HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM US ALL !! Dawn !!!!! Have a wonderful day and enjoy the celebration . Same to you erinmc82 for your family Christmas ! We need these cherished moments so ditch any guilt . No point . Maybe avoid ‘unnecessary ‘extras like bread , limiting the processed foods and eating natural foods as much as possible but most importantly ENJOY the moment !!!
I think that reading through your posts the message I would like to get across is to remember that you are still here , still trying and not giving up . It’s ok not to get things right all the time but to beware of not losing total control . Sunny is right we need to show ourselves compasssion. Also… well done for staying positive and looking for alternative low carb foods and recipes .
I really hope the raw , fermented foods are not messing up your progress SG . I wouldn’t have thought so and remember they are VERY good for you . I think your hubby just needs a bit of time to take on board all the info about sugars etc . Not so long ago I would be buying lots of different types of honey from the local markets here thinking it was so healthy . He is making small changes and hopefully it will all slot into place as he develops new habits without any arguments . Men generally like to resist advice about food and drink !!! My hubby has stopped drinking beer so I take that as a small victory . He won’t give up certain ‘treats’ though and he buys them when he goes shopping alone so I have given up … he knows the info 😉
My latest news re my shoulder after an x ray and scan is that I have calcific tendonitis which is a build up of calcium deposits causing inflammation in the tendons . I see my doc next week and hopefully she will prescribe some physio sessions .I don’t want anything more aggressive . I am back on the apple cider vinegar and the golden lattes with turmeric, ginger and cinnamon to hopefully help with the inflammation .
I’m on volume 2 of my son’s photo book 😉 30 years is a long time and I don’t want to miss any key moments !
So basically just keep going folks even if you have an off day , feeling a bit despondent . Everyone here knows it is a struggle sometimes but you can push through and get back on track accepting it all takes time . There is no quick fix, we know that . In those bleaker moments do something just for yourself . Yes,a pampering session, a new hair cut, a bubbly bath … I tend to look for a Vinted bargain as you know and I recently found a lovely pair of Fluevog trainers which I polished up and added some wacky laces . They make me smile .
Also just feeling grateful for being pretty healthy although not the ‘perfect weight, perfect size ‘ etc . Noone is perfect but we are being good to ourselves eating healthily . Just doing that will make you feel better and don’t beat yourselves up if you are stalling ,or putting on a few pounds . There will be days when the numbers fluctuate, don’t panic but keep your eye on the long term prize of improved health .
All the very best and keep posting so we can support and encourage and whatever the challenges you are facing .