Over the past couple of weeks since 12WBT started I have been absolutely flat out. Trying to fit in exercise, looking after my twins and family, working three days a week and being an organised teacher has been a struggle. I haven't always got in my 500 calorie burn each day and I haven't always stuck within my calorie allowance, but I have been a great mum and have worked extremely hard to be the best teacher for my class. I'm still losing weight slowly but not at the rate I should be.
I really need to timetable how long I'm going to spend doing school work. I think as a teacher I could work 24 hours a day and it would still not be enough. I look at some teachers who do the bare minimum and sometimes I am envious. I just can't do that but I need to have a better balance in my life. I need to spend more time on myself and less time on everyone else.
Even though I haven't been burning or eating the calories I should, I have been much better then I have been in a very long time. I'm really thinking about what I'm putting into my mouth and feel so much better for it. I'm finding a love for wholesome food and really feeling the difference when I'm putting the wrong kind of foods in my mouth.
Something I have to be aware of is the fact I lose my resolve every time we have other family members staying with us. My family have always been very healthy and skinny and I'm the one fat little duckling. My family basically eat whatever they want and do little exercise to keep in shape. Particularly when we are out, one of my family members will say lets stop for morning tea and order these high fat content food and drink items. I always think, just this once won't hurt.
In the next couple of weeks, I'm going to make more time to focus on me and my health. I will eat really clean and achieve my 500 calories burnt everyday. I know I can do it and I know the results will be worth it.
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