The WFF Love Your Body Project - August Goals health | healthy lifestyle | lifestyle | theWFFloveyourbodyproject | weight loss | whenflowersfall

Goals. Things I don't set very often, but have suddenly felt the urge to recently.

July has been a funny old month. Yet again, weight loss hasn't happened. I've been dotting between two pounds all month; but I have felt somewhat good about my body. I've had moments of frequent exercise, and I've found my love for being active again. It just makes me feel great. Food wise, I haven't been so good. I've pigged out on many occasions, and I feel that's the reason for a halt in weight loss. I see my lowest weight (currently 205lbs) and then think it's ok to over indulge for three days after. Then of course, it shoots back up.

I did on the other hand, see the photo above this month. I'm pretty sure I don't look like that anymore, I just need to tell my brain that. I never want to look like that again.

So, the goals...

- No weigh in's this month!

If I don't know how well I'm doing, I can't give myself an excuse to pig out. I'm hoping this will mean I can get over the 200lb hurdle.

- Exercise 5 times a week.

I would love to be an everyday kinda girl, but I just don't think it's realistic. Each week has hard days, and sometimes you just have to get into bed yourself once the baby is asleep.

- Buy a new dress that makes you feel amazing!

I'm actually having a night out with the girls at the beginning of September, so I need to find a cracking outfit. But what does a twenty five year old, mum of one wear on a night out these days. I can't get past the sea of crop tops and body con dresses that I keep seeing.

- Only one lazy PJ day a week.

I've fallen back into the habit of not getting dressed if I don't have to. It doesn't make you feel good, and it doesn't do much for your confidence. Time to nip it in the bud.

I also introduced WFFLYBP over on my channel today. If you would like to see me ramble on for a little while about why I'm doing this, click the link below. 

So what are your goals for August. Leave a comment below. 

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The WFF Love Your Body Project - A Plan Of Action | Lifestyle confidence | fitness | health | lifestyle | self confidence | theWFFloveyourbodyproject | weightloss

Ok, ok. So I have been really letting myself slip on this recently; and we are in the seventh month of this year already!!

I admit, I haven't really been trying to lose weight, but I also haven't felt overly insecure about my body recently either. That is a huge step in the right direction on this journey to body confidence.

For the past few updates, I've really gone on about losing weight; but I've realised this month that it's so much more than that. Confidence doesn't come from dropping a few pounds alone.

So, in a bid to start feeling more like myself recently, I've dyed my hair pink and gotten in touch with a tattoo artist. These are things I've been wanting to do again for a very long time, but just kept putting off. I'm currently waiting for some designs to drop into my inbox, and then hopefully I'll be getting all booked in for a couple of new pieces to make a start on my sleeve.

Wardrobe is another thing I am slowly working on. I almost always talk about how I'm still wearing the same clothes I wore throughout my pregnancy, and that is slowly but surely changing. I've bought a fair few new pieces recently, and I'm on the verge of having a huge wardrobe clear out. I just want to make sure that I'm not doing to leave myself with not a lot to wear by doing it.

So with that being said, weight loss is still a big factor in this project. As much as I haven't felt overly self conscious recently, I also haven't lost any weight. I'm still hovering around the same 206lbs point that I was at in January.
In a bid to kick start the weight loss again, I have downloaded the Value diary app. It's 'not in connection with any weight loss plan', but it's basically the Weight Watchers ProPoints system. I'm using this along side MyFitnessPal and hoping to see some progress soon.

Exercise wise, I've lost my mojo. Until yesterday, when I felt a huge burst of inspiration. I've set myself a goal of cycling 10km five times a week, and doing some arm weights where ever I feel like I can squeeze some in. I'm definitely not the biggest lover of exercise, but I do know that I always feel incredibly good after I've completed a workout.

I think I'll leave the update at that for now. Hopefully next month I can tell you that I've lost some pounds and booked in for some new skin art.
If you do want to follow me on this journey more closely, you can follow my health and fitness instagram account - @wffloveyourbodyproject.
It's mostly a food diary, but I really want to start incorporating more of what this project is all about into it.

Self confidence is what counts.

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The Love Your Body Project - A Much Needed Update! diet | fitness | happiness | health | postpartum | theWFFloveyourbodyproject | weightloss

It's been a while. Actually, a really long while since I put in some real effort for this years body confidence project.
I'm blaming the fact that we have been insanely busy of the past couple of months, but the reality is, is that I totally could have made time for it if I had even tried a little.
As of tomorrow, we will have been in our new home a month. I think that means it's finally time to stop procrastinating and get back on it.

