HEALTH & EXERCISE MONTHLY UPDATE ~ FOUR

So today is my birthday, whooray!!! I can not believe how fast 28 has found me. 

I am grateful for everything I have, do not have, for the people in my life and for those who are not. I was taught, everything for a reason and everything at its own time. Sometimes it is hard to appreciate such words when you had a plan in mind, sometimes we forget that we are not in charge someone up above is and once we allow him to take the lead all falls into place like dominoes.

For the last 30 days I have been hard at work with my T-25 and so far so good, I have a stronger core than when I started but still have long way to go. I am pushing through the exercises and every week I am getting stronger. I thought 25 short minutes a day worth of intensive exercise wouldn't be so bad but boy was I wrong. Yesterday I started week 5 of T-25 the Alpha round and boy am I in pain. Usually for each exercise once you done there is a 3 minute cool down exercise well clever me decided to skip that. Now I am sore and will be exercising shortly which puts me at a disadvantage but I need to continue so I can have the results I am looking for.

For the first 2 weeks of T-25 and Shakeology I was a true follower of both regimes but now I am faithful to T-25 as I can see the results every week but shakeology not sure so I am drinking it when I feel like it or as my regular morning smoothie. The third week I felt I was making more progress with T-25, I have lost inches off my waist and thighs and I have barely visible cellulite on back on my thighs. Week 4 I relapsed, I missed my Tuesday workout. This did throw me a little bit and took me till the end of the week to get back into the swing of things.

Here is to hoping week 5 will be better and a great preparation for the Beta phase of T-25.

Health Stats

72Kg (was 74 kg last month)

170m height

12-14 size.

I have a long way to go to reach my target on 60-65kg but I am not a quitter I will continue to work at it.

How are you doing on your health & exercise journey?

Health & Exercise Monthly Update ~ THREE

They say better late than never and I am practising that like a professor.

I made a decision over two months ago to share my health and exercise monthly updates with you and this post was meant to go live on the 28th of May but I was too tired up to even consider writing it so I thought I do that today.

Again I would definitely love to start by saying I have been hard at work but that would be fibs again. Since our last update {APRIL UPDATE}I managed to skip over to Seoul, south korea where I think I managed to lose and gain weight in at the same time. I will soon share my 'how not to go hiking post' and you will understand how I managed to achieve the lose and gain at the same time.

Whilst I was in Korea I ate all the wonderful foods I had seen in K-dramas that I think I put on a kilo in a space of 6 days but then I spent all those 6 days walking long distances up hill and added in a small 1.5km hike up the mountain. You can read about my South Korea travels HERE

Over the weekend (30/31 May) I started my Shakeology which I am absolutely loving and not exactly following to the letter but I am having my Shakeology every morning instead of my usual overnight oats. I have never used protein shakes in my smoothies before so this is quite interesting for me but since I have the vanilla flavour it's been really awesome.

Dinner #mince #eggplants #cucumber #tomatoes #supper #foodblogger #foodflirt #food #healthy #recipe #eats #feedme #instafood #foodphotography #foodgram

A photo posted by A July Dreamer (@myrabev) on Jun 1, 2015 at 11:38am PDT

The final week of May I spent so much time buying ready meals as I just moved into my new place and did not really have anything in the house but now I am stocked up and started my healthy eating journey.

I bought a blue ray DVD player but I am yet to start on my T-25 which I am excited and sacred at the same time about.

Health Stats

74Kg (was 75 kg last month)

170m height

12-14 size.

I have a long way to go to reach my target on 60-65kg but I am not a quitter I will continue to work at it.

How are you doing on your health & exercise journey?

