Quick Update

Well, this week has been a tough one in many ways. However, I managed to work out on Monday and have been fairly active since and then worked out again last night. I did a little weight check tonight and am thrilled to say I'm 3lbs down so am 16st exactly. I'll do my proper weigh in on Sunday and see where I'm at but I'm feeling awesome and looking forward to working hard for the body I want so much. 

I have so much support from everyone and need to say a special thank you to one or two of you, as you have given me so much help, support on my bad days and have also given me tips, info and one of you are a huge inspiration to me. I have set my mind to this and am determined to reach my goals. 

I have noticed that my joints are improving massively already to the point where my knees are no longer such a big worry to me. I can almost squat fully down and feel no pain (apart from my muscles after leg day!) and my general movement has improved significantly. My confidence is building and I can see a difference in myself already. My jeans are huge and my arse is shrinking, as are the dreaded batwings!

That's all for now, but I'll be back over the weekend with the official weigh in and and update on how my workouts are going. 

Ciao for now!

Bargains 21/01/14

Hi folks! Here is a list of some of the bargains to be had at one of your local supermarkets. Prices and offers are correct today but I don't know how long some of them are going to last! If anyone wants to send me info, either facebook me, comment on here or email me.

Asda...

3 for £3 on prepared stirfry vegetable packs, 2 servings
3 for £2 on 340g cans Green Giant sweetcorn
3 for £1 on Napolina canned Cannellini Beans/Chick Peas
£2 for multipack of Heinz Baked Beans (4 tins)
2 for £3 on Heinz Baked Beans Fridge Pack/Beans Snap Pots/Spaghetti Hoops Snap Pots
2 for £3 on Asda Cooked/Sliced Beef, Chicken, Ham, Turkey
2 for £5 on 30% less fat cheese
2 for £6 on Pilgrims Choice Extra Mature Light Cheese
5 for £3 or 8 for £4 on Muller light Yoghurts
£1.09 for Asda Fat Free Natural Yoghurt
£1 Fat Free Fromage Frais
2 for £7 on Butchers Selection Lean Mince/Steaks

There are HUNDREDS more and I've lost patience and can't see any more. So if you want more info, head to the Asda website!! I'll do Tesco another time once I go round the shop and find what I'm looking for ;)

Cheers!

New Year, New Life

2014 is my year! This is the year where I set up my own teaching business, lose at least 5 stone, learn to cook better and work my way into having my own career! A lot has changed since the last time I posted but things are good. Generally.

I started this year at 18st 1.5lbs. Then, two weeks later I got down to 17st 9.5lbs! My next weigh in day is on Thursday so I'll be posting up my new weight (+/-) then. Fingers crossed. I can't say I've been that good this week - ill planning and lack of concentration due to being ill once again and running all over the place. Hopefully next week will settle down and I'll know what I'm doing.

Facebook is currently the place to be, with a group newly set up by yours truly to support others in their weight loss journey, whether they have 1lb to lose or 10st! So far, it has been a success but I really want to increase the number of users and get some more people involved. I need to set aside a time each week to update the page including recipes, offers on shopping and great hints and tips. I also encourage others to share their wisdom with the page - it builds a sense of having others to share the journey with and not having to go it alone. Weight loss can be scary, especially when you don't have all your family and friends supporting you!

In the future, I'd like to get people working together, exercising together, or even just going for a leisurely walk as a group in the summer once a month. I think it would really help everyone to bond, and it might encourage others to plan their own little do-groups and get moving!

So, will you join me and my team of amazing people? Will you succeed in your challenges of this year? Add me on facebook and send me a short message... convince me you have what it takes to make 2014 your year!

We're in it together!