Being a SAHM had its issues - I felt I needed to do more.
Being a working mum has its issues - the guilt at not being there for anything and everything.
Lately it has been the realisation that I am not happy with my body and my weight - but then who is?
It has taken me a while to accept that change won't happen without any input on my part. In the past I have thrown myself into a diet plan only to fail within weeks. I just don't think I was ready. Something didn't switch in my brain.
But now that 'something' has switched.
Being back at work doing a job I love and working with a great bunch of people, with whom I am looking forward to getting to know better and hopefully establish a social life with, has helped loads.
That crucial decision at the end of the summer to get off my arse and assess what I eat and drink has made a HUGE difference. My mind is working differently too. I now stop and think about food presented to me. I have to - the school staff room is never ideal for people watching their calorie intake.
Now I ask myself 'Do I really need that slab of cake that holds over 300 calories and is packed full of butter and sugar?' That doesn't mean I deny myself treats. Calorie counting works really well for me as it allows me to balance what I eat and drink then I can see where I can have a treat. If you look at my Fitness Pal entries you will find jam tarts, Nutella cookies and mugs of Chai tea lattes. But, these are now my treats NOT my daily elevenses and mid afternoon snacks.
http://www.gourmetmum.tv/easy-recipes/nutella-cookies.html
Don't forget to find #theshreddies on Twitter for some more motivation!
If you are on My Fitness Pal and want to find me I am vivmelkshammum
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