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Here we go again. I am back on the Huel, joined the gym and trying to eat more healthily. Down a stone already in just two months so something is working. Perhaps the addition of therapy has something to do with it.

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Apologies for the format and need to zoom, but I thought this response was wonderful

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Putting protein powder on my cereal is absolutely not weird.

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Had a few ups and downs lately. But today marks the day that I lost a stone!

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I can officially say, that I have lost all my quarantine weight. I am back down to my pre-pandemic weight. Still miles to go before I rest. Hoping to lose 3 stone by Christmas. Wish me luck!

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Intermittent Fasting (18:6) seems to be doing the job. I am down 4lbs in three weeks. That’s not bad going. I’ve been sticking to weight lifting three times a week, supported by Huel Protein, and breaking my fast with Black Huel, followed by a healthy dinner during my 6 hour eating window. Drinking lots of water. I also bought an exercise bike, and so far have done 30 minutes of cardio every day. I’ve noticed that though I have lost weight and about a cm from around my waist, I have also gained noticeable muscle mass in my arms, shoulders and back.

Most importantly, feels sustainable. There is less meal prep (when on slimming world I spent almost all my down time prepping meals, so much so that I had much less time for exercise.) and as I work from home now, I have more spare time to focus on my fitness. Also, it is reduced my food spending budget. Who’d have thunk 😆

Feeling good today!

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Trying out Huel Protein powder. Having one scoop (105cals 20g protein) with a lot of water during my strength workouts. Still sticking with intermittent fasting in the morning and Huel Black for lunch (57g 250 cals). I’m trying to sway my macros towards protein and away from carbs. Not that carbs are bad for you, but the latest pseudo science diet rubbish seems to indicate that some body shapes metabolise carbs better than others, and what a surprise mine is on the bad end of the spectrum. 🤷🏻

Also I am keen to start building muscle, as you know I’ve been doing strength workouts since January and my I am now reaching a level where I need extra protein for muscle recovery. Hopefully I can shed some tummy fat and gain some back and arm muscles!

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I’ve not posted for a long while. I think with everything going on in the world, and the fact I had to shield for covid meant any and all exercise and diet went out the window. I won’t make excuses 🤷🏻 but I’m back and ready to try again.

I hate New Years resolutions, I think setting yourself unrealistic goals and stressing out about it for all of January is essentially setting yourself up for failure. That said, I felt like a new year meant turning over a new leaf. Rather than making a vague resolution of “get fit” I decided to make slow life style changes that I can ramp up over time. I began with two ten minute stretch training sessions a week. Over the course of the month those got bumped up to twenty minutes. Ii didn’t miss a single session.

Today I decided to add a 45 minute cardio session to my week. I started with some light boxersise. It was fun but challenging and I hope of I can keep it in my schedule for a few weeks I’ll add a second session later in the month.

I feeling totally jazzed but also exhausted now so time for a shower and a nap. Maybe not in that order.

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Zombie Run 5k Week1

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Successfully kept to the IF every day this week. I started with three last week. I fast 20 hours on, 4 hours off, and break my fast with a Huel at 4pm and then eat whatever at 7pm. I also did my first yoga session today. I haven’t been working out this week. I felt a bit unwell at the start of the week but starting to get back energy back now and I’ve always wanted to try yoga. Anyhow, I’ve not weighed myself but my face is already looking less chubby so I guess at very least I’ve moved some water retention. Feeling strong!

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I managed 18 hours of fasting yesterday. Today I’m swinging for 20 hours. I’m still tracking calories, to be sure I don’t over indulge in the post fast frenzy. I notice that yesterday I really didn’t feel properly hungry until about 2pm. Drinking black coffee helps.

It’s an interesting experience. Spreading 1600 calories out over three meals and maybe two snacks leaves me feeling generally unsatisfied and hungry all day. But when I don’t eat in the morning, I don’t feel hungry until mid afternoon, and then when my fast breaks I can have a bigger more fulfilling meal.

The plan is to break my fast at about 4pm with a 300 calories Huel drink, and then eat my usual evening meal about 7-8.

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Well look at this. A new year and another attempt to lose weight. Since last posting I have tried Noom and didn’t like it. Seemed a super expensive calorie counting app.

I am now beginning the journey of Intermittent Fasting. Current weight: 23 stone 5lbs. Far too high. Lockdown is kicking my butt diet and exercise wise but I am determined to make something stick!

We are still using Mindful Chef for main meals, and Huel for other meals. I’ve not really lost weight doing this despite only eating an average of 1800 calories a day. I’m hoping Intermittent Fasting will help reset my metabolism, and kickstart my weight loss. I’ll keep you posted!

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Our holiday to Wales has to be cancelled due to Covid, so hubby made me Welsh Rarebit to cheer me up!

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This weeks meals were all a little bland, though still good! The Thai red curry (image 3) was the best but there was too much courgetti which perhaps diluted the flavour a bit. Still, very positive all around.

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I’ve dropped 10lbs this week! Much like last week I assume much of this is water retention (and will go back on over the weekend). Still a downward trend is good! This week I switched from Original Huel to Black Huel. Black Huel has significantly less carbs and higher protein levels. It tastes more or less the same (I have the unflavoured & unsweetened versions taste is very neutral anyway) and I find I stay full for longer. I tend to work out before breakfast so it’s nice to know I’m getting an additional protein dump immediately afterwards.