I started my 'better me' journey in September 2005 - nearly three years ago!!
So so so much in me has changed since then...
But... having a cuppa with a girlfriend yesterday (with multi-grain crackers, mind you), I got talking about some of weakness that I still have to work with every day (or opportunity)
So, being the sharing sort of person that I am, will share...
- water!!!!! one of the most simplest and most important things, I struggle with! I start the day with a glass of water (with my supplements) then sort of forget about until I have exercised and feel like I am going to die, or lunch time! From time to time I get back into the swing of it again, then it falls to the wayside!!!! When I went to the natropath the other day she looked into my eyes (can't think what it is called.. does have a name) and from what she saw, she gave me a flash card with info on it with what she saw and one of my tendencies was to be de-hydrated!
- Food functions... Example.. last Friday night I went with a heap of friends from Warrack to Horsham to see Sex and the City, it was a fundraiser for the Breast cancer research, anyway there was tables full of cheese, dips etc and cosmos and champers getting passed around continually! I dealt well with the situation (i had a diet coke and nibbled on crackers) but it was a real power struggle not to pick up then entire wheel of brie and just start munching on it! I wasn't hungry, I didn't need to eat! But that party sort of situation is difficult! If I am entertaining people at home I have no problem at all. I like playing host and handing out the food, just not that great on the receiving end!
- Lollies - I blame my mother.. no, not really.. but we didn't grow up without softdrink and lollies and chips and crap in our house... (I should congratulate my mother really) so I don't know if I still seize opportunities to eat lollies or if I just like them?????? This is usually simple to control. I don't buy them.. but the occasional party bag comes home with lollies (Em doesn't like them) or I go to my grandmothers and I crack my teeth on her stale lollies. Not a huge issue, but still a weakness.
But in listing my weaknesses, there are so many things that I am more in control with.
Cheesecake... haven't eaten in almost three years.. it's crap, but I used to eat it whenever the opportunity arose! Crap take-away... couldn't tell you the last time I ate take-away that would have gone straight to my hips! Beer, wine - simply just don't drink anymore... just not worth it. Meals in jars.. I used to me the Kantong queen.. no more...
Anyway, I think that I am constantly fine-turning myself.. to be a better and fitter self.. no magic pill and program was going to make me stop some habits that have been life long over night.. still stake constant work!
Have a nice day!
4 comments:
I have a few weaknesses myself. But I have a strict rule of never having junk in the house so when I am at home I never eat badly. I think my main weakness is alcohol, and god knows im not ready to give that one up yet!!
I used to be the same as you with water, but now I am in the habit of making sure i bring a bottle with my everywhere I go, and I find I end up drinking enough!
I'm ususally good with water but every so often find myself slipping. When you think about the benefits we get from it,it's amazing that it's free (well kinda).
Do you carry a water bottle with you? thats the only way i can remember to drink lots of water. I think its great that you are working on your weaknesses, Well done at the movie do, Youll conquer these as you have done your other weaknesses!
I bought myself three bright pink bottles. they get filled up every morning and one sits in the lounge, one in my office and one where ever. It reminds me to drink and the forgetful side of me has a no brainer when it's all done in the morning.
Congratulations on coming as far as you have. You are a real inspiration :)
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