Week 3 or 4, and a pledge for the upcoming week.

So, I lost a pound since last week, but in all honesty: it could have been so much more.

The challenges I have encountered were:

-When I am doing 1400 kcal/day I have have an incredible carb craving after 2-3 days. Not sugar! Carb: I am craving rice, potatoes, that sort of thing. I have been focusing so much on getting enough meat/fish and fruits/veg, that I barely left room for the good carbs I think. Any tips on that?

-I am not making time for myself to exercise. 2 Years ago (so before I gained the weight I am trying to get rid of now...) I went to the gym 2-3 times a week. However, due to financial reasons I had to give up my membership. Every week I decide to go for a run in the park or do my exercise DVD after work. But I enjoy so much the whole living together with my boyfriend and cooking for him (we moved in 2 months ago), that by the time he gets home and we finish eating, cleaning up, it is usually 9:30 and I am beaten.

-I have received some very bad news on Sunday. I am using almost all my energy tank to stay 'happy' at work, in my relationship and fight this tragedy, it really does not leave too much room to fight this weight loss fight at the moment. I am incredible proud as after the news I did not reach for a bottle, or cigarette, or chocolate, and curled up crying - I went out to the park for a walk. I tried running but could not keep up....

So I pledge that this week we will have simple dinners on Tuesday and Thursday, I will get home, exercise first, then cook dinner.

Saturday I am going hiking! I have not done it in years and I was in a hiking champ in high school can you believe it? I hope it will be healing enough for my soul and recharge my batteries.

You know me peeps, I am a positive person, but I need some 'energy' intake.

So- we have some ducks and swans in the pond opposite our house. Is it true I should feed them peas and stuff instead of bread?

Peace out! I hope you are all happy and smiling and shrinking by the minute.

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello CurlyBayLeaf 😊

Well done on what you have achieved! Not turning to food in time of stress is mega-tough. And fitting in exercise around full time work problematic too 😕 It seems to me you know what you are doing and giving yourself goals is a good idea 😊

Good luck!

Anna