Every Size Is The Right Size

HALEY RYAN ~ BODY ACTIVIST | SINGER | SONGWRITER | LIFESTYLE BLOGGER

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I've learned a lot since I started on my journey to health but I think the biggest thing I have learned so far is that although it's good to set yourself weight loss targets so you have something to work for... the number on the scales is just a number!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The most important thing is how you feel and the progress that you can see. Who cares if the number on the scales stays the same, your clothes are looser than before, your fitness is improving and your body shape is changing 🙂⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I'd call that a huge win!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Let me know what the biggest thing you've learned since starting your journey? — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2XbOfZQ

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I think Matt needs to eat more fruit, lol — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2QiW11j

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Often there seems to be a lot of pressure from the media that causes people to believe that beauty and health are connected... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I want to let you know that there is a difference! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ One of the things that I will never lose sight of it that no matter what size, shape, colour or gender you are, you are beautiful and should accept the things that you cannot change and strive to be the best possible version of yourself that you can possibly, no matter what that might be. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Everyone has their own reasons for the decisions and choices that they make so don't judge or accept judgement. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Instead, learn to love yourself and everything will follow 🙂 . . . . . #selflove #loveyourself #bodypositive #bodyposihealth — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2YwSY8C

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Woohoo! Another 1.5KG/3.3lb down and absolutely smashing my goals. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I absolutely love how my body is looking (even more than I already did) and probably have the best relationship I have ever had with food and exercise 😀 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I am thinking of putting together a book of recipes and exercises plans that I've been using, would anyone be interested? . . . . . #weightlossjourney #gettinghealthy #bodyposihealth #bodyposifitness — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2EaIVy8

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Want to improve your fitness but have absolutely no idea where to start? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Have you looked at fitness plans but are completely overwhelmed by what you have found? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Well, you're not the first and certainly won't be the last... In fact, I was in this position at the beginning of the year. Now I am right on target for hitting my goals and I have a plan of action to stick to that helps me focus on what I need to... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Start out by making these small changes and the rest will follow 😀 . . . . . #fitnessgoals #fitnessforbeginners — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2JDj31F

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Your body is the best that it can be today and you really have to appreciate it and love it for what it is, but you also want to take care of it and make it the strongest and healthiest it can be.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For me, that is losing (a lot) of weight, for you it may be putting weight on, toning up or even working on your mental health to avoid burn out, etc.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Where I struggle in particular is my health, more accurately, my lifestyle and as a member of the #bopo community, I want to empower, motivate and inspire others to put their best foot forward and live a healthier life.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Last year I weighed in at my heaviest weight of 112KG! I fell victim to the whole healthy at any size movement which caused me to be in denial of some of the health issues I had but luckily, I realised while these issues were still reversible.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ At the beginning of 2019, weighing in at 104.6KG/230.6lb I finally decided enough was enough and made a few more well overdue changes to my eating habits and started going to the gym regularly.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I set myself a goal of losing 1.5-2lb per week and last month I smashed it by losing a total of 14lb 😀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Let me know what you are working on at the moment? — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2Vi4Kl6

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One of the main things that I have struggled with in the past has definitely been my eating habits. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For as long as I can remember, I have always had a really bad relationship with food and for the first time in a long time, I am finally able to admit it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Instead of eating regular meals I would often skip them. On most occasions I would skip both breakfast and lunch and opt for snacking instead, ny the time my first and last meal of the day came around I would be so hungry. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This led to huge portion sizes and even more snacking on an evening. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Now, I NEVER miss breakfast, even when I am too busy... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The secret... Overnight oats! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ They are super tasty, easy to make and I tend to prep them a couple of days in advance so I just grab a portion from the fridge and I'm good to go. Especially handy on the mornings I hit the gym. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So if you want to give them a try, here is one of my favourite go to recipes... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ • 1/2 a cup of rolled or steel cut oats (I like Mornflake Creamy Superfast Oats) • 1/2 a cup of water • 1 tbsp of Chia seeds • 1 tsp of pure maple syrup • a dash of cinnamon • a handful of chopped apple (Pink Lady's are lush) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Mix it together with a spoon and pop in the fridge in an airtight container or Mason jar until you want it 😀 . . . What overnight oat combinations do you tend to go for? — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2LzMq7J

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Strange how life surprises you sometimes, lol #myfitnessjourney #myweightlossjourney #fattofitjourney — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2H2tM3T

