Hey guys so since its the New Year and Christmas and my 18th are over with... The diet/exercise begins!
It's been a very long time since I've been happy or even comfortable with my body, before I met Blake (my boyfriend) on November 7th 2011 I was really happy with my body and still was a few months into the relationship. However, a year and two months later and I've put just under a stone on, which may not sound like much but when I put weight on it goes to the places I hate the most, my stomach, thighs and my face.
Now that sounds as if Blake is the reason I'm unhappy, however it's not the case if it wasn't for him then I'd probably feel 78236587365383756 times worse about myself. Personally I believe I've put on weight due to being in a comfortable relationship and when you are told on many occasions you're perfect then you start to let go.
So this is the end to it! Starting today I'm eating healthy and going to fit in any exercise that I possibly can. It's going to be hard at first, especially with having exams this month as I will just want snacks and won't have time to make healthy food etc, but I'm not using that as an excuse. The only thing I'm letting my a-level exams affect is the amount of exercise I do because I'm revising a lot I won't have time to go to the gym but I'm still going to try my best to fit it in!
Starting today (it's 2 in the morning so technically yesterday) I'm going to write posts every day when I have the time to let you know how it is going and what I've done to stay healthy and active. These blogs posts are more for me then they are for you as it'll make me think 'nope you can't eat that cause you will have to write about it later'... In addition to this it'll make me realize how much I'm eating during the day and possibly suss out any cravings or obsessions that I may have. Plus if I'm naughty then I always have you to shout at me, and don't be afraid too!
Without any more rabbling on, imma talk about today...
Breakfast - Banana
At college I got offered chocolate but turned it away and ate an apple instead!
Dinner - Turkey sandwich
Because I had my sandwich at 11oclock and tea wasn't till 5 I had a bowl of sugar puffs.
Snack later on - apple and a chicken wrap
The only bad thing I had was hot chocolate with whipped cream and marshmallows, so proud of myself!
I also went to the shop with my Mum and avoided all unhealthy food even Ben and Jerrys Cookie Dough Ice Cream at half price! We bought loads of fruit and alternative healthy snacks for in between meals and to take to college.
Before anybody thinks 'why is she on a diet?'... Yes I know I'm not obese, I know I'm not fat, I'm a size 8 and weigh 9 stone, when I first got with Blake I weighed 8 stone 3. (I lost 3 pound over Christmas) but weight isn't my issue, I'm not bothered about the numbers or the dress size I am, I just want to be comfortable in my own skin and wear tight clothes instead of baggy tops and jumpers. I just need a confidence boost so I'm doing this for myself and no-one else.
Much love guys (comment below if you've read this far haha)
Luce Stephenson x