Yesterday was my third weigh-in. And... I lost 6lbs! So, in the space of 3 weeks I've lost a stone! I'm terrified I'll have some kind of weight rebound next week as it all just seemed too easy. Also, we all know the mantra about healthy weight-loss being 1-2lbs per week. But don't get me wrong, I really am delighted. So, I'm now 13st3 and I'm aiming for 11st. So, in 2st3lb I'll review and decide if I need/want to lose any more.
Another.. interesting side effect of my new regime is that I've suddenly become a lightweight when it comes to alcohol. I had my fortnightly drink on Saturday (as planned in my last blog) and it all got a bit messy. I didn't drink any more than I normally would, and was drunk before we even left the house. Even worse, I was throwing up by 10pm. I rested up for a bit and did end up making it out, but did no more drinking that night! I just wasn't prepared for the changes in my body, and I'll know to take things a bit slower next fortnight.
I've managed to secure a couple of good gym deals on groupon, so I'm all gymmed up until the end of March. I'm hoping to go at least twice a week, and at the minute my best friends are the cross-trainer, bike and treadmill. I intend to run/jog the 5k Race For Life this summer and I'm starting by doing a little basic "interval training". I'm not a natural born runner, so I was really pleased with myself when I managed to do 11 minutes of brisk walking for one minute, then jogging for one minute. I am aware of the benefits of weight/resistance training, and will probably introduce this at some stage, but truth be told I don't really know where to start, and the weight room at the gym can be at bit intimidating for a beginner.
I'm going to start setting myself weekly goals, so here are 3 for this week;
1. To try a new fruit/vegetable. This is something set by my weight-loss group, and I'm dreading it. I'm really not good at trying new things..
2. To manage 15mins of interval training, as described above
3. To start taking some supplements religiously, namely, a multivit, a green tea capsule, a probiotic and a silica supplement (to improve my hair)
I'll check in with these goals next week, and then set some more - any suggestions gratefully received!
Til next time! x
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