Day 55. Three days without a walk. Not because I’m injured. Not because I’m busy. Because British winter is grey sludge and I couldn’t be bothered to go out in it.
Saturday. Eating window day. 4 hours. Still recovering from surgery. And honestly? I felt fine indoors. Productive. Focused. But something was off — and it took me three days to figure out what.
What I Actually Miss About Walking
Here’s what I noticed. I miss the walks. Not for the steps. Not for the calorie burn. I miss the fresh air. The podcasts. The headspace.
I got my work done. Had a solid eating window. Sleep was broken — 5 hours overnight, then a 3-hour nap — but my brain still worked. Mentally sharp all day.
And yet… something felt incomplete. Three days stuck inside because of damp, grey, miserable weather — and I realised the walks aren’t exercise for me. They’re enjoyment. That’s what’s missing.
Why Some Habits Stick (And Others Don’t)
This is why habits stick or don’t. Not discipline. Not willpower. Whether you actually enjoy the thing.
I don’t miss walking because I should walk. I miss it because I like it.
When a habit feels like a chore, it won’t last. When it feels like something’s missing without it — that’s when it’s embedded. If you’re forcing yourself through a routine, ask: is this even the right habit? Or does it need to be something you’d actually miss?
The Numbers (Day 55)
Food today: red pepper soup, sticky soy pork belly, rye crackers with pâté, nuts and berries.
- Calories: 2,250
- Protein: 84 grams
- Plant ticks: 26
Hit my window, didn’t overthink it.
🎯 Key Takeaways
- Habits stick when you enjoy them — not because you “should” do them
- Missing something is a sign it’s embedded — if you wouldn’t miss it, question whether it’s the right habit
- Exercise isn’t just physical — the mental benefit (fresh air, headspace, podcasts) matters as much as the steps
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🔽 Read the Video Transcript
Day 55. Three days without a walk. Not because I’m injured. Not because I’m busy. Because British winter is grey sludge and I can’t be bothered to go out in it.
Saturday. Eating window day. 4 hours. Still recovering from surgery. And honestly? I feel fine indoors. Productive. Focused. But something’s off.
Here’s what I noticed today. I miss the walks. Not for the steps. Not for the calorie burn. I miss the fresh air. The podcasts. The headspace.
I got my work done. Had a solid eating window. Sleep was broken — 5 hours overnight, then a 3-hour nap — but my brain still worked. Mentally sharp all day.
And yet… something felt incomplete. Three days stuck inside because of damp, grey, miserable weather — and I realised the walks aren’t exercise for me. They’re enjoyment. That’s what’s missing.
Food today: red pepper soup, sticky soy pork belly, rye crackers with pate, nuts and berries. 2,250 calories, 84 grams of protein, 26 plant ticks. Hit my window, didn’t overthink it.
This is why habits stick or don’t. Not discipline. Not willpower. Whether you actually enjoy the thing. I don’t miss walking because I should walk. I miss it because I like it.
When a habit feels like a chore, it won’t last. When it feels like something’s missing without it — that’s when it’s embedded. If you’re forcing yourself through a routine, ask: is this even the right habit? Or does it need to be something you’d actually miss?
If you’re building your own rhythm, the 14-Day Rhythm Reset Guide walks you through the first two weeks — eating windows, what to expect, how to adjust. Free download, link’s below.
Tomorrow’s Day 56. Might even force myself outside. See you then.
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