Recently I Have Been...

Being Healthy...

If I've not mentioned it before, I'm doing Scottish Slimmers, and this week I got to 1 and a half stones off. I'm by no means finished yet, but I'm so pleased with myself it has inspired me to keep going. I've even started enjoying my exercise *shock* and I have been doing 2 hour long spinning classes a week along with 1 or 2 aquafit classes, which are really fun. So it's starting to pay off, and I'm a happy chappy.

Sleeping - A Lot

This kind of goes hand in hand with the above. All this going to the gym has made me sleepy. I literally cannot wait to climb into bed every night. On the plus side though, lots of exercise and lots of sleep is beginning to make my skin look pretty darn good!!

Buying Shoes...

I while ago I ordered lots of goodies from the Next sale and these little beauties were delivered last week. I think I am in love...

Hope you have all had a lovely week, cheers to the freakin' weekend!

x.x.x

Weight Loss Diary - Week 6

Good Morning!

Can't believe it's Monday already, this weekend has flown by...

I was completely in the dark about how I felt my weight loss would go this week. I only attended one gym class this week which was an hour of spinning. I felt so guilty not doing more, but you know how you just have one of those weeks where you cannot be bothered. Well I had one of those...

As for diet, I did not too bad I suppose. I ate quite well throughout the week, soup and weight watchers bread for lunches, along with yoghurt and apples, BUT I did go out for an Indian meal with my other half on Saturday night so I did wonder if this would let me down. I chose a non creamy dish (Chicken Jaipuri if you're interested) and plain boiled rice, but I did enjoy some garlic and cheese nan bread (tut tut). However as it was a Valentines treat, I am not going to chastise myself for it and decided I'd deal with it when I stepped on the scales.

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So the moment of truth arrived this morning, and I nervously climbed aboard the scales. No change... stayed the same as last week. Okay, not great but at least I never went up. Today I feel really motivated and I definitely plan to try my absolute hardest this week. I have one night out planned where alcohol will be consumed, so vodka and diet coke it is....and stay away from the buffet!!!

Weight Loss Diary - Week 5

Hope you all had a lovely weekend! Mines was very chilled and relaxed with a hint of shopping. Aaah perfect. I finally booked a surprise trip to Krakow for my boyfriend's 30th Birthday. All I need to do is figure out how to sneak his passport out of his house (which I've got to find first btw) so that I can confirm the flight details. I'll let you know how I do with that. And also, have any of you guys been to Krakow? I'd love to know what you thought of it. I'm very excited as it has a Sephora!

Anyways, my diet this week was strange. I didn't pig out or anything but I wasn't as strict with myself, therefore I had no idea what to expect in terms of weight loss. I did manage to attend one hour long swimming session (with sauna and steam obvs) and one hour long spinning class. I didn't make my second of the week as I had the dentist (aah) but I did try very hard during the 1st one, I promise!!

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So I stepped on the scales this morning and discovered I'd lost 1 and a half pounds. So I'm very happy with this. At first I was annoyed this my weight loss was slow, I wanted fast results, but I have now accepted that this is the healthiest way to lost weight and the recommended weekly weight loss is 1-2lbs per week. This now takes my total weight loss so far to 7 1/2 lbs.

Are any of you guys trying to lose weight? How are you getting on?

x.x.x



Weight Loss Diary - Week 4

Hello Hello!

Hope you're all having a good week, mines has been hectic! I really should have got this post up on Monday night but the days have just flown by in a rapid blur!

Anyways, I had a fairly good week in terms of diet. The end of January is horrible in my office, EVERYONE brings in their left over tins of sweets from Christmas and they sit there cruelly willing me to eat them. I must admit I did have a sneaky few but I did resist the urge to stuff my little face! The biggest (and best) treat I had this week was a delicious chunk of chocolate fudge cake whilst I was being treated to dinner by my lovely fella on Sunday night. Oh and I did not regret it one teeny, tiny bit. YUM.

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Exercise wise, I attended my usual spinning class on Thursday night plus I did an hour long swimming session. Didn't made my second spinning class of the week though, I just couldn't muster up the motivation!! I know I am bad.

Anyway, as I stepped on the scaled this week I was fairly happy to discover I'd lost a further 1 and 1/2 pounds, which takes my grand total so far to 6. What is it they say....slow and steady wins the race??

In my case, hope so!!

x.x.x

Weight Loss Diary - Week 3

Good evening ladies

Can I just start by saying how bloody excited I am to have broken through the 100 followers barrier :) With a little Twitter help from the lovely Stavroula at Drugstore and Bargain Lover (go check her blog).

Deborah is a very happy lady!

So this week went okay as far as I knew. I didn't have any fast food, I ate healthy lunches, a tiny bit chocolate BUT I did have wine! (Note to self: Don't!)

Does anyone else have a love/hate relationship with Mrs Vino?

Anyway, I attended two hour long spin classes as well and I have to say I am actually starting to enjoy it. I'm past the horrid painful, numb bum stage and I am on the the stage where I am able to and actually want to push myself that little bit harder than I did the class before. Now I ever thought I would say that, but hey, I guess exercise can be fun!! :) Haha.

So it was with dreaded anticipation I stepped on the scales and my heart sunk, HALF A POUND! I know, at least I didn't gain anything but I was hoping for more! I did feel disheartened BUT I got out my tape measure and was quite thrilled to discover I'd lost 4 inches from my waist!

So all in all, 4 and a half lbs off and 4 inches lost. Another week begins....

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x.x.x

Weight Loss Diary - Week 1

Afternoon Ladies

I mentioned last week that I was beginning a new diet and fitness regime and decided I would blog about my results.

I've been feeling uncomfortable with my body for a while now, and knew that I needed to do something about it. I'd try for a few weeks then give up. I think my problem with my weight lies around my portion sizes and my control. I do eat a very varied diet, and certainly lots of veg and fruit, but also LOTS of rubbish too. It's mainly bad habits that have gotten me to the place I am today and now I feel ready to do something about it. And hopefully, stick to it.

To be honest, I've found this week easier than I thought it would be. I've made a few important changes to my diet, starting with breakfast. Instead of two slices of buttery toast, I've been having porridge. A sachet of the Quakers Oat so Simple. It really is simple, two minutes in the microwave and it's ready. Plus they have a great range of flavours so it never gets boring.

Second change is lunch. I must admit I've been quite lazy in the past when it comes to lunches. I'd gotten to know my work's canteen too well and macaroni cheese, lasagne, pasties and chips were all too easy. I've found this week preparation is the key. Buying in what I will need for the week and making sure I take time to prepare. I have been taking a tub of salad everyday and mixing it with lots of different things to keep it interesting. Tuna, chicken, ham, pasta....I never imagined how filling it would be, and tasty. I have also been taking plenty fruit to work to stop me snacking on sweets. Also, I have still been having a packet of crisps at lunchtime, but making sure they're low calorie such as Squares or French Fries.

Finally, dinner is just whatever my mama bear prepares! I've found these changes quite easy to stick to and I know that as the weeks go on I'll need to make more tweaks to it to accommodate the weight loss but I'll deal with that as it comes.

As for exercise, this week I've been to two hour long spinning classes. The boy has come with me as he is also trying to get fit so it's been nice that we can do it together. These classes absolutely kill but I'm sure they are working and I can definitely feel the "burn".

So down to the important bit. At the end of week ONE I have successfully managed to lose

4lbs.

I'm over the moon at this and seeing how a few simple changes have made such a difference I feel completely motivated to keep it up!

Have you guys been trying to lose weight/shape up this year?

x.x.x