Creating New Habits

I have spent the last week or so thinking too much.  I have been watching a serious of The Biggest Loser on catch up and it has got me thinking (and motivated.)

Why do I do it, what is it in my head that makes me eat so much.  Is it something from my past that has made me an emotional eater, was food a reward for good behavior, I eat it then its like a punishment because I gain weight, so why do it !!

Why do I eat in secret so much, is it if no one sees it then I never ate it ?  I do this a lot, a very very bad habit

Why do I have an excuse for everything ?  Too Tired, No Time, My Family Comes First, I don't do mornings, and the list goes on.

I 100% believe in a positive mind and a positive approach to life so why is it I find myself dwelling on the negative's without even realizing it.  And the Law of Attraction is quite clear, what you feel and think about most is what you bring to yourself.

So after much deliberating and questioning I have decided to stop trying to work out why I do what I do, does it really matter, is it going to make it better, No I don't think it will.  I spend more time thinking about being fat then actually trying to become skinny, so if I think about being fat, then its more likely I will stay like this and get bigger along the way. 

No more why's and what for's, Time for change.

So here I am at day one of creating new habits.  According to Google, somebody somewhere decided a new habit is created in 21 days, so I am going to record my new habits for the next 21 days and see if they stick.  I have decided to keep to achievable goals so I don't set myself up to fail.

Earlier mornings - currently I drag my slightly over-sized rear out of bed at the latest possible moment then rush around like a nutter getting everything ready to get out the door for 8am.

No Diet drinks after 9pm (unless I am out) - sounds a weird one but I struggle to fall asleep at night and I believe a good amount of this is due to the huge amounts of caffeine I am drinking through the day.  Then the tiredness kicks in as the week goes on and then I eat more and don't have any energy

Hit my daily steps targets - currently set at 8k on my Fitbit, to increase to 9k next week and 10k the week after.  

Put myself first - realising I am worth it is a hard one the get my head around, realising that sometimes being a little selfish is ok.  This is going to be the hardest one for me but I am going to try.

I am excited to be heading into my mini challenge for the next 21 days.  Watch out for my daily updates.

Dolittle x