56lbs Challenge, Favourite places & Girl Chat! #11

Hiyaaaa,

So first off, update on the weight loss. Last week I maintained and I was pretty fucking grumpy about it haha. It was my 'star week' If you know then you know, I didn't post any pictures or post a weigh day post because I was pissed off hahaha. I had literally got to the point where I was questioning my ability to ever do this. I think that having issues with food can be related to so many things and I know there are so many different triggers for me, usually if I have a week where I don't loose anything or I know i've been bad, that will be the start of going completely off plan and just not sacking it all off. Instead, I thought fuck it, I'm going for it this week. And I actually did, I stuck to it all week, didn't give up when I was starving, didn't eat out when I didn't absolutely need to, and it worked because I lost 4 pounds this week. I really, really needed that. I feel so happy and have some belief in myself again. I can do it, I don't need to have a breakdown about it because it is possible and it just takes more mental strength than I'm used to giving to it. 

I've followed a few other accounts who do slimming world, and it really helps when you're scrolling to see pics of people who are doing the same thing as you and just reminds you to be on it. If I see someone else had a good weigh day, it motivates me so much. I'd recommend that if you're on it! If you have any good accounts for me to follow, please let me know!! 

I printed out a '56 pounds challenge' (4st) and i've stuck it to my cork board at my desk at home and every time I loose a pound, I highlight it. So simple and pretty much exactly the same ethos as my 365 day savings challenge. It seems to be working, because every day when I'm sat at my computer its staring me in the face, it is just a good physical reminder. I'll keep you updated with how that works out, so far so good! 

Also in other news, this week I got my first smear test. I'd usually apologise for like, TMI. But, I'm not going to because If this reminds even one girl to go & book one, then it's worth sharing. I started getting letters about this through the door as soon as I turned 25 but i'm pretty sure if you're younger then you can still ask for one, but cervical cancer is very rare in women under 25, hence why they don't offer it to younger girls. A smear test tests the cells in the cervix for any abnormal changes in cells, most of these changes will go back to normal on their own but in some cases they can lead to cervical cancer and need to be removed. I was fairly nervous but I knew I was seeing my nurse who I love and not one of the doctors who are not so nice, so I felt a bit at ease before I went in. She explained the whole thing to me and what they are essentially looking for etc. It was a bit uncomfortable, especially when she whipped out her torch I nearly died laughing. Seriously though, It was over in about 2 minutes and it can potentially save your life, so get one booked in if you haven't. 

I'm off to Cornwall on Thursday, If you know me, you'll know its my favourite place in the world. My Aunt, Uncle and cousins live there so I stay with them and usually eat all of the scones and clotted cream, but not even one for me this weekend. My aunt is under strict instructions to keep me away from the syns!!! I cannot wait for a little break, Cornwall just feels like my home away from home, its such a comfort place for me. My Dad is also buried there so I definitely just feel like part of my heart is there. Last year my whole family on Dad's side had a reunion in Cornwall and It was the absolute highlight of my year. Everyone came from London, Australia and USA to be there and it was so amazing to get to know everyone, especially my little nephew Jacob who's now 6 and I had never met before! He's my new favourite person!! I got to spend time with all 4 of my siblings, we haven't all been in the same country for about 15 years so it was a real like once in a lifetime vibe. I hope not though, I hope we can do it again soon. Next time, somewhere hotter!! 

I'm trying to think of stuff that I can write about weekly, like little series of things or something. Nothing is really jumping out at me though to be honest. I've got a whole notes section of ideas but I don't love any of them right now. So inconsistent posts shall continue until further notice :) 

Love, 

Ayme x