Health & Exercise Monthly Update ~ TWO

I would like to start this post and say that for the last FOUR weeks I have been hard at work on my health and exercise goals but that will be telling fibs. Ever since my last 2x 5k runs I did last month I have not attempted to do another because the pain my poor old legs felt it was like no other. I was sore for a week at least before I started to feel like me again, I am sure those of you who do exercise are saying I should have continued and persevered through and continue as it would get better but after my first then my second heart attack (self-diagnosis) I do not think I will be taking 5k's easily any more. My biggest mistake was pushing myself too soon without doing the basics, I have not run for over 3 years now and then I got and do 5k without stopping let me just say big mistake huge. I should have paced myself and taken time to realise that my fitness levels from 3 years ago are not the same today especially since I do not really do any exercises.

So let us just say lesson learned and running on hold (if not permanently).

In the first healthy & exercise monthly update I shared with you my plans for getting back to my normal size of 65kilos. Though I have not done much of any of the ideas I shared I have been implementing more of meal planning and healthy eating. It is not easy to do healthy eating 24/7 with my 9-5 with managing two blogs, I am not saying impossible just saying not easy for me.

For the last two weeks I have been preparing overnight oats for my breakfast and honestly its the best decision ever, I have saved up so much time with overnight oats and since they are so easy to make it's awesome.

I have not yet started the shakeology nor the T-25 but my DVDs and shake have arrived and can not wait to begin. I am on holiday for a week and then busy with my brother's wedding plus moving so I am hoping to start the two programs at the end of May instead.

I have not really been drinking enough water or keeping myself hydrated enough unless tea counts as hydration then I am good. I am not really a water drinker unless flavoured water so I struggle a lot, my infuser bottle I shared in my first monthly post has been helpful but only when I have fruits left over from my overnight oats to use for water do I have it done.

As I have mentioned above, meal planning is going great. I cook once a week for the entire week and I switch up the sides to the dish I have prepared to give me variety and I love it.

If I do not cook in advance I have simple and easy to make meals but definitely staying away from the ready meals and takeaway.

Health Stats

75Kg (was 78 kg last month)

170m height

12-14 size.

I can see the change in myself with my healthy eating and I know once I start adding exercise I will be able to reach my goal before my next major holiday.

How are you doing with your health & exercise this month?

Health & Exercise Monthly update ~ ONE

A few weeks ago I was minding my own business when I went to the bathroom to shower and noticed the landlord had bought a new weight scale. As you do when a scale is watching you, you step on it and see how much pain you can inflict though in the end you feel the pinch and not the weight. So I stepped up onto the scale because it challenged me to and the numbers that appeared kind of shocked me big time. My weight has always fluctuated between 65kilo and 70kilo but this particular saturday evening the scale said EIGHTY (too scared to write the number) kilo. I was really shocked, ok maybe I have kind of maybe just been (90% of the time) more lazy than usual and not burning off anything I am eating but come on it's only been like a year since I last stepped on a scale and I swear I was 70 Kilos then. So I decided to take off all the clothes and check the weight again and yup confirmation received in big letters 78 kilos which is essentially EIGHTY with clothes on but who's counting it's still EIGHTY. This to say the least has woken me up to my atrocious weight gain and I need to change big time. I have identified my problem..laziness..followed by it's first cousin..junk foods. I know my need to lose weight is not going to happen overnight but I can certainly start paving the way for when the weight will start to drop off. I also know that the weight will not drop off all by itself, so I did a bit of research and decided I need the T-25 exercise program with the shakeology to go alongside it. I have also decided to start running again at lunch time during my work week as I did back in the day. I intend to do it slowly, I am not looking for quick results but lasting ones. So let us look closely into the programs I am going to be trying out in April;

T-25

I have been reading a bit about this program and also watched a handful of YouTube videos that people who on the program have been sharing. 25 intense minutes doing different types of exercise and burn calories, gain muscle tone and lose weight. I have ordered the complete DVDs and can not wait for them to arrive so I can start the program.

