Tuesday 31 July 2012

Month of fitness



Since returning from Honeymoon, I have not been very motivated to stick to a fitness regime. That was in April! So I have not really made any efforts since then. I find it quite hard to get motivated when I do not have a target – like fitting into my wedding dress or being beach ready to wear a bikini. So I thought if I put my fitness diary on my blog it might encourage me to keep up with it – if its public there is no going back!
My aim is to lose the bloat, to tone up and also to eat healthier. I do have a petite frame but I tend to carry more weight on my stomach and hips as shown in the pics below. I am generally feeling a bit soft, unhealthy and want to tone up and get a bit more shape.
My diet is not great and my main vice is wine, I love a nice glass of wine of an evening but this easily turns to two and at weekends three which I know is really bad. I think I am painting a bad picture because I do not drink every night, but it is a big player in my bad eating/drinking habits. I also have to make a conscious effort to get my fruit & veg into my diet, not because I do not like them, I love fruit and veg, but it’s just remembering to get my five a day in.

So what’s the plan?

·         I have some Rodial sachets left from my last blitz – I will use them for the next five days to kick start my detox/diet
·         NO WINE or alcohol for a month
·         NO crisps/chocolate/crap
·         I must eat five portions of fruit & veg a day
·         I must drink 2 litres of water a day
·         Cut down on caffeine (I am not cutting it out all together – no way hosey!)
·         Exercise daily 

So there’s the general rules, I am going to try and blog everyday with posts called `almost daily diary’ to keep track of what I have eaten, exercise I have done, general thoughts and so on.  I have a treadmill (along with a few motivation pics) so I guess I will be starting there.


It starts tomorrow, a new month = a new regime, who's with me? you have one day to psych yourself up for it :-) 

 





21 comments:

  1. I'll attempt to do it with you! Like you I'm not overweight etc, but would definitely like to tone up and generally be fitter all round x

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    1. OK I will be keeping my eye on you ;-)

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  2. I need a treadmill in my life so badly, lack of space and money to buy one makes me miserable haha. good luck on your new regime although you dont look like you need it at all :) xx

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    1. aww thanks Leah, I just want to tone up and get a bit healthier. I love my treadmill but there are lots of free things I do too, watch this space! x

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  3. Can't wait to read your posts on this! I'm adopting a similar lifestyle to shift a 50lb gain after an illness :( Currently have 10 days left of Jillian Michaels 30DS. I've injured ankles etc which prevents running - more frustration! Anyway, let's go girl! :P


    XO

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    1. That must be very frustrating! you need to take it easy then, you do not want to do more damage! start to focus on some healthy recipe ideas? x

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  4. I wish I had a treadmill...it would make exercise so much easier because I love to walk, but where I live it's just too hot during the summer to walk outside. I am also trying to tone up and have trouble staying motivated...just remember to keep your routine and your goals realistic so you can transition into a healthy lifestyle rather than just doing it for a few months.

    Good Luck :)

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    1. That is true, I do tend to go for it for a few months and then do nothing!

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  5. Good luck! I am starting something like this too. I want to tone up and need to start exercising. And I need to start eating better!
    I've already started by drinking green tea, drinking more water and going out for evening walks.
    My next step is to do more exercise and swap the crisps/cake/chocolate for fruit and veg.

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    1. It sounds like you have made a good start, I am on the green tea too but I can not swap it for my morning coffee yet :-s

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  6. Good luck! I started something like this when I moved to cape Town, and I must say its been easier than I thought. I think most of its down to the weather (I'm rather sloth like when in the UK), but I'm now enjoying it so hope I can keep it up when we get home. I couldn't give the wine up though, especially when its so good over here!
    http://justmeedee.blogspot.com

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    1. I know it is going to be hard!!! its true about the weather too, when its cold and raining I just want to stay inside and eat!

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  7. Good job Kimmi!!! You and I are both on a health kick right now! I have been working out 5 days a week, trying for 6 but not doing so well on that extra day, and eating super healthy! I've noticed a bit of a change now - it's been 4 weeks - excited to see more results!
    Good for you!
    xx

    xoxo Bree
    The Urban Umbrella

    http://www.theurbanumbrella.com/

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    1. Thanks Bree, I think you need to give yourself 2 days off to recover and also to make your other workouts more effective

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  8. Good luck but don't be scared to take it in stages, I took it slowly and I haven't not exercised for a week (bar holiday) for over 2 and half years. It can be hard to change everything all in one go so try as hard as you can but if you slip on one don't give up. shrug it off and keep trying.
    xx

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    1. I will try not to throw myself into it too far, but I am an all or nothing type of person! doesnt seem to be any middle ground so I either work my ass off or just sit and eat lol

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  9. I have just done a fitness post as well :) - Good luck !

    www.thejewelbeauty.blogspot.com

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    1. oooh I will keep an eye on your progress too x

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  10. Waaah! I also wanna embark on a fitness routine + diet this month 'cause I've been getting "compliments"(?) from people that I'm gaining weight. I honestly think that I actually am! I must chop the flabs out of my system.

    http://pscly.blogspot.com/

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