Soooo, I've decided to post here once a week (maybe a bit more) as and when I reach little goals that I have set myself. It'll probably be boring, but I'm hoping that reporting this somewhere will help me see how far I've come should I have an off day further down the line...
I have been eating well for 8 weeks. I eat three meals a day and do not snack as I find this works for me not to over-indulge. Also, setting three meals a day means I don't have to be so strict if, say, I'm invited to a friends for dinner. It will count as one of my meals but I won't fret too much (I don't like making a fuss because I'm allergic to nuts, so people who cook for me have that to contend with without having to also worry about the fact I'm watching my intake).
Then, 3 weeks ago I started gyming again properly. By properly I mean I go 4-5 times a week and burn between 500-700 calories (plus some weight and resistance training for toning and strength). I sometimes factor in a swim a week too, 1 mile in about 50 mins. I love the gym, I don't feel I do too much and am always looking forward to going back which is a good sign.
Weight wise, I started at 182 lbs (13 stone) about 8 weeks ago. This is the most I have ever been. My lowest weight has been 126lbs (9 stone) but I did it in a very unhelathy and dangerous way and I will not be going back to that way of living. Sometimes it's hard for me not to starve myself and thats the bit that requires the most willpower for me!
As of this morning, after a long weekend in the lakes hiking fells and eating plenty of fruit, my weight is 170lbs (12 stone 2lb)...bringing my weight loss in 8 weeks to quite a healthy 12lbs.
My goal weight is 140lbs (10 stone) which means I have 30 lbs to go (just over 2 stone) which I would like to do in 15-20 weeks.
I weigh once a week (I tend to get obsessive and weight everytime I eat and go to the loo). Monday mornings in PJs. So I'll update here...
I'll also be around giving support and taking a little support too
And I will get round to posting pictures at some point so you can put a face to a name.
Abi x x x x