Nikina70's Journal, 16 Feb 24

So relieved that the scale is heading down again. I've been making a concerted effort to lower calories to about 1700 daily average and it must be working. Last week ended on 1820, so hopefully this week's final figures will be better.

No strength training this week yet, but I've walked to work 4 days this week (including one later today) and my average daily steps last week was 8200 and so far this week it's 9585 and we're doing a Meetup group walk as well tomorrow so that is good. Work and 'adulting' stress has gotten to me and been my excuse for not working out, but I've kept up water intake using peppermint and green tea, so there are some wins along with the fail.

I am on day 12 of doing a gratitude journal for 90 days - writing down 3 things I'm grateful for first thing in the morning. Does it matter if I do it later in the day? I'm not sure if there even are any rules so I'll do what works for me and so far it's felt really good.

Thank you to those of you who are my daily inspiration here on FS! Whether you're doing 'all the things' or just showing up for yourself in some way - it's so valuable to me when you share it and I get to join in your victories and struggles however big or small. I haven't been on as much as I like to so far this year so I haven't been around to support and comment as much, but I do appreciate the community that's here and it's great to know I can always come back and pop in when I have time.

I hope you all have a lovely weekend! xxx

67.2 kg Lost so far: 18.8 kg.    Still to go: 2.2 kg.    Diet followed: Reasonably Well.

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1752 kcal

Fat: 63.41g | Prot: 48.21g | Carbs: 221.23g.   Lunch: Asda Free From Mature Cheddar Alternative, By Sainsbury's Olive Spread, Rose Wine, New York Bagel Plain Bagel, Aldi Unsweetened Soya Milk. Dinner: Quorn Chicken Style Pieces, Sainsbury's Stir Fry Vegetables, Asda Free From Mature Cheddar Alternative , Sainsbury's Caramelised Onion Houmous, Marmite Marmite, Morrisons White Tortilla Wrap. Snacks/Other: Cadbury Heroes, Sainsbury's Taste The Difference Red Velvet Cake, Galaxy Instant Hot Chocolate, Doritos Tangy Cheese (30g), Pret A Manger Mocha, Nescafe Instant Coffee. more...

1955 kcal

Exercise: Walking (slow) - 2/mph - 4 hours and 30 minutes, Resting - 11 hours and 30 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...