Responsibility
Well I've completed another cyle of 21 days and feel as if it has really done what I hoped - and that is help me to regain focus.
Catching up on days 19, 20 and 21 over the weekend I was struck again by the question 'are you really ready to change for good?'. In the past I have found that question a little troubling as the answer has not always been what I expected or hoped - a categorical YES. This time round, however, it made me smile and my answer was that I was already well on the way.
I'm back to eating for health and vitality 95% of the time. I include indulgences as they're what stops me from feeling 'deprived' or 'on a diet'. I enjoy my food, eating slowly (although I still haven't mastered eating without distraction) and for the most part eat only when hungry. Plus I'm more active than I've been in a long time.
In the past, when I've been very active I've spent a lot of time in the gym and have eventually found it unsustainable. This time, though, it feels different - the activity is part of my life, part of who I am. I walk twice a day with my dog, I run three times a week (also with my dog) and I do a short yoga routine 3-5 times a week. I feel fit, strong and healthy and the scales have very gradually started to drop again. Ok, so I'm delighted that those pesky little numbers are getting lower, but even so, I'm way past focussing on weightloss and there's no way I would let that daft piece of metal and plastic affect how I live my life.
So.....I'm back on track, continuing to become slimmer, fitter and healthier. I'm going to head back to step 4 in fantastic spirits, knowing that the 21 day cycle is here to help me refocus whenever I need it. I'm planning to keep up blogging as much as possible too, as the support of you guys is always fantastic.
Hope you're all having a great day.
Bx
You know you have the support of many people around here as you start step 4.
I think blogging is a big help to you so stay in touch and just keep doing the best you can
Take care and once again a big well done
Pete
Viv
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