Shakeology

I came across this concept from one of the YouTubers I watch, she kept talking about the shakeology program which came with tips on what means to have on each day and what shakes to have on what day, basically a 30 calendar with meals and shakes to have on each day. Since I do not eat dinner unless I am out with friends I have decided when the shakeology arrives that's what I will use as meal replacement instead of breakfast or lunch. I need brain power to function at work and do not want to interfere with my breakfast.

Running

I am not the greatest runner around but I remember the feeling I got during and after running, once I started it I did enjoy it but I usually needed people to go with me but I have realised this is something I need to start doing alone slowly and maybe one day join a groups I see running.

Meal Planning

Most readers of this blog know I do meal planning every week, I started last year october when I made a decision to stop buying ready meals and ordering takeaway but cook my meals. Granted this year I have ordered dominos twice and thai food once but still I would rather cook than order pizza. Every week I cook a big pot of whatever meat I want and then only change up the sides. Sometimes I will have with salad or rice or pasta or even by itself especially if the meat has potatoes and carrot in it.

Hydration

Those who know me know I really don't like drinking water, I will drink any flavoured water you give me but I scrunch my nose when it's normal water. I do not know why but ever since we moved to the UK over 10 years ago now I absolutely disliked drinking water and since then I would avoid drinking water at all cost unless it was flavoured, in a juice or other beverage. When I was shopping for running water bottles I came across infuser water bottles and I knew my prayers had been answered. I quickly purchased an infuser bottle on amazon and requested for next day delivery. I has some strawberries and raspberries with me so I decided to bottle my new bottle to the test, let me say after 10-15 minutes of waiting for the water and fruits to infuse it did taste like the fruits though not sweet which is fine. I can now say I actually drink water. The bottle is 800ml so it's quite big and I love it.

Gym wear

Last month when I was visiting Boo we went shopping and he picked me up some nice work-out gear which I am eager to try out next week. The only thing that was missing were trainers and I had wanted trainers that were soft and comfortable and will support me when running of the roads. I picked up some AIR trainers from amazon with next day delivery. When they arrived I quickly put them on and put them to work -just walking not running yet. They are very comfortable and they breath too, I love the colour and how they make my feet feel which is awesome. I can not wait to have a run next week and see how well they work.

I have set myself high expectations but I know it will not be easy to achieve the results I want. So working hard, eating right and staying motivated is the rule.

{Health Tips} Top 3 Healthy Habits

When you think about healthy habits, what comes to mind? Do you think about your eating habits and question if you are eating healthy enough? Or do you think about the last time you exercise or went to the gym? Or do you completely ignore it because being healthy is different for everybody? I am guilty of these three, I check what I eat when I am talking about being healthy and also ask myself the last time I exercised and not necessary going to the gym but any simple exercise at home. When all else fails then I feel its important to think about my needs and I think 'being healthy' it is different for everyone. Today I will share with you my 3 healthy habits which I am still improving every day.

Cooking 
A long time ago I used to enjoy cooking and creating small but cute little meals in the kitchen, then things changed as I mentioned I went to university and moved in with people who enjoyed cooking and I wanted to take a seat back to be the one that enjoys someone else's cooking for a change. But now that we no longer living together and I am tired of eating ready meals (even if I picked the 'healthier options) I have decided to call upon my old love and start cooking again. My loyal readers remember and have seen me throw up a couple of simple and easy going recipes for the last few weeks and I am just growing stronger.

#recipe on the blog today http://myrabev.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/recipe-granola-breakfast.html

A photo posted by A July Dreamer (@myrabev) on Oct 10, 2014 at 10:56pm PDT

Walking
Ever since I left my parent's house for university then for my job I have always lived at least 15-20 walking distance away from the nearest bus stop or train stop to work. This has been a personal decision because I work in an office 9-5 and hardly have time to do any exercise so I figured a 15-20 minute walk to and from work is very beneficial for my health. Obviously at work I do not just sit without moving around but that is more to the kitchen, ladies or photocopier and that is all so I needed to incorporate more into my daily routine.

