A big step forward @Clearingaspace - I'm looking forward to hearing how the logging calories and 13 h fast goes. How are you doing with teeth and sleep? I'm slowly moving in the right direction there...
And good luck with improving family food, that's a great objective... but don't let it take priority over you! Young people can get away with so much that we can't although we clearly want to help them build habits that last a lifetime. Although DD doesnt eat healthily, and is very clear that students "just don't Mum", I'm very chuffed that when she does buy stuff that is, she often refers to opening our fridge or larder, and getting something similar. So you can be a great role model, which will gently be in the background of their decision making.
I rather like the 3 new habits a quarter @StealthilyEmbraceTheSilkyBeans ... which are you planning for now?
And I loved your dissection of addiction... I think I might put a big sticker on my icecream saying Do you want to go feral?? (It's already in the outside freezer so not in easy reach or my eyeline) Yes, that's one of my gateway trigger foods too, as is chocolate and toast... luckily DH is gluten free so we don't have loaves of bread around unless DD is home... and that does get dangerous. Actually, I'm realising as I type that chocolate isn't a gateway trigger, I can often eat small quantities in the way I can't with icecream and bread... interesting...
And @StealthilyEmbraceTheSilkyBeans THIS IS SO GREAT!!!!! And deserves to be shouted from the rooftops..).or perhaps another aria in the making.?).
confident, purposeful, charismatic, like I’m “busy going somewhere really interesting lesser mortals aren’t invited to”
I do notice that when I'm eating well and embedding other healthy habits that it has the most wonderful knock-on effect on feeling good about myself and confidently embracing other things, and I radiate a different energy to people...
and how are things with you @HarpQuartet ?