After a week or two of little progress, I am back on track again. This, my friends, is something I’m quite proud of because normally when I hit a slump I give up. Instead of throwing in the towel, I refocused. I cut out the treats and stepped up the exercise. I feel a lot better for it.
I’ve also started to notice a change in my daily routine. Things I was making myself do – not putting sugar in my tea, cutting back on salt, eating smaller portion sizes and walking more – have become normal. I’m replacing long-held bad habits with healthier ones. It’s not feeling like such a chore.
My palate is changing, I’m no longer enjoying fattier foods as much and when I eat them I have just a little bit. My body feels stronger, I’m walking faster and for longer. My head feels brighter, I’m drinking less and sleeping better. My heart is shinier, I’m not as grumpy and I feel better about myself. I’m enjoying regaining control over my body again and doing things which make me feel healthier.
Two things happened this week which prove my point that my lifestyle has undergone a transformation.
Firstly, I met two of my girlfriends on the weekend and instead of drinking a few bottles of wine we worked out in the park. We did an hour long circuit – a mix of cardio and strength building. At one point, I thought I was going to vomit. I said fuck a lot. And then when I drove home I beamed with pride.
Secondly, instead of sitting on the couch with Twiggy watching TV and having Friday night drinks, everyone popped on their sneakers and we went to our local sports oval. OK, I admit we ate chips and gravy and battered fish, but we also moved our bodies lots. We played frisbee, played basketball, climbed trees, ran to the top of the grand stand and we walked around the oval. I did exercises and a bit of running – this was mainly in the form of my five-year-old repeatedly throwing the frisbee and making me run for it. Park life.
Life is slowly changing for us all. We’re becoming a family that exercises together. Twiggy and I are leading by example and it feels amazing. New habits are forming. Bit-by-bit progress is being made again. My goal is still a long way off, but I’ll get there. I just know I will.
Have a fab week everyone.
bigwords x
Hi, I'm Bianca Wordley, I write about life.
So proud of you Bianca! It feels good when your new changes become habits instead of a chore. And what a great example you’re setting for your girls 🙂 Keep up the good work and keep sharing your progress with us!!
Thanks so much that’s means a lot, it really does x
Reading your words and feeling your happiness makes me feel really good.
You make me get up off the couch and hop on my treadmill.
Thank you for being so inspiring.Your honesty is beautiful.
And I love that things are changing for you all in a way that you them want the to.xx
GO YOU for getting on the treadmill – that is so fantastic. I’m proud of you – because it’s so darn hard to get started. Your kind words are the best xx
I love how you have stated that it’s not a chore anymore, that it’s habit and that your pallet is changing…. Sometimes it is hard to foresee the future and how we could possibly achieve all that we want too… Or for me it is like that anyway – and it is inspiring to know that when habits form it doesn’t seem like a chore anymore… I think I might use that thought process for a few aspects that overwhelm me in my life…
If I just take it day by day or sometimes when I’m struggling, moment by moment, then it doesn’t feel so overwhelming. Good luck and thanks so much for commenting xx
I’ve been struggling for a while. Emotional eating. But I’ve faced the demons and I’m not using food as a way to punish myself anymore. Tomorrow heralds a change for me. I’m looking after myself. By eating the right things and moving more. I’ve told my boys and they’re on board too. Reading your blog Miss B has forced me to take a good long look at myself. So thank you for sharing your wonderful wobbly journey.
It’s really hard to take the emotional out of eating. Really hard. I’ve been getting around it by pre-planning every meal. Not bringing treats into the house. And when I need to give myself a break, I do. There’s nothing wrong with cake for lunch! The hardest part is getting started and you’re heading in the right direction. You can do it xx
Feeling the same way. Some things are now becoming habits. I think there’s definitely something in the doing it slowly and making a lifestyle change – not going on a diet. We will get there xxxx