Tuesday, January 29, 2008

64 days to go: My new affirmations

I got some books on positive thinking out of the library, and one of them "Head Strong" by Tony Buzan, was interesting. One of the things he talks about is using affirmations, and making sure that they are positive, action-oriented and in the present tense (and not lies! LOL).

So here are my new affirmations:

- I am becoming fitter and healthier.
- Every day in every way I am getting better and better!

I went for a run this morning, but ended up having to walk due to a dodgy hamstring. I am very annoyed as this is the first time i have injured myself in a while, and my body wants to run but I can't!!!

I snacked a bit outside hunger today (had a apple turnover this morning after my daughter's surgery appointment - although that felt like hunger I'm not sure it was; had cheese balls just before lunch from the snack box; and ate m&ms on the way home). I have made some good choices today though.

It is HOT HOT HOT here today - phew!

Friday, January 25, 2008

68 days to go: Starting to book

I am trying to book our accomodation in Samoa and it is driving me a bit crazy. I *really* want this holiday to be great, but we don't have a huge amount of cash... Some of the cheaper places sound nice and some of the expensive places people have bad comments about - so you just can't tell. I guess whatever happens I just need to continue the positive thoughts! :-)

Exercise has been going pretty well lately. I have been getting out on my bike and/or running or walking on most days. The eating thing hasn't been quite so peachy, so there is focus to set there.

Part of me would really love to go on a diet so that I could lose, say 8-10 kg in time for my holiday, but I know that would really be a bad idea....

Friday, January 18, 2008

75 days to go: I am over this heat

The weather has been fantastic lately, but I am over this heat in the evenings. I haven't had a very good sleep the last few nights. I am wearing shorts tonight since it is so hot - I NEVER wear shorts - I don't feel very attractive. Ick....

On a positive note, the exercise is still going well, and I am *trying* to be positive. I still come out with nags and negative things out of habit sometimes, but I am conscious of them and try to follow up with something more positive.

I bought a Geneen Roth book "Why Weight" a few weeks ago in the middle of a binge fest, but when i was reading it yesterday I almost felt like I didn't *really* need another book like that to read. However, it is more of a journal/guide, with questions to answer, so I am progressing with it in parallel with my positive focus.

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

78 days to go: Exercise frenzy

Wow, I have been getting off my butt a bit this week! I've run or walked every second day at least (did run Sat and walk Sun) AND I've ridden my bike to and from work every day this week and several times last week. Wonders... I have also managed to avoid the snackbox for a WHOLE WEEK!

I think the weather has something to do with it. Being in the southern hemisphere it is lovely summer here at the moment, and we have had so many fantastic clear blue sky days... (not so great for the farmers & orchardists tho').

My positive thinking has been going well. Tonight when hubby and I were sorting out our paperwork (a job I managed to get him to help with instead of doing it myself as usual) I made a joke about his involvement rather than nagging or criticising - it felt much better and he helped!

I've overeaten a little tonight - I wanted to do some baking but there was no flour and hardly any sugar, so I roamed about looking for sugar fixes, ate a few lollies and a couple of bits of leftover chocolate, and then hubby offered me some of his christmas choccies. I don't feel stuffed though, but I think my body was really wanting water... I always mistake that for junk food!!! :-)

All in all January 2008 is going well....PMT will kick in soon, hopefully my positivity will help counteract those PMT demons >:-P

Sunday, January 13, 2008

80 days to go: Positivity prevails!

Ok, so I have been on this positive thinking kick, and I think it *has* made a difference to my eating too. That wasn't my main aim, but I wondered if it would be a side effect.

I have avoided the snackbox for a WHOLE WEEK at work, and didn't go and buy lollies at lunchtime at all. Yay! I did snack a bit in the evening, and a few times ate way past full, but I have been in a good positive frame of mind.

I read something in my book that I am going to try out this week. I am wearing a rubber band around my wrist and whenever I have negative or unhelpful thoughts I am going to ping the rubber band... Apparently it is supposed to reinforce it!
:-)

I got out for a run walk yesterday and a walk this evening (although the walk was to the supermarket where I bought chocolate for choc dipped strawberries!)

I am aiming to be active for 30 mins a day. So far the weather has been in my favour...

Sunday, January 06, 2008

87 days to go

I have actually been in a positive frame of mind the last few days. My eating hasn't been perfect, but it hasn't been an all out binge either. I am working on my self esteem and being positive, rather than seeing negative in anything as I have a tendancy to do.

I have some thoughts and comments that I am writing, but I will keep those to myself for now.