Get over it, Tanya!

Multi tasking seems to be something I’m good at. I can easily juggle five different tasks at work with confidence despite by head feeling muddled, I can handle tidying the house whilst keeping up to date with what’s going on in Eastenders and I can even dry my hair and do my makeup at the same time (true fact even if I do look like a clown afterwards!)  However, I have noticed lately that when my life gets taken over by one thing, I somehow manage to lose focus on everything else, and by that I mean my diet.

With a recent promotion giving me a step up the career ladder, I have been thrown into a brand new role, which after spending nearly seven years in my previous job, has been a bit of a shock to my system but I have been putting all my energy into learning and getting settled and neglecting the focus I had with my diet and realise now I need to do something about that now before I undo all my hard work. Whilst talking to my sister about it last night she said ‘only you can do something about it’ and she’s so right. It was a matter of fact comment which has stuck on my head ever since. It’s easy to lose track and spiral into a whirlwind of self pity when you’re having a bad day, but I should be looking at the bigger picture. I’ve been promoted so why am I feeling so sorry for myself? I realise there is always going to be learning curves in a new job but I seriously need to stop putting myself under so much pressure and just go with it instead of using it as an excuse to comfort eat and step off the diet wagon. I know it’s easier said than done, especially if you’re like me and turn to food with any emotion you go through, but at least I have acknowledged what I am doing and that’s got to be a good start, don’t you think?

With that in mind, I woke up this morning and did an intensive 30 minute session on the cross trainer, watched The Biggest Loser and Fat Families on TV and I suddenly feel like I’m back in the game and it feels good. I've got a lot going for me at the moment so as of now I’m giving myself a well deserved talking to and pulling myself together. I’m back people so let’s get this party started!