I commented to my housemate the other day that I hoped I was losing some weight on this diet. He was surprised and said that he didn't even know I was on a diet and normally he can tell because I exercise everyday and talk about how hungry I am all the time(mostly when pizza ads come on TV). I was quite shocked that he hadn't noticed the effort I had gone to in order to improve my health. When I thought about it, I realised it was probably a positive thing because it shows that the steps I am taking aren't too drastic and are hopefully more sustainable for the long term.
I am still taking it step by step, and making small changes when I can. I don't calorie count or get on the treadmill, instead I just eat fresh and healthy foods and go for evening walks around by neighbourhood and the river. If I don't get time or don't feel like walking, I don't go and if I feel like something sweet, I eat it. This is not to say I am just eating whatever I feel like it, whenever I feel like it. I am making a conscious effort to think about what is best for my body and what my body needs- and sometimes it needs chocolate! :-)
I am not sure if it is helping me lose weight at all because I haven't been on the scales for a few weeks. I can't feel any difference in my clothes because most of my clothes are so tight at the moment that it would be hard to tell unless I lost 20 kilos! I can see that it is helping me sleep better, giving me more energy and better mental health, so that is the most important thing right now. Still, it would be good if it helps me lose weight too...
Spot on :-)
ReplyDeleteSmall and manageable changes are way more sustainable, definitely a positive move. You're in a great position if you ever want to up the ante in terms of exercise and so on as well, the changes won't come as such a shock to the system.
You don't need the scales to show you all the benefits you've listed. Funny how most of us probably miss noticing the differences you point out because we focus so much on the numbers. Have a great week.
Sounds like things are going really well for you :)
ReplyDeleteStay awesome :)
Well done Tully!
ReplyDeleteAni pesto is right....the small changes, like being able to sleep better and taking your evening walks are really positive and are things most of us over-look.
Keep it up!!
xxBec
Baby steps babes, and lifestyle changes. Try not to be so hard on yourself.
ReplyDeleteI think that unless you're doing something huge, most people don't notice unless you point it out... we're all essentially self-centred beings at times :) But it's also great that the changes are small, since that makes it so much easier to stick to.
ReplyDeleteSounds like things are going good. Go Tully!!!
ReplyDeleteI so admire your realistic approach to this! It's very healthy and obviously is having a positive impact on your life - well done, you should be really proud of what you're doing.
ReplyDeleteNot listening to our body is how we got bigger the first time - so i think if you can turn that around - well done! And I am so amazed that you can stay off the scales for weeks! That is one obsession that I can't get rid of!
ReplyDeletethose small changes will really add up. great approach.
ReplyDeleteWoo! Go Tully! You know what changes are achievable for you, and what you can stick to. Very wise!
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