Morning everyone!
Right - I am back. Back on the forum and back in the zone.
*Cue the rousing intro from 'Eye of the Tiger' by Survivor*
I've not been brilliant over the last few days, but I am not going to go into detail as I would prefer just to forget about it and leap straight back onto the proverbial horse.
I am going on holiday in 29 days and I refuse to fall off the diet so soon... so I am back for another 3ish weeks and raring to go.
It is interesting that I decided to start nibbling when I hit 12 stone - it is always the same with me! Every time I diet I get to this point and the self sabotage kicks in - a psychologist would have a field day with me!
I am not sure why this happens - the fear of change? The need to fail? The reality of succeeding? I don't know... but it's always the same - I get within half a stone of being "healthy" and go off the rails. Maybe if I didn't have my first goal as 11st 7lbs, I'd be ok... if it was actually 10st I'd still feel miles away and would therefore not give in so easily. I don't know. Not sure if that makes sense!
So - for now, my goal is 11st... it probably won't happen but that's ok. If I can get anywhere near it I will be happy.
One thing I have noticed is that losing the weight this time around - a couple of years on/older from the last stint - I am wobblier (or I feel I am). My legs looks really cellulitey (at the front!) and my tummy has a little pouch at the bottom that isn't flattening out.
For that reason, I want to really get on with toning now I am in my last four weeks pre-hols... I know this added exercise might affect my losses, but I would actually be happy with my current size (if I was more toned)... and anything I can lose beyond this would simply be a bonus.
I will continue with TS and consider possibly a 4th pack if I have a particularly strenuous session in the gym or what have you.
I did the 30 day shred DVD last night for the first time in ages. I burned out a bit towards the end and had to take some breathers - so will be interesting to see how my stamina improves etc. My leg muscles and tummy muscles (and chest/shoulder muscles come to think of it!) are killing today, so I'm feeling encouraged.
If I can do the shred every night it should go a long way to getting me on my way to better fitness levels.
I might also start swimming in the mornings before work as well.
In fact, as I type this I think it might be better to do the shred in the morning (as it is at home and harder to get out of!), and then swim after work... also giving me the opportunity to soothe my angry muscles. Lol.
Will give it a go tomorrow and let you know how I get on!
Anyway - diet wise, I am sat sipping my bouillon at the moment - planning my shake at lunch time.
I had a coffee this morning with a splash of milk and it was lovely. I think I am going to continue to have bits of milk in my drinks - it goes a long way to helping me feel sane during this cold snowy weather. I will be sure to limit to only a couple a day though - perhaps a coffee in the morning and a tea in the afternoon.
Today I will be having a chocolate shake for lunch, and a choc Ultraslim bar in the afternoon (with a cup of tea). Tonight... ummm... probs vanilla with caramel coffee in (NOM!).
Going to crack it this time! YOU JUST WATCH!
Spotty x
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