Positive outlook

This week I have a much more positive outlook on life. Or should I say, I am working on having a positive outlook on life. My house mate's last words to me this morning were "things are looking up for us, finances are sorting themselves out, we're both losing weight, from now on, it's onwards and upwards". My immediate pessmimistic thought was "don't say it out loud, you'll jinx it", but then I realised something, that's my problem, I don't say enough positive things out loud, I focus on the negative too much! So, I am turning over a new leaf. It is obviously going to take some work because I'm attempting to change a mind set, but I will do this.

So, we're in week 8 of the challenge. I finally had a decent loss this week of 800g, the highest loss that I've had. Yes, my total loss has been 1.8kg so far, but IT'S STILL A LOSS! Yes, my measurements have gone down by 11.5cm when I've got friends who have lost 40cm, but IT'S STILL A LOSS!!!!!

I need to remember that everyone is at different stages on this journey, I thought I was further along on mine, but when I hear the stories of some of the of the other people doing this challenge, I realise I have so much further to go, and I just need to remember that Rome wasn't built in a day. I am giving myself a realistic goal to be at my target of 70kg by Amanda and Sam's wedding next year, as it is my first time being a bridesmaid so I want to look hot (though not as hot as the bride, because Amanda is going to be absolutely stunning!).

I'm working on my mindset for the next four weeks of this challenge. Then the next round I am focussing on my food choices, that is a big thing for me. My problem this round is I tried to change too much, too quick, and my brain couldn't handle it, I got the guilts and just wanted to give up. So the next round is all about focussing on one thing at a time. I'm still going to go to the gym 5 - 6 days a week, but the food is going to be my challenge. Then in the third round I will step up my fitness.

Rome wasn't built in a day, Rome wasn't built in a day, Rome wasn't built in a day, Rome wasn't built in a day, Rome wasn't built in a day!