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2020 Review: Weight loss, job search, parenting

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 I started weight loss journey at the end of May and buddied up with frind to start logging on MFP. We also started working out. Results started to stall in the first month. In also had covid in June and had a hard time recovering in 2-3 weeks. Started experimenting with low carb in July and it converted to Ketogenic soon. In the first 3 months I lost 12 kilos. In the next 4, I lost 6 more. Making the grand total for 2020 at 18 kilos. I got down from 82.6 to 64. This involved very little exercise and I did get off track by having guests over. School drop off and pick up was a good physical activity. Job search was not as rewarding as weight loss. I had one AT interview and only managed to get 2 vikariat interviews. COVID ensured that people had an excuse to turn down any contact because of budget cuts etc. On 31st December, I finally received an offer for GP setting. It wasn't my first choice but there is some hope that it might lead to better AT chances in the same area, so I am r
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Daily routine, 2nd week update

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It really helped to sit down and setup a framework based on the must do tasks. But I did lag behind when it comes to the want-to tasks and things that would improve my well being like sleeping on a specific time.
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Eid prep

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I was not sure what or how I will do for Eid but after watching few videos, I got the inspiration and idea. So I had made these donuts a while back and today made an accordion style banner also We have been thinking to go to Ullared for big shop specially regarding kids' eid gifts. And I have visualized amazing gifts presentation this year. I have the pinata made, filled and ready. Now I need to find a shiny gift wrap for some over the top presentation as I want to wow the boys. Also I want an amazing cake that just adds to the fun sweet decor we will have. 
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First step

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After Eid and reading a little book about LCHF I was feeling quite pumped. So when I got the inspiration to spend Eid money on a sports bra and then a chance arose to create a buddy system with a friend who lives nearby, I jumped on it. We became friends on MyFitnessPal and began counting calories and pepping each other up. I am feeling very positive and looking forward to fitting into some nice clothes of mine.
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Thoughts

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I did not realize my perfectionism was affecting my parenting and relationship with kids so much. I also recently realized I might have anxiety (GAD) rather than panic in attack form. My tiredness, bowl movements, muscle pain and exhaustion might be dependent on this one thing. I caught myself saying: It is so special to love someone without ever have seen them. I said this about pregnancy but it got me that it might be true for relationship with God as well. It's easy to understand the love and the relationship by having something to relate to. 
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My highest weight ever

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I am at my highest ever weight of 82 kgs right now. A BMI of 29.9. Need to lose at least 10 kgs to look and dress normal. And then an additional 10-12 kgs to get into good shape, feel lighter and be more active with kids.  It is always easy to find excuses. But I have to say I am so scared of all the diseases I will get after this. I feel sick thinking about atherosclerosis. I'm also very discouraged by the fact that metabolism will slow down drastically after 40 and then progressively after that. Still I don't think I convince myself with a good reason. Or I would be on it already. It seems like I'm not convinced myself somehow.
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Week 17

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Trying to tidy up the house and make space and mindset for this time of the year when we get a chance to up our efforts. Created a little prayer corner like I always have wanted to do. Really love the prayer takht that a lot of elderly have where I grew up. Cleaned the balcony a bit. Want to really declutter the house to make it managable. Read Ramadan book to kids. Trying to talk to them and present them in a positive way. Prepared a little bit for Eid. Made this candy filled piñata ready to use. My oldest is quite conscious of what is happening now so I want to up my Eid game this year. 
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