Usually when I kick off a new "Series" I'm full of anticipation and excitement to share the journey with you guys, and have you hold me accountable. And then I burn-out. Pretty damn quickly.
So this time I'm going to try something different, something a little more chilled.
It's true, I am starting out on a focused Healthy Eating and Exercise journey. We leave for our holiday in Mexico and LA in just over 8 weeks and I am NOT feeling good about my body or health. I had a Shoulder operation at the end of January, and although I'm only just coming up to 10 weeks post-op it feels like forever since I was able to exercise and use my body the way I want to.
The current situation is this. All of my clothes feel a bit tight. When I bend or crouch I feel a roll of fat pop over the top of my jeans or trousers. My belly feels big and bloated, and my thighs and butt are lacking the tone they used to have. I know I'm not "fat" and my BMI is perfectly healthy - I just feel gross.
It's time to get back on the bike, so to speak.
Over the last few months my nutrition hasn't been terrible. There have definitely been a few too many sweet treats and deserts. And I have been ridiculously busy with work so lunch has slipped into "grabbing a quick sandwich" and inhaling it. My body hates too much bread - apparently there are actually scientific indications why some people can eat carbs like they're going out of fashion and others can't. It's all to do with how much Amylase your body produces - the amount is genetically pre-disposed, which sucks if you have a low amount like me. Anyway, it's safe to say I need to choose not to.
And there is always a choice. There is no "can't" have this or that. Just, "I choose not to have X because I know it doesn't make me feel great". It feels so much kinder to yourself when you put it that way. As always, no food is banned or off-limits. Warning: There will be Pizza and possibly a Krispy-Kreme along the way.
So, what's in store over the next 8 weeks? A focus on exercise - the easy and fun way, and making some conscious decisions on nutrition. Nothing too cray.
Come on the journey with me? I can't promise daily blogging but I will be talking about what I've been eating and doing. And sharing my stats weekly. You know I don't believe in measuring weight but the other stuff - definitely.
In summary, I'm just going to.....
So this time I'm going to try something different, something a little more chilled.
It's true, I am starting out on a focused Healthy Eating and Exercise journey. We leave for our holiday in Mexico and LA in just over 8 weeks and I am NOT feeling good about my body or health. I had a Shoulder operation at the end of January, and although I'm only just coming up to 10 weeks post-op it feels like forever since I was able to exercise and use my body the way I want to.
The current situation is this. All of my clothes feel a bit tight. When I bend or crouch I feel a roll of fat pop over the top of my jeans or trousers. My belly feels big and bloated, and my thighs and butt are lacking the tone they used to have. I know I'm not "fat" and my BMI is perfectly healthy - I just feel gross.
It's time to get back on the bike, so to speak.
Over the last few months my nutrition hasn't been terrible. There have definitely been a few too many sweet treats and deserts. And I have been ridiculously busy with work so lunch has slipped into "grabbing a quick sandwich" and inhaling it. My body hates too much bread - apparently there are actually scientific indications why some people can eat carbs like they're going out of fashion and others can't. It's all to do with how much Amylase your body produces - the amount is genetically pre-disposed, which sucks if you have a low amount like me. Anyway, it's safe to say I need to choose not to.
And there is always a choice. There is no "can't" have this or that. Just, "I choose not to have X because I know it doesn't make me feel great". It feels so much kinder to yourself when you put it that way. As always, no food is banned or off-limits. Warning: There will be Pizza and possibly a Krispy-Kreme along the way.
So, what's in store over the next 8 weeks? A focus on exercise - the easy and fun way, and making some conscious decisions on nutrition. Nothing too cray.
Come on the journey with me? I can't promise daily blogging but I will be talking about what I've been eating and doing. And sharing my stats weekly. You know I don't believe in measuring weight but the other stuff - definitely.
In summary, I'm just going to.....
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