take better care of myself

I felt a little weird in an outdoor heated swimming pool while it was raining, but I made a promise to myself to go swimming TODAY! I did half an hour exercise which I am proud of!

Less work this week, a nice swim today… I haven’t even had any coke…yet! I am feeling good today!

Had a very pleasureable experience at a day spa yesturday, it did my chest cough lots of good!

For the last 3 weeks and I can feel the difference already. I am walking quicker and I am less puffed out and sweating with less effort when I get home!

When I look in the mirror these days!

Walked. Had a good breakfast, salad lunch and steak for dinner! Did some sit ups too! A very positive day!

As I have gone off the rails and need to get back on. I’m re submitting my entry about having no more coke. My last bottle was a 600ml yesturday! I need to drink more water, but I plan to buy a bit of coloured cordial – that way I don’t deprive my body of too much sugar and “I’ll come down!”

Need to start again. But it feels kind of easier to build up my health again, this time. I think because I have a clearer idea of what I want to do.

One week I’m really good, and next I’m really bad. But I’m not trying to change myself overnight. I realise that I’ve got to do one good thing at a time, or else I’ll go off the rails, so to speak. I think I’m just lacking motivation, lacking a reason why I want to care for myself better. I mean, it’s easy to say I just want to be a healthier person, but I don’t have a close partner or friend, or life event that I want to be healthier for! So it all becomes a little harder to stick to.

CSIRO has released a new healthy heart book with tips on exercise, eating and preparing food etc. Haven’t eaten take-out since!

My flatmate also neglects her dog something shocking, so I’ve brought the poor thing a lead. The dog knew exactly what a leash was for and was soooo excited to see one! I felt so sad for it! But now I’m taking 1/2 hour walks with Buddy the dog and we both love it.