Last night my husband kindly helped me to check my measurements. The last time I had checked my measurements was 2nd July 2014. I'm happy to report that my body is changing for the better!
Following the Tone It Up Nutrition Plan and working out regularly each day is really working. I'm so excited!!!!
My left calf has gone down by 0.5cm, my left thigh has gone down by 1cm, my hips have gone down by 0.5cm, the largest change has been my waist, which has gone down by 2.5cm, my abs have gone down by 2cm and my right arm has gone down by 1cm.
I'm so pleased to be able to see that things are finally working! I will be checking my weight and my measurements again on 1st August, so hopefully I will have more good news to report!
I think that banning the scale was a very good idea. It means that I am more inclined to stay on track because I don't want to inadvertently undo my hard work!
I have really been focussing on my nutrition and really trying to get a hold on the bingeing. So far, I am on day 6 binge-free! I think this is because I am taking part in the July BED Challenge on MyFitnessPal as well as doing a Shoot Your Food challenge that has been set up by Brooke (a.k.a. CrazyRunningMom). I'm posting the foods I eat each day on my Instagram page, so come and follow me on there if you don't already!
This journey I'm on is one of physical, emotional and spiritual change and I feel so blessed to finally be able to show myself enough love to make positive changes. If I can do this, you can definitely do it too.
Happy 4th of July!
Today has been rather a mixed bag! This morning went well - I had the (absolutely delicious) apple & carrot muffins that I made from the TIU Nutrition Plan (I didn't have any cardamom, so I substituted mixed spice) for Meal 1. Meal 2 was non-existent because I was waiting for a hospital appointment. Meal 3 was a Tuna Salad courtesy of the NHS catering team at the hospital. Despite buying some very sensible hummus & veggies to have for my Meal 4, I (for psychological reasons yet to be analysed) I chose to ignore the hummus and veggies and instead opted for a binge on ham sandwiches, tomato soup, sensation crisps and chocolate...Erm, yeah. I am definitely paying for that now - my digestive system is punishing me for my stupidity. Meal 5 was a tiny bit of Turkey chilli because I didn't want to have to admit how rubbish I was feeling but...
...for the sake of accountability and being honest with myself... this is the mammoth amount of food I managed to consume:
10 slices warburton's Tiger Bread = 900 calories
10 slices wafer thin ham = 100 calories
2 x Heinz Tomato Soup = 346 calories
1 x Yorkie = 299 calories
1 x Walnut Whip = 171 calories
1 x Thai Sweet Chilli 150g bag = 755 calories!!!! WTF?!
BingeFail Total Cals = 2571 calories oh my good goddess
In short, I think we can safely assume I shan't be losing any weight this week! (Not that I'm getting anywhere near any scales, but still).
It's a new day tomorrow and I will work harder to stay on track with my eating and with my workouts. I did do one cardio workout today, but fely really quite unwell (this was before the binge), so I only did one workout instead of two. If I had stayed the course, it would have been much better - not to mention, I might have avoided bingeing if I had stuck to the workout plan... that didn't happen. I need to stop doing this to myself.
Tomorrow morning I will be going for a run - I'm going to put my trust in Brooke, also known as CrazyRunningMom, who has been giving me some beginner running advice. I am going to take myself off for a morning run and start my day off right. If you aren't already familiar with Brooke's YouTube channel, then please check her out. Her videos are honest, informative, motivational and inspiring.
Another great running YouTube channel is TheGingerRunner - amazing videos, amazing and inspiring. Please go and show both Brooke and Ethan some love because they both have excellent channels which promote running and active lifestyles.
Never give up your dreams (even if you're the only person in the way of them becoming a reality)
xx
Happy Monday lovely TiUers!
Today's check-in: M1: oatmeal, cinnamon,
apple = delicious (and I don't like oatmeal...), coffee with dairy-free
milk, M2: Cinnabon Smoothie, decaff coffee with semi-skimmed milk, M3: 5
x Black pepper oatcakes, 100g wafer thin turkey, cucumber, tomato,
carrots, pukka detox tea, M5: 2 x lamb loin chops, rocket salad,
beetroot, carrot, spring onion, curly kale. Having my Meal 4 Nakd bar
for dessert :)
Feeling really proud about today because food has been
totally en pointe - no binge in sight!
I have also worked out so hard,
today!
This morning I completed day 2 of week 1, couch to 5k. I did this
on the treadmill at the gym and followed it with 30 mins on the
elliptical and then walked home. This afternoon I did 40 mins of yoga
(Yoga with Adriene on YouTube) then I did the Bikini Body Routine and
the 4th July workout. I've racked up 9 miles towards my #250towedding (brother's wedding in November).
Good times.
Today has been a good day.
