I'm loving the sound of all this motivation - and all the great ideas coming from our thread. Dixie is a bit of a legend, I think, making us all want to do something a little bit different. I can't join WW online because I don't have a credit card - otherwise I would jump on board the points challenge.
I've been just a little bit off with my calorie counting this week. Maybe it's because of feeling sad, having my routine disrupted, fighting a cold - I guess they are all excuses, but I've probably been 300 calories a day over what I would like (and a little bit more at least once). So I don't expect to lose any weight this week, but the thing that really matters from times like now is that I don't lose my focus - or my intention to change my life.
I've learned something though. A friend of mine came down from Meekathara this week, and she badly wanted to go out for dinner, and have takeaway Chinese food. Now I don't remember the last time I ate that, and I tell you what - it made me feel sick. Not only did the salt leave me retaining fluid (which still hasn't gone) but I think I had a reaction to MSG or something, because it made my heart pound and race. It was a horrible, horrible feeling.
It reminded me of a day about a month ago when another friend (the one whose sister died) came around with MacDonalds. Now I hadn't eaten Maccas for probably 20 years, but I did so out of politeness, because she had bought me lunch. It made me sick, and it happened almost as soon as I ate it. I felt bloated and uncomfortable, and within an hour I was craving something else.
It's a bit scary - when you're used to cooking for yourself, and hardly ever eat out… makes me wonder what the **** they put in food! I know that I drank 2L of water yesterday morning, and 3L by the end of the day, and I still couldn't get the taste of salt out of my mouth. Yuk!
Anyway the plan for the weekend is to eat clean. Today's meals are sorted, and I feel strongly motivated to stick to my goals. Hope everyone else has a great weekend
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