Your probably wondering why i'm talking about weight loss when I talk about being happy with your body all the time and the truth is, while most of the time i'm OK with my body atm, I know I could be happier with it.I won't get it to things I have already talked about before, but as I have said I don't believe in attempting to lose weight unless your "feeling it". In my book, feeling it simply means you are feeling ready and motivated, even slightly excited about getting healthy and losing weight, as appose to the idea of no more pizza making you want to cry.
My weight has crept up over the past year, and while i'm not going to talk numbers here, not because i'm ashamed but because I think it prevents people from focusing on what this is about and I also don't want to encourage anyone to start thinking about their own weight in in comparison....not good idea. Anyway, I think my weight gain was due to a few factors such as my birth control and the boyfriend nights in which involve me cooking yummy and fattening meals for him, and them eating them myself (And then there is my crisp addiction, and my late night ice cream eating...but we won't go there.)And I have ended up gaining a pretty hefty amount of weight for my 5ft1 frame.
The majority of the cloths in my wardrobe don't fit me (none of my jeans) and it was starting to get me down because deep down inside me I knew my body, I know i'm NEVER going to be one of those girls who can eat whatever they like and stay slim, i'm just not. I knew I couldn't go on the way I was going, and that something needed to be done. I also find that working towards something is super helpful, and i'm going to a wedding in 2 weeks and I want to look good, and rock my size 10 dress. I have also spoken about this before but I find a looking at a photo of me when I was slimmer because I know it's something achievable to work towards. This is my photo of choice, this is what I want to get back too....
I have been on a "diet" as such, for just over a week now and on the first day I felt awful, but after I got past that part, I felt grate! I don't know how much I have lost because my scales are broken because they say that my 14 year old sister who is around 50kg weights 80kg but I can feel and see that I have lost it around my belly area (On a side note: Why does it always go off your belly and boobs? my belly is always semi-flat anyway, why does it not go from my arms and face?) I will film a video about what I have been eating but I have generally been sticking to cereal in the morning, brown bread with low fat cheese and salad for lunch, and home-made soup for dinner, and drinking plenty of water and green tea. I also been working out everyday, and feel much better for it.
I will keep you updated on here and be sure to watch out for my "what I eat" video if you like these kinds of posts.
-Thesparkleicious-
I know exactly what you mean about "feeling it"... My grandad passed away 2 months ago and I gained 6kg (I've always been an emotional eater). I'm trying to get the weight off, but somehow end up "failing" every time, because my mind isn't in the right place. I REALLY want to lose these 6kg though, because I know it'll help me to feel better about myself, and more confident to face the world.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to your "what I eat" video, and maybe you could tell us what you've been doing in terms of exercise? xx
Aww i'm sorry to hear it :( I'm a little unsure about the video because people get so picky about what's "healthy" or not, but i'm going to do it. As far as working out, I have just been doing 30 mins on the exercise bike, so not much to report but it works for me :)
ReplyDeletegood luck! I'm sure you'll get that super sexy body back! you can do it girl!
ReplyDeletehave fun exercising!
:) try drinking water before you eat since it makes you less hungry thus making you take lesser food :)
I always drink a glass of water before eating :)
DeleteGlad to hear you are so motivated! I'm sure you'll do great! That picture you posted is amazing! You are always a gorgeous girl, but you rock that bikini like a swimsuit model my friend!
ReplyDeleteI am also trying to lose weight - I'm at a 15lb loss so far (8ish kg). And I agree, I noticed I first lost around my belly, then my feet (as in my shoes are becoming too big for me?), and my boobs. I really want to lose it around my arms though, so I have been doing free weights and am slowly noticing a difference. And just within the past 2 weeks or so, my face has slimmed out a bit, I have cheekbones again!
And I totally agree that you should set a realistic goal (ie: a pic of yourself before), my one friend said her goal was to look like Kim Kardashian and I'm like really? My goal is just too look how I did early college/late highschool.
Anyhoo, sorry for the rant, I just wanted to wish you luck! And let you know that you're not alone :)
Haha Don't we all want to look like kim k? but that's not very realistic is it? xx
DeleteI totally know what you mean about the boyfriend thing. He always insists that we have puddings and so I end up turning into one :) I dont think you need to loose any weight casue you always look fab in your vids and pics. You seem so motivated thought and so good luck!! :) xox
ReplyDeleteLol I think it's called being in a comfy couple lol....Because it's not just me i'm cooking for I want to make everything yummy and that means fattening....but my bf eats so much I couldn't keep up if I ever wanted to! lol
DeleteI know what you mean with feeling it and the first day is always the worst but Ive been dieting for 2 weeks now, weetabix with fresh fruit for breakfast, a salad or brown bread sandwich for lunch and a soup or small fish dish for dinner. It just feels normal now, but I'm looking forward to going back to normal! Good like and I hope you do rock that size 10 dress which I bet you will! X
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean, the wedding is on the 7th of sep, so fingers crossed it will look good and i'll feel good! i'm going to a food festival on sat so I may indulge on that day but other than that I am enjoying eating well! xx
DeleteYou read my blog post and re tweeted it a while ago when I commented on your YT video. But I like to show my support here. I totally get what you're going through and am fully planning on hitting the gym and getting back into healthy eating once I'm back at uni. It's much easier to control then and I have a set routine, which I don't have in the holidays
ReplyDeletePlease keep updating us on your plans and making more weight/body/health videos. It's so inspirational and motivating!
ReplyDeleteThe picture above is just...wow....! I've just started dieting again, I put on weight nearly 10 pounds during my holiday! Auch! We're the same height :)
ReplyDeleteI've always been short (5ft) and felt my weight was too much..a few months ago I was 133 lbs and I've lost 13 lbs, so I'm down to 120 lbs..but I am still not happy..I wish I was taller...but you look awesome in this pic for your height, what weight were u at there? If u dont mind me asking
ReplyDeleteIt was a while ago, but I think I was probably about 125 pounds, so bigger than you.I think it's not about weight, it's about how you look and feel, and diff body shapes look diff xxx
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