*Trigger warning* Eating for Health and Wellness

[Guest_1055]

I have been struggling eating and eating healthy foods over the last couple of weeks. I really do not want to go back further to how I use to eat, that is eating junk food, takeaways, copious amounts of chocolate, processed junk and comfort eating.

Finding it challenging to stay motivated to actually prepare what I know helps me feel better mentally, emotionally and physically. Plus I have been feeling overwhelmed with other stuff happening in my life, which somehow makes it more challenging. The old unhealthy comfort eating thing is coming back. And I think I am getting concerned and scared about that. I so much do not want to go back to how I use to be. I was so sick. Plus I now have some physical things not right in my body , so I need to be more careful and mindful of what I eat. ( Pre cancer cells , high blood pressure )

I was eating really well since Febuary of this year, it’s just the last couple of weeks I haven’t.

So I would like to use this thread to help me be accountable to Beyond Blue people. So like a diary where I can post and report what I eat. And also any healthy eating tips, motivating strategies to help eat better or anything related to healthy eating for our bodies including our mental health.

[Guest_1055]

I am so proud of you for losing 11kg MM. That is awesome. And it does feel good when you lose some weight. I have done it before, so I do know what it feels like. A conquering encouraging feeling that keeps urging you on. That is what happened to me before anyway.

I did read somewhere that you were lifting weights as well. At the gym. I also belong to a gym. I do want to get back into lifting weights. I was using the weights that are pin assisted, well I think that is what they are called. In your opinion are those sort just as good as the other ones?

Thankyou for your encouragement too MM. It means a lot. Like some one else to believe in me.

[CalmCat]

Hi monkey_magic!

Good work on trying the egg diet out! And Congratulation on the 11kg you've knocked off!

Let us know of any progress!

Regards,

CC

[Guest_1055]

1..I feel fitter. I don't physically get tired as much.

2...I can wear clothes that I actually like and feel comfortable in. Plus there is often more choice of the styles I like.

3...As a protection from lifestyle illnesses such as diabetes, heart issues etc

4...to feel good about myself. I just don't like the way I look

5...I can do more in my life, because I would be able to move around better.

[Guest_1055]

The last post I wrote should have had a heading. Oops

It was my personal whys. The reasons I have for loosing weight and getting healthy. I want to keep these in my thoughts to hopefully help motivate myself.

[Guest_1055]

Hello CC, how are you going?

[monkey_magic]

Morning Shell and all,

Those are definitely great reasons and motivators to want to lose weight.

When it comes to weight training I use both pin assisted and free weights. ATM I'm using free weights for my biceps, and shoulders but use pin assisted for my back for eg lat pulldown. I think they're both good.

I remember you going to the gym a lot in the past and I also remember you being self conscious about it but honestly most people are really only focused on themselves. I also find most people at gyms to have an upbeat mindset and would be encouraged and inspired by others in there transforming their bodies.

I wouldn't hold yourself back anymore because the positives outweigh the negatives and sometimes we just have to get out of our own way to reach our goals.

I want to see you succeed Shell because it is such a good feeling! And I know it's in you to want to do it!

[Guest_1055]

Ah you are beautiful and encouraging MM. Thankyou for being you

[Guest_1055]

And thanks for answering my question about the pin assisted weights too. 😊

[Guest_1055]

Made scrambled tofu for brunch. With baby spinach mixed through it. Also had a small serving of homemade baked beans. And some avocado. I do not often drink just straight OJ. But I wanted some

[Guest_1055]

The last few days, my meals have been healthy. But snacks well not good for me. I have been eating chocolate pretty much every day. A large block of it. I can already see my face getting fatter from it.

Today is a new day. So for brunch (doing intermittent fasting) I made scrambled tofu with onion and spinach in it. Grilled tomato and grilled mushroom. Some OJ and a hot chocolate.

Hot Chocolate

Oat milk ( organic oatley brand, from coles. Just had oats, sea salt, water)

Coconut sugar and vanilla

I struggle with taking vitamins and such. I do forget. I need to take them as blood tests show that I was low in a couple of them.

Vitamin B12...👍

Vitamin C👍

Fermented turmeric, ginger, black pepper 👍

Yet to take today

Vitamin D3

Complex vitamin B's

Ground flaxseed (omega 3)

Aged garlic

Green superfood powder