I've mentioned the size of my arse in a couple of posts and I've decided it's time to do something about it.
When I quit smoking I said I would work on my weight loss once I was comfortable and confident enough to take on another major life change.
Well - I'm ready!
As of February 1st I will embark on stage 2 of my new life. I'm hoping that quitting smoking and the way that I have done it will give me the best possible foundation for exercise and healthy eating. I'm not starting a diet - I'm changing my lifestyle. Living on cabbage soup for 3 months will make you lose weight (and friends lol) but it's not healthy. I've been vegetarian for most of my life so I should take advantage of it and eat more of what I enjoy instead of what's convenient.
On Friday I'll post all my vital statistics :eek: then I'll keep track of my progress and post at least once a week.
If anyone would like to join in then please feel free. I'm happy to do this on my own but it's nice to have some company too
2013 is the year that I bounce back and take control :cool:
I WILL get back into my leathers and I WILL get out on my bike this year!!
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sports bra is the best investment ive ever made, since my quit I've been going to the gym four days a week :).
Ok I haven't lost any weight but then I ain't gained either which is a good thing, now just got to get my eating under control. Cracker bread here I come
....Max - I knew you'd be right behind me on this one - I'll push you to the Penthouse if you push me to the treadmill lol
...KK - Thanks for the input but I don't do "diets" as such - healthy eating is the way to go for me
...Becky - I've got a treadmill at home so I'm gonna work my way up to jogging/running. Hopefully I'll have got a decent sports bra by then, not even gonna consider anything more than fast walking without one (38E's don't do running in a normal bra! lol) I've got about 3 stone to shift I think, it might be more cos I've not dared get on the scales yet :0
Well done on going to the gym - not gaining any weight is always a plus!
The plan so far is to buy some decent trainers on Thursday (payday! Woo hoo!) Half price sale on at Wynsors Shoes too - how handy is that?! Then when I get home I'll be removing any and all remaining junk food from the house and restocking with lovely fresh fruit n veg!
Good way to keep motivated!! There is a social group for those wanting to lose some timber called "until the pants fit" which is good for a bit of support. I've also found a great app for smart phone users called my fitness pal which is also pretty good.
Was my plan too to get fit again as I've lost it - going to sign up for at least one 10k for some motivation!!
Well here we go....it's Feb 1st and time to kick stage 2 of my new life plan into action!
I've not done my measurements yet but I can add them later.
However......
....I did weigh myself this morning....
11st 10lbs That might not sound too bad but I'm only 5' 2" tall!
I was less than that when I was pregnant with my daughter and I'd put over 3 stone on and could hardly move. I'll be honest, I was a bit shocked this morning but taking into consideration that I have probably stopped smoking at the worst time of year I suppose it's not too bad
One thing that I do know is that I won't ever break the 12st mark because from today I'll only be losing weight! I'm as determined to do this as I am to remain a non smoker!
I'll be getting on my treadmill once the kids have been picked up by their dad. I'm hoping it won't be too painful lol
I'll update my weight etc every week (and I might use this thread to track what I'm eating day to day just so that I can see what I'm doing wrong or right)
OOOH Max that sounds really painful :eek: hope it feels better soon, well done for not resorting to having a fag tho - all these things are sent to test us and yep, we're both doing great!
ps try using doors next time instead of rotten ladders lol
Dieting/losing weight is far harder than giving up smoking. Quitting only involves giving up fags...losing weight means giving up soooo much more! I'll see if my view of that changes one I get the new book...
I've got some decent trainers with the money I've saved and I can start to use the treadmill now
Well it's been a week..... not a great week but I've not gained any weight so I'm seeing that as a positive
The Allen Carr book has finally arrived and I've started to read it. I've also been on the treadmill today I'm shocked to find out that I can run - or it may have been a jog, not sure lol - but I was going at 8 km/h which is bloody fast for me.
I can't do that speed for very long, only about a minute and a half, but I reckon if I keep getting on and doing that a few times a day then I'll build up slowly.
Not coughed once either!! What an achievement that is!!!
I got a bra from tesco...38DD and they had bigger ones too :eek: only cost me £6 (I think lol) It works a treat and is really comfy too. I got some decent trainers too - some Adidas ones from Wynsors. It makes a difference having the right equipment
Gonna throw myself into the exercise this weekend and hope I can keep it up during the week.
The smoking isn't a problem anymore. I feel like that's under control.
Need to get addicted to exercise so I can get back into my nice clothes and my leathers.... size 12 here I come!
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.......Bailey's, my favourite! I'll have to call it a night - I've got at least 4 bottles in the house and I'll only have 3 if I start on that. lol
Enjoy Kat hope you don't have a sore head in the morning x
Right, I'll be up for next saturdays party...if your supplying the Baileys! ;-)............haven't had Baileys for a llllllllllloooooooooooonnnnnnnnggg time!!! mmmm lush stuff!
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