01/08/2025
Life threw me a bit off course lately… and at the end of April, I realised I'd been maintaining my weight, above my target weight (half a stone+), for at least 8 months x
I wouldn't say anything dramatic happened - no big event, no holiday blowout - just life being full on... I had a lot going on which left me feeling below par, and that raised my stress levels xx
When that happens, I know exactly where I go to for comfort ➡️ FOOD.... It’s been my go-to for most of my life and I found myself falling back into those old habits xx
It wasn’t just the extra pounds that showed up, the real signs were all the things I’ve worked so hard to move away from ...
🔥 Hot sweats
😔 Low mood
💤 Restless nights
😠 Irritability
⚡️ Low energy and motivation
So at the beginning of May, I sat down and had a little chat with myself x
Now, my old self would’ve done one of two things at this point:
1️⃣ Panic and jump on a strict diet! Punishing myself for being 'a bad girl'
2️⃣ Say 'sod it' and binge even more, because I’d 'already blown it'
This time, I did neither...
Instead, I chose to remind myself that sometimes life gets hectic and that I am human! Food is not our enemy, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY.... I’m NOT a bad person! xx
What I am is someone who thrives when I eat to healthily, and being a member of Slimming World (and now a consultant), has taught me over the years to be kind to myself and realise that I have learned all those strategies in my SW group, to help me through along my journey. I just needed to set them back in place and get back on track xx So I asked myself, 'am I eating for hunger, or for comfort?' X
I agreed with myself that I would take myself back to better choices and go back to Food Optimising 100%, and using all the support from my group members (they've been fab!), I was soon back on track xx
Today, 2 months later, I’m back at target (at the lower end!) and feeling more energised, more motivated and lighter too, in body as well as in mind, and I feel like me again! Xx
So if life has taken you off track, here are 5 gentle ways to bring yourself back home to YOU...
1️⃣ Pause and breathe and before you go into fix-it mode, just stop and take a breath...
2️⃣ Be kind to yourself, not one change will last if it starts from shame, so ditch the 'bad person' talk.
3️⃣ Ask what you need, are you hungry, tired, overwhelmed, lonely? Do you need support?
4️⃣ Choose nourishment and eat in a way that supports your energy and your mood - ditch those old stories which say all those negative things about yourself, they are not true!
5️⃣ Take ONE small step. One nourishing meal. One good night’s sleep. One walk outside. That’s all it takes to begin again.
You don’t need a new plan, you don’t need a reset button, you just need to come back to you ... with love... x
So... has life thrown you a bit off lately too? If it has, let me know, and have a think about joining me and my lovely members at one of my groups below... you'll get bags of support, motivation, fun and laughter! 💚💜💚 xx
⏰️Mondays 5pm and 7pm
⛪️St Francis of Assisi Church, Ravenswood Avenue, West Wickham BR4 0PW
⏰Mondays 9.30am
⛪️New Addington Baptist Church, Arnhem Drive CR0 0EE
⏰Saturdays 8.30am and 10am
⛪️Victory Social Club, Kechill Gardens, Hayes BR2 7NG
At Slimming World, we'll help you find yourself again xx
Call 📞 Anita 07931 542 893
