So how are we all going with our ongoing quest for looser pants by Christmas?
I’ve got to be honest and say I’ve surprised myself and have been sticking to the whole Operation Loose Pants concept quite well! Usually with these sorts of things, I go in hard for a week or two and then the idea of going on a chocolate bender lures me in, which is less than ideal.
But, for me, throwing out the scales and not thinking of this whole Operation Loose Pants thing as a diet, has actually worked.
Since starting it back in September (which you can read about it in this post) I’ve been working hard to move more, drink lots of water, eat more greens, try new recipes, treat myself (to something non food related) every now and again and curb that pesky night time snacking habit.
So long story short, I’m pleased to report that after 10 weeks of Operation Loose Pants action, my pants are DEFINITELY looser. Hooray!!
I’m still a solid 14-16 when it comes to clothing, but everything is really comfortable now and not at all tight, so that’s a bonus!
I’m also 41 and have a very under active thyroid, which although is under reasonable control thanks to a daily dose of thyroxine, makes loosing weight really hard. I mean, I only have to walk past a bakery and BAM! I’ve gained 2 kilos.
But this year I’ve finally come to realise that dieting doesn’t work and living a healthy lifestyle most of the time does. Sure, I can (and do) inhale several pieces of chocolate slice while sitting on the couch, but I don’t feel guilty about it anymore (life is too short for food related guilt FFS!) and if I’ve had a day of indulgent eating, I just make sure I tighten the reigns in a bit the following day.
And without going all mushy and emo on you, I honestly think the key to becoming successful at pretty much everything in life, is to stop being so hard on yourself. Learn to like the good bits about yourself and ignore the rest. Unless of course you have a hideous personality and like to say and do nasty things to other people. In which case, you’ve probably got a little bit of work ahead of you!
But seriously, Summer is just around the corner here in Australia and guess what? I’m going to get my togs on and go swimming. In public. At the beach. And I’m not going to give a single f*&k about what anyone else around me thinks. Just quietly, I reckon you should do that too.
Have you been joining in with Operation Loose Pants? Want to join me at the beach for a swim? Or smash some chocolate with me instead? Either way, I’m good to go!
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