I have been hiding......

From myself. I've been hibernating in the vain hope that denial will help me ignore the fact that I've been yo-yoing instead of losing weight. I've done so much sabotage and damage that I have turned the corner in time for a new month, a new me and in time for the new year. I weighed in last week and was disgusted with myself for allowing a 1.3Kg gain in 3 weeks. I knew I had done it to myself and that I could only blame myself, not the food for not doing what I know is best for me and my body. I have turned the corner though and have gone back to basics such as using my online tracker like a watchdog, using my journal to record mood swings, food thoughts and anything else I can think of, making sure my breakfast is not coffee and toast which seems to make me not cope, definitely seen it this week as I have been irritable from lack of caffeine. This is not a bad thing however, my caffeine intake has maintained a constant dehydrated feeling which in itself is not good for anyone. So it has been a case of a complete 180 degree about face turn to try and reverse the damage done and get back to my former glory.

In order to assist that change I have decided to try Zumba classes, a South American dance class of high intensity that will see me sweat the kilos away hopefully and the opportunity to go to a Latin American class plus doing some swimming afterwards! I'm sure to start the process of weight loss in a good way and it will give me the incentive to keep going.

At this time of year it is difficult to keep the kilos off, especially when things like work dinners are on, such is the case tomorrow night, but having picked the restaurant myself (hehe!), I have planned in advance what I am eating thanks to the menu being available for perusal and kept within my allowance for the day thanks to some well saved bonus points! All up the night will not hurt me as much as initially first thought and I get dessert too! Also Christmas Day is looming and with 18 guests and luckily being held at my house means I am telling everyone what to bring! The year is finishing on a very busy note!!!

I hope all of you have a very lovely Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year! Hopefully I will get to tell you guys all about my week before Christmas comes along!

Until next time,