I guess I've not really had much time to think about my relationship with my body recently, but in the past couple of weeks I've had those horrible feeling of self hate creeping back in. I've actually only gained back 3lbs, so in the grand scheme of things, I'm still down about 40lbs from my heaviest (pregnancy) weight. I think my issue right now is that I just see squishy. I feel a little bit too fluffy for my liking.

At the beginning of this year I gave myself twelve months to finally feel what true body confidence felt like. I want to be able to say that I love my body on New Years eve. I have six months left and I'm nowhere near close.

From this point on I am going to plan meals, exercise (if only a little) evening night, and start to look after myself again. I'm excited for it.
I'm really looking forward to toning up a bit and introducing lots of fruit and veggies back into my diet.

So this is where I am at this point (Left). I can see some improvement, but it's very little. By December, I'd like to see a bigger difference.

I intend on writing an update at the end of each month until my 'deadline', so you can expect a little catch up from me at the end of July.

If you want to join me on this journey, don't forget you can use the hashtag #theWFFloveyourbodyproject on Twitter and Instagram. You can also follow my journey to body happiness over on my Instagram account @wffloveyourbodyproject.


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The WFF Love Your Body Project - March Update & Before Photos fitness | health | instagram | love your body | theWFFloveyourbodyproject | weight loss

So, March. This was the month I knew would be tough; and it was.
Not only was it the month of my first ever Mother's Day, it was also the month that contained a bagillion birthdays. Due to all of these celebrations, this project had not been in the front of my mind and I've eaten a lot of junk.

I weighed myself a week and a half ago and the damage showed to be a lovely 6lb gain. At that point I gave myself two weeks to lose it again and to get back to my lowest of 206lbs. At this Monday's weigh in, I had managed to lose 3.8lbs. Not too shabby. Fingers crossed I can continue to lose this week, me see that nice low (for me) on the scales, this coming Monday.

The other big thing for the past month has been the launch of my #wfflybp Instagram account. I didn't want to flood my main accounts feed with food pictures anymore, so I created a new one. I've not been so great with being consistent, but that's something I'm working on this coming month.
I've also started a #30daykickstart mini series today. The goal is to do something each day this month that gets you moving. You don't necessarily have to do a full work out; just something that will increase your heart rate a little. Today I cycled almost 10k whilst Scout napped, and other things I plan to include long walks with the dog, quick bursts of hula hopping, or maybe even some crazy dancing with Scout. I want this month to be the month I create some new habits, kick start the weight loss again and start to feel good about my body again.
If you want to join in, use the hashtag, or just follow my journey; you can at @wffloveyourbodyproject on Instagram.

There are many things happening in the next couple of months, that may just hinder progress, but I can try and do my best, and that's all that matters.

So now...it's time.
I've thought long and hard about this, and I feel now is the time to share my 'before' photos..
These were taken a few months back and have been sitting in a folder on my imac, untouched. I don't like to look at them, but I feel like it's important that I do. I'm going to use them as my motivation.
In these photos I weighed 210lbs, so only a couple of lbs more than I am now, so really not much has changed.
(Note - please be nice. I'm so nervous to actually post these.)

I plan to take progress photos at the end of April, August and then December. Four months between each set, I hope to see some king of difference. Obviously, the April ones won't show huge progress, but that doesn't matter.

I hope you are all doing really well. Let me know if you are following the love your body project, or if you have set your own health and fitness goals this year. I'd love to follow your journeys.

Remember, the WFF love your body project isn't all about weightloss. It's about finding confidence and love for your own body. It's doesn't matter if you lose weight, gain weight, tone up, or just become more confident in yourself. It's about being able to say that you love your body at the end of 2015.

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The WFF Love Your Body Project - February Update blogger | confidence | dog walks | healthy eating | healthy lifestyle | self confidence | theWFFloveyourbodyproject | whenflowersfall

Oh, February. You really weren't great, were you.
This past month has not been kind to us,  I'm not going to lie to you guys. If you follow me on any kind of social media, then you will probably know the stress we went through throughout February.

Because of this, I haven't actually lost any weight at this point. Actually, that's a fib. I did manage to drop a couple of pounds at the beginning of the month, but have since put those back on through emotional eating.  Cake seemed to be my best friend this past month and I am glad to say that I am now in the right mindset to let it go again.

