Sorry to hear about you and your DH, @JustFrustrated . I hope you’ll be better in the not too distant future!
Well done with the small wins, everyone.
Today is a bit of a danger zone for me as it’s the last day of the month and I’m on my period. (Good riddance to January which has lasted about three months long!) I am one of those “I’ll start on Monday” people and I see a new month in a similar way: as a clean slate. This can result in a takeaway and dessert or something on the last day of the month - or even eating loads of junk mindlessly with no real structure to meals. I’ve written about how I’m trying to break this bad habit and see each meal as a clean slate to avoid writing a whole day off after an indulgent breakfast or lunch too. So if I can manage to control this urge and break this habit today it’ll be a small but significant win.
Having said that, a new month is also welcome for its sense of renewal and we are a big step closer to spring. So what are everyone’s February goals and habits? I really loved @froidIci ’s idea of thinking of your bad habits and switching them into good ones. I’ll also be giving up something for Lent this month as I was brought up as a Catholic. It’s usually chocolate and biscuits.
Here are mine:
Bad habit: All or nothing mentality. Eg If I eat a rich brunch, I will then think I may as well have an equally indulgent dinner.
Changed into a good habit: Seeing each meal as a “fresh start”, not each day, week or month.
Bad habit: I don’t always drink enough water when running around outside with my DC then mistake thirst for hunger. Or I go to a coffee shop for a drink and of course that’ll be accompanied by a pastry.
Good habit: I’ve treated myself to a nice water bottle for when I’m out and about and I’m going to aim for 1l with each meal.
Bad habit: If I don’t exercise, I don’t feel as motivated to eat well.
Good habit: I’m still working on telling myself that some days are far too busy for structured exercise and that’s okay - and rest days are important! But I’m going to aim to do a small number of light weights each morning as I’m more likely to make better choices through the day after a positive start.
Bad habit: Not really a bad habit but something I’m conscious of is I won’t always be organised with food so I’ll pick up something delicious at the shop when I’m hungry.
Good habit: Jot down my meals and snacks (and water) for tomorrow each evening and mentally tick them off. Also I’ve meal prepped some chili con carne and curries etc in the freezer which will be my very quick “I’m starving and can’t be bothered to cook so want a takeaway” meals.