Yesterday, after carrying Mila most of the day (I forgot to bring her Saya carrier when we went Trick or Treating), I realized I'm not as fit as I've been 5 years ago. I got so tired my arms and legs were starting to buckle. Come to think about it, I get too tired so easily these days. I don't think I can keep up with Mila the Energizer Bunny much longer.
When I look in the mirror, I'm not always loving what I see. My clothes don't fit me anymore. My tummy - let's not even go there. Hey, I know I'm still "skinny" compared to most. But I'm not lean. My weight is all fats, I think. I'm even bigger and heavier now than when I was pregnant with Mila.
I know the reason. For the past 14 months, I had been making up for the pregnancy days when I gave up on chocolates and cakes and ice cream. I had been
So as I was carrying Mila around, with her pumpkin basket overflowing with candies, I decided what I'll be doing special for my 30th. I'll have a 30-day challenge for myself so I can welcome my 30s with a fitter, stronger, healthier me. The challenge - NO SWEET TREATS.
Sweets are my happy and stress food. I need to find a better alternative. They give me that high energy in a blast and when I crash, it's haywire. I don't know how to count calories so don't ask me. I just know I eat too much.
Did I mention Mila's big pumpkin basket? Yes? Well, that will stay in the house on display. And next to it will be a picture of a better looking me from eons ago. It will be my temptation and my inspiration. I understand taking sweets off my diet is not enough but it will be a start.
What's the end goal? Get my self to feel healthier. I want a happier me, not the grumpy fatso I feel I am. If I can easily keep up with Mila running around all day, that will be a great achievement already. Having smaller, ehem, waistline will be a bonus. I will attend a formal party on the second week of December and I will celebrate my success with a fabulous, sexy, new dress.
So without further ado, November 1, today marks the start of my no sweets diet. I am starting this on a whim so forgive me if I may sound unready. I am not ready. But there's no more excuse. As most of the time with me, those that are unplanned are those that get completed.
Follow me in thisjourney and wish me luck!
No sweet treats for 4 weeks? Challenge accepted!