Spring is in the air

It's such a gorgeous day I decided to do my Tuesday run outside rather than on the treadmill as normal, oh my word, I found it so much harder, my legs are aching already, plenty of stretches tonight.  One thing I noticed is the number of irresponsible dog owners there must be in my area, its disgusting.

It's also weigh in tonight, I said last week I was aiming for 2lb but unfortunately that aim only lasted a few days.  It's 12 weeks until my first trip away so that gives me something to aim for, even a pound a week will have me back to where I was before moving house.

I don't think I tried any new recipes this week but I did take a look at the Oh so Lean goodies as recommended by Kirsty and am very tempted to place an order so I'll update if I do.

Results Results...

Well first things first, I got measured on Monday evening as the final step of the Slim Fit and I have lost 9 3/4inches - really pleased and 3 3/4 off my waist alone!  I am so impressed with myself and the Class Fitness team for keeping us all going and motivating us along the way :)

I was at Slimming World last night and lost 2lb this week so more good news

Lazy (ish) Sunday

Got up nice and early and had a lovely breakfast of BLT bagel and coffee.  It was great to have all the housework out of the way yesterday so I totally chilled out watching 5 episodes of Four in a Bed - I think I have a problem :).

 

Eventually I went to the gym and did a C25K session followed by Sh'bam, not Crazy Rachel today but still a great class.  All in all 600+ cals burnt so that should allow me a Lindt Carrot as a treat tonight.  Really starting to enjoy running, just need to find a suitable jacket and to get going outside.


Curry in a Hurry and Homemade Burgers all sorted for tea during the week and the last of the vegetable soup left out for lunch.

Last slim fit

Last Slim fit class today,  We all got weighed and I have 6lb off in the four weeks.  I'll not get measured until Monday but will keep you posted. 

 

The last session as great but you can really see the difference in all of us, in flexibility, stamina and just general fitness.  Good work as usual Class Fitness!

 

Today I also tried Alpro Hazelnut drink, it was yummy in coffee and I think it would be great in porridge, not sure about tea but hopefully it will stop the hallions I work with stealing it :)

It's a pale brown colour, about the same consistency of ordinary semi-skimmed milk and has a lovely (as you would expect) hazelnut smell but it didn't taste overpowering.  There is an almond one as well which I will try next time.

 

 

Last day

 

Well tomorrow is the last day of Slim Fit at Class Fitness.  This was a 4 week course with Rachel, we gave her our food and exercise diary for a week and she gave us advice on what we were eating and what classes we should maybe try.  I'm hoping for some kind of loss, to be honest at the minute I'm more interested in inch loss than weight loss but I'll be sure to report it all back.  As well as the advice we had mad interval training the first week and again on the third week and I must say I still found it tough but felt I could keep going longer and recovered more quickly - result :)

Here's hoping!

Weigh In tonight...

Not good I'm afraid, gained 1/2 a pound, but I was really bad on Friday so at least I know why. 

I did go to the gym beforehand and did my C25K and its getting easier, I can really feel a difference.  At the gym last night as well and it was great to see an old friend there :)

It's all in the preparation...

Anyone who has ever tried to change their lifestyle and eating habits know it's all about being prepared so today I have done lots of cooking for the week ahead.  I've made the following:

• Spaghetti Bolognese
• Diet Fanta (other orange drinks are available) Chicken
• Pulled Pork
• Homemade veg soup

All free on slimming world :)  I've never made the pulled pork before but if it tastes as good as it smells it will be gorgeous.  I'll post a picture when its ready.  Thank goodness soup mix is free as well as I practically need a knife and fork for the soup but as my SW consultant says it's all about the chewing.

Pulled Pork as promised. I did add some more sauce before eating and would cook it for less the next time

SW Pulled Pork :)
 

Race for Life 

My pack arrived today so I thought I would make this my fitness blog :).  I already do a few classes a week at ClassFitness gym but its now time for some serious running training.  I use the excellent Couch to 5k (C25K) phone app, so I am aiming for 3 times a week.  Tuesday before Slimming World weigh in, Thursday if I can and Saturday before Body Pump and Body Combat and Sunday before Sh'bam if I don't make it on Thursday.  Sound like a plan?

When I signed up for Race for Life I got a t-shirt and a hoodie, very blingy :)

Now, either they are big sizes or I have got smaller - yippeeee!

BTW I am number 45 which is way too low so ladies if you haven't already GET SIGNED UP!!

Just in case anyone wants to sponsor me you can do it here: http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/paulataylor28