TwinkiBride
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Well here we go!
My name is Lalla...thought I'd start this diary to monitor my progress but also to rant when I wanna!I hope it may inspire others too and feel free to offer tips and advice okay.....it'll be welcomed!I love exercise ...but also food!
I've often looked for quick fixes(and realised there are none) or miracle pills(there are some but they are not good for you and are expensive!)
I'm a typical serial dieter...have been slim...10stone..looked like a lollipop head.And I've been 15stone...looked like the back end of a bus!
But I know that 11stone is my optimum so I 'm not stopping till I get there!!
I think motivation is the key in any case.I am getting married to the most gorgeous and lovely man in April 2010.We were due to get married on 19th Dec but I broke my ankle last week so we postponed. I am kinda glad really...I know I still woulda looked nice but I wanna look great on my wedding day.And I will!
So here's what I'm doing while I'm stuck at home off work....
Stretches and upper body free weights workout and ab work...1 hour a day.
I'm a member of a gym and have been for 15 years on and off so I'm confident with what to do and what gets results. I have plenty of time on my hands as I'm off for 7 weeks!When the caste is off in 5 weeks I will swim for 30 mins a day. Non weight bearing and burns calories fast. I used to run alot but think I will give high impact a rest...no good for the joints!
And the food thing...well I'm doing the South Beach Diet as it seems to encompass all the things that have worked in the past for me.
It's got a sensible approach...cut out sugar.Eat lots of fruit and veggies. Lean meat and fish...low but good fats.Nuts and seeds.I can eat every 2-3 hours...woohoo!It's not faddy and the book has some great recipes in.
Basically all diets work...you just have to find one you can stick to that can be maintained with food that you enjoy!Portion control too.And drinking lots of water.Simple really!
My name is Lalla...thought I'd start this diary to monitor my progress but also to rant when I wanna!I hope it may inspire others too and feel free to offer tips and advice okay.....it'll be welcomed!I love exercise ...but also food!
I've often looked for quick fixes(and realised there are none) or miracle pills(there are some but they are not good for you and are expensive!)
I'm a typical serial dieter...have been slim...10stone..looked like a lollipop head.And I've been 15stone...looked like the back end of a bus!
But I know that 11stone is my optimum so I 'm not stopping till I get there!!
I think motivation is the key in any case.I am getting married to the most gorgeous and lovely man in April 2010.We were due to get married on 19th Dec but I broke my ankle last week so we postponed. I am kinda glad really...I know I still woulda looked nice but I wanna look great on my wedding day.And I will!
So here's what I'm doing while I'm stuck at home off work....
Stretches and upper body free weights workout and ab work...1 hour a day.
I'm a member of a gym and have been for 15 years on and off so I'm confident with what to do and what gets results. I have plenty of time on my hands as I'm off for 7 weeks!When the caste is off in 5 weeks I will swim for 30 mins a day. Non weight bearing and burns calories fast. I used to run alot but think I will give high impact a rest...no good for the joints!
And the food thing...well I'm doing the South Beach Diet as it seems to encompass all the things that have worked in the past for me.
It's got a sensible approach...cut out sugar.Eat lots of fruit and veggies. Lean meat and fish...low but good fats.Nuts and seeds.I can eat every 2-3 hours...woohoo!It's not faddy and the book has some great recipes in.
Basically all diets work...you just have to find one you can stick to that can be maintained with food that you enjoy!Portion control too.And drinking lots of water.Simple really!