food. No more weekly sweets and chocolate, which cut out about 2200 calories every weekend. With a starting weight of 10.5 stone………….

If you want to hear how quickly my body has turned against sugar and what I’m doing to keep the momentum going, keep reading.

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Skipping Rope Cardio
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Skipping Rope Cardio

Rediscovering Fitness: Why I Choose Skipping to Kickstart My Health Journey. As part of my commitment to a healthier lifestyle, I knew I needed to make exercise a daily habit. Running had lost its spark, and without a practical way to hit the gym or room for a treadmill (thanks to a garage turned storage unit), I had to get creative with my cardio. That’s when I stumbled upon skipping. Here’s why this nostalgic workout is now my go-to for staying active.

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