Cuteness all round

A photo posted by A July Dreamer (@myrabev) on Jul 7, 2014 at 10:33pm PDT

Drinking water and sleeping
Those who know me personally know that drinking water is a real struggle, I would rather drink orange juice, Fanta etc than drink water. I will drink water if the meal I am having calls for it or if the water is flavoured, I love flavoured water. Sleeping is very important, especially in this technological era we live in. I have noticed lately that if and when I switch off all my electronics 30 minutes to 1hr before bed I do get a very good nights' sleep and feel refreshed in the morning. If i am refreshed in I have the urge to cook and I am even happier to take the longer route to my bus stop than normal, the opposite is true if I don't get a good nights rest or my insomnia starts to act up.

This morning I have opted for a smoothie instead of cereal #Foodblogger #foodflirt #food #healthy #recipe

A photo posted by A July Dreamer (@myrabev) on Nov 11, 2014 at 2:32am PST

Last night I read this article 'Healthy habits aren't just for January' and I think that is so true, every January we make all these resolutions on how we are going to change for the new year and how will start exercising to which most do but by march most have burnt out. This article talks about benefits of walking when you can, planning meals in advance and cutting down on processed foods. What caught my attention was the mention of being 'office active' and what kind of problems you might suffer otherwise 'list not exhaustive'. I work in an office and I always try to spend 5 minutes every hour looking away from my computer screen, I will admit there are times when I forget because I am so caught up in whatever I am doing but is ok once in a while not constantly cause this could lead to eye problems, I know someone who is suffering with this 'looking at computer causes this person's eyes to go red and become painful'.

Being healthy is a personal choice, you only get one body treat it properly and care for it dearly. Only you know what healthy means to you and your body, there so many diseases in the world do not give them the upper hand work and fight for your body's well being. Being healthy does not need to be expensive, buy produce from farmers if possible they are normally cheaper than stores.

What are some of your healthy habits? Do you exercise or eat healthy?

{Fitness & Health} Improve your fitness routine with these gadgets

Hi there and welcome to another post on health, today will touch on fitness and gadgets. I will not fib I am still struggling to get back into my fitness regimen but I am working on it and thought maybe someone is also experiencing the same and would benefit from this post.
Need to start excercising or improve your existing fitness regimen?  Here are some products to help you be comfortable during and after exercise, keep motivated with music, track your progress and stay hydrated.

Balega socks

The Balega socks have great moisture management, comfortably cushion and all with a no-show tab that sticks out the back.
Balega - Outdoor Llc Little Big Run Sock - Small - $12.00, 6.00 shipping - Available at Title Nine

Sole - Sof Sole Arch Performance Insoles

Great for the walker or runner, or someone who is on their feet all day and experience foot fatigue.  These inserts add another layer of comfort.  They are baked in the oven at 200F for 2 mins, then you stand on them for 15 minutes.  It will provide just the right amount of support.
Sole - Sof Sole Arch Performance Insoles - $17.99, 2.50 shipping - Available at The Insole Store

CEP Compression - Night Running Compression Calf Sleeves

If you are experiencing issues with calf tightness, then you might want to invest in some calf sleeves. They help with tightness, soreness, shin splits, or even post run recovery.
CEP Compression - Night Running Compression Calf Sleeves - Mens - Neon Green - $31.85, 5.18 shipping - Available at Amazon.com Marketplace
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Nathan - HeadGasket Headband

As the temperature starts to get cooler you might need some running gloves and a light. The Nathan Head Gasket has a light in the front and back and charges via USB so no need for batteries.

Nathan - HeadGasket Headband - $24.99 (24% off), Free shipping - Available at 6pm.com

iGadgitz Gym Jogging Armband

These still has a protective screen but allows you to navigate your iPhone.

igadgitz - iGadgitz Black Reflective Anti-Slip Neoprene Sports Gym Jogging Armband for Apple iPod Nano 7th Generation 16GB - $8.99, Free shipping - Available at Amazon.com Marketplace

Monster Cable - iSport Victory In-Ear Headphones

Slightly pricey but these are comfortable, all weather and guaranteed to stay in your ears during a run.

