wannagethealthy's Journal, 17 May 21

What are you currently doing on your journey? I am always looking for new things to add. 

Honestly, just trying to tackle one thing at a time. I’m an overeater, and the foods I eat are not healthy. So, I’m focused on swapping out for healthy foods and not worrying so much about portion control yet- really, I eat full plates but it’s mostly vegetables so I feel satiated but still only eating about 1200 calories a day. I’d love to hear any tips or tricks you (or anyone) has! I love seeing all the posts and meal ideas on here, I think this will be a huge contributor to keeping motivated :) 

I am currently doing intermittent fasting, so I eat between 11 am and 7 pm and then just water after that. I am trying to stick to around 1400 calories a day and try to eat any carbs at lunch time. I have just added in working out three days a week and will be starting to walk at least 5 days a week. My progress is slow so it can be discouraging, but at least its something 😊 

100% agree! 

never go by the scale. go by measurements and how your clothes feel. the body can fluctuate so much. I haven't weighed myself in two weeks. also make sure sure you aren't starving yourself. alot if people do this which actually slows down your metabolism. 

Oh yes- I’ve started trying intermittent fasting too- trying an 18/6 to start (two meals a day, at noon and then 5:30-6). One of my big issues was always nighttime snacking, so just cutting that out has been quite the habit to break! Trying to really be aware of whether I’m actually hungry or just used to snacking, and as silly as that sounds it is helpful. And totally agree- try not to use the scale every day, because the minute ups and downs have too much of an effect on me unfortunately, so really just trying to do it 1 to 2 times a week to gauge how different eating habits impact it overall, but using measurements instead is a great idea!  

I usy only try for weigh in maybe once a week, checking my measurements too, I have an underactive thyroid which I take medication for, so couple things not so much in my favour.. but I am going to keep going! My clothes are looser and I am sleeping alot better so thats a good improvement! Does anyone have any ideas for good healthy snacks, I do the regular veggies etc but it gets kinda boring!