It's Autumn (sort of) and the children are back to school this next week and the school run will once again provide me with some me time and exercise.
For me it's the start of treating myself much better, for non-scale victories and learning to love myself more.
I use my Fitbit and walk several miles a day on the school run and this is my main exercise. I've put weight on over the summer holidays from not doing that walk 5 days a week. I feel uncomfortable and unhappy with myself. Not just because of my weight but I feel lacking in energy and generally a bit blergh.
My plan for Autumn is fairly simple and I hope others will join me in celebrating how fabulous we really are and how we are not defined by the numbers on the scale or how tight or indeed loose our jeans are. We are more than that and need to appreciate ourselves far more.
My rough outline is:
A healthier breakfast eg porridge with a banana and syrup (because I'm a sugar fiend)
More homemade foods and less ultra processed foods except in emergencies
Taking off my make up at night and doing the old 3 step skin care routine. I don't wear much make up but I look less dead in the mornings if I remove it and my eyes are less puffy.
A weekly face mask
Looking after my feet by moisturising them with the industrial strength eczema cream I have. I clock up about 40 miles a week and my feet show it.
Making time for myself every night to read a couple of chapters of a book
Lights out no later than 11pm
Weekly tv night with my eldest and a movie with my youngest
Taking a multivitamin daily because I get less food cravings that way
Taking time each day to appreciate the positives
Using my gym ball daily to work on my core strength
Not obsess about calories or what I eat but learn to enjoy my food and not give it good or bad attributes. It's just food to give my body the nutrients it needs.
Practice the language I'm trying to learn daily
There's probably more but that's the general idea. The hope is that I will naturally lose some weight by doing this but that is not the main focus.
Would any one like to join me and share their autumn plan if you have one?