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I’m feeling excited about what 2019 holds for
me. I feel like it might finally be the year when I make the eating and
exercise changes that I need to be healthy and fit for purpose. That might
sound a bit odd, as obviously at the moment, I’m fit for many purposes and I
don’t for one minute dismiss my abilities. But as a Christian I try to tune
into God’s will for me and I’ve felt for a number of years now, he’s been
telling me to get ready and be fit for purpose. I am both excited and a little
scared to find out what that purpose is.
I joint slimming world on New Years Day and I’ve
had my first weigh in on Tuesday night, the result was 5.5lbs off and that's pretty good. This is probably around the
thirtieth diet I’ve tried in my life and to date, I’ve not stuck with any or
lost substantial amounts of weight but that’s neither here nor there, as this
is now and that is all I need to focus on.
In the last few years, many aspects of my health
have been diminishing and that is why I can no longer put aside the urgent need
to lose some weight and improve my fitness. It’s not easy but I do feel ready
and I’ve been pleased with many of the small changes I’ve made.
- In the last few weeks I’ve been going to the gym and swimming regularly.
- I’ve paired back my commitments to allow myself time to exercise and focus on eating, without getting distracted or stressed
- I’ve cleared out all the Christmas goodies and given them away to others who will enjoy them far more than me.
- I’ve been wearing my Fitbit and clocking some some great days steps. 21,729 is the best day yet this year.
- I’ve been eating fruit daily (this is a massive change for me) and remembering to take it out, so I don’t snack on chocolate etc
- I'm not feeling deprived and I’m still enjoying eating, we went to Pizza Hut as a family at the weekend and I enjoyed a little pizza and loads of salad (with none of the unhealthy stuff on the salad cart).
- I took the car in to be fixed on Monday and had to hang around, normally this would mean a McDonald's breakfast, which I adore but I had beans on wholemeal toast at home and then a pear and banana instead. This saved me a massive 33 syns!
- My changes are already starting to influence my family in a positive manner, which I’m thrilled about.
- I’m being mindful to be active. This weekend we are using a voucher for 40% off a meal at Toby but before we do we’re heading up onto the Seven Sisters cliffs for a good walk.
It feels like I’ve made a good start. Now to
keep it up!
I’m linking this post up with Becky at Lakes Single Mum for Reasons to be Cheerful as this new positive mindset and approach
is making me very cheerful indeed!