To ask for your motivation tips

[SRmy]

So today I’ve eaten:

McDonald’s breakfast with a sugary latte

A banana and haribo sweets, lost count but lots of them

White bread tuna mayo sandwich with crisps and a fizzy drink for lunch

A red bull and chocolate bar which I’m eating right now. Just tipped away half the red bull as I feel guilty.

I’m aware this is bloody awful. I’m at least two stone overweight but I’m tall and everyone says, you’re not fat, you’re fine, there’s nothing of you. They’re lying and can’t be true friends. I’ve got achy joints, I’m only mid thirties.

I’ve got a one year old and I’d NEVER feed him this crap. Why don’t I show myself the same respect? Feel like I’m on self destruct. Tired all the time and stressed at work but it’s no excuse.

I’d like to try fasting but really think I should just start by cutting the rubbish out. I’m a fussy eater though so wouldn’t touch a salad. I do like fruit and any type of green veg.

Aibu to ask for some tips on how to start and how to stay motivated?

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Perhaps try focusing on adding things that are healthy and you like rather than cutting things out?

So always aim for at least five a day with one of them being green.

Really have a think about all the things that you are healthy and like and try to eat more of them.

That’s a good idea, if I focus on adding good things in I might avoid feeling like I’m denying myself. And keep my motivation a bit longer. At the moment I last a few hours then tell myself I ‘deserve’ a treat

for me I just need to restrict access to crap food, I’m too lazy to go to the shops to get chocolate when I fancy it so just don’t have it in the house. Who knew my laziness would keep me healthy?!

Get enough sleep. When you are tired you are more likely to eat junk food to keep going and being tired wears away your self control. I think sleep deprivation also affects your production of fat burning hormones...

Red bull? stop buying that shit for a start. Don't go to McDonald's, don't add sugar, just say no!

Add fruit and veg every time you eat. And eat that first

@oooft I just like the taste nothing to do with energy. I know it’s bad.

Currently having disturbed nights with my DS, hopefully tonight will be better!!

I know it’s lazy but I often use the frozen veg bags for my son, three mins in the microwave, I need to just do a second one for myself!! I also batch cook healthy stuff for him, why can’t I just eat that with him?!? Instead I wait til he’s in bed and eat rubbish with DH

Do you have a fitbit? It’s helped me so much

Part of why you’re tired is your poor diet. So, that’s one thing to think of when you think you have a craving.

Also, the junk is fun every now and again. When you eat/drink something like that, slow down and enjoy it. Preferably when you’re not watching tv or otherwise distracted. Distracted eating tends to be unsatisfying because we feel we didn’t really enjoy it once it’s eaten up. Then reach for more.

Your sleep may be affected by poor diet, as well as not enough water. Also, if you’ve already eaten, and think you feel hungry too soon, drink water. Sometimes dehydration mimics hunger. If you’re already feeling parched you’re dehydrated. Dehydration also causes headaches and fatigue.
www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/water/art-20044256

Another big motivation? You want to spend quality time with your DC as well as be around for him! You don’t want health complications keeping you from living a better quality of life and longer.

Sometimes, when I get tempted to over do it with junk food, and I mean I’ve already had something and want something else, I stop to remember my body is not a bin. Neither is yours.

Wow, you’re harsh on yourself- where did you learn that?

For me the important bit is “because I deserve a treat”. Why do you deserve a treat? That’s what needs addressing.