I finally got batteries for my scales and weighed myself this morning. Hmmm. I'm about 5kg heavier than I thought I was, and only 9kg off my heaviest weight ever (ie, the weight that sent me scurrying off to Weight Watchers a few years ago). I haven't put in a huge effort this week, but I might try harder now that I know what I'm dealing with! :)
One of the big barriers for me - and probably for a lot of women - is emotional eating. If you've read my other blog you'll know I've been struggling with depression. I'm fine now (feeling great, actually) but the depression was triggered by trying to deal with some significant trauma that happened when I was younger. I have a truly awesome counsellor and things are going really well, but the healing process can be long and slow and there are plenty of ups and downs. And unfortunately a 'good' week from a healing/progress point of view often means a pretty hard week from an emotional point of view... and then I want chocolate! I'm far more aware now of what are my triggers and I've been careful to eliminate chocolate and other junk food from my house. Unfortunately they still sell it in shops - perhaps I need to make a poster saying "Do not sell chocolate to this woman" and give it to all the local milk bars...
My goals for this week are:
One of the big barriers for me - and probably for a lot of women - is emotional eating. If you've read my other blog you'll know I've been struggling with depression. I'm fine now (feeling great, actually) but the depression was triggered by trying to deal with some significant trauma that happened when I was younger. I have a truly awesome counsellor and things are going really well, but the healing process can be long and slow and there are plenty of ups and downs. And unfortunately a 'good' week from a healing/progress point of view often means a pretty hard week from an emotional point of view... and then I want chocolate! I'm far more aware now of what are my triggers and I've been careful to eliminate chocolate and other junk food from my house. Unfortunately they still sell it in shops - perhaps I need to make a poster saying "Do not sell chocolate to this woman" and give it to all the local milk bars...
My goals for this week are:
- Go to the gym at least twice
- Walk in my lunch break at least three days this week
- Make poster for milk bars (just kidding)
6 comments:
Instead of the poster, get Le to do a shirt - Operation Skinny Cow - no chocolate please!
LOL
Great idea! Except I suspect it might get ... ummm... "lost" at the bottom of my ironing basket.
I like the idea of that shirt!!
Dont worry femina... I understand the shock of finding out you are heavier than you thought you were! ((hugs)) I also understand about emotional eating!
Have a good week
Shirt is on it's way :) No iron tees - hang on a hanger to dry and ready to go :)
I too am a stress eater - so I am hoping leaving the rotten job will help - oh until the money worries over come us .... hugs le
ps I am blaming the rotten job for the last 5kgs ...
Hi Femina, I'm so glad that you're feeling great. Winning the battle with depression must be a huge part of taking hold of weight I guess.
I love your chocolate posters.
after you make your posters I think I might photocopy them for myself!
sadly the vending machine at work probably wouldn't pay any attention to them would it?
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