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Follow my journey from fat to fit. SW: 99.8KG CW: 90.7KG GW: 78.9KG / UGW: 73KG

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Tough Mudder

One of my goals with all this recent training is to complete a tough mudder.

Me, my fiancé and a few friends are all going on the 6th September (less than a month to go now!) and we are raising money for the MS Society.

If you are able to donate, then please do as it’s all going to a very good cause close to our hearts. Follow the link below to donate:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/7atf9-mind-over-mudder?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet

Click here to support Mind Over Mudder organized by Mind Over Mud

3 Miles, 13 Obstacles and 5 people who only can barely run a bath let alone 5K ... Let the road to Tough Mudder Begin. On September 7th  ,

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Hello how are you doing

Hi I’m good thanks! Yourself? 👍

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I can’t survive without my glasses

When I’m at the gym, glasses are off! I’m normally squinting at the numbers on the weights, putting my face very close to read the numbers 👍 (always good to look like a crazy person)

Today’s error from this was putting 15kg weights on my bar instead of 5kg 🙄 thought it felt heavy but “hey, I’ve had a long day, maybe I’m just a bit tired”

Nope! I had put the wrong weight on...12 reps on squats go by, didn’t know. Add another 2.5kg to each side (as per the plan by my PT) and do another 8 reps...only at the stage I need to up the weight the third time do I realise!!!

Long story short, final 3 reps did 20kg each side (total of 55kg) which is a personal best for squats 😂

I call it my happy mistake!

Comment if you have any funny gym stories without glasses...or just in general! 😂

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2 month progress check!

Toned up so much more from where I was, and this is only around 2Ibs difference.

I’m spending less time focussed on weight and more about how I look and feel 💪 this has been 2 months of going to the gym minimum 3 times a week + karate classes and running 👍

The pictures taken in May, I was at 35% body fat. My August pictures are 30% body fat!!! 😁

I’ve been eating SO much better again and not getting so hungry all the time now 😊 I’m so proud of how far I’ve come and looking forward to continuing my progression 💪

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It’s the small wins sometimes

So I’m all about creating smaller goals, and appreciating the little things we achieve on our fitness journey.

It’s not about the overall goal but the journey.

For me, most recent small win was Yesterday. I went out for a run with my fiancé, and we jumped on the exercise machines they have round there. We got to the pull up bar... never been able to really hold my own weight, let alone do an actual pull up.

Yesterday I jumped on the bar, no I did not do a pull up, BUT I could hold my weight AND lift up a little bit! Super proud of myself for this, as it shows that I am improving and getting better!

So, question - what was your most recent small win?

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Keeping motivated is hard

Some days there is no motivation and it is SO easy to talk yourself out of sticking to your good eating plans or to exercise, and sometimes that’s okay.

But, sometimes it’s good to give yourself a kick up the ass and even go and do 10 minutes of exercise. Those 10 mins. Normally lead to doing more anyway and the endorphins make you feel better.

I had one of these days yesterday, had a bit of a crap day, felt rubbish and could have easily come home from work, flopped on the sofa and gorged on junk food. I didn’t, I took my gym gear with me on the morning so I HAD to go straight to the gym and do something. Ended up with a 45 minute workout and felt better for it.

Because I did that I actually pushed past the rubbish day and woke up today 1Ib lighter!

Sometimes it’s not about motivation, but about getting the job done.

Today I’m heading back to the gym for a lower body workout, I’m going to spend an hour today there exercising.

Tomorrow is a karate day as always and Friday have a PT session with a workout on Saturday 👍

Just keep going and if you are feeling unmotivated, find someone who will keep you accountable to yourself plans. I find my PT is super amazing in this respect because she can see all workouts for the week and what I’ve done and as long as I get them done it doesn’t matter if I can’t get it done on a specific day (at the end of the day life is busy)!

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Double workout sessions!

On Tuesday decided it was a great idea to do the lower body workout my PT gave AND do spin class all in one go!

