Only very recently, about 3 weeks ago, something almost switched on in my brain. I was sick of being out of shape, consuming junk food, alcohol every weekend and wishing for a body like J.Lo or Beyonce.
So I decided to get my runners on and do something about it :)
As you all know this is far from what I usually write about. Firsty I would like to say that this is what I have found that works for myself. I am by no means an expert on any of this stuff, its basically been just through trial and error and of course some major inspiration from apps such as Instagram and Pinterest.
Few facts about myself, I love excersise, so the gym was never a problem, have always had a curvy figure, big bum, big bust. You might think hey thats a great thing but it's not really when you loved creamy cakes, pizza, pasta, chocolate and they decide to go straight to your hips and arms.LOL. Also due to certain situations that every young woman has to go through in life, break ups, relationships, stress of work, deaths etc. I found myself piling on the weight. I decided right enough is enough, Im going to do something about this. Myself and a close friend of mine teamed up together and started out fresh, eating clean, drinking lots of water, going to the gym but most importantly motivating and encouraging eachother.
Personally, I find there is nothing better than having some motivation, like a friend there to support you, lift your spirit, and set you straight when your getting fed up and just want to indulge in a takeaway.
Food wise: I have almost cut out dairy products completely, opting for soya milk and chocolate bar. I found dairy products were bloating my tummy and not making me feel so good. I recently heard that the actual human body shouldn't be consuming dairy at all. I have a mjor sweet tooth, so I replace fizzy cola bottles with juicy fruits and sugar free jelly.
I also have a rule of having a high protien, good fats and very low carb breakfast, lunch and dinner. My motto is to eat like a king for breakfast, a queen for lunch and a peasent for dinner :)
I allow myself one cheat meal and a few drinks most Saturdays, I usually go to a restaurant for a delish meal. Recently I was in Coqbull in Cork City. AMAZING! The burger was literally the size of my head. When I'm on a night out in a bar, instead of my usual jager bomb or coctail, I now go for a low calorie, low sugar drink;
Vodka, soda water and a slice of lemon & lime. See... I'm not depriving myself yet I am being very mindfull of what my body is consuming and YES i am seeing results.
Excersise wise: I try to attend the gym 5 times a week idealy, although this can vary depending on shift work at work etc. Idealy 5 times, if not 4 times. I HATE cardio, I LOVE weights but I try and mix both up. When I get home to my mam and dads, i love taking my babies up the fields for a run around. Nothing beats the country fresh air. I've learned though that it is vital to rest your body and let it recover. I love hot water bottles and have recently booked myself in for my first deep tissue massage in a spa. Excited!
In the space of only 3 weeks I have dropped almost 9 pounds. That has only been through utter dedication, resisting goodies, lots of water and hard work in the gym.
Below are some food ideas if you are interested, here are some of my fave meals to have.
- Gluten free pancakes
- Blueberries and soya greek yoghurt
- Fresh fruit salad
- Soya almond milk coffee
- Spinach and cajun chicken omelette
- Boiled eggs
- Beans on riveta crackers
- Paprika chicken salad
- Tuna and sweetcorn salad
- Quick oats with blueberries (tastes like blueberry muffin!)
- Turkey mince and 1/2 cup of brown rice
- ON and Quest protien bars (they are amazing)
- Sugar free jelly
- 80% dark cocoa chocolate
- Stuffed pepper with onion, garlic, peas and low fat feta
- Banana & teaspoon of crunchy peanut butter
- Almonds
- Walnuts
- 3 litres of water
- Peppermint tea (the best for a bloated tummy)
- Lean meatballs with lettuce wraps
So there you have it, if you're not happy or comfortable in your own body and want to make a change, go for it. Whats stopping you?.. Only yourself.
Hope this helped guys,
Thanks for reading, until my next blog post..
Vanity Vixen x
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