A bit of a different weekend for me. Viking festive and unlimited food and drink feast. Not so much with the gym but plenty of steps and lots of fun to be had

1 week since I pressed that help button. Seems like a lifetime has passed in that week. Meds have been increased, and sleeping tablets introduced which have kept me level throughout the day. Crazy how much sleep has to answer for. Fell asleep with J last night and woke up at 11pm which was too late to take them, ended up being up most of the night and has impacted mood today. Took myself for a nap and focussed on my job this afternoon. MH team still visiting and appreciate them doing so. Small wins in the last week; - Getting back on here - Back walking the dog and getting those steps in - Been to the gym twice (not managed a full routine as anxiety took over, but I showed up) - Back making nutrition a priority, although not fully at the point of macro counting. - Created a training plan for the Sheffield 10k with the help of ChatGPT - Got referred for ADHD Sunshine and time with kids is helping.

Weigh in today 70kg 🥳 it's been a while since I've been this weight and it's good to be back. Body composition is improving too. Since I started my weight loss journey it marks 3 and a half stone lost in total. So anyone in the group who feels their progress is slow compared to others... That's ok, because it works 👏 Uniform is hanging off now though (never thought I'd see the day!) so rocking the old style belt to compensate and to be honest I think they should bring it back for all staff 😂 (feel like I'm on set for Call The Midwife 😆). Had private bloods done and all levels are good so this is very reassuring. Hope everyone else is hitting their goals?! Share your wins.... however big or small! You never know who you may inspire 🙌😊 You all inspire me ✨

May look a little pathetic compared to some of the big guns in this group but I'm sure you all got excited when you first saw yours too 😄🥳

I find it easier to share things on here than I do with my closest friends and loved ones. The truth is, despite what you might see on social media, I’m struggling. I’m tired of pretending everything’s okay. I’m exhausted, and if I’m honest, I’ve lost the motivation to even help myself. But today is a new day. Today is the day I rein in that black dog, and start to show up for myself again. I thought I had all the tools I needed to get through my darkest moments, but it turns out I didn’t. Yesterday, I reached out for help. This morning, for the first time in over a month, I’m out on an early morning dog walk. That’s where it starts. Small steps. One foot in front of the other. I’ve signed up for the Sheffield 10K at the end of September, so that’s my short-term goal. Nine weeks. One finish line. But today isn’t about running. Today starts with a walk.