I'm starting this thread as a diary and for some accountability to get my bum into gear and actually loose weight. I've messed around gaining and losing the same half a stone or so for the last year. I get motivated, exercise and diet then think fuck it. I'll have a treat. It's not like anyone will know.
So my plan is,
- Eat a healthy Mediterranean style low carb diet. It works for me, I love the food.
- Have 2 800 kcal fast days per week, building to 3 from September.
- Menu plan and batch cook. I'm a childminder and I work around 60 hours per week so I need to have things I can grab and go.
- Exercise - 30 day shred, run, walk and yoga. Exercise 5 days per week at least. I know this gives me more energy and makes me feel great.
- Crochet and sewing. In the evening when I'm watching TV and doing paperwork stop snacking. Do crochet and cut and pin sewing instead. I need to make 20 Xmas stockings, a couple of blankets, a doll and some clothes so time to get on with it.
- Stop drinking at home. If I'm out then fine a glass of wine or a g&t but stop it at home.
- Stop setting myself up to fail. I give myself rediculous targets then get disheartened when I don't achieve them. Stop that.
- Reward myself when I do lose. Book to have my nails done, a facial or a massage for every 7lb I lose.
So my plan today is simply get out for a walk this evening when the kids have gone home. Don't have popcorn and pic n mix at the cinema and cut out a dress to make this weekend. Eat healthily, but no major pressure food wise, no sugar or gluten though (eczema triggers).
My measurements are:
Weight: 13stone 7lb
Waist: 39 inches
Hips: 41 inches
Back: 35 inches
Thigh: 23 inches
Arm: 12.5 inches
If anyone wants to join me, great. If not I'll be using this thread as a brain dump and diary.
