Don't Give Up on Yourself!

[Curly.Locks]

These were the words which my SW Consultant uttered using my first class to the entire group.

This resonates deeply with me. However, my journey has been inconsistent. Whenever I hear these words, I feel motivated. The only unfortunate thing is that I don't hear them often enough.

From today, I intend to start writing an account of my journey in the hope that I will finally be inspired to achieve what I have wanted to achieve for the last 6 years (although it only seems like four!)

Fingers crossed!

 

[Curly.Locks]

Today, I have eaten nothing but a massive chocolate bunny. I also had a pot of tea at Sainsbury's. I wanted to devour a slice of chocolate fudge cake in all it's delicious, moist, sticky, sweet glory, washed down with a pot of tea (ironically because I find it too sweet!), but I did. Once I was there, I was not persuaded because:

1) There was no display of caje next to the checkout

2) The cafe was busier than usual

From this, I became aware of how even I, as an adult, can be drawn in by an elementary marketing technique. Those adverts for sugar-induced "treats" don't just entice children! I concluded that I am not immune from the allure of cognitive manipulation - particularly in terms of food! Note to self: I really must be more aware of this in the future!

I also realised that, for me, eating is an entire experience in itself. The commotion within the cafe meant that I would not be able to sit quietly and enjoy the feeling and taste of chocolate becoming a sweet, molten, heavenly nectar in my mouth courtesy of a hot pot of tea. Another point to note!

Okay, so I had a chocolate bunny, of which, even one tiny piece which I indulged in, was far too sweet- yet I ate the entire damn thing! WHY DO I ALWAYS THINK I LIKE CHOCOLATE MORE THAN I ACTUALLY DO?! In fact, I'm convinced that I don't actually enjoy chocolate at all!

WELL DONE for not having the cake!

Review cognitive behaviour and established habits around decision making of consumption of chocolate!

 

[Curly.Locks]

Waiting for 7.30p.m. weigh-in. Did not attend last week due to meeting and couldn't attend an alternative group. For the last 2 weeks, I have not followed plan at all, been having takeout pizzas and curries topped up with pancakes and doughnuts and a countless amount of chocolate.

What will be the result tonight?

(You reap what you sow!)

 

[Curly.Locks]

Don't feel responsible for others. Feel responsible for yourself; be the best that you can be! You deserve it!

 

[Curly.Locks]

5.5lbs on.
It can only get better.
Strategy: Plan meals and fill up on free foods.

 

[Curly.Locks]

Ah, new day. What to eat today.

 

[Curly.Locks]

Scan bran banana cake from last night, and make a Quorn curry for tonight with rice!

 

[Curly.Locks]

Banana cake - delicious. I need to make stuff like this more often.

Think about: baking your own sweet treats!

 

[Curly.Locks]

Breakfast - banana cake.

Dinner - Quorn sausages, mashed potatoes and beans. Simple yet delicious!

NOTE TO SELF: AM I EATING ENOUGH?

DEFINITELY NOT DRINKING ENOUGH.

Strategy: Fill up on free foods!
Drink more water throughout the day!