So last November, I decided to get back on the weight loss gig as I wanted to FINALLY do something about it, with no excuses or fad diets involved. I started going to the gym…and then I quit the gym as I wanted to save money and I bought a home DVD which I’ve been doing 4 times a week and it seems to be going really well. Since last October, I’ve lost a total of 23 lbs and I’m very proud of myself!
MyFitnessPal – Free Calorie Counter
Whoop!
My overall goal was to loose 60-70lbs in total and now that 23 of them have gone, it makes the journey a lot easier, however there’s still a long way to go!
Changes I’ve made
– Drinking more water (I know it’s cliche but it really does work!)
– Eating LOADS more protein and drinking protein shakes, especially after working out.
-Slowly phasing out carbs from my diet. If I do eat carbs, I only eat the brown stuff and sweet potatoes.
– Eating fat-free yogurts with fruit for breakfast and snacks.
-Cutting out toast *cries inside* and butter.
-Checking the labels for Saturated fats and sugar on everything I buy.
-Treating myself one day a week. We have fish and chip Fridays at work. That’s where I indulge!
-Aiming to work out 4 days a week. I want to try for 6 eventually, but 4 is good for now. I’ve been doing a high intensity interval training and it works wonders for fat burning as you keep burning the fat for 48 hours, however I think i’m ready to kick things up a gear as that workout is only 20 minutes long. I have the Insanity DVDs but haven’t touched them yet as I’m scared. 🙁 LOL.
I’ve decided to incorporate the XLS-Medical Fat Burning Pills for that extra boost after reading up on it on Sophia and Sandra’s blog.
Here are a couple “comparison” photos..although there’s not really much of a difference to be honest!
Circa September-November 2012
Now I don’t know why I look small in this photo because I really wasn’t. I s’pose the shirt was hiding all the excess garbage, plus I was sucking in LMAO. *sigh*
Present
I’ve given myself a mini goal – to lose a further 36lbs in 100 days i.e, before I go to America this Summer!
Can this be done? *gulp*
How are you all doing on your weight loss goals?
Do you use any extra aids to help?
Just lovely you GO GIRL! I'm working on my weight as well. I love how you said cutting out bread & butter lmbo. Im trying to break away as well. Im currently 198lb but don't look it. I want to go back to my original 165lb I was balancing 3 years ago. I wish you the best in your weight lost journey.
Thank you so much 🙂 🙂 I will admit its hard – especially during that time of the month when you want to eat everything infront of you lol, but perseverance is key! Good luck!
Congratulations honey. That's so fantastic, I'm proud of you! High Intensity Interval Training is amazing. I had a few of those but the one I like shock horror is the Josie Gibson dvd. I think it's always good to remember why you are losing weight and that there is no race. xo
Aww thank you so much!! LOL i'm doing the Josie Gibson one too! It's hard but easy to follow. I'm currently on level 2! How are you finding it?