Confidence wise, I don't feel like I have been so down about myself recently. I've had very low moods, but I think because of all the drama with the car/money/dog etc, I haven't even thought about the way I look. Which can only be a good thing. I'm learning that it isn't that important and that even if I do feel a little frumpy one day, it's ok.
One thing I have noticed though, is how much of an effect breastfeeding has had on my chest. I purchased a couple of new bras, and I'm down a cup size compared to my pre-pregnancy size. Whomp whomp. I mean, it could actually be down to the fact that I've lost quite a bit of weight too, but I honestly feel like breastfeeding played a big part. I have certainly thought about the pro's and con's of getting a boob job to them looking young again, that's for sure.

Exercise is another thing I really wanted to focus on, but didn't. In the past few days, I have made an effort to go out with the dog, and I think that may be the right way to go. A no pressure, half an hour dog walk will do for now. If I can keep this up throughout March, then I will up my game a little for April.

I don't know if I am brave enough yet to share my 'before' photos with you guys, but I'm hoping I will have the balls next month.
It is my birthday on the 21st, so I'm sure I will induldge a little on the day, but my goal for this month is to get down to the 200lb mark. I've got my work cut out and 8lbs to drop, but I feel like I can give it a real good go now. (She says, sipping on a glass of wine.)

Don't forget you can join this project and do it with me. Use the hashtag #theWFFloveyourbodyproject on twitter or instagram, and be sure to tag me in the post also. You can follow me on both @whenflowersfall.

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Howdy!
I've really been looking forward to writing this post. January has been a weird old month, and I sure as hell didn't stick to my guns a lot of the time.
I think I have only lost one measly pound since beginning this project, but I have learnt a lot.

I've learnt that I don't need to eat massive portions to feel satisfied. I've learnt that I actually really enjoy salad, and I've learnt that I have a long, long way to go to reach my end goal of confidence.
I've had days where I have felt great. My clothes have fit nicely, my hair has looked good and I've had time to put a face of make-up on. On the flip side, I've also had some damned awful days and I've had a few moments where I've let myself break down and cry.

This month I have taken a couple of steps forward in this journey.
I finally chopped a few inches off of my hair; something I've been wanting to do for a long time. It now feels amazing and looks good even on the bad days.
I've also purchased some new sportswear, (take a peek in this haul video, here.) I haven't yet been able to wear much of it, exercise hasn't been something I've focussed on this past month. But, you know, that's ok. That's another step I'll work on this month.

I do want to share a little moment of confidence I had, and that came only yesterday. I realised tat I had a top on which I had worn a lot through my pregnancy. I then flicked through my instagram and found a bump shot and decided to take a comparison photo. It made me feel pretty darn good.

I'm really feeling inspired for the month of February. We've decided to ditch the weekly (sometimes twice weekly) take outs this month, and Liam has chosen to join me in ditching meat. We will be continuing to eat fish whenever we feel the desire to, but apart from that, veggies are our friends.
Throughout February I'm also going to try and get a bit more active. Dog walking is a big thing, and I've also finally got room to get back on my exercise bike.
Three times a week is what I'm aiming for, for anything other than walking the dog, but I'm not going to beat myself up about it if I don't keep to it this month.

So I'll leave this update here and will be back at the beginning of March with another. Hopefully next month I will have a slight weight loss to report with, and a little confidence boost would be great too.

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Much like everyone else on the planet, I've decided to begin a new journey this month.
 For most people, the beginning of a new year sparks an interest in losing weight in hopes to fit into a small clothes size by the time the next one comes around.
The WFF love your body project is going to be much more than that.

As most of you know, I gave birth to my son in May last year; and although I have already lost more weight than I had gained throughout my pregnancy, my relationship with my body is an abysmal one. To say that I can't stand the sight of myself naked would be an understatement.
This year I want to change that, and by the time we ring in 2016 I want to be able to say that I truly love my body.

I will be posting one update a month for this project, so hopefully I won't get too over obsessed with it. (I tend to do that, a lot.) I'll be posting about my weight loss, if any, along with recipes I have found and loved, activities that have got me moving, clothes I have loved wearing and any other progress along the way. Confidence is the big end goal. Right now I'd easily say I have very little.

Today, I am going to take my 'before' photos, as I'm well aware that it's very hard to see progress when you see your own body everyday. You just don't see it changing as quickly as others can. I'm also going to take measurements and set my goals. The key to this project is to keep things realistic. Let's be fair, I'm currently a size 16 and to say that I would like to be an 8 by the end of the year would probably be setting myself up for an epic fail.

If you are reading this and would like to join me along the way, I would absolutely love it. I'm posting daily with the hashtag #theWFFloveyourbodyproject on Instagram, (follow me @whenflowersfall) and would love to see others using the hashtag too and getting involved. For anyone who does join in, I hope that we can all spur each other on, share comments, goals and ideas, and reach the end of this new year in a much happier place.

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