1st day of the rest of my life

[Whatnextfred]

I'm up almost all night with insomnia and anxiety, stemming from too much alcohol on Saturday night. I'm over-weight, unfit, unhealthy, stressed and unproductive. I'm short tempered and prone to binge eating.

This morning I have decided instead to be happy. To stop punishing my body and my mind and get off this wheel of self destruction. So - this is it. Wish me luck and sorry for the very self indulgent post

Good Luck! You are fabulous.

Good for you.

After an epic hangover on Sunday I'm feeling the same. No more booze and I'm running this morning and diet club starts tonight.

Good luck!

Good luck!!!
If you need a tip start by doing a healthy shop and batch cook healthy lunches

Good luck!

Good luck!
The number one thing I found was to start walking. Just walk. Somewhere, anywhere, every day.
Good for the body, good for the mind.
You could look and see if there is a Parkrun near you, as many people start out walking and as there’s a tail walker, you can never come last.

Good luck 😊

A positive post was just what I needed. Going to make it the first day of the rest of my life too!

Dont worry about self indulgence - you are worth it!
A tip to leave or take. If you are facing choices and challenges: try saying 'I could', not 'I should'. It makes you feel much more empowered. I may give it a go too today so thank you for the post.

Thanks all. I'm going home to write a long to do list

Wishing you courage and kindness.

Good luck!

Good luck op!
I'd suggest not making loads of changes at once, if you set the bar too high you set yourself up to fail and then have something else to beat yourself up with.

I must say it's a bit dull so far! Made a load of appointments that have been on the list forever and some admin stuff. Currently cleaning the utility room

Wow check you out whatnextfred , v impressed

Feel like you but I am blaming my mirena!

How are you getting on op? I'm under the weather atm but just felt like overhauling my bedroom. Filled 2 bin bags for the charity shop & have filled a box with old books.

Good luck and keep checking in.

I've had a walk, done a shop, am cooking a homemade cottage pie and dc are doing homework. Feel totally knackered but not going to reach for wine or chocolate. Dc2 has cubs tonight so planning a bath after he's home and bed for some quality sleep hopefully. Thanks for the encouragement and the company

That's very impressive, onwards and upwards. Keep checking in, it's half the battle to keep motivated when you feel you're alone.

You've done really well OP. I had every intention of following you but I'm going to start tomorrow 😂

I'll hold you to that gylly

Good luck Op!! Remember is if you do have some chocolate or something then don't beat yourself up about it. - you might not do this but I know I do. Pineapple chunks is handy to have in the fridge for when you need a sweet fix after something savoury.
Also don't try and do too much at once, one step at a time. :)

Off to bed with a herbal tea. Rock n Roll

ah, a comfy bed,nothing like it. Sleep well and the very best to you.

Day 2. Slept really well but feel more exhausted than yesterday