I did another 20 minutes on the bike this morning and my butt isn't as sore as it has been, so things are looking up! I won't be doing any running at lunch time today because I have a date with the girls! After my workout this morning I was going to weigh myself but I forgot and now I'm dressed, so I'll do it tomorrow morning. Might even get Jason (my hubby) to take some … [Read more...] about Day 3 of training for my triathlon
Weight loss diary
Is Your Weight Loss Goal Compelling Enough?
I started this website a long time ago with the intention of documenting my progress as I worked towards achieving the body I wanted, but time and time again I've "given up". As a qualified life coach, I understand the power of a compelling goal, but sometimes it's harder to see things for what they are if you're personally involved! So what happened was this... I … [Read more...] about Is Your Weight Loss Goal Compelling Enough?
Make time to do what you need to do
I have learned the hard way that if you don't make the time to exercise, you won't get the time. What happens? Well, you end up in that rut you've been in for months or even years! What many women fail to realise is that by looking after themselves, they're also doing something for their families. What fun are you going to be if you're overweight and don't … [Read more...] about Make time to do what you need to do
If you don’t eat enough, you could gain weight!
Did you read that right? Yes you did! If you don't eat enough each day, then you could end up weighing more in the long run! Let's face it. Losing weight is hard! It takes effort and commitment and if you live a busy life like I do, then finding the time to get out there and exercise is easier said than done. What many of us do is skip meals as a way to make up for … [Read more...] about If you don’t eat enough, you could gain weight!
Why it is harder for some people to lose weight compared to others
How do we get fat? If you take in more food (energy) than you use (physical activity), then the excess is stored in the body as fat. You probably already knew that right? The amount of fat you have in your body reflects the number of fat cells you have in your body as well as the size of these cells. When we are children or going through puberty, the number of fat cells we have … [Read more...] about Why it is harder for some people to lose weight compared to others