Well...
I haven't been blogging as regularly probably because I didn't have much to report but now since getting engaged my mission "wifey body" has taken on a whole new level of urgency.
I have been doing alright but cos I haven't been as strict on myself, I've sort of got complacent though I know I am not where I'd like to be or how I would like to be presented to my husband.
This does bother me....I really need to get this into gear and though I have been gymming and I haven't eaten that badly, I know my body has gotten use to my level of exercise and eating thus refusing to shed anything more weight.
So with new found gusto (that will hopefully last longer than a week) - my fridge has been stocked with fruits and veg ready for my clean eating plus gym challenge a.k.a do the darn thing properly woman....ain't no body got time for FAT!!
Sunday, 28 July 2013
Sunday, 7 April 2013
Going steady
My last post was like two months ago and I am pleased to say I have not blown up big like house putting on all the weight I have lost. Hallelujah!!! This was a fear but I can admit I didn't do anything really to kill this fear because I wasn't as disciplined as I have been to begin with.
Starting my new job, I admit I struggled in the food area. I didn't eat meat but I didn't bring food from home so ended up buying lunch. At times even breakfast was eaten when I arrived at work which wasn't a good start so this change really through things out of whack. After being there nearly two months now I was expecting a massive shift in my weight. I just waited for it but praise be to God I've actually lost a couple pounds instead of putting on.
Yes this is good but still progress is slow cos I let my guard down. I grew complacent itch my current attainment. I keep thinking well I got two years before "wifey body" needs to be completed so I'm not as determined as I was when I started.
Gym is becoming more of an acquaintance than my best friend but I cannot and will not give up. I've been inspired by this influx of insanity followers to not do insanity (I like my life) but to actually rededicate my self back into my healthy routine because it has worked and will continue to wrk for me. Just need to refocus
So new month...new drive...new zeal...better results
In Jesus name.
Last measurements to date so y'all can keep an eye on me...need encouragement y'all!!
Bust 41" (has increased :O 😲)
Waist 31" (aiming for <28")
Hips 44" (grew 2" because of squats...kmt)
Weight 12st 8lbs (was 14st before...slow but going in the right direction)
Body Fat 35% (was nearly 40%)
Monday, 28 January 2013
It a work!!
Right it's been a very very long time since I have written a post.
The good thing is, things haven't gone down hill since my last post. If anything I am doing alright still!!
So carrying on from my last post, I have joint the gym and believe it or not I have been pretty much consistent since joining.
Now that is a first for me so I will take a moment to be excited about it :
Okay now that's over
I am really enjoying the gym. I am in week 6/7 of my I'm gonna kick fats but regime and I am definitely kicking fats but.
Though my weight hasn't changed much, I am without a shadow of a doubt, much smaller, much more toned and much less ill feeling since I've decided to hit the gym.
From finally following the simple health principles that the Seventh Day Adventist church has been encouraging for donkeys years, coupled with going to the gym 3-4 times a week and doing a combination of cardio and weights, I have managed to trim down my stomach and even begun to see the 'faint line of promise' (my wannabe abs), starting to tone up my arms and legs AND regain my booty....SERIOUS TINGS cos due to the weight loss, my bottom it went from an ample 'C' curve to a backward 'J' and that just ain't right. But now since squats have become my friend, my booty has literally bounced back :)
So it's all going well. Through much prayer, self motivation, telling myself I do not want to be a fat bride, wanting boo's first glance at my body when married to make his jaw drop, being fitter, healthier and feeling brilliant...I shall In Jesus name continue what I have started and most of all maintain it!!
The good thing is, things haven't gone down hill since my last post. If anything I am doing alright still!!
So carrying on from my last post, I have joint the gym and believe it or not I have been pretty much consistent since joining.
Now that is a first for me so I will take a moment to be excited about it :
wooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!
Okay now that's over
I am really enjoying the gym. I am in week 6/7 of my I'm gonna kick fats but regime and I am definitely kicking fats but.
Though my weight hasn't changed much, I am without a shadow of a doubt, much smaller, much more toned and much less ill feeling since I've decided to hit the gym.
From finally following the simple health principles that the Seventh Day Adventist church has been encouraging for donkeys years, coupled with going to the gym 3-4 times a week and doing a combination of cardio and weights, I have managed to trim down my stomach and even begun to see the 'faint line of promise' (my wannabe abs), starting to tone up my arms and legs AND regain my booty....SERIOUS TINGS cos due to the weight loss, my bottom it went from an ample 'C' curve to a backward 'J' and that just ain't right. But now since squats have become my friend, my booty has literally bounced back :)
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| It a work: June2012 - January 2013 couldnt even get my whole belly and arm in the photo that's how bad it was before |
So it's all going well. Through much prayer, self motivation, telling myself I do not want to be a fat bride, wanting boo's first glance at my body when married to make his jaw drop, being fitter, healthier and feeling brilliant...I shall In Jesus name continue what I have started and most of all maintain it!!
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| On this gym ting!! |
Sunday, 9 December 2012
Don't ask...just do!
