Back on track! And ready to go off track lol

[CrimsonMama]

Hey hey!

The past few weeks have been rough and I've been struggling with sticking to my calories and depression. There's been quite a few things happening to influence my mood -- I won't bore anyone with the details -- but I have good news! From Saturday I managed to pull myself back together! Just in time for Xmas! Yay!

Saturday I went out for a meal with my mum and my kids. I was still depressed after. However we had a last minute decision to go late shopping. My mum gave my girls some money to buy me some Xmas gifts and my mum had planned to buy me jewellery but was struggling to do so without me present so we went jewellers and I picked a loverly gold diamond ring. Diamond is my birthstone. And perhaps "diamonds are a girls best friend" really is true too lol as I felt very happy and thankful and from that point things started looking up!

I decided to (once again) look at my schedule and meal plans and made some changes. I do love feeling in control and I think a big part of my feeling depressed was due to feeling things had got out of control as I had dropped some exercise and given up my studying and as a reflection started losing control of my eating too.

Anyways... I have given up getting up at 6am and exercising early morning. Its just so dark and cold it was really difficult! It does mean my puppy has to be on his own an extra 40 mins twice a week when I run after work. But he's a bit older now (4 1/2 months) and although originally I wanted to exercise in the morning to minimize his time alone it just wasn't working. When the mornings get lighter I may change again. On the other days I do walking and he comes with me. So its only two days a week.

I've also restarted my studying. Not a lot but as long as I am plodding forwards I feel happier than when I am not getting any done.

I have found an eating schedule that is at the moment stopping me succumbing to the biscuits at work mid-morning. It does seem to be a process. I don't think I can make one plan and say "right this is it. This will work forever." I need to keep adapting to my hunger - which can change depending on the seasons it seems! And also not getting bored of the same foods. So adaptability is definitely key!

And the best news... My weight is back to 8st 13lbs. Which is where I wanted it to be before Xmas! From tomorrow I am not counting calories for a week and enjoying the Xmas treats! Tomorrow the kids and I are having a movie and take away night. As I've been good all week I am looking forward to it more!

Then after Xmas and the New Year I am looking forward to setting some new goals and targets!

I hope everyone else is ready and set for Xmas and going to have a loverly season!!

Bless you all!!!

[Sewnknit Restart April 2024]

Oh you sound so much brighter!

Well done on the targets and they sound 'doable' if you know what I mean.

Have a brilliant Christmas with your family!

x

[xx2000 3kg]

Thats excellent!! It is better to be flexible and adapt to our day Life. Enjoy every bit of the Christmas!! 😘

[Stalk Restart Jan 2024]

Well done, CrimsonMama, on your adaptability! running at a different time of day - I'm sure puppy will be ok for that bit of extra time.

And you've kept your weight where you want it, too.

Have a really lovely Christmas.

[Iwilldothisthisyear Host 2kg Restart Oct 2024 Restart Feb 2024]

Look after yourself & have a wonderful Christmas 🎄🎅🏻 CrimsonMama xx

[Lzlycraft]

Sounds like you have things well under control... And what a great mum and grandma, sounds like you have so much to be thankful for. In the past when I have been down I have kept a daily log. A. Something to be grateful for, B. Something nice that happened to me C. Something nice I did for someone else. It's amazing how uplifting and grounded that can make you feel. Merry Christmas 🎅🎅🎁🎁🎉🎉🍸🍸

[IndigoBlue61]

I’m so pleased to hear that CrimsonMama , very well done 😊👍👏.

I agree totally with his particular sentence “It does seem to be a process. I don't think I can make one plan and say "right this is it. This will work forever” . . . We are constantly changing and our food plans adapt too

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Indigo 😊

[Dangerouscurves]

Happy for you CrimsonMama you're surrounded by people who love you, you're a very lucky woman. Have a fabulous Christmas with your family, you so deserve it 🎄 x

[wa2un7 Maintainer]

Have a lovely Christmas💐

[Joanney69]

That's really good to hear CrimsonMama ☺️

I hope you have a wonderful Christmas 🤶 🎅 🎄 with your family 👭🐶

[Gizmocat Moderator 13kg Maintainer]

Sounds like things are looking up for you. Have a great Christmas.

[2bFabnfit]

Happy Christmas Crimson. Good to hear you are more upbeat. Enjoy your celebrations and your family x

[Lolarose14]

Hi there

I am new to this and have decided to give it a go. I am determined to lose a bit of weight and tone up but need encouragement and inspiration! You certainly sound as if you have achieved a lot. Maybe wrongly, my new regime will start 1st January. I do say this most years, but I want to prove to myself (and everyone else who would probably say, "yeah,right") that I can do it. I packed up smoking 3 months ago and although I don't think I am eating any more ( I didn't smoke very much), I have put on weight. Clothes are tighter and I can't keep putting it down to shrinkage from the tumble dryer. I probably need to lose 2 stone and definitely tone up. Any advice would be soooooooo much appreciated.

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