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Weigh in day today and I am so far ahead of my target. Since the first of April I have lost a total of 6kg/14lb - smashing my target of 1.5-2lb per week 🙂 If you'd have asked me if this was possible a couple of months ago I would have probably laughed at you but here I am, making positive, healthy changes and reaping the rewards. And seriously, If I can do it without the use of faddy diets or shirt term programs... SO CAN YOU!!! — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2ZHsmTN

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It is so amazing what a difference it makes when you are ready to make a change. I honestly thought I would struggle so much more than I am and although it is freaking hard work, the things that I thought would be the most difficult are the things that are quickly becoming more natural. Like motivation to go to the gym or not having to deal with food envy when Matt is trying bulk up and eating twice as many calories as me, lol. One thing that has made the eating a lot easier is @liezljayne - her point system makes it so much easier to be mindful of my calories without counting them. She has some fantastic recipes too so please check her out if you haven't already 🙂 — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2UJHUCD

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Resistance Training day... — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2Vkwl9y

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Three weeks ago I made the decision to start working on myself more... I set myself the goal of reaching my target weight of 58kg (130lb) in 12 to 18 months (a total loss of 42kg) To do this and account for periods of plateau I have set a micro goal of losing an average of 1.5-2lb per week. So far I am hitting my goals but the main thing that I am noticing is that my skin looks and feels way better and my face is getting a little more shape. I'm not going to lie, it is hard work and I really struggled to find the motivation last week when my hip flared up... but I pushed through it and I am definitely feeling better for it 🙂 #weightlossjourney #myweightlossjourney #fromfattofit #goals — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2UB8iyP

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So this is what my body looks like right now... We're almost at the end of the 2 week since I started going to the gym and although it has been a little more difficult this week I have stuck with it and I'm definitely seeing results. I have lost about 3kg so far and my cardio is getting so much better. I have even started running a little. My body is amazing and I am so happy that I decided to make the decision to look after it better 🙂 — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GhhV08

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Pre work out walk and came across these bad boys. Normally I would avoid this amount of steps like the plague but I took it one step at time and once I got to the top I realised that the time I've spent in the gym this week is definitely paying off 🙂 #onestepatatime — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2DcjThT

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Gettong ready to head out for food with the team and thought I'd take a Christmas selfie to promote the @meeliemobile competition to win HTC headphones #meeliechristmas — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2T5w3P8

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Well it's official... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The Boss Babe Empire is now a fully registered company and I have just purchased the new website. I cannot wait for the official launch in January! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The #BossBabeEmpire will be a comprehesive online hub for female entrepreneurs and creatives, offering inspiration, motivation, guidance and support to those who want to live the life that they deserve 😊 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I will offer resources on my blog and podcast and training on setting up and running a successful business, digital marketing and much, mich more. I will also be showcasing some of the amazing females in business that inspire me every day! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Who's with me?!? . . . . . #CreativeEntrepreneur #Savvybusinessowner #Getitgirl #Thejuggleisreal #Dreamlife #Girlsthatgetit #Businesscoach #Bossbabe #Babesinbiz #Entrepreneurlife #Femaleentrepreneur #Girlboss #Ladyboss #Workfromwherever #Womeninbiz #Communityovercompetition #Womanwithambition #Girlbossparty #Ilovemybiz #Beingboss #Femalepreneur #Ownboss #Buildmyempire #Womenentrepreneurs #Womeninbusiness #Fempreneur #Girlbosslife #Solopreneur #Ladybosses — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2qjuh0c

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When I set up my first business, I'm not going to lie... I plodded along until I was ready to admit that I failed miserably. The second time it was different because I realised that although I could muddle through and do it alone, having other like-minded people around me would offer me the motivation, inspiration, guidance and support to succeed. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I was right, and from this was born the idea to set up the #bossbabeempire ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A community for female entrepreneurs and creatives to help them reach their full potential in the quickest and most efficient way possible and allow them to live the life that they know they deserve.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So, I am currently working super hard to get everything in place for the new year but the Boss Babe Empire will launch on the 3rd January 2019 and I would absolutely love for you to be a part of it :)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ All you have to do is click the link and join up to be the first to receive notifications when the site is live :)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ P.S. It's my birthday on Tuesday so all you lovely ladies that sign up will be giving me the best birthday present! — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2ECnAR7