Back on the Wagon

[MintTeaMascara]

Straight back on the wagon this time, with some self-love and a nutrition-bowl.

Feels good.

[Sheperdess Maintainer]

Great looking meal 😋

[MintTeaMascara Healthy BMI in reply to Sheperdess]

Thanks, I love almost all things colourful and nutritious

[MintTeaMascara Healthy BMI]

Why, you fell off too?

[MintTeaMascara Healthy BMI]

You really do sound like you're stuck in the same pattern as me.

Have you got support from the weigh-ins?

I've been here nearly a year now to get to this point, hopefully you'll beat me to it.

[MintTeaMascara Healthy BMI]

Yeah, it seems you are and it's good to be aware of how well you're doing and of course it's important to model the right behaviour to our children, it's the best way

With me though (and I don't know if something similar is true for you also) but I'll struggle in the same way you are; working harder every time I make a mistake, but then down the line, something will happen that causes me to give up on all my months and months of hard work and I'll binge until everything goes straight back on within a matter of weeks.

It feels so good to have the freedom to eat and enjoy my food in such a care free way (without the bad feelings, guilt and shame).

But then after a while, I get fed up of being uncomfortable with my weight and appearance, constantly struggling with digestive problems and pain and start fasting and getting back 'on track'.

And I just keep cycling like that and have been for a long time.

I'm learning how to break that cycle now and learning to have a better relationship with food, and to how I relate to myself, so that I can uncover something that will make me feel happy with food for the long haul.

I think once you've found a sustainable plan for you (something you can do for life) and have broken free from any unhealthy cycles, negative emotions and any negative self-talk, you'll be able to continue on your journey without the potholes blowing a hole in your tyres. You'll be able to take the mistakes in your stride.

[MintTeaMascara Healthy BMI]

It must be really difficult being stuck looking after a child on your own without support and feeling so exhausted, I know how you feel.

You're going through some big life stressors and it's likely the stress that's causing you to struggle to sleep. And then that's a whole cycle in and of itself that makes eating well even more difficult.

Try and go easy on yourself - your son will love you anyway and I'm sure he'll be able to kind of understand. None of us are perfect but as long as we're doing okay with them, and they know they can talk to us, that's the important thing.

It might be worth looking into 'sleep hygiene' and see if following that for a while helps. At least you won't be so physically tired and it'll be one less thing weighing you down.

All the best to you and yours

[Food4Fuel 7lbs]

That looks absolutely delicious! What have you put in it? I love things like that!

Well done for picking yourself up today - I think you’ve had less of a binge and more of a blip 😊 you’re doing great!

[MintTeaMascara Healthy BMI in reply to Food4Fuel]

😊 thank you, it's usually the start of a downhill spiral.

It's quinoa cooked with a veggie stock cube, tahini dressing (tahini, lemon, honey, vinegar, water, salt and pepper, all to taste) kale with the dressing massaged into it, chickpeas tossed with paprika, tomato, onion and avocado with more of the dressing over the top.

You can put pretty much anything into them, edamame beans, falafel, beats any veg you have that needs using up.. I've only just started making these recently but think I'll keep them as part of my diet now, especially in summer

[Food4Fuel 7lbs in reply to MintTeaMascara]

That does sound good! I will keep a copy of your post and give it a try at some point. Ideal especially when the weather is hot!

[MintTeaMascara Healthy BMI in reply to Food4Fuel]

I hope you enjoy it if you do. It must be so good for gut bacteria.

[MintTeaMascara Healthy BMI]

Ahh, okay. That would be difficult to manage but understanding the importance of eating and drinking well for good health is key.

If you can get your food cycle under control, so can you with stress and anxiety 👍

[zinza]

This looks beautiful! Congrats.