Petals diary

Just a quick update for my new plan .
Today was no tv so so far so good. Going to visit my neighbour tonight and also did my 2 mile workout with my resistance band . I enjoyed it.

Have 2 activities to do this week from a list . I have picked one already and that’s to read a new magazine ( I don’t generally) so got some great ones with puzzles and travel and stories . Steered clear of diet ones .

Tomorrow task is to write for 15 mins . That’s a big challenge for me . Idea is I’m breaking old habits and trying different things . Ate well today did not think about food . Busy day
 
I like your idea for new things too, Petal. So long as it doesn't cause stress, it can't hurt.
Re: the strikethrough thingy that happens with some of your posts. There is an option at the top of each post, to the right of B, I & U & it is the strikethrough S If you see the strikethrough your text just go up & unclick it. That should work.
 
Thanks Cate . I’m like LaMa and on phone right now and can’t see it lol . I’m big fingers small keys so guess pressing something like that lol .

So far I’m not finding this stressful but I have not read ahead to the days where it might get tough . Personally I believe most of my weight has come from overeating at points in my life and at emotional times or when bored. When I have lost weight and maintained for periods of time it’s wasnt because of pasta rice breads etc it was because I was in good happy place .
That’s what I’m trying to work on now and hoping that the rest will follow suit of that makes sense. I know I could probably put my head to it now and do a plan where I could drop 10 lb ultra quick but I need to have something sustainable for the rest of my life and I think that’s where I was when I joined here. Unfortunately got knocked way off kilter last summer when 2 friends got cancer and one died quickly . But I’m thinking I have this plan to follow . I must actually weigh myself in the morning and see if if does make any difference once I get a few weeks into it .
 
Just flicked ahead so the phase I’m in is 28 days but I can repeat a day when need be so I’ll weigh in morn and again after 3 weeks maybe . I should have weighed Monday I guess .
 
I think if you can get into the right mindset, weight will not be a problem anymore. Unfortunately, that's even more challenging than following a diet and exercise plan. I would love to stop thinking about it all and just get back into intuitive eating and exercising when I feel like it. I just don't feel strong enough for that right now. I know I will be back intuitively eating a box of biscuits in no time. :)
 
Thanks LaMa

Haha emily to the box of biscuits . You could be right but right now I just feel the way for me is this way . Whether it works remains to be seen. I did my writing today and actually wrote an email to a friend long overdue . I ironed and picked one show to watch on tv while doing so. Read from my stack of books and mags for a while and helped out with some study period. Been a hectic busy tiring day . Food ok .

Challenge tomorrow is a day away from drinking favourite drink . That for me will be by morning mug of coffee . It's just one day . I have already switched to caffeine free bar the first mug of day at time of blood pressure scare but tomorrow I'll not have it as I'm embracing this plan.
 
Reducing stress has to help with weight-loss. Doing more of the things we actually want to do & less of the things we don't sounds so simple, doesn't it? Let's try xoxo
 
I think this is wonderful! I have been trying to do a lot more of what I want to be doing with my life - figuring out what I want to look back on with happiness from this period of my life and trying it. I think it gets me out of the "don't do this, don't do that" pattern with food and into being focused on what I really want and why, which just takes all the focus off of emotional eating and grazing.

Your book sounds intriguing, and I am happy you are sharing about it! I can't wait to hear about what is working from the things you are trying! I love experimenting with trying new things, and often need outside impetus to do that, so I got a women's art book with descriptions of the women's lives who created the artwork and exercises to do for each section. I am excited to start the exercises!
 
Good morning all. Well I weighed myself and I'm not sure how long ago it is since I did but I was 2.5 lb heavier than last time . Ooooops lol .but I have my starting point now . Will be weird not having my hot morning coffee today but doable. The idea behind this challenge is that most of us just switch the kettle on from habit and it's true we do.
 
My weight fluctuates within about a 3 pound range, so I often gain that amount and it comes off in a few days again if I really concentrate. I hope it does for you, too! Happy no coffee experiment!
 
The challenge sounds really cool. Is it something online or a book you are following? I have a workbook as well, I'm going to restart it tomorrow I think.
 
It’s a book . I’m trying to reduce my online time get back to basics a bit with life . So a book is good for me . Just having a peppermint tea now . It’s ok .
 
Hot water with a bit of fresh ginger's nice on cold dark mornings as well.well done facing the scale, no matter what it says.
 
Today's challenge is a 15 min walk . But not the one in my normal routine so I will do it while at school pick up. I'll go early and walk in around town. Normally I hide in the car. It's not a power walk but a reflection walk and to think on where I am and how I feel.

Tomorrow's challenge is to get up an hour earlier . That I'm not too excited for lol . But I will and do my workout early
 
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