Monster Cable - 128951 iSport Victory In-Ear Headphones - Green - $118.99, Free shipping - Available at Amazon.com

Nathan - Firecatcher Hydration Race Vest

Stay hydrated with the Nathan Vest.  It has female friendly design with a easy adjust system and holds 2 liters of water. For men try the Nathan VaporWrap Race Vest.  If you don’t want a pack you can try the Nathan Quick Draw Handheld Bottle.

Nathan - Firecatcher Hydration Race Vest Nathan Blue, One Size - $63.95, Free shipping - Available at Holabird Sports

What other gadgets do you use with your fitness regimen? Do you have a fitness regimen?

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links provided by Postpresso.

Week 21: Exercise ~ Self Motivation

I am a self motivated individual but even the best of us can get beat under the carpet, because when it's cold I feel like I should throw in the towel with my exercise but then I remember I started exercising to firstly get tired enough to sleep (insomnia issues) and secondly get healthier and fit back into my skinny size 10 jeans. Though I have achieved the basic goals I want to keep at it and keep fit for my future as well, you just have to turn on the telly or open a health & fitness magazine to see how everyone is talking about how been unfit can lead to an earlier visit to your grave. I do not like that concept but I do appreciate that I have to maintain my body, keep fit and eat healthily to the best of my abilities. So how am I doing that? How am I keeping fit? Eating healthier? And motivating myself?

If you have read my Benefits of exercise post you will remember that I explained what exercise classes I do each week, my favorite one is Spin. let me tell you a little about spin and the benefits that are associated with spin class and what have experienced personally.

Spin classes 

"A spinning workout is an excellent way to burn some calories and relieve stress. The workout employs a stationary bike, which has various tension levels. The bike will also track your progress, so that you are motivated to continue and accomplish your fitness goals. There are numerous benefits to a spinning workout". A workout of 45 minutes may allow you to burn around 500 calories, but the amount of calories you burn will depend on the intensity of the workout. spinning workout may help you build some muscle tone. The workout will focus on the core muscles, as well as the buttocks and thighs. spinning workout is a low impact exercise. This means that it won't put pressure on knees and joints, as other aerobic or running exercises do.

Personal Experience

• In 3 weeks I attended 7 spin classes and I toned up so much that I came down a dress size, I was slowly moving up to size 12UK but I am back to size 10UK so happy about this
• I feel more energetic which is a blessing and a curse because due to too much energy I find it hard to sleep
• My skin is amazing, the softness is unbelievable, I have always has soft and smooth skin but its 10 times better now

Motivation!!!

• When you cant fit in your favorite feature in the closet then you need to start working out, that's one of my motivation but mostly to get fitter and healthier drives to do these classes every week and I still keep eating what I eat.
• Family history of any disease usually makes people to something about it e.g. go work out so that they don't experience the same.
• I work out for me and for my man, I want to look good for him as much as I want to look good for me.

Thank you for reading my post, please do let me know what you think and also what motivates you to do exercises!!!

***some material on spin taken from the web***

Week 11: Exercise with Pinterest

I am not going mad my fellow bloggers/readers, I will not claim to be an expert on Pinterest but the more exercise pins I see on there the more am convinced you don't necessary need the gym to exercise you can do it in the comfort of your own home in my case that's my room straight from my bed to the floor and all manner of push/press-ups are done. If you guys have some some exercise pins please do share them here with us or jot us the link and I will check them out.