So it's like 3am and I'm up. Been asleep since like 7 or so pm. Sometimes my own thinking wears me out.
But yeh, just a quickie because by the end of this day I will have begun the next phase in regaining my health.
I've thankfully lost weight gone down a dress size but now it's time to work on looking good naked lol
Been eyeing or 'mirin' as they like to call it, pages on Facebook about gym and stuff and I'm now inspired to get back on it.
I need to tone up so the plan is to still do my wii Zumba in the mornings pre work but to then spend like 1hr at the gym doing some resistance work 3 times a week after work (wooooiii me a go dead!)
I'm happy to have done things this way round cos now I know how to eat better, picked up some good fooding principles that are now more or less habit, I've seen results and so I am now motivated to go to the next level.
4 weeks from December 10th I should start to see something so of course I'll record my results via blog.
This is like the longest I've maintained anything 'diet' wise and you know what, it feels good. I started slow and from the attitude of adopting health principles, although I didn't see drastic changes straight away, eventually I did see results, though slower than most, I think for me it's better this way. It's more likely to stay off. I'm more likely to keep at it :)
So here's to chapter two!!
In God I trust!
But yeh, just a quickie because by the end of this day I will have begun the next phase in regaining my health.
I've thankfully lost weight gone down a dress size but now it's time to work on looking good naked lol
Been eyeing or 'mirin' as they like to call it, pages on Facebook about gym and stuff and I'm now inspired to get back on it.
I need to tone up so the plan is to still do my wii Zumba in the mornings pre work but to then spend like 1hr at the gym doing some resistance work 3 times a week after work (wooooiii me a go dead!)
I'm happy to have done things this way round cos now I know how to eat better, picked up some good fooding principles that are now more or less habit, I've seen results and so I am now motivated to go to the next level.
4 weeks from December 10th I should start to see something so of course I'll record my results via blog.
This is like the longest I've maintained anything 'diet' wise and you know what, it feels good. I started slow and from the attitude of adopting health principles, although I didn't see drastic changes straight away, eventually I did see results, though slower than most, I think for me it's better this way. It's more likely to stay off. I'm more likely to keep at it :)
So here's to chapter two!!
In God I trust!
Friday, 7 December 2012
The jeans, the skinny and I
So this week I was pleased to finally...FINALLY say goodbye to size 16.
Woo!!
Been wearing that size for such a long time and I just accepted it really lol but now they are TOO BIG!!
I said my ideal size for me especially to remain nice healthy and curvy would be a 12 top and a 14 bottom and I have reached it so now I have decided that I will just tone up to keep the flab in check and remain this size :)
So I might not be model sized but I think for a woman you shouldn't be the same size as a primary school kid purposely. If ur naturally slim and petite then fine but I don't understand the desire to aim for skin on bone.
I personally believe my husband will appreciate a lil summin summin to cuddle up to on cold winters nights like these but hey each to their own, I'm
Happy!!
Me look good!! (In clothes- thank God fi clothes lol)
I'm working on looking good naked...y'all just won't know about it lol hahaha
Anywho, that's it for now. Here's to health New found confidence and size 14 skinny jeans 😁
Wednesday, 21 November 2012
***UPDATE***
I was suppose to write a blog celebrating a new milestone in my weight loss....didn't happen!
But as I have now reached another one (woo) I have to share my joy!
Looking back at where I begun and where I am now, the process to some is probably slow, but I ain't in no rush! I'm working on my wifey body and I ain't getting married next week so a steady weight loss is good for me.
And I haven't starved my self or spent money on gym memberships or special dietary foods. All I've done is upped my exercise (from non existent to 2-4 times a week) and followed some basic health principles (as stated in previous blogs) and well my body has started to get rid of weight I don't need.
The going veggie thing was just another health principle...I did not start all this solely to lose weight, but I want and need to be healthy. If I really am to treat this body as the temple for the Holy spirit, I can't expect Him to live in clutter now can I.
And If I am to be sharing the gospel with others, I'm no good to anybody dead...so here's to health!
I just know that weight loss is a lovely bonus. And I feel good and I'm starting to see it too.
My tummy has gone down enhancing them natural curves. I feel more confident and comfortable in my clothes and a pair of jeans I bought in the summer (that I could not do up) has finally buttoned. All those weird health issues I use to have have lessened and I'm definitely not constantly tired any more. So as I said before....here's to health!!
We doing all right still!!
Will one day post a pic of my before and after once I get a good one but for those who like graphs and stuff...this ones for you :)
But as I have now reached another one (woo) I have to share my joy!
Looking back at where I begun and where I am now, the process to some is probably slow, but I ain't in no rush! I'm working on my wifey body and I ain't getting married next week so a steady weight loss is good for me.
And I haven't starved my self or spent money on gym memberships or special dietary foods. All I've done is upped my exercise (from non existent to 2-4 times a week) and followed some basic health principles (as stated in previous blogs) and well my body has started to get rid of weight I don't need.
