Hard 75 sounds intriguing.
I've had a very stressful week workwise.
I have been listening to the stop emotional eating book and it is really very effective for me. My diet definitely hasn't been overly great but nowhere near as bad as it could have been. Exercise has not been great but for example right now I'm in bed and I feel hungry, but I won't be eating. I will go to sleep soon.
It's not just about food either me because it's all wrapped up together. It's about being more mindful in everything I do. Making sure I am rested and hydrated and on top of housework, etc.
Good step for me is I've cooked every evening for me and the kids. Nothing gourmet but nice
meals which we have enjoyed. I haven't resorted to takeaways at all which is great for me.
Well done I think having nice meals being organised with cooking and having healthy von the go snacks keeps me on track.
I know how hard it is I have 4 kids and a dog.
I work 3.5 days a week and the kids have afterschool activities do only really 3 days at home per week to do the washing/ housework/ tidy/ clean/ decluttet as well as fit on
Shopping
Cooking
Relax time
Pamper time
Personal fitness.
Sounds silly but nice plate/ cutlery/ and glass makes me feel super fancy and happy when I eat a meal. Presentation of food cheers me up.
I sometimes batch cook on weekend which is great as defrost night in fridge then reheat in micro and add a side pasta/ potato/ rice/ salad veg depending on what we eating
Quick and simple meals if short on time or energy
So baked potatoes salad
Home made pizzas using a wrap as base with salad.
Fresh soup and roll
Omelette and salad
I use my slow cooker a lot on autumn winter to make chilli/ curry or casseroles.
I try and keep range of fruit available for me and the kids.
I try to keep coffee just for mornings as helps me sleep better
Trying to drink more water as challenge Sat's 1 gallon haven't always managed that but mange least 2 litres I just tale water bottle everywhere with me.
I keep sugar free squash and water in jugs in fridge sometimes add ice as nicer when cold.
Exercise.
I walk 45 mins every single day my aim is 10k steps.
I walk to and from worm
Walk primary school run
Walk the dog shirt walk week days longer walk weekend.
Easty to 10k steps in week without even trying .
Sat I started doing local 5k park run with a friend.
I do 45mins indoor exercise every day as part of 75 challenge
When kids are in bed in my bedroom
I either do a free you tube workout love walk with Rick walking workout or grow with Jo.
Brought 2nd hand exercise bike off fb marley place and cycle 45mins to an hour whilst watching a programme I like.
This works well and I end my workout with low cal treat.
I try to get to bed earlier before midnight often fall asleep on front of TV.
I like to listen to podcasts on my phone on walk to work mel robbins as lot as you say is mental.
I have a very simple skincare routine which seems to be working as everyone says skin looks good.
Makeup pad and micellar water to clean followed by a day or night Moisturiser.
I just use aldi brand. Nothing fancy.
Long soak bath once a week showers in between.
When I have bath I use deep conditioner and self heating facemask.
Good luck with your health and fitness journey
Well today is day 75.
Can't believe gone 75 days no booze / takeaways or cheat meals.
Feeling proud will keep it going until 29th nov.
Today scales up 1lb but was expecting that as that time of month I always gain so in total since 4th Sept lost 1 stone 7lb.
Followed a balanced calorie controlled diet and tracked on life sum.
Booking a afternoon at the spa to celebrate end of this month as mam given me Xmas money early.
Also booking hairdressers 1st time in years as usually colour and cut at home.