I'm actually on my third hot chocolate of the day. All I've eaten is a pastry. Major sugar/carb addiction. I'm not massively overweight (because I live off shite rather than substantial meals) but need to clear a good stone. I'm disgustingly unfit. 6 month old baby and older kid, no time to work out.
The thing is, whatever I try, I never ever stick with. I start with great enthusiasm then lose motivation maybe 3-4 weeks in; my old biscuit-scoffing, stress-eating, sofa-blocking ways pull me back. It's like it's my default mode and it's only ever a matter of time before I go back to it - usually as soon as the going gets tough. It's a comfort thing (Chronically frazzled due to lasting effects of traumatic bereavement and general stress)
A better, healthier routine just doesn't come naturally to me. I feel like I'm forcing it.
I am so ashamed to say that this was my diet yesterday
Breakfast: nothing
Lunch: half a cheese panini, almond croissant, latte
Dinner: few bites of kids leftovers (chicken and veg risotto), muffin, latte
Evening: bar of chocolate, hot chocolate, biscuits
So please! how do I make a healthy eating/fitness plan actually stick? How do I make it a habit? I've been unhappy with my weight and fitness levels for 10+ years and I want to live long enough to see my grandchildren!
(Please don't say I have to tackle the root of my emotional eating, as I know this and that is a long-term work in progress!)