It's been such a long time since I posted anything, but I really want that to change. The year is ending and I'm putting it behind me. What I've had is a year of ups and downs, flitting from one diet to the next and not really getting anywhere. So, I'm leaving that behind and getting refocuses, with my diet, with my blogs, everything!
You've all heard it before, new year, new me! Cliched? Yes. But, it's my current mentality. But first, before the new year starts, I'm going to go back on what happened in 2017.
Start Weight: 11st 10lbs
Highest Weight: 12st 5lbs (November 29th)
Lowest Weight: 11st 1.2lbs (March 6th)
Current Weight: 11st 12lbs
Basically, I didn't achieve a thing. I've been up and down all year, never getting under 11st and my head has not been focussed at all. Throughout the year I've been tracking on and off with Myfitnesspal. I was on Jane Plan for a while, which I ended up not liking. I exercise on and off, which is difficult for me since my health is a factor but I could have worked harder.
Looking back at this now, I'm mad at myself for wasting the entire year. I may not have gained a huge amount, but I'm 2lbs heavier now than I was when the year started.
Currently, in an attempt to get myself back on track I've joined Weight Watchers Online. I'm following their new flex plan and so far I'm getting pretty good results.
My first week I lost 8lbs, which is the most I have ever lost in one week before and I did that without much exercise. The second week I lost 1 lb, which was expected after such a good first week. My third week I wound up unwell and reaching for the comfort food. As a result, I gained 2lbs. This past week has been my fourth week on plan and I've followed it a lot better, though perhaps not tracking as accurately as I should have, so I'm a little nervous about my weigh in tomorrow morning.
Looking ahead, I'm feeling like I'm getting myself back into the right head space to lose the weight. I have 47lbs to lose and I want to lose it by October 2018, when I have a holiday booked with my family. It's a manageable goal, which I feel is important. In the past, I've become far too caught up in wanting the weight to disappear immediately, searching out the quick fixes. Lose 10lb in a week...and then keep losing that amount each week, but that's just not realistic.
I want to get healthy, or as healthy as I can with my current health problems. Quick fix diets aren't going to work for that.
For right now, what I'm going to do is follow the weight watchers flex plan, alongside tracking on MFP so that I can keep a track of my portions and calories. My diet is going to be mostly whole foods, with a few treats thrown in to keep me from losing my mind! I don't like to feel too constricted on diets, so it's important for me to have a little flexibility for the occasional Starbucks or chocolate bar.
As far as exercise goes, I'm going to be mostly focussing on walking, pilates, and as much cardio as I can handle. Mostly, I'll be working out at home with fitness videos on Youtube. Blogilates is one of my go-to's when I need a quick workout.
Right now I'm feeling positive, so hopefully, I can keep this up and next December, I'll be writing a much more exciting progress post.
Until next time,
Hannah
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