Ooh hello. Signing in please.
I did so well last year. 4 stone lost with very little effort (main thing was having less Pepsi type stuff which had a knock on effect on my appetite) and I continued losing through pregnancy especially thanks to a GD diagnosis.
But. Since DC3 was born I have stalled completely and am still hovering around 16st (bit scared to actually weigh in). I’ve not bothered buying myself any clothes since baby arrived as lots of stuff was too big but I couldn’t fit smaller sizes so wanted to wait. I’m living in about 4 outfits and everything looks shit (I’m also limited due to needing BFing friendly tops).
I am permaknackered and just feel “blah” and it is SO SO HARD to do this for myself. Eating healthily for the baby I was growing was easier. I did lower carb and increased good fat.
I’d love to return to that but I’m also quite nervous of my gallbladder as I had some attacks shortly after she was born. What it really comes down to though is that I need to eat less crap. And increase healthy veg etc as although I love healthy food I often just don’t bother.
This week I’ve been writing down everything I eat and drink. Not calorie counting etc but just to have accountability! I’m also determined to get the hang of meal planning - we moved house to somewhere with a decent kitchen finally - and having nice lunches to share with the baby rather than snacking or just having sandwiches which leave me hungry! We spend far too much on snacks and food while out so need to change from a financial POV too.
Feels like a massive mountain to climb TBH but I had a bit of a wake up call, my blood sugar isn’t diabetic level but the endocrinologist I saw said it’s still not great and he could put me on medication. I have said not yet and they are going to test me again soon. But my mum is actually prediabetic and quite unwell. It’s really scared me.
Sorry for waffling 😳😳😳 TLDR: hello, I’m in! 😂💐