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Monday 20 May 2013

Any progress?

I am aware that I haven't blogged for a couple of weeks and am now in week three of my journey!

I also completely forgot to post my stats (a bit silly as this is supposed to be about me tracking my progress - or non-progress!)
So here they are
Weight - 73.6kg
BMI - 28
Dress Size - 14

I have not lost any weight and am struggling to get my head in gear so I have gathered a 'toolkit' (Mostly developed from other peoples experiences and knowledge) and I have a plan.
My plan is to get in to my healthy BMI range which means losing about 14kg. 
My tools
  • Weighing scales - to weigh myself every Saturday morning
  • Tape measure - to keep track of my measurements
  • Pedometer - cos I don't walk enough
  • Water bottle - to help me drink my two litres a day
  • Food diary - this is the one I'm using: http://www.personal-nutrition-guide.com/support-files/food_mood_journal.pdf
  • A good friend - my lovely (and glam) friend G has agreed to be my buddy.
  • A lovely husband who cooks
  • 2 active kids (with the occasional help from their active cousin)
  • A blog! - extra accountability
I also created an inspiration picture which includes my reasons for wanting to be healthy including:
- being a good role model for the girls
- having more strength and energy
- to fit in to the dress I was wearing when my husband proposed
- to be able to wear my wedding ring again (I had to stop wearing it when I was about 7 months pregnant with baby monkey and have not been able to wear it alongside my engagement ring since)

Tracking systems
I love a sticker so am using a Change4Life poster and tiger cub has her own too
I also have a weight loss graph on my wall and in my diary.

I also realised I needed even more accountability and help to change the way I see some food so have signed up for a 'Fresh Start' programme run by the Kent Community Health Trust.

Hopefully I will see some changes soon!

Sweet dreams
Fairy Princess Mummy
xx


Saturday 4 May 2013

Getting started

So today was officially the first day of week 1 and was fairly typical of how my 'new beginings' start!

We started of today well - with me and the girls doing exercise.  I did a great Pilates session while the girls did a kids exercise class which they loved and didn't want to leave. 

Any exercise class which involves balloons has got to be good!

But food wise was not so great.  Luckily, I have already decided that Saturday is my 'free day' (see how good I am at justifying eating rubbish).  I am very aware that my diet has been punctuated by so much sugar, caffeine and processed food that to go completely cold turkey would make me crave some food more.  So my plan is to monitor my food 6 days a week and have one day where I can relax a little.  I am also planning on getting more support to help me change my mindset to help stop the snacking. 

My abs are starting to ache a little and the fizzy wine is calling!

Happy bank holiday weekend.


Sweet dreams
Fairy Princess Mummy
xx

Thursday 2 May 2013

Week 1 of my fit, healthy new life - Take 987

I have completely lost count of the number of times I've decided to lose weight and give up again within the week (or day, or hour).  It's amazing what you can convince yourself of when you are tired or hungry or celebrating or faced with cake.  Here are a few of my favourite arguments for eating:
- Anything with fruit in it (or fruit flavoured) counts towards your 5 a day.
- Latte is healthy as the calcium it provides helps your bones and cancels out the 3 sugars.
- Almond croissants are healthy as they contain healthy nuts.
- Broken biscuits are fine as all the calories have fallen out.
- Anything eaten between 10pm and 5am doesn't count. (No reason - it just doesn't!)
- Chocolate and champagne (or any fizzy wine really) are good for the soul and therefore healthy.

So you can see my problem (and the reason I feel like a giant sloth most of the time).
However I am determined to make a change and start to be a better role model for the girls.  The eldest (tiger cub) is growing fast and learning a lot about healthy food and exercise from us and at school and the baby monkey never seems to stop moving but can consume chocolate faster than anyone I have ever met (including me!).  It is so important that they have good role models who are not just teaching them the healthy way but also role model healthy behaviours - both emotionally and physically.

So right now I'm in the planning stage of my new adventure and gathering the tools which will make this a sustainable and slightly easier journey.  Any one got a  magic wand out there?  Mines broken!

Sweet dreams
Fairy Princess Mummy
xx