Day 27

To Whom It May Concern,

Dear Absolute Darling,
Thank you so much for signing in with me, you are indeed and absolute darling! Have a wonderful day!

QUESTION 27: How do you deal with being around food?

At home, I keep things well packed away and not lying around to tempt me. I make sure the fridge is as empty as possible and only filled with necessary, healthy items. My store cupboard contains only tinned (canned) goods, like tuna and dry goods like herbs and spices, no snacks, treats or junk food. I don't keep food in my handbag (purse) and I don't squirrel it away for a rainy day. I am a devious little bitch and I will find it and I will binge! I cannot be trusted! When I go to other people's houses, tell them how lovely their lounge or bedroom is and that we should hang out there, rather than the kitchen. They never suspect that it's because I'm avoiding food. I struggle to eat in front of most people and don't want to have to explain why. Considering all I've just written, it's hard to believe I'm still such a fatty, innit?!

Hi, girls! Thank you all so much for your lovely comments and concerns. I've done Atkins many times and my body readily goes into ketosis, so I know it's right for me. I just need to work on my carbohydrate cravings so that I don't binge and ruin my progress. I realise that I don't need them, I just want them, so it makes it easier to accept that I should stop using food as a form of comfort! Also, I appreciate your noticing how all my hard work and effort almost always goes unrewarded, it's something that I struggle with a lot in different ares in my life. I can promise you that I am being honest and sticking to my diet and exercise plan. I'm not lying and saying I was good when secretly, I'm slothing around on the couch all day, guzzling beer, pizza and chocolate! I really am working very hard! Anyway, I had a great day today! I played by all the rules, so hopefully, I will see results soon!

CALORIES: 500 or less ✓

EXERCISE: 1 hour or more ✓

WATER: 1.5-2 Litre ✓

Dear friends, please spare a thought for Danae, who is STILL not able to post on Blogger or comment on any of our blogs since the crash. I miss you terribly D. and I hope to have you back online soon!

I've had this song stuck in my head all day and I'd like to dedicate it to Ana's Angel, because it's one of her blogs/online names! I hope your last 2 days in Rome are truly awesome and that you return safely to your loved ones with heaps of  photos, good memories and fun stories! Rock on, Sister!

Just a little F.Y.I.: Mich, this song is off an album titled Into The Dark  A Soundtrack To The Novels Of John Connolly. (Courtesy of FishPyjamas) The song lyrics, "Where can a dead man go? A question with an answer only dead men know." are the first words to appear in The Unquiet. The songs are meant to reflect the mood of the books and the character, Charlie Parker. Yes, there is a copy coming your way, M.!

I must say, I'm looking forward to a new month and a new diet. I will post my results from the 30 Day Challenge on Friday, 1 July. It will also serve as a progress report for the 4 Week Challenge I'm doing with Peanut! I  hope you are all enjoying a great start to the new week. Be good to yourselves. All my love.

Sincerely,
Cinnamon Brown.