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How’s this week been going?

My week so far... well, Saturday I was having a shitty day, although on track until dinner, when I indulged in a bowl of pasta. But, you know what, thats what I am learning. I’m learning that it’s okay and totally NORMAL!!! Come on, who doesn't have a rubbish day and pop to the chippy on the way home. We all do sometimes and the point is that I shouldn't let it become a habit. I haven't, I moved on Sunday morning, back to my healthy breakfast and it’s been that way since. Im still feeling good and I’m feeling better and better about my body every day. Okay, I probably don’t look a ton different, but my jeans are a little loser, I’m a hole smaller on my belt and I feel good about myself knowing I am making that change! So, how’s this week going for you? :D

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Guest Article: My Secret For Weight Loss: Short Term Fasting

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Rough Week?

We’ve all been there. Last week didn’t go so hot. It was one thing after another and we reached a bit of a breaking point. Sound familiar? I sort of had the mother of all bad weeks. Convenience ruled supreme. Motivation came to an absolute standstill. Shit hit the fan. The closest occurrence to exercise was pushing myself up from the face plant on my couch. I could go on and revel you in the 7-part saga that is this week, but let’s not because I’m ready now!

It Happens to Everyone: Before we get started on anything else just know that nothing is wrong with you, you weren’t weak, you didn’t fail, and while the emotions you feel might be intense you are neither alone nor wrong for having them. There are usually only so many red alerts we can have flash before our eyes before something has to give. But–there is no music to face. We’re all relating here. Just know that one day or one one week cannot undo several weeks, months, or years of taking better care of yourself. It’s totally normal. We’re all human.

Advise Against “Making Up” for Lost Ground: Treat the next day or week like it’s simply the next one succeeding the last one. Avoid eating and exercise behaviors that are too far removed from your typical habits. You’re trying to get back on track, not repent. OK? Not only does it tend to keep someone in a negative head space, but trying to pull out a massive comeback via overexertion or severe restriction can get you stuck in a feedback loop. You need to satisfy your hunger and workout normally. It’s just another normal day.  

Detox Products are Not the Answer: Your kidneys and liver do that. If they do not, be admitted to a hospital immediately. Detox products only empty your wallet and probably induce diarrhea. Drink plenty of water and choose foods high in fiber to work out the excess waste and water retention. Your body came equipped with all the goods it needed.

Choose Some Foods That Make You Feel Refreshed and Pampered: A huge part of the game is mental, so pick something that makes you feel a bit spoiled and frivolous. I’d probably be one to argue that putting slices of cucumber and lemon in your water is pretty gimmicky, but if that makes you feel revitalized and special; frickin’ do it. Try something new and make it about how fun fresh food can be! Be excited by something!

Do Exercise: Pick one of your favorite workout activities. It can be a bit overwhelming to get back into our routine after having a rough week, so it needs to be a fun one. If you’re still feeling overwhelmed or yucky, opt for some walks or low impact activities to ease back into it. Just like fresh foods, getting some activity and some sweat out will help with the mental and physical symptoms of going off-road.

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lunch close-up 😍

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No tricks, just chocolatey treats for breakfast this morning 😏🍫 Happy Halloween! - www.instagram.com/goodnessisgorgeous

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Week 2 - Weigh In

Say What? I've lost 4lbs!! Over the moon and somewhat amazed that over 2 weeks I have lost 10lbs?! Start weight: 182lbs Current weight: 172lbs Goal weight: 135lbs What next? Well, as lovely as a big loss is, it's not healthy so I'd rather slow down to 2lbs a week max. It'll be easier for me to maintain that way. The strange thing is I totally don't feel like I'm undereating, I'm eating in a way I can maintain! Hey, I had a bowl of pasta a couple of nights ago just because I missed it. Not a big one, but pasta non the less. I'm not restricting myself, I'm not eating nothing, I'm eating a full meal 3x a day, a full meal of the right stuff!!! With all that being said I know I'm just starting out so my body may lose a little quicker. I'll give it another week, if I have another big loss, I'll start calorie counting (which I don't love doing) to make sure I'm eating enough! But YAY for another loss!!!!! 🙌🙌🙌

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Morning all, just a quick note to say I'm still here and I'm still having a good week! My family have asked me to cook them Chinese for dinner, I'm a littler nervous. They've never eaten Chinese cuisine - I hope they like it! I will do a vegetable and egg fried rice. (I won't be eating this, substituted for a nice salad or some stir fried veg! :) As well as this I will do grilled Asian chicken which, should be totally on plan for me! I'm keeping up with the mentality to not mix carbs and meat on the same plate, somehow this is working in my head and throughout the day I'm having a super balanced diet. Anyway, 2 days until weigh in now! Im feeling another positive weigh in this week... Time will tell! :)

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Get out of your own damn way

the only person holding you back, is you (via harcules)

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