You heard me right, I refuse to buy new knickers, well that is knickers in the next size up. It’s like admitting defeat. It’s a good indication it’s time to lose some weight.
Well in the background I have been working away at making
such changes.
I have certainly taken some well deserved quiet time for
myself. I
have got some creative relief from a few craft projects with littlelion which has
been fabulous fun as well as maintaining my aim to write daily. But I have made
weight loss a priority goal at the moment.
When I bought home some new knickers in my normal size that I’ve been
for at least the last 5 years I was horrified by the fact that they were a little snug. Yes I might be sporting a little VPL at the
moment but I refuse to go up a size and give in to the flab monster.
I have eliminated all soft drink and juices from my diet completely and have maintained that now for about 3 weeks, it’s not something I miss at all. At the same time I ordered a latte without 1 and now that is my drink of choice. In the past 7 days I have only consumed 2 flavoured milks, unheard of in our household. Infact on Friday of last week I actually binned one half full because I wasn't enjoying it.
I have been serving up a lot more vegetables on our plate and our lunches are much improved. When I have indulged I’ve actually taken note of how yuck I feel afterwards and recall on that next time I’m tempted.
I have eliminated all soft drink and juices from my diet completely and have maintained that now for about 3 weeks, it’s not something I miss at all. At the same time I ordered a latte without 1 and now that is my drink of choice. In the past 7 days I have only consumed 2 flavoured milks, unheard of in our household. Infact on Friday of last week I actually binned one half full because I wasn't enjoying it.
I have been serving up a lot more vegetables on our plate and our lunches are much improved. When I have indulged I’ve actually taken note of how yuck I feel afterwards and recall on that next time I’m tempted.
I have been walking everyday which has been so lovely but I
would really like to increase the intensity of my exercise. I visited my family doctor yesterday to make
sure I’m fit enough to do so, with a heart failure history in my family and the
knowledge that diabetes may not be far out of my horizons should I not do
something soon I thought it was best to get a medical. Thankfully I have maintained a reasonable level of health, blood
pressure perfect and all clear to get active!! NO EXCUSES now.
Yesterday I did some push ups, squats and ab work all whilst
playing with littlelion. It’s all about
being creative. Whilst he thought I was
just lying on the ground pretending to be a monster that was trying to grab
him, I was really working towards removing the flab from my abs!!
So after a week of solid input I feel much less bloated
probably a result of no soft drink and less milk. I have a bounce in my step, I feel like I
have intent, intent to make a difference.
Sure temptation is calling me but on a few occasions I have been able to
recognise it and say no. I’m choosing to
keep busy instead of eating for the sake of it. Don't be under any illusion that I have been all good, temptation still got me a few times and I ate CAKE!!!
In the next week I aim to
1.
Maintain the changes I have already implemented2. Continue the review of our food and make some improvements
3. Aim for 30 minutes exercise daily – walk, ride but try and add in some intensity.
I’m not going to jump on the scales at this point, I’m happy
with the fact that I am feeling better in myself.
What are your goals for the week ahead? I'd love to hear what they are. Good luck with them.
What are your goals for the week ahead? I'd love to hear what they are. Good luck with them.
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