Petals diary

I´m sorry you´re feeling low :( Next time you see your reflection ask yourself if you´d be so harsh if you´d see a friend - or even a stranger - who looked like you do. I bet you wouldn´t, because you seem pretty awesome. Practicing objectivity with your mirror image will be very helpful, not just now but when you reach your goal weight as well. It can be awfully depressing to find out that despite your hard work you still see only you flaws and not your fab. You seem to be taking much better care of your body than you may have done in the past, which is a good thing for reasons that don´t have anything to do with how you look. :grouphug:
 
What LaMa said :grouphug:
Practising objectivity in the mirror is something I now do. Smile at your image & think of something nice to say about yourself. I need self-talk to stop myself being so self-critical.
You are making positive changes & caring for yourself better. Learning to love yourself & give yourself credit is important.
Was your lasagne delicious? My husband does the cooking in our house (I know I'm lucky) & he often adds extra veggies, like zucchini (courgettes?) & mushrooms to the meat sauce & uses semi-skimmed milk in the white sauce, plus he alternates some spinach layers when he makes lasagne. Adding a salad as well means you then really veg it up. That's my new motto- "Veg it up" :)
 
Good morning all .
Thanks for all the positive words . Yes I am doing pretty well and making positive changes . Yes tbh I do try to focus on the positives and I always try to look and dress well. Although I love my track suit .
The lasagne was delicious. I made all from scratch and just had a small portion with lots of salad and a balsamic dressing .

Went out yesterday for Father’s Day and I had a most delicious warm chicken ceser salad. It was a small one though so was hungry later and had a wholemeal bagel with organic peanut butter and a banana. Really enjoyed all .
Needed a nice day .
Confirmed that my friend has cancer so I’m so sad but trying to be there and keep them smiling . I’m not too sure yet but I think treatment will be successful they say .
Have a wedding next weekend . Not sure yet what I am wearing . It’s not a huge affair just a few close friends. I haven’t seen them in a while so be nice to catch up. I don’t think I need anything too dressy from what I hear .
Have a good day all
 
Good morning. Yesterday was ok food wise except I ate to function but also delved into some crisps which tbh I didn't enjoy or like .
Unfortunately this is just not a weight loss journey but a change in life style for me and not all about the food that goes in my mouth.
I have decided that I need to get rid of a toxic person in my life. It's hard but I know for my sanity it needs to be done. I don't think really that person cares enough about me nor will actually be that bothered if in not about anymore.

I need to find something good to do in my life. I'm in that funny place now with just one child left at home and a husband who works all hours. Other than my job my life can be lonely . I am starting to make more effort with other people. My weight gain over the years really had been the result of loneliness , unhappiness and stress. There I said it . Out in the open now. The only person who can change this around is myself .
 
Getting rid of a toxic relationship will do you lots of good. I could have typed the above post about 10 years ago. It's good to get it out into the open Petal. Life can be so much better & I'm sure you can do this xo
 
cate said:
Getting rid of a toxic relationship will do you lots of good. I could have typed the above post about 10 years ago. It's good to get it out into the open Petal. Life can be so much better & I'm sure you can do this xo
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Thanks cate . I feel now is the time to get it out and try to sort out the mess of my life . Good to know someone could have written this before .
 
Exercise is a bit of an issue last few days . I’m heading away for that wedding and I’m trying to leave things organised for the family .
I’m doing my 10k steps though . I will commit to getting back walking next week but just am so busy this particular week .
I’m finding I’m slipping an odd few crisps in again so won’t do that today .
However compared to 6 weeks ago where I was wolfing ice creams , candy , chocolate , toast I’m a completely different person.

Bought some new clothes for my trip btw .
Feel good today .
 
It's great that you do feel that you are a new person. I have to watch out for adding unhealthy things back into my diet. Crisps are rubbish food. Our bodies deserve better than that.
New clothes for your trip? How exciting!
 
Yes I was sorry I ate them after tbh . I need to be more mindful.
Yes I needed a few new clothes and the shop assistant was really nice and helpful
 
My weight is stuck this week. It did waver down a bit during the week but same today. I'm eating 95 per cent healthy imo but I knew exercise has not been good this week . I'm going away tonight until Monday morning so it's going to be a big struggle with food , drink and lack of exercise . I admit it will be tempting to say ah I will forget about it for weekend and start Monday but I won't . I'll try log in here and keep focused.
To focus on the positives my thighs and bum are definitely a tiny thinner but not much else going on except yet again I feel like I have made great strides and am determined to do this again as life change rather than quick fix .

Some changes I think I will have to make now - cut out bread
Bring a proper snack to work for the morning as I am starving about 11.30 to middday
 
What do you normally have for breakfast Petal? If I have Greek-style yoghurt, some stewed or fresh fruit & a little almond meal I am full for about 5 hours. This morning I had a small avocado, with a little balsamic vinaigrette, plus a piece of leg ham & a piece of tasty cheese. Protein is the key for me. It is so filling. I can eat almost anything for breakfast, but am avoiding starchy carbs. If I feel like some bread I have it at lunch time or with dinner.
Eating at 95% healthy will hold you in good stead. You are doing well :)
 
Thanks Cate,
I have normally fresh berries such as blueberry raspberry or strawberry. Maybe I should pop an apple in . Greek yoghurt and this low sugar unsweetened granola. I would probably be full for about 4 hours .
I know the granola is carbs , I just like it I guess . I have a tub of flaked almonds that I toast myself , perhsps I should change to that .
 
I might pop some cheese in my fridge in work . I have little individual snack size ones . Never thought of that . Or a banana
 
Thanks LaMa . I intend too although might be on my own now for some of it so looks like I might get my walking done after all .
 
Having a great weekend . Had no time to update . Diet has been ok . Could have been better but could have been way worse . I walked 20k steps Friday and 16k yesterday. Today is a rest day . I’m pretty tired.
Will update more tomorrow when Home .
 
Weekends away don´t have to be weightloss weekends but by the sound of things you didn´t gain any either. Which is mighty convenient :)
 
It sounds like a good weekend to me & having a rest day when you're tired just makes sense :)
 
All in all my weekend was good.
I have some social things coming up again . I get a little anxious about them but will get through . Not weighing until Thursday.
Pretty tired as just got back this morning.
 
Had a catch up day at home yesterday. Did laundry and groceries and changed bed clothes , cleaned the patio.
I didn’t exercise per se but did do the 10k steps.

Am pleased with that as I really don’t feel too well . I’m guessing a cold with a bit of hay fever. Doing ok with food though . Have really kept to my healthy changes I have made

Back to work today .
 
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