Oh I know it has been a little while since I gave you all an update but now is a good time. I am now in month 6 of my healthy lifestyle change and I really am loving it. I didn't know what picture to use to I thought I'd use the cherry blossom from my tree, just because it's pretty.
I have lost a massive amount of weight which I'm not sure I want to share on here just yet because I know work colleagues could read this and I don't want everyone knowing. I have reached my goal but I have set myself another small goal of an extra 6lbs by the end of the year.
I thought I would share with you 5 things about me that I'm happy with or like now I am lighter and more confident:-
- My Collar Bones - this sounds like an odd one but I like my frame and the way my body holds/distributes it's weight. I'm very slim at the top half of my body.
- My Waist - I have an hour glass body shape, so now that I weigh less I can actually see this shape much clearer.
- Muscles in my legs - whilst these aren't that visible, I still have a layer of fat over them, it's great to feel definition in them again. They are chunky but they are strong
- Fitness - my fitness levels has increased so dramatically, I love being able to go for a run and not feel as out of breath or as slow as I used to be just 6 months ago
- My relationship with food - I no longer binge on rubbish, I know that if I want something that might be high in saturated fat or whatever I can have it. I just have to not let it effect my overall routine
Most health and fitness posts include before and after pictures but in all honesty I hated the way looked so much that I didn't really have any before pictures but the people in my life can see how much weight I've lost and have been very nice with their comments.
Now I'm focusing less on the numbers and more on how my body looks, feels and performs whilst making sure that I do carry on a live my life. I can go out for dinner and drinks with friends but I can't do that every night and I still go to the gym or eat lighter the next day. I'm really starting to understand how to balance everything out.
What are your healthy living tips?
Well done! I think the best thing about setting goals is that once you achieve them you can set another which keeps you working towards what you want to achieve!
ReplyDeleteCharlotteSamantha // www.charlottesamantha.co.uk
Thanks dear!! Definitely agree, goals are quite important to keep you focused!xx
DeleteAww I am so happy for you this is such an amazing post! We don't need pictures to see how happy you are you can hear it in your writing! So happy <3 xx
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Oh this is such a lovely comment! Thank you Olivia!xx
DeleteI love how happy and positive you are! It's definitely all about setting small achievable goals rather than saying oh I won't be happy until I lose 50 pounds. Every bit of progress deserves celebrating :) Congrats on feeling better and being healthier! I'm definitely looking to lose a bit of weight and just tone up in general so I love posts like this xx
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Ah thank you so much, really means a lot!xx
DeleteAww, this is beautiful! I think when trying to get healthy, we should be aware of what parts of our body makes us happy than those we hate. You are so amazing to post this, I love that you're telling us! By the way, I love my waist too, I have a subtle hourglass even though I'm quite short. Hehe <3
ReplyDeletexx Bash | Bash Says Hey | bloglovin'
Thank you so much, that's very kind of you to say! Totally agree that we've gotta focus a little more on the things we like about our bodies.xx
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