I've been in a really bad downwards spiral for the last year or so. Lot's of partying (I'm a student), going out to eat, just having a snack there and here etc. Low motivation and non-existing willpower. At the same time, I've been thinking about food and my weight every single day, every time I eat. Feeling guilty and ashamed. Some of my clothes doesn't fit, I've felt ugly, fat, the whole range of self-hatred. And it sucks, so I've been trying to change things.
First, I've started shopping for clothes. Instead of thinking "I'll buy it when I loose weight", I opt for "I can just use a belt, I can alter it, I can sell it later etc.". This makes me feel GOOD. I feel like I look great, and it has enhanced my confidence a lot.
Second, I've startet skipping breakfast. It seems like I start the day motivated, and then 'gives up' in the evening. When I'm tired and the days are long. So I figured out, how about skipping breakfast (saving 250kcals ish there), and eat my usual lunch at 11? It's in the morning I have zero cravings and are ready for the day afterall. I live with my bf and another person so we always eat dinner together. I'm not making the dinner usually, so I have little control over what goes in it. My bf is very aware of the use of oils etc., so he's helping the best he can. I start the day by achieving a goal, and that feels great. I don't overthink the whole dinner-ordeal, and that stops me from eating my feelings (shame, loss of control etc.).
Third, I've been trying to not eat very late at night. Because I'm not being eaten by guilt every minute of the day, it's so much easier to not "eat my feelings" during the night.
Fourth, I've been trying to reach my step goal every day by actually going out for walks. I've found a great round that takes about 45 minutes, gets my pulse up and some nice views of the city.
Fifth, I've almost completely stopped eating late night junk food when I'm out drinking. I go home and make myself a toast. It's easier to go home and eat when I'm not in the state of "I'm the overweight girl with ugly clothes anyway, so who cares if I eat a bunch of crap". And no, it's not exactly few calories in toast with cheese and ham, but I can at least track the calories AND I don't feel guilty the day after. Win-win.
I truly believe skipping breakfast is key here, as everything else just seemed impossible when I was feeling like shit every single day, not giving a fuck, but also giving a lot of fucks at the same time.
Tldr; Buying clothes that fit, change my eating routine and walking more has caused an upwards spiral
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