The going veggie thing was just another health principle...I did not start all this solely to lose weight, but I want and need to be healthy. If I really am to treat this body as the temple for the Holy spirit, I can't expect Him to live in clutter now can I.
And If I am to be sharing the gospel with others, I'm no good to anybody dead...so here's to health!
I just know that weight loss is a lovely bonus. And I feel good and I'm starting to see it too.
My tummy has gone down enhancing them natural curves. I feel more confident and comfortable in my clothes and a pair of jeans I bought in the summer (that I could not do up) has finally buttoned. All those weird health issues I use to have have lessened and I'm definitely not constantly tired any more. So as I said before....here's to health!!
We doing all right still!!
Will one day post a pic of my before and after once I get a good one but for those who like graphs and stuff...this ones for you :)
Friday, 12 October 2012
My vegetarian journey
Ok...
Nearly two weeks in and I have no regrets!
Because my mind was moving in this direction anyway (needed to get my health in order especially after the woman call me obese) I'm really glad that I made this decision
The funny thing is, I now have a greater appreciation for fruit and veg so I guess I'm being a proper vegetarian and now over doing it with the meatless variety. For example,
My shopping trolley is more colourful with fruits and veg...like come on now....I bought leeks! I've never done anything with that other size spring onion before but I had some lentils and spinach and whipped up my first home-made soup. It was fun delicious and nutritious!!
But yeah really enjoying this change in attitude towards what i put in. So just to recap:
No meat (including fish as that's just Flesh that swims)
No cheese (cos that shouldn't be eaten anyway)
Came off using cows milk ages ago and now cutting down on the soya and trying out nut milks
No chocolate (was a tough decision)
No caffeine (well that was a given anyway being SDA and all)
No late night eating
No snacking (crisps biscuits etc. ) between meals
More fruits and veg
More water
Substantial breakfast - skipping this meal just means hell later
3 meals a day
Not eating to close to bed time
And even gone as far as not mixing fruits and veg in the same meal.
Now y'all probably thinking I ain't living at all but trust me I feel amazing and guess I started looking amazing too because I'm getting asked what's my secret.
So even with just 30mins exercise 3-4 times a week I am downsizing and I believe its because I have changed my eating habits.
I am not on a 'diet' I am just following simple health principles that makes a world of a difference. It's about change of mindset habits and lifestyle in order to keep it going because believe me I've tried sorting out my weight for years and thought seeing results was slow because well I started really getting serious about 3 months ago, I am definitely seeing results and I believe as this is not a 'diet' or some quick fix fat-be-gone routine, it will stay off :)
So excited!!
Feeling trim...belly even starting to small up 'imself!
And cravings have died down. And I'm not constantly hungry. I eat when I'm suppose to :)
AH! This is amazing really. Thanking God for allowing me to reap the benefits already of regaining my health as it is indeed my greatest wealth!
Now just have to keep on praying and going as only 2 weeks in...let me not get too confident least i fall into a plate of chicken lol
woo!!
Nearly two weeks in and I have no regrets!
Because my mind was moving in this direction anyway (needed to get my health in order especially after the woman call me obese) I'm really glad that I made this decision
The funny thing is, I now have a greater appreciation for fruit and veg so I guess I'm being a proper vegetarian and now over doing it with the meatless variety. For example,
My shopping trolley is more colourful with fruits and veg...like come on now....I bought leeks! I've never done anything with that other size spring onion before but I had some lentils and spinach and whipped up my first home-made soup. It was fun delicious and nutritious!!
But yeah really enjoying this change in attitude towards what i put in. So just to recap:
No meat (including fish as that's just Flesh that swims)
No cheese (cos that shouldn't be eaten anyway)
Came off using cows milk ages ago and now cutting down on the soya and trying out nut milks
No chocolate (was a tough decision)
No caffeine (well that was a given anyway being SDA and all)
No late night eating
No snacking (crisps biscuits etc. ) between meals
More fruits and veg
More water
Substantial breakfast - skipping this meal just means hell later
3 meals a day
Not eating to close to bed time
And even gone as far as not mixing fruits and veg in the same meal.
Now y'all probably thinking I ain't living at all but trust me I feel amazing and guess I started looking amazing too because I'm getting asked what's my secret.
So even with just 30mins exercise 3-4 times a week I am downsizing and I believe its because I have changed my eating habits.
I am not on a 'diet' I am just following simple health principles that makes a world of a difference. It's about change of mindset habits and lifestyle in order to keep it going because believe me I've tried sorting out my weight for years and thought seeing results was slow because well I started really getting serious about 3 months ago, I am definitely seeing results and I believe as this is not a 'diet' or some quick fix fat-be-gone routine, it will stay off :)
So excited!!
Feeling trim...belly even starting to small up 'imself!
And cravings have died down. And I'm not constantly hungry. I eat when I'm suppose to :)
AH! This is amazing really. Thanking God for allowing me to reap the benefits already of regaining my health as it is indeed my greatest wealth!
Now just have to keep on praying and going as only 2 weeks in...let me not get too confident least i fall into a plate of chicken lol
woo!!
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