**The pictures below were taken from Pinterest** please visit my Pinterest page for more information. 

Week 7: Back to the Gym ~ Exercise Routine

New year New You they tell me! Well I am thinking New Year Old me but improved, as I stated in my previous post (found HERE) I refuse to set myself up to fail by setting resolutions. I started going to the gym last year October and though I relapsed during the festive holidays I only knew I was not giving up the gym because this year is a year of reckoning and I need to stay at my best.
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Week 3: Personal Motivation - Exercise

*Lebannesse chicken (grilled), red cabbage, chunky chips, salad and wrap* Hello my lovelies!!! So winter is definitely here and in full swing. It's raining here more frequently and it's colder too but saying that we had a lovely day yesterday with long spells on sunshine which was unusual but welcome.

I am a self motivated individual but even the best of us can get beat under the carpet, because it's cold I feel like I should throw in the towel with my exercise but then I remember I started exercising to firstly get tired enough to sleep (insomnia issues) and secondly get healthier and fit back into my jeans (I now do after 3 weeks intense exercise). 

Though I have achieved the basic goals I want to keep at it and keep fit for my future as well, you just have to turn on the telly or open a health & fitness magazine to see how everyone is talking about how been unfit can lead to an earlier visit to your grave. I do not like that concept but I do appreciate that I have to maintain my body, keep fit and eat healthily to the best of my abilities. So how am I doing that? How am I keeping fit? Eating healthier? And motivating myself?

If you have read my Benefits of exervise post you will remember that I explained what exercise classes I do each week, my favourite one is Spin. let me tell you a little about spin and the benefits that are associated with spin class and what have experienced personally.

Spin classes 

"A spinning workout is an excellent way to burn some calories and relieve stress. The workout employs a stationary bike, which has various tension levels. The bike will also track your progress, so that you are motivated to continue and accomplish your fitness goals. There are numerous benefits to a spinning workout". A workout of 45 minutes may allow you to burn around 500 calories, but the amount of calories you burn will depend on the intensity of the workout. spinning workout may help you build some muscle tone. The workout will focus on the core muscles, as well as the buttocks and thighs. spinning workout is a low impact exercise. This means that it won't put pressure on knees and joints, as other aerobic or running exercises do.

Personal Experience

* In 3 weeks I attended 7 spin classes and I toned up so much that I came down a dress size, I was aslowly moving up to size 12UK but I am back to size 10UK (so happy about this

* I feel more energetic which is a blessing adn a curse because due to too much energy I find it hard to sleep

* My skin is amazing, the softness is unbelievable, I have always has soft and smooth skin but its 10 times better now

Healthier Meals

Motivation!!!

*When you cant fit in your favourite feature in the closet then you need to start working out, thats one of my motivation but mostly to get fitter and healthier drives to do these classes every week and I still keep eating what I eat.

* Family history of any disease usually makes people to something about it e.g. go work out so that they dont experience the same.
* I work out for me and for my man, I want to look good for him as much as I want to look good for me.
Thank you for reading my post, please do let me know what you think and also what motivates you to do exercises!!!

***some material on spin taken from the web***

Week 2: Personal Time - Benefits of Exercise

Source

Today December 2nd 2013, I weigh in at 70kg. This is a huge success I have lost >5kg in >2weeks. I have lost a lot around my wait too because them gorgoeus skirts are now fitting nicely. My training plan is as follows:

* Monday - Spinning class for 1hr

* Tuesday - Zumba class for 1hr

* Wednesday - Spinning class for 1hr

* Thursday - Legs Bums & Tums for 1hr and Abs workout for 30 minutes

**Friday|Saturday|Sunday --> off

This with eating healthy breakfast and huge lunch and no supper have helped me to lose the 5KG in 2 weeks. I also walk almost everywhere except work and I have cut back down on sweets or sugary stuff. 

If you guys have any suggestions I can do please comment below.

Week 1: Personal Confessions - Zumba

Hello there Guys&Dolls!!! Happy Thursday and welcome to my weekly personal confessions. So Tuesday night I went to my first even Zumba class and let me tell you what my legs said after the class, my legs were in so much pain am sure they cursed me. I attend spin classes every Monday and Wednesday and Tuesday is usually my rest day and good lord I made a worth while mistake as I write this post my legs are fade up with me. 

