Today I am feeling full of energy and really positive! My general wellbeing and health seem to be really good today. This experience as well as being eyeopening and humbling it is also having a lot of positive affects and making me appreciate my body and how I use food. I am finding that eating less food is making me more energetic. It has shown me just how sluggish you feel if you never allow yourself to feel hungry.
I am now feeling the benefits of being aware of what you eat and have more energy that I have had in ages. I think I will definitely try and implement what I have learned on this challenge and apply it to my diet when I finish this.
I think after watching videos last night it reminded me why I am doing this and also it isn't that hard for me as I am still eating 3 meals a day and have budgeted snacks in also. This is what I would call a normal amount of food and I think it is good to go back to that! Instead of snacking all the time.
I am still amazed that I am managing to eat 3 meals and snacks on £1 a day! It is crazy. But it also shows the power of brands and advertising. I think I will totally revamp my shopping list from now on! Of course there is not much variety, and I would love to eat my vegetables and drink fruit juices again, but I think before I was totally overspending by huge amounts. I will also be only buying for that is necessary and not getting things just in case. I think it will make a big impact on my diet, health, wellbeing and importantly wallet!
I was worried about my energy level in dance class today but in fact it was great and I felt completely normal. In fact today was a really great class! I am feeling quite tired now but have been impressed at just how upbeat and energetic I have felt today.
I am worried that tomorrow I will crash a bit and it will be a hard day again. I am also aware that I am starting to run low on my resources. So lets see how the final two days go!
Last night I watched a video of Nelson Mandela. The words he spoke really stuck me and were so inspirational. He stated that we have the ability to be a 'great generation'. Do we want to be remembered as a generation of the Internet, social networking and binge drinking? Or do we want to be remembered as the generation who help eradicate poverty? Ensure equality for all and global access to food, water and medicine?
We can be that 'great generation'. Every journey starts with a step and by reading this blog you have already started that journey. You have raised awareness. And maybe you may pass on some information to people you know, add a link to your Facebook page or send video links to your friends. Spreading awareness is the first step. Then together we can unite to tell our world leaders we want fairness to all. We can be the voice for our global neighbours who do not.
Until next time, much happiness.
Sophie
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