Why It's worth Changing

Question 1

I love how good it feels to fit into my clothes!

Answer 1

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Question 2

I want to be a good role model for the girls.

Answer 2

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Question 3

I love how I feel when I eat healthy food.

Answer 3

My body feels lighter!

Question 4

I want to live a long and healthy and happy life.

Answer 4

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Question 5

I love the way my skin glows when I am fit and healthy.

Answer 5

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Question 6

It is important to me to be happy. When I am unhappy I find something enjoyable to do which is also good for me.

Answer 6

If I can’t think of anything I consult my list of ideas. 🗒

Question 7

Yoga is a great way to relax and reconnect with my body and mind. I can do gentle yoga even in the evening when my mind is tired. Because my body isn’t tired.

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Question 8

I really enjoy exercise. I love the endorphin rush, the feeling of being out of breath, of challenging myself. It makes me feel fit and healthy.

Answer 8

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Question 9

When I am mentally tired I can sleep or go for a walk or do some yoga.

Answer 9

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Question 10

I will let food go to waste if we do not need it.

Answer 10

I will thank it for being there if needed, but if it was not needed it will go in the bin. Better wasted in the bin and doing no harm than me saving it and incurring the calories.

Question 11

There are many choices I can make to pass the time in a healthy, enjoyable and relaxing way.

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There are no upsides to overeating - make sure eating doesn’t become your hobby!! 🎹🎲🎮🎧🎨💻🕯🛁

Question 12

Looking after myself is important to me. I feel better when I am fit and eating healthy food in the right amounts.

Answer 12

When I do this my behaviour sets a good example to my girls. ❤️

Question 13

Eating late at night is not worth it. It is affecting my weight, my happiness, and my self esteem.

Answer 13

The path to being healthier and happier is to choose a better option to pass the time.

Question 14

Looking after myself is important to me. When I take care of myself I look better, feel better, function better and improve my quality of life.

Answer 14

Taking care of myself helps me live a long, healthy and happy life.

Question 15

I need to eat slowly and mindfully.

Answer 15

Enjoy every mouthful, enjoy the flavour, texture and aroma. Slow down and remove distractions.

Question 16

I only eat when I am actually hungry.

Answer 16

When I am bored I find something to do - but I don’t go and eat. If I can’t think of anything I consult my list of ideas.

Question 17

I love how I look younger when I am fit and healthy.

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Question 18

When there is a lull and I’m lonely or need comfort, or even just bored - I find an idea on my list, or i go to bed. If I’m on the car I can listen to a podcast or some music.

Answer 18

These stop me from eating food I don’t need and food that won’t give me company, companionship, love or entertainment. It won’t lift up my soul, it will just drag me down. It’s a trap!! 🤐😘

Question 19

Give yourself and your girls a happy, healthy, confident, capable and balanced you/Mummy.

Answer 19

Be the example you always wanted. Empower them to follow the trail you are blazing. 👩🏻‍💻💪👩🏻❤️

Question 20

I love the feeling I get when I achieve an exercise goal. The sense of accomplishment is great - and so is the endorphin rush!!

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Question 21

I’m sick of yo-yo dieting. I spend too much time and energy on losing weight instead of spending my time LIVING!

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The time is now - TAKE CONTROL! ⏰⏳

Question 22

I want my girls to see a mum who is able to balance her own needs against those of her family

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Question 23

When I am feeling full, I don’t need to eat any more, even if it right in front of me and it is delicious.

Answer 23

I listen to my body - my body is saying it doesn’t want any more. My eyes do not speak for my body!

Question 24

I eat mindfully and slowly so that I only eat what my body needs.

Answer 24

Any more is just undoing your hard work and setting a bad example!

Question 25

When I slip up I can recover immediately. I stop eating and wait until my body tells me it is hungry again.

Answer 25

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Question 26

It’s ok to feel hungry. The worst thing that can happen is that your body will respond and burn fat. It’s not like you will never eat again.

Answer 26

You aren’t on a desert island! 🌴

Question 27

I want to feel good every day.

Answer 27

I exercise because it makes me feel good.

Question 28

I follow my good habits every day and every week.

Answer 28

There’s no finish line - these are things I can do as part of my regular lifestyle.

Question 29

When I’m not feeling keen to exercise I remember how great it feels to finish!

Answer 29

Happy high endorphins!!! 🙌

Question 30

I can watch TV to unwind but I don’t stay up past 11pm watching TV.

Answer 30

I avoid getting into a trance which costs me my sleep or causes me to eat mindlessly.

Question 31

When I am exhausted I go to bed.

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I don’t need emotional comfort or food - I need rest and sleep.

Question 32

When I feel exhausted or just want to take some time out for myself before I move on to the next thing - I find something relaxing to do or steal a few minutes on my way home to look at a view or breathe in some air or meditate. (e.g on the way home from work I could stop at the wetland instead of HJs)

Answer 32

This restores my soul and clears my mind. And gives me some me time before I have to back to serving others.