let the rainbow appear.

hi everyone,

how are you all?  i hope you are all well.
i am so so so sorry that i have not been blogging. i have been very emotional lately and i guess i have gone off the rails alot. but as per usual i must pick myself up and try again. never give up. because i am struggling alot with the weightloss and getting myself motivated i have started seeing a counsellor whom is helping/supporting me on my journey. she has given me many strategies to assist me along the way-some which i think could benefit anyone else who may be struggling with their journey.

firstly, think of your ultimate goal- why do you want to lose the weight? for me, it is to have a baby .. there are many other benefits of losing weight like looking good, feeling amazing and being the healthiest i have ever been-...but my goal (and the one thing that i would wish for if a genie happened to grant me a wish) would be to have a baby. a healthy, beautiful baby.

secondly, planning is essential (especially if you are a procrastinator like me). firstly do a weekly meal plan so that you can plan your shopping list, but also plan each day in detail. i have a plan for tomorrow (because that is when i am starting) and i have made it idiot proof so to speak until i get into the swing of things.

DAILY PLAN FOR TUESDAY 19/04/2011

7AM- hour walk with Jenny

8AM- breakfast

1 oats sachet

½ cup of skim milk

8:30-11:30AM- free time (DANCING half an hr min., STUDY FOR INTERVIEW)

11:30- morning tea

Fruit berry salad

1 small low fat yoghurt

11:30-1PM- Free time (STUDY FOR INTERVIEW)

1PM- Lunch

Mixed salad with chicken breast

2PM-3PM- staff meeting (Stanhope)

3:30PM- afternoon tea

6 almonds

1 small apple

4PM- take Ziggy to doggy beach

5PM-prepare dinner

1 grilled steak (size of deck of cards)

Mixed veggies

¼ cup of brown rice

5:30PM- EAT DINNER

6-9PM- free time (STUDY FOR INTERVIEW)

Daily Reward: if follow meal plan for the day, buy ‘inspiration rock’ for ‘treasure chest’

the third thing is to give yourself a reward. start of by giving yourself a reward daily-every day that you stick to your meal plan will deserve a special reward. this can be anything from buttons, ribbons, beads etc- something that you can put in a special box (your treasure chest) and be a reminder that you have overcome your obsticles. and then also have a weekly reward and a reward when you meet certain goals. my daily reward will be an 'inspiration rock' which i generally find at 'hippy' stores. i love them because they are so simple but when you look at them or hold them in your hand- you feel inspired.

it is also a good idea to do up a poster with all your goals, so that you can put it up on your wall and be reminded of it whenever you wake up or walk past. i am in the process of finishing mine off but when it is done i will take a photo to share it with you.

thanks for reading my blog. i just wanted to share what i have been taught because i believe this can work and will help you if you are struggling or feeling overwhelmed with it all.

and remember- YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!!! i promise.

so much love to you,

cat xoxoxooxoox