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April 3rd - Good News Good News Well, good news for me x 2. First it was weigh-in day and I lost 1.2 - check it out on my progress page. When I got to my meeting, I was going to tell my leader that unless the scales were repaired or replaced I would be going to another meeting. Lo and behold, there were a new set of scales there. They also seem to be consistent with my new home scales which restores my confidence in both. ***** I also got the results of my cholesterol test back today. I got it tested last November and it was at 6.3 which is cause for worry. My doctor suggested (surprise surprise) that I try losing some weight and eating a low fat diet. Hey presto it’s now four months later and having actually done just that, my cholesterol is now 4.7. The breakdown also showed that my good and bad cholesterols were all as they should be and I’m a relatively healthy girl. My iron is also in the normal range which it wasn’t about 18 months ago, which just goes to show what a decent balanced diet can do for you. For those of you who are using your scales as your primary feedback – I would really urge you to find additional ways to also give yourself positive feedback about the changes you are making. For me the cholesterol is a big one – I am now quite a healthy 31 year old (albeit still about 7.5 kgs overweight) and on my way to getting healthier. The fact that I can do increasing amounts of exercise without getting dizzy, sore feet, exhausted, etc is more feedback. My skin looks better. Not only that, I am really impressed with myself when I notice a change in something as simple as the meal I am cooking. I say to myself “4 months ago I would have eaten these prawns deep fried instead of with a fat free dressing and salad”. Be impressed with yourself! To this end, I have decided to write a list of 10 behavioural changes I have made that are contributing to my good health. I could probably write more, but 10 is a good place to start; 1. I eat a healthy breakfast every day. 2. I enjoy the taste of fish grilled without butter, using yummy herbs. 3. I have learned how to cook a delicious roast without using fat in the cooking. 4. I eat fruit for snacks (something you would NEVER see me doing before). 5. I eat takeout no more than once a fortnight (used to be 3 or 4 times a week). 6. I exercise in some form at least 3 times a week and enjoy it. 7. I have stopped eating chocolate bars and don’t miss it. 8. I know how to say ‘no’. 9. I know how to have a small portion, rather than overeating. 10. I spend time planning healthy meals for myself. I think that reflecting on these changes is a great exercise. After all, we know that the best way to create positive change is to reward progressive efforts in the right direction. Do you congratulate yourself? Do you notice the positives? I would be interested to see if setting yourself the task of noticing changes you have made is helpful for other people, and would encourage people to leave a message on the messageboard, or email me with their feedback. Good luck with congratulating yourselves. <<Back Home Next>> |