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 - 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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Happy Wednesday, flowers!

This week has been quite the success, although it was pretty rocky at the beginning.
At the start of my first week on this journey, I was finding it incredibly hard not to binge eat. I felt incredibly low mood wise through both Wednesday and Thursday, and it was through these days that I learnt that I am a huge emotional eater. The thing is, if I'm down, I eat and if I'm happy, I eat.
I knew this was something I needed to get out of the habit of doing, and I think it's also something that is going to be an ongoing battle with myself. So far, I think I've done alright.

This week we have made a conscious effort to cook our evening meals, and eat much better than we normally would. We've tried a couple of new things and found we really enjoy them! I can now say that I am well and truly on the quinoa bandwagon.

Exercise did not go quite to plan though. With Liam being ill, (which he still is, nearly two weeks down the line,) and Scout teething like crazy, any spare time I've had I've been spending cleaning, doing washing or sleeping. Even last night I was meant to do an hour of cycling, but spent the time catching up on blog/youtube things that I was behind on. So this week that is something I'm really going to work at. I want to be able to say that I've worked out at least once in next weeks post.

That being said, this morning I weighed in at 214.6lbs!! Meaning with changing my diet only, I have lost 3.4lbs. *I'm currently dancing in my chair as I write this.*

It's weird how different I feel about this journey now. Usually, a bit of weight loss and I'd find it ok to go and eat a greasy take out for the next week; instead, this time it's giving me the motivation to continue and I can only hope that I will have the same result next week.

Below you can find my food diary for the week. I've not been fabulous at photographing each of my meals and I have missed some. I think this is something I'm going to have to continue to get better at before tucking in.
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Wednesday 15th October

Thursday 16th October

Friday 17th October 

 Saturday 18th October

 Sunday 19th October

Monday 20th October

Tuesday 21st October

PROGRESS
Pre-pregnancy weight ... 227lbs
Heaviest weight during pregnancy ... 252lbs
Start (October 15th) ... 218lbs
Week One ... 214.6lbs -3.4lbs

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#FridayFitness - Hi-Tec Luna Running Shoes #fridayfitness | diet | first impressions | fitness | health | hitec | review | running shoes | trainers | weight loss

Hi flowers!

I hope you have all had a great week. 

I'm starting this weeks post off with a little 'first impressions' review for you. 

I was very lucky to receive a pair of amazing running shoes from Hi-Tec and I wanted to share them with you before I got them all worn in.

In a few weeks time, I'll come back and give you a full review of how they wear and such.

The shoes I received are the Luna running shoe in black and pink. 

The colours are amazing, and not too in your face. I feel if you're a night runner, then you need not worry about wearing these black trainers, as the bright pink on these will make sure that you are seen easily. 

The shoes themselves are super lightweight at only 210g, and they are incredibly flexible. The reduced seam upper makes the shoe very streamline and insanely comfortable. 

Inside, the shoes boast EVA sockliner for cushioning, giving that little extra bonus for comfort. 

So far, I'm in love with these shoes. I have reasonably wide feet, and sometimes trainers like this can feel a little squishy on my poor little toes; but these beauties just nicely hug the foot making you feel secure and supported. 

On first impression, I would recommend these to anyone. Hopefully I can still say the same in a couple of weeks time. So keep your eyes peeled for that update. 

(As a teeny added note, I really liked the little thank you in the lid of the box from the chairman of the company.)
You can find them and the rest of the fabulous range of shoes, here.

This weeks update.

Everything has seem to have gone to pot this week. 

If you're a guy reading this, you may want to skip a couple of lines, but ladies, you may feel my pain. 

After a month missing a period and thinking I may have been pregnant a few months ago, my body has felt the need to spring two incredibly harsh 'lady times' on me in the past six weeks. One of them being this past week. I've been experiencing pains that I haven't felt since I was a teenager and it's totally thrown me off my game.

(BOY SAFE AS OF NOW) 

I've also made a ton of bad choices this week. My non meat eating ways got forgotten and I'm not proud to say that. But, I am back on it as of today as I went to bed last night feeling incredibly guilty. 

My other bad health choice has been that I picked up a cig or two at the beginning of the week due to stress, and of course now I am struggling to forget about them. So, once again I am battling that little addiction I've got going on. After two months smoke free, I'm pretty disappointed in myself. 

Exercise wise, I have tested out the trainers above and managed to do a 20k bike ride on Wednesday, but then proceeded to eat a huge meal with family that night, and my motivation was lost as of then. 

I've been on a pretty big downer this week, but I'm not letting myself worry about it too much now. What's done is done. But, I can make sure that this week I make a real effort. 

Tomorrow will be day one of an exercise every day week. I felt amazing after that one bike ride, and I'm interested to see how I feel and what results I have at the end of the week, if I make it a regular thing. 

