Happy Weight Wins and Real Life
Celebrating every win.
Hi, it’s been a few weeks since I started these happy weight posts. In my very first post, I shared that my weight was exactly 11 stone.
Now, I’m not a huge fan of the scales but I do want to use them as data for my progress.
My happy weight zone goal is between 9 stone 5 and 9 stone 2.
I’m super pleased to say that whenever I get on the scales now I’m consistently below 11 stone so, I’m happy to see results.
Now, if you’re reading this and thinking, yes, but exactly how much have you lost Wendy?
I’ve gotten on the scales randomly at different times on different days. Some days I’ve been 10 stone 12 and I think the lowest was 10.6.
What I need you to know is that I’m super happy with this.
I haven’t made any extreme changes that I’m never going to stick with.
This is what I’ve done.
I’ve made sure to drink enough water/squash
I’ve been putting a big focus on intentional and mindful eating.
I’ve moved my body more
I’ve made sure I mostly eat a realistically healthy (for me) diet. I’m aiming for roughly 90% healthy(ish) food. This means I can still have things like chocolate and crisps 10% of the time.
I’ve been doing some EFT tapping focusing on my happy weight or mindful eating most days.
I’ve also been visualizing and using affirmations and afformations
Let’s talk about intentional and mindful eating
Intentional eating - This can be planning what my meals will be. This is especially important when I’m out for long days working or days when I’m going to be really busy. It’s making deliberate choices about what to eat.
Mindful eating - Whilst very similar to intentional eating, mindful eating is done more when I’m actually eating. I used to eat super fast and hardly even notice what I was eating. Now I make sure that I fully acknowledge and appreciate everything I eat.
These two styles of eating help me with things that I tend to think of as treat foods. Things like chocolate or crisps.
These are things I can massively overeat and being intentional by planning when and what I will have helps. I don’t crave them anywhere near as much. If I do, I can remind myself that I’ve planned for them at a certain time and the craving goes away.
When I do eat chocolate or crisps now, I pay attention and eat them mindfully. Really enjoy the flavours. This way, I find I eat less than I would have previously.
Well, that’s my little progress report for you. Let me know how you’ve been getting on.
Please note that individual Happy Weight - Healthier Living posts are not emailed out. They will be included in the Mindset Boosts (round-up posts)Thanks for joining me.
Wendy xx
