Lifestyle change not Diet change - Challenge No 1

The Challenge - Healthy Eating

The Goal - To change my eating habits for my health.

30 day reading - Cleanse to heal - Anthony William

Trust me, you are reading this correctly. I promise I have not lost the plot completely. I am fully aware that it is December and that means Christmas which is code for over indulgence in every way possible, but what is the point of a challenge if it isn't a little challenging - right ?

As of today I am 5'51/2" Tall and yes that 1/2" is super important. Especially when you have a friend that looks like a supermodel and is just as tall as one. (you know who your are miss slovenia).

Now the scary part, I am currently 73.4KGs. I am convinced my scales are lying, or perhaps my towel was just heavier than I imagined. Either way the truth is, I have never been this weight before. I take full responsibility for my beautiful curves but I'd be just as happy if I skimmed a little off them. I am not laying this blame on midlife, childbirth or my busy lifestyle.

That said this challenge has nothing to do with weight loss. If I lose a few pounds along the way that is nothing more than an added bonus.

This challenge is a lifestyle change. My current lifestyle, and eating habits mean that sugar is my best friend, chocolate is my lover and I am married to processed food. So, I am changing my relationship with food, I guess you could say I am divorcing my old habits for a healthier affair with food.

This challenge for me is to limit all the things I love that are having an adverse effect on my body, mind and soul. I am hopeful that by replacing all the sweet nawti habits with healthier options that it will effect my body in ways I can only but imagine.

For many years I have been toying with the idea that I want to eat healthier and as with lots of ideas, I am all in with the idea but let's start talking hard work and planning and following through, and ...well.. I'm not so good at that.

My mind knows all the reasons why I should do this, my ever increasing waistline is praying that I follow through but my inner demon is whispering that sugar and sweet temptations taste so much better. So not only do I have to master my sweet tooth, I have to kick self sabotage out the door.

To my knowledge , I do not have any underlying health issues which I am very proud of. I began consulting a bioresonance therapist about a year ago and am continuing with that in an effort to keep on top of any potential issues with my health. I do take some supplements for various vitamin deficiencies that most of us have at my age. Aside from that I feel good, but I want to be better to myself.

When I think about healthy eating, I always go back to the question, " would I let my child eat what I eat?" and the answer is no. So if I would protect them from my junk food diet the I should do the same for myself.

This challenge is not just about planning healthier meals. It is not just about meal preparation. This challenge is about self love, being respectful of ones self. Making conscious decisions about what I am putting into my body and the potential adverse effects that can potentially have long term.

Although this is a 30 day challenge initially, I am planning to carry this on long term, a major change to my diet, my health and my self care. I want to find a way to enjoy the healthier things in life not to hide from them.

Enjoy the journey.

xx Lei

YOUR DIET IS A BANK ACCOUNT. GOOD FOOD CHOICES ARE GOOD INVESTMENTS - BETHENNY FRANKEL