STOPTOBER

Hey welcome to my Stoptober post

Food is a massive part of my life. I've got a very sweet tooth. I eat out of boredom, I eat when I'm happy and I eat when I'm sad. I eat socially, I eat for comfort like every true middle aged woman I have a massive relationship with food and it's not always healthy. And just to top it all off I hate cooking? it's a daily chore that I would gladly off load to anyone that would be willing to take it. How many of you can relate to that?

For those of you that don't know me, I'm a therapist and a happily married mum of two. I love my job. In fact it's not a job it's a lifestyle choice. I love helping people and unfortunalty love it all a bit too much and tend to put other peoples needs before my own. Some one once told me you can't give from an empty cup and alas my cup is becoming a little drained. Inbetween clients I pick, and So it's time to sort myself out.

I'm heavier than I have ever been and know it's time to reset, reestablish and start looking after the old body. I'm not getting any younger but I've noticed that things are slowing down and they don't need to. If I address my food, that will kick start a chain of events that will help me in my way to resolving the issues that I have. Being a happy, healthy person is much easier said than done. 

So I've decided for the month of October I'm going to quit...... no not alcohol (hehehe!!) again for those that know me, my random one glass of fizz a year on a very special occasion or two glasses of Vodka & Coke on rare occasions is just not enough to warrant quitting. I don't really like the taste of alcohol I don't really drink it so that is something that is far to easy to quit to warrant any kind of support. But there will be no drinking this month. 

No it's not coffee either. Can't stand the stuff!! If I ever invite you out to costa for a coffee you will just watch me drink peppermint tea. Tea & herbal teas are my thing and again normal tea is just not drunk enough to warrant quitting.........

So what am I really going to quit????

Red meat and Sugar!!!

With type 2 diabetics in the family that's a no brainier! I eat far too much cake & chocolate.

And with no Gaul bladder the red meat has always been very difficult to digest. I constantly suffer with stomach issues and acid reflux.

PREPERATION IS KEY

Saturday 1st October 

Today in my Preparation I'll be Shopping!!! Normally I go to Aldi but today I'm doing it on line. This will prevent me from just picking up rubbish that I don't need and focus the mind. I'll be writing a list of Fruit, veg, salad & nuts all of which are essential. I shall also be looking for lunch alternatives and something for hearty evening meals.

I'm already stocked up with Supplements:

• Magnesium
• Multi Vitamins
• Friendly good bacteria
• And good enzymes

I'll be looking into these and the effects that they have on me. I'll be seeking professional advice from other therapist regarding these.