I found it so much fun, don’t get me wrong it was super tough, and my legs are still thanking me for it today 😂 but honestly, I’ve never pushed myself to do THAT much in one go. I’m glad I did as I feel I’ve proved something to myself - I certainly won’t be doing that every week but once in a while perhaps 👍

Had karate yesterday and again today - working on my stuff for 2nd Dan and then teaching tonight. I’m looking forward to the weekend as I’m starting to feel quite tired now and need a nice long nights sleep!!!

Not sure what I’m doing Friday - I may either go to the gym or go for a run 🤷🏻‍♀️ I’ll see how I feel I guess 😊

Back to a PT session on Saturday!

The one downside is I did forget that I have our monthly black belt course on Sunday, which means an early morning and 2 hours of fitness - may just go and watch this time otherwise there’s no rest days 👍

Anyways, lots to get on with, speak soon 😘

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Love love love having personalised sessions 💕

Okay, so I’ve had a couple PT sessions but today was the first planned session without my PT. I was a bit nervous because she’d given me some exercises I’d never done before (all come with video instructions on the app we use though!)

But I’m being monitored now both for food and exercise! So there was no backing out 😆

I went even at a peak time - super busy on equipment but managed to use everything I needed which was wicked. Really out my comfort zone on some things! Focussed upper body workout today and can no longer feel my arms!

I’ve got a lower body workout tomorrow, plus spin class, 2 karate classes over Wednesday and Thursday, a run on Friday and another 121 session on Saturday 👍

My nutrition side of things - I sent my diary over from last week (id had a bad week which definitely reflected in what I’d eaten) but she gave me some feedback on how the balance should be, different food options and just generally setting times to eat and snack etc. I actually feel like I haven’t stopped eating today!

It’s only been a couple weeks but I can already see small differences! I don’t look so bloated and rubbish, and the measurements have even come down in the last few days!!!!

Did fat % too on Saturday which is at 35% at the moment (eek! Didn’t realise it was that bad!!!) but aiming to get this in the high 20’s in the next few weeks! I’m so determined and motivated it’s unreal! 😁

Measurements from last Thursday and today!!!

27/06/2019

weight: 14st 6Ibs / 202Ibs / 91.6KG

Measurements:

Calf: 39cm

Thigh: 58.5cm

Hips: 110cm

Waist: 86cm

Chest: 95cm

Bicep: 32cm

01/07/2019

Weight: 14st 6Ibs / 202Ibs / 91.6kg

Measurements:

Calf: 38cm

Thigh: 58

Hips: 108cm

Waist: 86cm

Chest: 93cm

Bicep: 29.5cm

Small differences but can already see and feel so much improvement 😁

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That’s it! 😖

Okay, so I’ve had a rubbish week this week - 1 night where I didn’t sleep properly messed up my eating (felt rubbish so ate rubbish 😂)

I let myself do what I needed to though, if I push myself when I feel tired and crappy, I’ll feel more tired and crappy for days to come.

Last night got a lot of sleep in, and I’m back on it today, drinking lots of water and eating the right things. I also have karate tonight which always perks me back up 👍

Today I’ve sat down, worked out my goals and where I want to go over the next few weeks and if I stay committed over the next 2 months, I know I’m going to see some amazing results.

Working with my PT I have a training plan in place and I’m really looking forward to smashing these goals 💪

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I’ve got a PT!

So I wasn’t going to have PT sessions, and last week decided it would be really useful to get some further guidance on stuff I can do at the gym, especially with a tough mudder coming up too!

So went and had my first session yesterday, and I was pushed (in a good way lol) I did exercises that I’ve never done before and now working more on upper body strength (I have literally zero!)

So the beginning part was all fine, and then we discussed pull ups (I’ve never been able to do one, and can barely hold my own body weight even attempting these 😂)

So LONG story short, attempted to jump up and slowly lower myself down and slipped off the bar straight away. She explained that upper body strength although it’s not there now, will build quickly. So started on some (very) assisted pull ups.

