Katy's journal

When I have the munchies and just want to eat something I eat a dill pickle. It gives me a lot of flavor for almost no calories. Oh course you gotta like pickles.
 
Day 7

Good day yesterday, I exercised and ate well. Im feeling emotional today so I need to make sure I dont try and fill that void with food.

Im happy that so far most of the time Ive been able to avoid temptation even if I am obsessively thinking about food all day. Hoping the scales/measurements head in the right direction
 
Celery. That's what I eat when I think I'm hungry, but really just want to eat. You can only eat SO much celery! Of course, you have to like celery :D
 
Day 8
Weigh in day
From 80 to 78kg- im sure most of this is water weight but still nice to see a different number on the scales.

This week I want to focus on exercise to tone up and build up some strength. I feel like the last week Ive been concentrating on food and now that I have a good routine with that I think this is the next step. I also want to get the focus off the number on the scales because I have become a bit obsessive with that in the past and instead count my success by how I improve fitness wise.

So todays aim is to kick off week 2 on a positive note with a good workout and good food
 
Day 9

Yesterday was good. I had a treat meal which I thought I would do every Sunday so I dont feel too deprived, not sure if its a good idea yet or if it will leave me wanting more.

I was looking up ideas to reward myself for reaching goals and found a star system where you give yourself a star for certain behaviours and when you reach an amount of stars you get a reward.
So Ive written things like
1 star for boxing for 20 mins
1 star for not weighing myself more than once a week etc
And have written a list of rewards for when I get to 50 stars

I think this will work well for me because its all the little choices that create the big picture of how healthy I am so hopefully the extra motivation of a reward will help me to make a habit of healthy choices.

So todays aim is to get a few stars
 
You have gotten off to a very good start Katy with your planning. The little choices do create the big picture :)
 
Day 10

Good day yesterday- ate well, was motivated to exercise before work thanks to my star system.

Today goal is to have a mini meal for afternoon tea so I dont give into temptation like I did last week after work. Am feeling a bit lazy today will write more tomorrow
 
Day 11

Yesterday was ok earned myself a few stars- so far the system is helping.

I did eat some chips last night but am happy to say it was one of the small packets and it didnt leave me wanting more.
I have been a very all or nothing type when it comes to pretty much everything in life but apparently thats not setting yourself up for success because you're more likely to give up at the first sight of trouble. So Im trying to get out of this mindset and think if theres a whole packet of biscuits there maybe I could eat 1 and then stop.
Definitely not ready to test this out just yet but want to work on this in the future and build up my willpower so that I can be around all foods in the future and feel confident that I control what I eat, I dont want to spend my whole life scared to have a pack of chips or biccies on the cupboard!

Im going to the beach tomorrow for a few days and am so determined not to change what Ive started so plan is tonight after work cook my lunches and dinners and bring snacks so they are ready to go. Sure its an extra bag to bring and cant be bothered being organised but it will be worth it to set myself up for success.

Aims while away- keep writing here before I start my day
- actually eat food I brought rather than getting sucked in by fish and chips ( may have to have a word with my husband before we go, and yes he is at a healthy weight and works out enough that he can eat what he wants to when he wants the bastard)
 
Hope you have a lovely time at the beach Katy. Good for you preparing & planning what you will eat while you're there!
 
Day 12

So not going to the beach now... Long story but Im annoyed about it I love the beach and find it easier to be active there. So now Im feeling a bit lost for the weekend and will have to find some positive things to do to lift my mood.

Low motivation today so goal is to do some exercise- even if its only a 10 minute walk just to start something and hopefully Ill pick up later in the day.

I have to recognise that feeling bored or frustrated is not a valid reason for eating lots of crap to distract myself ill just feel guilty afterwards and undo some of my work so hoping to stay on track today
 
I always bribe myself into exercise by telling myself that if I will just do 10 minutes I can quit if I want...well I never quit. By 10 minutes I am feeling better so I go longer.
 
Day 13

Yesterday was very low motivation went for a couple of short light walks but didnt push myself to do anything else. On a positive note I cooked myself a healthy dinner even though I really couldnt be bothered.
Today I plan to do some boxing and eat totally clean and really knuckle down for the next two days before weigh in. So far I have 9 stars and am looking forward to a reward at 50
 
Hi Katy, Give yourself some credit, hon for not caving in when your motivation was low. A healthy dinner, a couple of walks & planning on a couple of good days? Sounds like a good plan to me xo
 
Day 15
Weigh in day today lost 1/2 kg wouldve been happier to see 1 kg but any loss is good. Im working extra hours this week so aim is to stay on track and still make time for exercising and cooking meals day before
 
Day 16
Not feeling motivated thismorning but plan is to have a quick breakfast and do some exercise and cook my dinner before I go to work this afternoon....i would love to feel lighter at the end of this week I feel like Im losing sight of the big picture and focusing on what I feel like doing in the moment
 
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