Maybe exercise is what I need to keep my mood up. Endorphins and all that.
Unfortunately day one would have been today, but I'm writing this tucked up in my bed sick.

I hope you have had a better week than me. 

Don't forget to check out the #FridayFitness pages below, and I shall leave you with this weeks #ff video update. 

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#FridayFitness 19/07/2013 #ff | clean | eating | fitness | friday | fridayfitness | healthy | weight loss

Hi beauties!

I didn't post a #ff last week because if I'm entirely honest, I felt like a huge failure. Once again I had lost total control of my eating and gained back the weight I had lost previously. 

This week hasn't been great either and I haven't lost anything, but I haven't gained either. Which for me, is a pretty big thing. Normally I would gain steadily each week, so the fact that I haven't makes me happy even if I didn't lose. 

My huge problem at the moment is the exercise. This heatwave has killed all motivation. It seems I only have to make the bed and I'm sweating. I'm planning on moving my bike into a larger room until the heat passes as I think I'll actually use it if there's some air in the room with me. 

My plan is to do my exercise last thing, that way it really doesn't matter how stinky I get. Who knows, if I had done some exercise this week, I may have lost something. 

Luckily next week is pay week and we can finally go shopping. I'm going to rid of all of the 'bad food' we have in the house and fill the cupboards with anything and everything good for you. Liam and I were talking about it last night and agreed the only reason we eat what we do, is because it's there. If it's not there, we won't eat it. 

I wasn't going to post today; I had actually planned on taking a break until Monday. My moods have been low and I think that maybe the lack of exercise was a big factor in that. But, I didn't want you guys to think that I had given up again. I really haven't and I'm into it more than you know. 

Hope you're all well. Remember to drink lots of fluids in this heat! 

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Now I bet that you're all getting pretty sick of me saying over and over that I am going to start again with this whole weight loss thing.

Well, this week I really did. In the past five days I've walked ten miles, and that includes a day off from walking yesterday. (So really it's four days.) These are ten miles I wouldn't normally walk,  four hours I would have normal spent sitting on my butt.

I have to admit, I'm absolutely loving it. I really thought that it would feel like a chore and that it'd become boring. Each day I've tried to push myself a little further, the first couple of days I walked two miles and felt knackered, Wednesday I walked half a mile extra, uphill. Again, I was pooped but I felt good for it. Today though, I walked three miles and I feel amazing. I got to about two and a half and felt like pushing on for the little extra bit, and I'm really glad I did. 

The only reason I've never done this before is because I thought it would fill up too much of my day, but truth is, I was only out for an hour today. I've even cleaned my house top to bottom, filmed a video and now I'm writing this post too. 

Eating wise, I've filled up on salads and fruit. I've eaten a lot less than I usually would and even though I haven't necessarily lots any weight this week, I feel so much better in myself. 

I'm hoping to feel much more toned and a lot more fit. 

I can truely say that I have turned a corner and I won't be giving up this time.

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Hi Lovelies!

I have to admit that this week has turned out to be another fail. I've been doing a lot of comfort eating as I found out at the beginning of the week that our neighbour in the flat downstairs had passed away. Obviously I have been totally freaked out by the idea that someone has died in the property underneath mine, and food has seemed to be my only comfort whilst Liam is at work during the day.

This being said, even though I have not lost any weight according to the scales, I do feel as though I have lost a couple of cm here and there. I do feel slimmer, which is nice. 

Liam and I are looking at a new home tomorrow so fingers crossed we will be on the move soon, I really don't think I can stay here now, because even though I'm getting used to the idea, I still get creeped out over what has happened this week. Unfortunately we can't look at places too far from here at the moment, due to the fact my car is blocked in on the driveway by my old neighbours, but I'm being patient about that because I'm sure the last thing his family is thinking about right now is his car.
Anyway, I'm really sorry for rambling on and being a little morbid, it seems to have affected me more than I thought. Fingers crossed things will start looking up next week!

Todays weigh in 202.8lbs (I forgot andweighed after breakfast and coffee though!)

Hope you are all well and keeping nice and wrapped up in this horrid cold!

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Hi Lovelies!

This week's been a total mixture of good and bad. Food wise I've been doing OK? I have definitely cut down on my unhealthy snacking during the day, but in the evenings I really suffer from ridiculous cravings!

This week I've been soooo ill, it's unreal! My tonsils have been and still are the size of golf balls, if they haven't gone down by Monday, I'm making a doctors appointment. The only upside to being this ill is that for the past couple of days I've been really limited with what I can eat. I'm practically living off of soup, smoothies and hot drinks. 

Walking wise, again we haven't done much due to the fact that I've been ill, but I'm still wanting to get on top of that as soon as I'm better. 

SO anywhoooo this morning I weighed in at 

201.6lbs (1.4lbs loss. Not bad for someone who's been stuck in bed most of the week!)

Fingers crossed next week will go a little better and I won't be sick!!