One tweak each week...

22^nd April 2013

“People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing that's why we recommend it daily.”  Zig Ziglar

Feeling human again, woke at 4ish and lay there enjoying the bird song before finally getting up to make a drink, it’s nice not having to rush on a Monday morning now, up until this month, I’d be up and getting ready for work but now I only work tues-fri morning it’s a bit less rushed.  I’m enjoying slowing down to the speed of life, we had a smashing day yesterday, took mom out for a drive over to Ironbridge where we had a little bit of a walk and then sat and watched the world go buy, she ate cake and Alfie watched her!  It still needs to get a little warmer but at least the sun shone a bit and it was dry, that’ll do for now.

So as I was just lying in bed I thought rather than trying to make lots of massive changes it’s much easier to focus on a ‘tweak each week’ and this week it’s going to be drinking more water, it gets easier to do so now as the weather is warming up.  I’m going to carry a small water bottle around with me, as even minor dehydration can make you feel sluggish.  It’s great how the universe has a way of reminding you of these things, firstly mom packed a bottle for Alfie and another for us in the car yesterday, it was the only thing she put in her bag which goes to show she realises how important it is!  Then when I fetched the Sunday papers I bought the Express for a change and an article in there about ways to feel energised suggested you drink every hour because by the time you feel thirsty, your body is already partially dehydrated.  So there you go I’ve had the messages, no to listen and do!

Change is so much easier if the changes aren’t so drastic, if you try to change everything at once, you are likely to find it difficult.  It’s like very low calorie diets, they don’t work because you are almost always hungry, your body and brain will fight against that and then you’ll eat which you think is because you lack the ‘willpower’ when really it’s because you’re hungry!  You body needs food, it needs calories and energy in order to function properly and burn fat.  You will never find long term success from a diet that leaves you hungry, losing weight is hard enough without adding hunger into the equation!

Yes you will lose weight on a very low calorie diet but will you be able to maintain it – I know I couldn’t plus when I’m hungry – I’m narky!  Being hungry affects you in more ways than a rumbling stomach; it can cause mood changes and affect your concentration levels, not forgetting that it also causes you to become a little obsessed with food! 

Healthy eating, sensible portion sizes and finding ways to move that you enjoy sounds much more fun than the above! 

Slow and steady wins the race I reckon, so this week is all about the water and of course tracking absolutely everything consumed (that kinda goes without saying – it’s the one sure way of knowing what you’ve had!)

Today I shall mostly be getting on top of my ironing and my housework – boo!  It’s a dirty job but someones got to do it, yesterday was too nice to stay home and be a domestic goddess!

Have a magical Monday, EatGorgeous, BeYouTiful and never let anyone dull your sparkle. xx