Went back to the gym this morning, I ache a bit today LOL! Did approx 1/2hr, so good start to the day.
Had a cereal bar before leaving the house, so hopefully my metabolism will be responding correctly to the exercise.
Feeling on a bit of a downer today, not really sure why, but easily irritated. Was good to get a 20 minute massage this morning though, definitely makes the day easier.
Still also on my "Chuck everything out" phase LOL. Nothing under the bed no except a portfolio case of Cal's pics which is too big for a cupboard and the cat. Makes me feel very light! It's almost as if the physical "stuff" was adding to the heaviness I feel.
So, back to the gym tomorrow, drinking lots. Pretty sure I've been dehydrated recently, so really trying to up my fluids and peeing for Britain as a result! Haha.
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
Meant to post this yesterday!
This year it’s all about health.
I’m putting my hypochondriac side away for good and focussing on the things that will bring me health and not dwelling on the negative and the bad stuff.
Today I went for my first gym session this year. Didn’t get as long as I would have liked as the traffic in this morning was horrendous, so by the time I got the girls into school and drove to the gym it was already almost 9. However, a few minutes is better than nothing. So 20 mins in the gym this morning. I certainly felt it! That’s what happens when you don’t go for a month! The machines had mostly been replaced and the new cross trainer felt like harder work, either that or I’m really unfit after Christmas! Also did some time on the power plate. I’ll be back tomorrow morning. No excuses!!!
So food wise, I need to get to the shops. But have done pretty well today. Porridge for breakfast, soup for lunch and a banana as a snack. I also had a bag of low fat crisps *sigh* but only 81 calories, so not too bad. However, I eat my breakfast when I get into work, so around 10am, but today a friend told me that this could be detrimental to my diet. Because I go to the gym before eating my body thinks it’s in starvation mode and will try to store whatever I eat after that. So tomorrow I’ll grab a banana or cereal bar before I go. No point in putting in the effort if it’s not going to work!
On the plus side today one of the workmen from school came in to check something in our office, haven’t seen him in a few weeks and he straightaway said “Have you been losing weight?” so yay! Something is working!
Onwards and upwards!
I’m putting my hypochondriac side away for good and focussing on the things that will bring me health and not dwelling on the negative and the bad stuff.
Today I went for my first gym session this year. Didn’t get as long as I would have liked as the traffic in this morning was horrendous, so by the time I got the girls into school and drove to the gym it was already almost 9. However, a few minutes is better than nothing. So 20 mins in the gym this morning. I certainly felt it! That’s what happens when you don’t go for a month! The machines had mostly been replaced and the new cross trainer felt like harder work, either that or I’m really unfit after Christmas! Also did some time on the power plate. I’ll be back tomorrow morning. No excuses!!!
So food wise, I need to get to the shops. But have done pretty well today. Porridge for breakfast, soup for lunch and a banana as a snack. I also had a bag of low fat crisps *sigh* but only 81 calories, so not too bad. However, I eat my breakfast when I get into work, so around 10am, but today a friend told me that this could be detrimental to my diet. Because I go to the gym before eating my body thinks it’s in starvation mode and will try to store whatever I eat after that. So tomorrow I’ll grab a banana or cereal bar before I go. No point in putting in the effort if it’s not going to work!
On the plus side today one of the workmen from school came in to check something in our office, haven’t seen him in a few weeks and he straightaway said “Have you been losing weight?” so yay! Something is working!
Onwards and upwards!
Tuesday, 5 January 2010
It's a New Year!
So it's been a long time since I wrote here. I got to my highest non pg weight in the summer (10 st 7lbs - at 5 feet tall that's way too much). So now I weigh 9 st 13lbs, which is a big improvement. Ideally I want to lose another 22lbs. I'd be 8st 5lbs (I think) which is a realistic weight for my height and would make a huge difference to my health.
So a week at a time from now on in. I have a gym membership, I've been going at least twice a week in term time. I drop the girls at school and then fit in 1/2 hr in the gym, mainly using the cross trainer and power plate. I still haven't really conquered my food demons, so that is my new year resolution.
So here goes, again! 5 months till i'm 40, I want to celebrate in style!!!
So a week at a time from now on in. I have a gym membership, I've been going at least twice a week in term time. I drop the girls at school and then fit in 1/2 hr in the gym, mainly using the cross trainer and power plate. I still haven't really conquered my food demons, so that is my new year resolution.
So here goes, again! 5 months till i'm 40, I want to celebrate in style!!!
Tuesday, 7 April 2009
Monday, 6 April 2009
Well I did Wii last night for 45 mins, I can feel it in my legs this morning! The hula hooping is pretty hard work. Will aim to do maybe a shorter session tonight as my Mum is arriving later.
So far, so good today with food, had more than my five a day already with salad and fruit for lunch. Not sure I'm getting enough protein going by the pie chart on the daily plate, so will need to address that - maybe buy some smoked tofu for my lunch later in the week.
I definitely eat less at home than I do at work, so am off next week, which should help, if I can stay away from the kids' eggs!
So far, so good today with food, had more than my five a day already with salad and fruit for lunch. Not sure I'm getting enough protein going by the pie chart on the daily plate, so will need to address that - maybe buy some smoked tofu for my lunch later in the week.
I definitely eat less at home than I do at work, so am off next week, which should help, if I can stay away from the kids' eggs!
Sunday, 5 April 2009
Sun shine!
Is very motivational!
Have had a good food day so far, plus doing loads of cleaning, so the exercise is happening without me having to set the time aside. Got A mopping the loors with me, she's loving it! M still not herself, so she's lounging watching Charlie and Lola, wee scone.
Wii tonight, I'll aim for 45 mins once the kids are in bed.
Summer here we come :-)
Have had a good food day so far, plus doing loads of cleaning, so the exercise is happening without me having to set the time aside. Got A mopping the loors with me, she's loving it! M still not herself, so she's lounging watching Charlie and Lola, wee scone.
Wii tonight, I'll aim for 45 mins once the kids are in bed.
Summer here we come :-)
Saturday, 4 April 2009
Pistacchio nuts
I had a small handful today thinking it would make a healthy snack as I'm back on track with my eating - or so I thought! Went to enter the details in the Daily Plate - 170 cals for 7 nuts!!!! Now I know nuts are high in fat, but wow, didn't expect it to be so high.
Ah well, so I'm more focussed this week having booked the holiday - woohoo!!!! I have to imagine myself in my cossie, and right now that's not a pretty thought. 16 weeks to lose at least 22lbs, doable, if I put my mind to it.
Ah well, so I'm more focussed this week having booked the holiday - woohoo!!!! I have to imagine myself in my cossie, and right now that's not a pretty thought. 16 weeks to lose at least 22lbs, doable, if I put my mind to it.
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