2018 was an eventful year! The stresses of selling our house, living in a caravan with 2 dogs, 2 cats and my husband during one of the hottest UK summers on record (many thanks to our wonderful friends for helping us) whilst we awaited the completion on the house we were buying seemed to stretch out endlessly.
This life turbulence completely tipped me upside down. As my kitchen disappeared so to my healthy food choices, love of cooking and exploration of flavours and blends disappeared. Instead, I trotted – no … galloped – in the direction of sugar laden comfort foods. Fast forward to the end of 2018 and I was a few pounds heavier, feeling very sluggish and lacking any momentum to change. I have spent the last few months mentally beating myself up for my lack of will power and weakness which has only lead to a downward spiral of self loathing followed quickly by a ‘what is the point?’ attitude as I devoured some more calorie dense / nutrient lacking morsel.
Thankfully, my inner voice has finally been heard. I am only human and to err is not a weakness. Self -care is paramount. Over the last few days, I have planned and prepared for overhauling my diet. So, as 2019 commences, the cookbooks cover my table once more, scraps of paper have ideas scribbled on them and sugar is off the menu.
Wishing you all a Happy New Year.
Well done Jo, good for you. Looking forward to reading and trying some more easy to prepare meals.
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Looking forward to preparing them😊😊
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You are inspiring Jo. I need to lose 2 stone but need to get in the right mind set.
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You are right. Mind set is key. We all know what are the healthy options to choose but sometimes we seem powerless to make these decisions. Small steps, change one thing a week and slowly the end goal is reached.
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Welcome back xx looking forward to doses of inspiration
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