How I did it

Lunch

Today’s Buddha bowl…

I knew today would be hard when I put the washing machine on before checking the time.

I’m normally a 10 pm lights out person. Unfortunately my son is a wake in the night then up at 4:30 person. Today at least he had a “lay in”.

Yawns like a bear coming out of hibernation.

377 calories. Low sugar impact. Healthy fats and it’s pretty.

Fast finishes in an hour.
One hour at the gym.
I’ve used my gym time to listen to my Dr Mindy Peltz podcast and the time went very quickly and I’ve learnt lots. Body and brain engaged. Now to do the “demands” of the day.

30 minutes at the gym building up a sweat. No 30 minutes isn’t very long but I want to wake up tomorrow and believe I can do it again without hurting. So this week 3 machines 20 minutes each. That’s it! Next week I should be able to add on five more minutes.

So I tried a total meal replacement diet and I have to say it left me with no energy to exercise and no motivation for the meals… depressing. There was also a side effect which was just not healthy.

So! I’m back with Dr Mindy like I did so well with last year. Diet, exercise and fasting.

After a totally inspired lunch at the star in lingfield im now making Buddha bowls. This one shall shortly be topped off with an egg.

This is such a beautiful thing to look at what’s not to enjoy?

I shall ninja my soup for tonight.

Buddha bowl:
Bed of lettuce with keto friendly dressing.
Cucumber,
Gerkin slices,
Pickled cabbage,
Kimchi,
Sauerkraut,
Red pepper,
Radish and a sprinkle of sunflower seeds.

I’m doing my part 😂😂

More stop starts than a lift at a multi storey.

Life is chaotic. It’s not going to change. So making plans that then get squashed was depressing. I could give up. However…that’s just not me.

I think weight is harder to lose when you’re older… not because of the menopause but because our lives are not our own. We need to be gentle but honest with ourselves.

So, I’ve planned this time. I know things are going to get in the way and I have to view these positively. Instead of laying on the ground complaining I’ve been knocked back again I’m going to tackle the life hurdles more positively and here is how!

Gym clothes - first things on in the morning. If I’m wearing the clothes I can catch a break any time in the day with exercise.

Meeting first thing? I have gym bag fully packed in the car ready to go for when the meetings are over.

Weekends - I’ve always been a party girl and end every week with wine. 🍷 now I’m older I need to accept I dont actually go to parties anymore 🤣 so no dancing off all those extra calories.

This is a biggy. I don’t think my relationship with drinking is that healthy. I’ve bought a hypnosis programme to see if it will help me switch up bad habits.

It’s Wednesday - it’s weigh day. If you want to be beach ready with a virtual support shout and I will add you to the chat. Nothing more than I’ve lost this much … or not. No embarrassing I weigh this much. Just friendly accountability…. To yourself.

Let me know - right. Off to get that beach body… for life!

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