Katy's journal

Katy1

Katy1

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I joined yesterday and this is what I wrote on my newbie post

My name is Katy, from Australia, and I currently weigh 80kgs. I want to get back to a weight where my clothes actually fit and I feel more like myself and Im hoping writing here will help me be more accountable. Id like to lose 12 kgs to start with.

Its day 2 today and Im feeling positive, although this usually changes towards the afternoon when I start craving junk. So my aim for today is to not give into cravings and eat right and some light-moderate exercise for 1 hour.

I plan to write every day in the morning to start the day right and if Im struggling during the day to stay on track

Looking forward to reading others diaries and wish everyone the best on their journeys
 
Hi, Katy from Australia, from Cate from Australia :)
Welcome to the diary section of the WLF forum. It's a friendly place & you should find unconditional & non-judgemental support.
In the afternoon, when you usually start craving junk, try drinking some more water & maybe having a piece of fruit and/or a small tub of yoghurt. Old habits are just that. They can be changed.
Be determined Kate. That's what will get you to where you want to be.
I always have a small zip-lock bag in my handbag with 10 almonds(70 cals.) Unlike highly salted processed snacks they won't have you screaming for more, but they do satisfy your hunger. When we're out & supper is going around & I see nothing healthy I eat the nuts slowly & I'm OK.
I look forward to following your progress, Kate. Welcome again :)
 
Im assuming I just keep replying to myself to continue the diary? At least I cant see another option on my phone.


Day 3 today
Yesterday was a good day. I was very tempted to get takeaway or junk after work and only just stopped myself. So last night I made todays dinner so all I have to do is reheat when I get home. I have to be careful to be organised for dinner its such a danger zone for me. At the start of the day I feel like I can do anything and by the end Ive forgotten why Im doing this in the first place.

Today Im going to follow my eating plan, do some light exercise and try to start questioning that negative voice in my head that tells me to give up and try to turn it into something positive because I can do this, I can get to where I want to be and I am worth it.
 
You made me smile Katy when you said-
Katy said:
Im assuming I just keep replying to myself to continue the diary?
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Sometimes it actually feels that way, when people are busy, but after a while, you realise that you are doing this for yourself. Typing in your diary will help you with dealing with the negative emotions that go through all of our heads. You are doing very well planning ahead, especially for when you know that you will be tempted to go astray. I can tell already that you will fit right in here. You are worth it, hon. We all are & we can do this!
 
Nice start Katy
Now see if you can put a few good days together.
If you stumble just get up, dust yourself off and get going again.
 
cate said:
You made me smile Katy when you said-

Sometimes it actually feels that way, when people are busy, but after a while, you realise that you are doing this for yourself. Typing in your diary will help you with dealing with the negative emotions that go through all of our heads. You are doing very well planning ahead, especially for when you know that you will be tempted to go astray. I can tell already that you will fit right in here. You are worth it, hon. We all are & we can do this!
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Thanks for the support Cate, im finding I am more aware of my thoughts during the day, theres nothing better than writing things down for some clarity, i feel like im getting to know myself a bit better
 
brawny77 said:
Nice start Katy
Now see if you can put a few good days together.
If you stumble just get up, dust yourself off and get going again.
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Thanks thats definitely my aim to eat clean for more than one day in a row! I did stumble last night when I ate a bag of chips but its only made me more determined to stay focussed on the end goal of being happy and healthy rather than 5 minutes of distraction from junk food
 
Day 4
Ate chips last night after work. The only positive from it is that I didnt have a full on binge like I usually do (many packets of chips biscuits icecream etc) and I dont feel defeated by this at all. Minor setback that I need to learn to avoid in the future.
I want to take a moment to picture what life will be like when Im at a healthy weight.
I will swim without being embarassed- sure ill never be comfortable in a bikini but being comfortable again in a one piece would be nice

I will walk and go up stairs without being puffed out in 10 seconds

I will wear all the nice clothes Ive been waiting to fit back into and not be constantly obsessing over whether my clothes are hiding my flaws. At the moment most of my weight is around my middle and I do look about 4-5 months pregnant. And yes i have been asked if Im pregnant. It will be so good not to hide my belly with big jackets and scarfes and so good not to be wondering if everyone else is wondering if im pregnant.

I will get back my beautiful toned long legs that were my favourite thing about my body

I will go to weddings and see my friends and family and focus on connecting with people rather than obsessing about how horrrible I look

I will be proud of what I put in my body and I will nourish it with good food and exercise instead of self destructing.

So today my aim is to treat my body with the respect that it deserves. Its done an amazing job with everything it had to put up with from me and its time to say thankyou and be kind to it.
I need to change my thinking of what a treat is because a treat shouldnt be something that weighs me down, makes me feel sluggish or guilty it should be something that nourishes me, uplifts me and fills me with pride.
 
:iagree: with LaMa. Well put Katy.
Katy said:
So today my aim is to treat my body with the respect that it deserves. Its done an amazing job with everything it had to put up with from me and its time to say thank you and be kind to it.
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It sure is xoxo
 
Day 5

Yesterday was a good day. I spent my weak moments chanting you can do it you can do it in my head and it helped. Instead of going to the shops I came straight home to no junk food. I didnt exercise as much as I would have liked-its been raining the past few days which always kills my motivation but Im hoping my food choices will bring the results I want this week.

Ive tried to lose weight and get healthy before as Im sure we all have - I imagine it to be like quitting smoking you need a few gos before you get there but this is the first time I have really felt I can do this and I know its because of this forum.

So thankyou for the support and know that Im thinking of you during the day sending good vibes your way and hoping you're taking the small steps to get where you want to be. Im reading your journals in my moments of weakness and feeling empowered by them. We will try try try until we suceed
 
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Katy said:
Instead of going to the shops I came straight home to no junk food.
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That is a victory! Well done Katy :)
I think of my forum friends during the day. It's nice to feel that you have this alternate "world" where you can just be yourself & feel surrounded by like-minded people who have one another's interests at heart. In a perfect world........xo Cate
 
Great work skipping the shops after work! I like the idea of chanting to yourself silently like some great mage casting a spell :)
 
Day 6

Another good day yesterday, it seems like the more I use my willpower and say no to things the easier its becoming. I have to be careful though not to be overconfident with this because I am still craving junk and could easily fall into the "ill just have one" trap which for me is never being able to stop at one.
I have a cold at the moment but its not too bad so I can still do some exercise today.
Yesterday I went and bought as many veggies as I could carry and would like to focus on eating more. I do already love and eat veggies but not enough. Looking forward to trying golden beetroot roasted- figured it would be less messy than the red which always puts me off eating them.

Aim is to do my absolute best while my motivation is high before I weigh in on Sunday. So I will cook today and make exercise a priority
 
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