I was listening to the ‘Go Love Yourself’ latest episode whilst I was walking my dogs at the only safe time very early this morning and they were laughing that an article was written about ladies putting ice lollies up their vulvas. I know it’s hot but please don’t be wasteful.
I have found it difficult to start writing again since I recently got married and I went on a beautiful honeymoon. It has been 4 weeks since we got back and returned back to normal life and I am finding getting back into a routine at work is difficult. Do I want more flexibility and freedom? I don’t feel that I am restricted, however I do work within the NHS so there are limitations within a publicly funded service. I am very fortunate to be able to do my virtual telephone outpatient clinic from home on the hottest day ever today. As for the majority of our patients it is not safe for them to travel to the hospital where there is no air-conditioning for relief.
One of my key areas to focus on is usually ‘Keep Hydrated’ especially on a day like today where I think most people’s homes are reaching 30degrees or more inside. Hopefully at least cooler than outside as all our windows and blinds are shut to protect from any sunshine creeping in.
What I have thought about that is important to mention over the past few days is the amount of ice lollies and ice cream I have been eating. For me it has been a way to feel cooler and it’s also delicious. As I have previously said ‘Let’s Give Ourselves A Break’
- Don’t check your weight today or tomorrow – with all the water we’re drinking and our bodies trying to keep cool it is fluctuating all day. It does not matter and does not define you.
- How about we throw away those weighing scales? Nothing will happen if you can’t weigh yourself and keep track. Life will be better, I guarantee it.
- Delete any calorie counting apps. We don’t need to know how many calories that ice cream or ice lolly is – We really don’t! Coming from a Registered Dietitian, I really don’t care how many calories that one ice cream or ice lolly is. Dr Megan Rossi has summarised this amazingly – 4 reasons to stop counting calories – The Gut Health Doctor
- If you didn’t steal the ice cream/ice lolly, you have no reason to feel guilty for eating it
Drink another glass of cold water. Keep cool. Remember self-compassion.
Eat For You Dietitian 
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