Continuous Accountability for Health

[Kamr123]

I joined a thread in February 2024, which was about quitting sugar:
Quitting sugar accountability thread
https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/weight_loss_chat/5008170-quitting-sugar-accountability-thread?page=3&reply=133219271

When I joined the thread in February, I was 10 stone 4 lbs. I overate due to work pressures that led to comfort eating and diabolical sugar binges. By the end of four months, using this thread, I was 8 stone 4 lbs, my last instalment was about a month ago, and I eased out of the picture.

Now, the last few weeks have been horrendous in terms of pressure. The workload is high, and the positive feedback is low. So, I am here, starting a new thread, as I believe at this point, I need the continuous flow of everyday accountability that will see me remain on track.

I am currently still around 8 stone 4 - 6 lbs depending on the water weight and salt intake. Train every day, having only missed one day, where I worked constantly over a period of 2 days only having a few hours of sleep.
And this is why I am here. I don't want to slip back into old habits.

A few days ago saw me eat one meal out of a whole day. It wasn't the best: a large bowl of chip-shop-chips with hummus and huge amounts of salad cream. It was neither nutritional nor particularly healthy. It was sheer comfort. My stomach was distended; I was bloated and low. I could see glimmers of the old me knocking at the door asking if I wanted to finish off the rest of the tub of hummus along with the few slices of bread with the large pan of pasta sauce that I made, and maybe, just for a treat, have a few slices of that homemade cake my DD left (I haven’t had processed sugar since Feb 2024).

I haven't over indulged since I joined this thread in February 2024, having lost 2 stone, but that was close, and I thought about the reason behind it, and it is very clear what I need to do, and I am working towards that goal.

So, this morning. I am here making sure I stay on track.

Review of Day 1 (Thursday, 11.07.24)
No processed sugar/reduced intake of salt/reduced intake of processed food.

Lots of water throughout the day. Breakfast was scrambled eggs, olives, avocado, spinach with hummus. Lunch was two large homemade spring rolls with mixed veggies, tofu and pickles, apple and sugar free yoghurt. Supper was my DD’s Tteokbokki with lots of veggies. My favourite mixed nuts and homemade plain popcorn finished off the evening. Weighted exercise and 14k+ step.

Review of Day 18 (Monday, 29.07.24)
No processed sugar/reduced intake of salt/reduced intake of processed food
Grabbed a wrap with veggie sausage, spinach and scrambled eggs and then out the door. Lunch was a grapes and bananas and lots of water (too hot and bothered to have anything else). Supper was a few ice poles and small bowl of noodles, tofu and mixed veg. Weighted exercise and 8k+ steps.

Review of Day 19 (Tuesday, 30.07.24)
No processed sugar/reduced intake of salt/reduced intake of processed food
G/f oat with banana, strawberries and peanut butter. Lots on at work, but one foot in front of the other. Do enjoy what I do, but it requires a lot of energy. Lunch was two large spring rolls with grapes. Supper was steamed veg, black beans in homemade sauce with hummus. A few ice poles to end the very warm evening with lightly salted crisps and strawberries. Weighted exercise and 12k+ steps.

Try not to weigh too often, as I can see the physical changes more readily and the mass can change depending on several factors. At present, I can see physical changes in my arms, legs, shoulders and stomach. Silhouette is more streamlined and I feel stronger in my body. I have come to the point where I feel 'uncomfortable' if I am not doing some form of activity each day. Doesn't have to be a lot, it can be a few free weighted exercises, walking, calisthenics or anything to get that feeling of 'doing work' with my body.

A good day.

Review of Day 20 - 21 (Wednesday, 31st and Thursday, 1st August)
No processed sugar/reduced intake of salt/reduced intake of processed food
Doing much better than three weeks ago. Back on track to where I was mentally. Training every day and actively making decisions on based on the long term benefits. Whenever I feel that I need to take accountability, then this is the way I will do it.

Good luck to all on a similar journey.😀

I love following your updates!

@CreationNat1on Thank you! 😀
I do enjoy making regular instalments like this. I believe, for me, doing it this way means I have nowhere to hide. It's there in full view and I can only move forward. I can't take back the day that has already gone but can think about tomorrow and the next day.