Subtle Changes

beckipercy

So, I've realised the past couple of days the changes I have made without even realising it.

Last night for example, I realised I'm no longer selfish with food. I used to be very possessive over my food. If I had something, it was mine and I didn't like to share it. I know that probably sounds really weird, especially because I'm not actually a selfish person, just with food. Last night, however, I offered my mini milks round to the whole family and, as I was doing it, I realised I was no longer selfish or possessive. I baked a couple of nights ago, ate two of my biscuits, then left the other 14 in the kitchen for everyone else to share. I also bought some maltesers last Tuesday. Instead of eating them all, I ate half the bag and left the other half in the fridge. They're still sat there 6 days later, not even one has gone. BUT, if they had, and someone else had eaten them, I wouldn't have minded. It feels great to finally feel like I have a "normal" attitude towards food.

On Friday night I went out for food and drinks (No, I didn't choose healthy choices, but it was bloody good fun :drinker: ) and so, on Saturday, in work, full of the alcohol of the night before, I found myself craving food so bad. Mainly a huge bag of doritos and dip (perfect hangover food!) so what did I do? Did I go to the shop and buy myself some junk food? Did I forget my cravings and deprive myself? No, I went on Skinny Taste and found a recipe for some yummy garlic and cheese biscuits and some blue cheese dip, came home and baked myself some yummy healthy treats instead

Another little change, I noticed this morning. I reaaaally wanted to sit in my pyjamas and watch Jeremy Kyle, but knew I needed to do my shred. Normally, I would have made up any excuse under the sun to get out of the exercise and justify it to myself. "I'm tired" "I don't feel well" "I'll do it later" - and instead, I found myself thinking "For God's sake, if you just do it now, it will be over in twenty minutes!" Guess what, I did it, and it was over in twenty minutes :happy:

These might sound like the tiniest little things, but to me, they are things that I never ever expected to happen. I've never, in my life, been slim and I have never been a healthy eater, even if I have tried 51561185 times. I have exercised, and I've been a member of a gym for quite a while, but I don't think a couple of times a month, followed by a bag of doritos really counts :laugh:

justaspringhaze

it's all about the little victories! way to go!

Sweeterescape

OMG I think we are twins! What is it about doritos!?! I'd love the recipe for those healthy replacements :-)

Well done to you, it's the little changes that will make the most difference!!! Great job, you're on your way to changing your life for good!

PinkEarthMama

Isn't it amazing? Those aren't subtle changes. Those are mini milestones on the way to your goal. Be proud!

SammieGetsFit

That's amazing. Great job and keep up the great work! I hope to get where you are some day soon.