This was honestly the first time I’ve been able to do any kind of pull up, and yes I definitely hurt today 😂

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Wow! Blown away as never thought this account would get past 200 😂👍 thank you for the follows 😌

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I really should get more pics 😎

It’s been a great week for fitness and healthy eating so far!

Feeling super motivated and did a good upper body/core workout on Monday followed by spin class Tuesday!

Yesterday I had a million and one things to do and decided to take a rest day, but back at karate tonight and tomorrow.

Saturday I’ve booked in with a PT at my gym as I’m getting into too much of a routine with what I currently am doing, so will be good to change it up 😁

I’ve stayed roughly the same in weight this week, but I’ve done more strength training so thinking it’s balanced by muscle build (or at least that’s what I’m telling myself!) 😂

Gonna start taking measurements again as I found this super encouraging last time 👍 will also try and get some gym pics soon 💪

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I made it back to the gym 🥊

Last week was mainly about eating better and getting into that again, this week is incorporating the exercise 👍

Went to the gym which consisted of 10 mins cardio, 10 mins HIIT and 10 mins of weight training! Keeping it short at the moment because I have definitely lost a fair amount of stamina etc.

I’m back to spin class tonight and then tomorrow and Thursday are both karate days 💪

Drinking more water has helped too again. Feeling more energetic from better food etc.

Since last Monday I’ve lost 4 Ibs but that was mainly water weight so I’m back to 14st 4Ibs. I think last week and this week I should see quite big changes in weight but after that it will be more about consistency - looking forward to continuing my fitness journey 😁

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Busy bee 🐝

So I am not updating on here often, and purely because I’ve been really busy with life 😌

I’ve gone a little backwards from where I was, but eating well and fitness has far from been a focus for me recently. Saying that I’ve not gone too far off the rails, and only have put on a few pounds again.

Since my last update me and my fiancé did go and complete our local 5km run in around 35 minutes which I was super pleased with! Compared to the previous year, I barely walked (this year had 2 walks for about 20 seconds each)!!!

Anyway fast forward to now, and me, my fiancé and 3 of our friends have just signed up for a tough mudder - 3 months now to prepare! Which I’m super pumped about.

I’m away with work for the next couple days, but come Wednesday I’ll be back on it training and already started eating right again 👍

I will be looking at doing weekly updates for this instead of daily but you might see some updates more often 💁🏻‍♀️

Anyway, wish me luck! 😌

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Running is my therapy

I’m not out running as much as I was the last couple of years, but I’m finding it so much more relaxing this year.

I’ve been swapping days I would previously have gone running for the gym or a spin class, but the occasions I’m running I’m doing MUCH better now than before!

Only my second run of the year today, and the short course round the lake which is just over 3km, at my best last year, I still had to walk in 2 different spots to make it round. Today I walked once for around 20 seconds 😊 this is amazing, and I definitely have spin class to thank for improving my stamina 💪

Running pace is currently 7’32”/km. better than any run in 2018!!!

Still working towards beating my best pace from 2017 which was 6’42”/km 😜👍

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I noticed most (if not all) of your posts have #cancer research. Is there a reason (e.g., are you a cancer researcher, cancer survivor, etc.). Just curious. Thanks for sharing.

All of my posts from 2018 will as I was raising money for charity as I was losing weight/doing runs etc. And Cancer Research was one of the charities I donated too 😊

In total for 2018 we raised £150 split between three charities!

2019 I am still doing weight loss and exercise etc. But have not got any pages set up for raising money for charity this year 😊 next year I will be doing a charity page again 👍

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Achievements 🏆

I love hearing success stories and achievements! So as we are nearing 2000 followers on this blog, tell me what is your biggest achievement in your exercise journey so far?

Idc if you started your journey yesterday or 5 years ago, I would love to hear the positivity you have to share 😊

So to get it started, I think mine is definitely achieving my black belt last April! It was a tough journey getting there following injury but it gave me the boost I needed to really restart my fitness and weight loss again! 😊

Comment or submit anonymously on an ask! 👍🏆

Looking forward to hearing all about it!