Challenges

Hi all this week continues to be challenging for me - I have been eating over my calories so I have put on which is ok as I know why -I put on my new Michelle Bridges clothes every day and manage a 30 minute walk most days so that is something. 


 I did read a very positive story in my local paper this week about a man being diagnosed with motor neurone disease which has no cure - he has a young family and just takes one day at a time to cherish his health and family while he still can - he says he does not get depressed . very courageous and I take courage that I try each day to start a fresh and continue on my healthy eating and exercise program.  

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Tip is to keep weighing in - watching the videos - tracking food even if it is not the healthiest choices this maintains my habit and eventually when I am feeling better these food choices will improve.


Cheers all.


Wxx

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Things to remember

Hi all how are we all going ?? I hope well.  


Again my unexpected challenges continue with another family member now, I have taken time off social media and work so I can concentrate on my family.  Sometimes in life when we are striving for goals be it in weight loss or business or personal we do hit unexpected challenges and have to make decisions about what is more important.  This does not mean that we dismiss those original goals - i am not giving up for the whole 12 weeks I am just saying right now something is so way more important that this needs to take priority , we can still weigh in - i lost over 1kg not sure how probably stress LOL....


We can still aim to move in what ever form that is - increased oomph in cleaning the house - walking up lots of stairs to take rubbish out or hanging out clothes on the line but going and getting one piece of clothing from the house each time so we have to walk more - the main thing I am saying here guys is if like me you are having unexpected life changing challenges/problems in your way then tackle them but dont give up completely on your own goals. 


 Remember eating healthy meals and exercise is so good in stressful situations - heading for the bottle of alcohol drugs or even sugar is not the answer (although I have been enjoying a few more sweets lately ) !!! Keep tracking your food even if you are going over 1200 calories - keep having small goals like 10 minutes walk today - or 20 pushups - or eating as well as you can.  Good luck for the following week and talk with you soon. Cheers!


Wxx

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Tip :- whole punnet of strawberries is just as sweet as chocolate and if you really need the chocolate make it a few slices of dark melted over the strawberries or other fruit

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When unavoidable things happen

Hi all this is my first time blogging and Vikki is helping me out a lot as in posting it for me this week - my goal is to see these weekly blogs improve in content and presentation a little bit like we all hope to improve our bodies content (the food we ingest) asnd presentation (how we look and measurements). 

I have had a start to the week that was not ideal it was an avoidable excuse as Ms Bridges would put it.My Dad is in hospital and while that may not seem much to sum short history is my dad had a stroke 12 years ago I care for him and became a nurse - he does live alone now and has care assistants come in daily to shower, clen and buy groceries and he has a maltese terrier - so there is a lot to do to organise the dog and cancel carers along with discuss care with the hosptial, doctors etc. 

So not being at home in your usual environment along with this happening quickly I could not prepare for this so first weigh in is 500 gms up however it is one weigh in not the whole 12 weeks!! As this is my second round my thinking as changed a lot and today being Thursday I have exercised and prepared all my food for the day even though i will be leaving the house by 12am and not coming home until 11pm or so.

So my advice to all is when these unavoidable things happen like accidents hospital etc we dont have to be in out of control mode for days or even weeks - do what you have to do - get home and the plan around these issues -I may not be able to go to the gym or do my normal routine but I can certainly walk - all of us can where ever we are - especially if we are stressed that is when we need to exercise more - walking around hospital grounds is no issue!! Hope this helps someone and keep up the great work everyone - just JFDI!!

Tip : Always leave bag of clothes toothbrush and joggers in car so you are prepared no matter where you end up!!

Wxx

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