So I hear you ask, why would I get so tired from my first EVER Zumba class? Well my lovelies apart from the obvious it was more exercise than I realised, I originally thought it's just dancing and you don't really sit dance classes as "normal" gym classes but let me tell you they are more painful that body conditioning. 

So what is Zumba then and when did it come about? Well it's been around since the 90s but came into its own in the last 5 years when it took the world by the horns. 

"Zumba involves dances and aerobic elements. Zumba's choreography incorporates hip-hop,soca, samba, salsa, merengue, mambo andmartial arts. Squats and lunges are also included."

I had do much fun, though painful it's worth it and I have booked for next week. 

Have you ever done Zumba before? What was your experience of it?

Thanks for reading my blog, don't forget to comment below. 

Week 1: Personal Confessions - I think I am fat

Hey Guys&Dolls!!!

Do you ever feel like you just fat for you height and frame or is it just me? I have always had a big tummy from can't remember when, at school my friend used to ask why? But I couldn't answer them so I would ask my mother and she would say don't worry about it your beautiful the way you are and life doesn't stop because someone noticed you tummy is bigger than theirs. So I have lived with that and it never bothered me until we moved to the uk were everything or should I say 90% is all about body image with only 25% have the "normally desired" size.

When we came to uk I was size 6/8 weighing in at 9stone, 10 years on I am 10/12 weighing in at 11stone. I have gained 2stones and moved up 4 dress sizes. I have a slim/slender frame with a big tummy making me look 3-4 months pregnancy it's only because I have an ample cleavage that I can usually get away with murder.

I came to the conclusion that I am fat when I couldn't fit into my favourite pair of jeans! Good lord that was a bad morning, I had an outfit in mind and how it was gonna look like and all of a sudden the damn trouser wouldn't pass my non-existent hips. Oooh I was besides myself, I immediately made a mental note and mental change towards my health. That day at work I stayed away from the sugary stuff and that afternoon I signed up for the gym to start next day (which I did and still going strong).

We all have an item in our closets that is NOT our size but miraculously we fit, that item is forever worn and protected because they are your go to item when something special creeps up on you and you want minimal effort but drop dead diva in 5. I am happy to report that 3 weeks after my system shocker I am back in my got to jeans but as my HUGE TUMMY is in my way I am yet to start buttoning it them up.

How did I mange to squeeze in 3 weeks on, everyday exercise size and healthy eating. My exercise was not only at the gym but at the house too, I practice what I am taught in the gym at home and I don't eat after 8 only drinks or unless on night out which means double effort in gym.

Thanks for reading my blog, please know I love comments and appreciate them greatly.

Week 1 - Personal Confessions: Diet & Exercise

Hey Guys&Dolls

Happy Monday! Yesterday I was on the train returning from visiting G when I saw something I have been thinking about a lot lately and that's dieting and exercising. I am not going to do the traditional diet I will just mainly cut down my sugar content and exercise more. 

I think the STARS have aligned because my star (cancer) this week or rather last week echos my thoughts. 

My diet will mirror the Special K diet but not completely instead of eating cereal all day for 2 weeks I will have cereal of my choice at breakfast and super and I will eat a healthy and nutritious lunch and exercise after work.

My exercise plan is quite simple it will mainly involve classes and no full gym experience. 

Monday - Spin class for 1hr

Tuesday - Zumba class for 1hr

Wednesday - Spin class for 1hr

Thursday - Legs/Bums/Tums and Abs workout

Friday - off

Saturday - off

Sunday - off 

This exercise plan I have been using for the past 2 weeks with an exception of Tuesday and a few classes here and there. 

At present I am 75kg and I will weigh myself 2 weeks today to see if there has been any weigh loss or tonning. 

Thank you for reading my blog! I really appreciate you reading my blog, please know I love comments and appreciate them.