Sunday 12th December 2021

Are you in love with yourself, or is this something that needs work?

Having had a weight problem for most of my life, so I totally get this. I’ve really wondered how my overeating started, and I finally pinpointed it a few years ago. My problems stemmed from staying at my auntie’s house most weekends, by choice – she fed me so many unhealthy foods (it was great at the time as a child though!) – this led me to a lifetime of dealing with unhealthy, obsessional eating habits. A box of Cadbury’s chocolate fingers for breakfast was the norm there! No wonder I loved staying over! And so my unhealthy relationship with food began. I’ve been all shapes and sizes throughout my life – I’m like the multi-changing woman!

My husband is fantastic. He tells me he loves me several times a day, every day. I know my weight doesn’t affect his feelings, as we got together when I was a couple of stone heavier than I am right now, however, I have been a couple of stone less than I am right now. I had an illuminating moment last night – even though my hubby loves me, I, unfortunately, have fallen out of love with myself. My zest has gone, my confidence is at rock bottom, and generally feel a bit blah.

Lockdown March 2020 had a massive effect on me – but in a positive way. It clicked me into action. Day 1 and I was all over it! I utilised the time to plan, cook, walk, and just “be”. The sun was shining, the birds were singing! I loved it! I was the lowest weight I’d ever knowingly been, and granted, happiness shouldn’t come from the scales/your body weight, but for me, it was the confidence I felt; the comfort in my own skin; the control I had (to not overeat) and just a general sense of well being and happiness. A truly amazing feeling!

Things changed when I knew I was heading back into the workplace that summer…….the slippery slope took hold. To be honest, thinking about it, I don’t really know why it happened. I was in a job I loved. However, it was never going to be the same job again, and this made me sad. Nibbling, overeating, and laziness began to take hold. By the end of the year, I took voluntary redundancy, but I was heartbroken. I left a job I had loved and grown in for over 16 years. It had taught me so much, but I’m a firm believer in things happening for a reason. One of my oldest friends offered me a job to keep us tied over. But I now had the opportunity I had been toying with for years……going it alone, and setting up my own business! And HERE WE ARE! 6 months later The Bubble Venture was launched!

I know have the skills, knowledge, and motivation to help everyone achieve what they set out to achieve, and now is the time to bring myself into the equation.

I have started this blog to share my journey and experiences with you all. Our family life has been through some stuff over the years! Somethings are sorted, but others are ongoing, however, no more procrastinating, no more excuses (and let’s face it, we’re full of them!) and let’s just do it!