Cabin fever

Yay lost another pound!

At the risk of speaking too soon, something has clicked! I can't tell you how, why or when because I don't really know. But I have created a goal - to lose 75lbs. Within 1 year would be good, and within 6 months is probably doable and would be awesome, but I'm not giving myself a real time scale because let's face it, losing 75lbs over 5 years is still better than not at all.

I've made a wee tick chart (see photo) which I'm very excited about. Why have I not done this before? I've plotted weight loss previously in all sorts of ways but never with a visual end. I'm hoping ticking off the pounds will help keep me focused.

And I've also made commitments to myself. I'm not relying on motivation to get me through, that is an emotion, from my chimp, and emotions change all the time so is not reliable. I'm using my head, the alleged sensible bit, and I've chosen what I want, why I want it and how I'll get it, and I've written it all down, in black and white - I've even laminated it! We all know that I can lose weight, it's now up to me to get to my 75lb goal. Of course once I get there that's a whole different matter with some brand new rules! But let's not go there yet, one step at a time eh?

So how is everyone? I know some of you are struggling more than others. It's a very strange and stressful time. My husband has been working from home and was then put on furlough which was a shock and unexpected. I'm feeling very much unemployed. I'm trying to enjoy my time at home, and I'm mostly successful - as is my knickers drawer. I even got my ironing board out yesterday! I've a gazillion chocolate Easter eggs, and obviously I still have my children's eggs as I can't visit them. If they actually get them remains to be seen - depends on how my diet goes I suppose. I always allow myself a little of the sugary stuff no matter what plan I follow. It is a basic, I don't care what the government say!

All take care and stay safe.

When the world tells you to give up, hope whispers one more time.