It's not a diet, it's a lifestyle change
I was telling my flatmate two nights ago that I lost 6 pounds since I've changed my diet. She told me that I should not call it a diet, since it has a tendency to be regarded as negative. She told me to call it a lifestyle change instead. I like it. Thinking about it that way makes it so much easier. I just feel much more optimistic and enthusiastic.
I feel really good lately. I don't find it hard to get up every single morning, or feel cranky... I'm getting more sleep too. I still feel lonely from time to time whenever something reminds me of Matt, but it's not that bad anymore. I can easily shrug it off now. I don't know if the change in how I eat helped, but damn I feel great!
I still haven't made an exercise plan, or had a proper workout. The most I've had is just being on my feet and walking around the shop floor while carrying a heavy load of clothes. I suppose that's not so bad. At least I'm constantly moving while at work. It's just that when I get home, the last thing I want to do is still be on my feet. But, I went dancing with my flatmates last night, so I'm sure that helped.
I've been snacking on junk food today, but I pretty much made sure I was watching how much I ate. I found that it's easier to not eat straight from the pack. That way I can actually know how much I've eaten already.
I also went to the grocery today, and made sure I made a shopping list before going. I'm so proud that I stuck with it, so I didn't end up buying junk food at all. Normally I'd just go to the supermarket and go through every single aisle to make sure I don't miss anything that I might need and end up with tons of potato chips and chocolates and cookies in my trolley. But not anymore!
To Lula, angua, serenayang11, Miia, blondeez thanks so much for the comments ladies. They really help a lot. It makes it so much easier knowing that there are others encouraging me on.