Am I only person who doesn't look after themselves? How to motivate myself to care?

[Glassofwine]

So, yesterday is a fine example. I didn't eat breakfast. On the way back from the school run I bought a pack of choc bourbons and ate them with endless cups of tea inc sugar throughout the day - but nothing else. DH came home not feeling well so didn't want to eat, so I ate a bag of crisps and a couple of glasses of wine.

I never go to bed before 12.30, everyday I tell myself that I'll be in bed by 11.30, but can't do it, even though I'm shattered - I just feel it's precious child free time.

I don't do any exercise whatsoever. I'm a size 16, but in denial and still have size 14 clothes, which are bursting at the seems. Each year I get bigger and bigger.

I wouldn't let my children eat like I do, they have a great diet, but I just can't be bothered with myself. Now I'm starting to look older and feel older (38) and worry all the time about my health. Even though I spend so much time beating myself up about my bad eating habits and lack of exercise do I do anything about it? No - nothing, so how do I motivate myself?

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Am studying in the mornings while ds at nursery and then child stuff from then on - school runs, brownies, gymnastics etc etc

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its a vicious circle

the less you do the less you WANT to do

you need to get some exercise, that gives you energy to do more

meal plan and make means enjoyable, family time

then buy some great clothes and make up

Been bashing myself for the last couple of years and still don't do anything about it, so maybe it'll take a fish to get me off my backside.

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does the school run involve a car

Make small changes & I suggest your first change be eating a substantial breakfast!

start by eating some breakfast.. and walk faster on the way home (avoiding the shop).. get in do an hours study with a bottle of water next to you. sip the water whilst studying.

After an hour studying do a minutes skipping (you will be surprised at how hard that is lol)

Return to studying and repeat. Eat lunch with your children, even if it's just a small snadwich and a piece of fruit. when your children are at their classes (gym etc) go for a walk instead of sitting and watching them.

cook a dinner in the evenings and don't drink wine every day

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Shower etc - check
never leave the house without lipstick/ hair done etc
No one would know - they all think I'm one of those glam Mum's (just overweight)

School run is a 2 min drive - 15 min walk - so yes, I should leave the car at home and walk, but often find an excuse ie. today it's raining.

Right, new regime starts today

Have to do food shopping later, so will only buy healthy no choc

oi glassofwine where have you gone?

i truly believe like MOH that having mealitmes with the family is v v v v important to your health

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o htere you are

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can I join this thread on the Glassofwine side

would like to be bashed into taking more care too

just getting over a flaming nasty virus

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Know how you feel, it's not easy but your gonna have to make time for yourself hon.

Do you know anyone who could be an exercise buddy with you??

Could help get you motivated having someone to help push u along a little.

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DO NOT take the car on school run

15 mins is fine even in the rain, get a good jacket to wear with ahood and wellies

its not so bad

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Twiglet - please join me

ds has lunch at nursery, so when I collect him at 1 he's eaten and I don't bother. Don't eat with them at tea time as DH doesn't get home until 7.30 and 'we want to be together'.

Shower - no (had bath last night)
Breakfast - no
Make-up - no