Wow. What a HUGE week. I have been planning an outdoor event for 250 visitors all month but more particularly fine tuning the logistics this week and I am so very glad it is over.
It’s been the hardest week staying on track with my health journey as all I have wanted to do every night was drink a gallon of wine and eat anything I could get my hands on. But I abstained and barreled through the week at a cracking pace and discovered how fabulous it is to be focused each day before an event instead of giving in to overindulgence. Mentally it was fantastic to be on an even keel instead of overreacting to pressure.
I managed a couple of walks early in the week with a stop at the park for some sit ups and really did enjoy them but then found I did more steps just being busy the rest of the week so will ramp it up again this week when my legs recover from Saturday.
Food wise it was hard work. I started the week prepared but finished it with a completely empty fridge. I topped up the fruit, salad and vegtables a few times thanks to my son working at the best fresh produce shop – such an asset! The best avocados and bananas – and you buy all your local produce when it’s in season and fresh, not stored for months.
I bought a few dozen fresh eggs from a work mate so that gave me enough protein and with the fresh produce I tried to stay on track. I also work opposite Kunara which is a whole food outlet so I can top up with quality oats, dates and nuts regularly. I did however have a homemade bliss ball each night which I’ll stop this week.
We had my beautiful youngest sons 16th birthday during the week too so we all went out for Thai and again I only had a glass of red wine and 1/3 of the meal and was totally satisfied – its sooooo good.
So my saviour is still oats and fruit each morning for breakfast as it fills me, I enjoy it, and it gives me energy all day. For lunch I have either tuna, chicken or boiled eggs with salad or left over Veges. A couple of days last week I had ryvita with avocado and tuna and that was satisfying too.
And for dinner while I usually stick to Meat and veg each nigh – this week its was abysmal. One night this week I had a few macadamias, a cup of tea and a bliss ball ……not good. Another night I just wanted oats as the boys wanted pizza for cheap Tuesday – but my youngest said no Mum – no carbs at night ….so I had chicken and avocado…..the parent becomes the student. And last night after the very long day I had about 6 red wine at the local tavern, with a couple of handfuls of nuts and some salad…..and a piece of birthday cake…..so no restraint at all but I accept it and more on. Today, Sunday I went back to my brekky and fruit etc etc.
My stomach must have shrunk as I am rarely hungry, usually satisfied, crave little and have lots of energy – that is the thing I am still loving the most and it improves weekly. My clothes are still sadly fitting as they were always tight but that will come. I have been surprised people are already noticing the weight loss as sometimes bigger women can lose 10 kilos before anyone notices. I was 6 kilos down last Monday so it will be interesting to see if the 2 kg a week that I have been enjoying has slowed or continued tomorrow morning. Whatever the result, I know what I’m doing is sustainable, it is enjoyable, I feel better each week and I know I will finally regain my pre baby weight through the changes I’ve implemented.
I have not had one cappuccino for the four weeks and haven’t really missed it as I love my black coffee pod each morning when I get to work. I do have a white tea each morning in bed which is a wonderful blissful indulgence and in the afternoon I’ll have a green tea or a black or green flavoured tea. I have a 2 litre water bottle with me all the time and now notice when I’m not drinking enough.
I continue to keep the journal and that saved me this week – along with Bridget. I write each day what I’m eating and how I’m feeling and it has been wonderful learning what my triggers are – a reward for hard work I have discovered is my biggest trigger. It used to be a cigarette, then a wine and any food that was high in fat or carbs. Now I have replaced it – with help from my guru – with kindness to myself – taking time to read, breathe, and practicing gratitude. Sounds fickle but it’s not – 20 years caring for others while giving nothing for myself at all is a long habit to break and ……I’m LOVING it!
See you all next week. Lee (oh I lost 1.5 kilos this week so 7.5 so far)
