The best way to cheer yourself up, is to try to cheer somebody else - Mark Twain
The countdown is on.......only 5 days to go!! I think I am more excited for Christmas than my kids are. lol
I'm sorry that I haven't updated you in so long, but I have been busy. Between work, life, kids and preparing for Christmas, I am just about worn out!! It is all good though.
2 weeks ago I started the Curves Weight Management Plan. I was very hesitant to do it, not because I didn't think it would work but more because I thought that I would tire of the whole 'diet' idea very quickly. I am not a big 'plan ahead what you are going to eat' person, I like to go with the flow so to speak :p. The first week also called Phase 1 I did plan ahead and pre-portioned all my food and printed my menus for each day. I knew that wasn't going to work for the rest of the time. I started Phase 2 and have been 'flying by the seat of my pants' so to speak and only planning a full day when I am going to be working. The rest of the time I followed the plan as closely as I could without the pre planning. And so far it is working :)
Phase 1 was 7 days and I lost 7.5 pounds.
Now a week into Phase 2 I have lost another 1.25 pounds!!! It sure feels good to see the scale tipping in my favour. :D:D:D
Now don't for one minute think that I have given up all the foods I love etc. So this is what has changed. I now go to the gym 3 days a week regardless if I am working or not. This does mean that I have to get up and be at the gym for 6am at least once a week, but the other days I go later in the day. The other big change is I am trying to drink more water/tea, and average 9 glasses a day. I ate pizza during my first week, which is most definitely NOT on the menu, but I looked online to see how many calories were in a slice and tried to stay as close as I could to the remaining calories, protien and fat that I was allowed. I got to eat 3 medium slices.....normally I would eat until I felt over full ( I LOVE Pizza! ) but the 3 slices satisfied me just fine. I also had a can of pop, another big no no, but I knew that if I denied myself all my favorites then I wouldn't stick to it anyways. So all that and I still lost 7.5lbs that week. Not bad eh?
So week 2.....I had a Christmas dinner at work, I allowed myself decent portions, ate until I was satisfied and had a small piece of Chocolate for desert. Yesterday was a family Christmas dinner, and I allowed myself quite a few treats, but spread out over the day and again a good meal without over stuffing myself and today the scale tells me another 1.5pounds......I am very happy with myself.
I am not going to worry about what I am eating Christmas day at all, I am just going to drink my water, eat until I am satisfied and enjoy dessert too. Even if I gain a few pounds I know that I can refocus on the plan and get it off again.
In other news...my Doctors that have helped me along my Journey, have nominated me for an Inspiration Award! The award is given to 2 people who have not only had their own journey, but who have worked to help educate people on Depression/Anxiety and break the stigma surrounding it. I had no idea such an award existed, and even less so consider myself one for the running. The award will be presented in March. Who knows if I will be chosen, but as they say it is an Honour to be Nominated!!
In all aspects, Life is good. I am unbelievably excited for Christmas this year. I can hardly wait! I know I am going to have to take a sleeping pill that night to make sure I get some sleep!!
I hope that you have a wonderful Christmas!!
Cheers!
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