06/06/2026
I'm gaining weight and I've figured out why...
Has been rough to watch the chart ticking upward, despite maintaining over 1,000 calorie deficits daily. The change in work schedule definitely has an effect, as I'm waking up earlier but I'm still working out and eating at the same times.
For context, I'm usually in the gym anywhere from the 11pm-2:30am range. If I finish my workout at 2am, drink my whey protein, get home for 3 and then sleep for 5 hours, my stomach is still full from the pre-workout meal plus the whey. I'm genuinely feeling bloated nearly every day I've woken up the past week.
The obvious answer would be "go to bed early, wake up early and workout before work" but I'm NOT a morning person and I absolutely HATE driving to the gym during the day; it's a constant fight for parking spots.
What I'll start doing is going to the gym in the evenings as opposed to at night, and I'll try to eat my meals much earlier instead. That also means I need to find ways to get extra steps at work, so the hours I usually spend walking can be spent sleeping instead. I can also start drinking more water at work.
Adjustments will be made. The deficit continues, I won't let this discourage me. Won't be the first time I'm experiencing setbacks on this journey.