Hi guys, well that's me ten days in now and all I can say is that its been tough but really enjoyable. As a reformed cardio and carb (its the Italian in me) junkie its been a big lifestyle change. At first I was also a little bit intimidated being in the weights area but you soon get over that and the eye candy certainly helps!!
The food was hard to get my head around at first, especially the eating 5 times a day, and preparing the food is also time consuming. But I have saved money not buying breakfast and lunch everyday which is also an added bonus. Without sounding clichéd I no longer feel bloated and do have much more energy. Those that know me know I love my food and have a massive appetite on me, but I don't seem to be hungry and even sat in the pub last night with the girls and just ate chicken and edamame beans even after an awful plyo workout!
I've lost three pounds which isn't a massive amount but a loss none the less. It’s been really good to have something to focus on so has been great for the mental health too! I also keep telling myself that I need to trust the process (it will all come together) and that things are not going to change overnight. I’m a firm believer that things that are worth it in life are never going to be easy.
And as hard as it is to believe its been a laugh as times as well, I always worked out on my own before but having someone push you really does make the difference and having some banter does lighten the pain. Having a couple of hours in the day to focus on nothing else but exercise and listen to my tunes has been invaluable.
I can feel and see a little bit of a loss around my tummy and had a couple of compliments from friends so that always helps to push you through when you are feeling low. My skin is clearer and with the increased protein my nails are stronger and my hair even shinier!
Next steps for me are to rank up on the cardio and get my weights a little bit heavier. I am quite pleased with my weights so far I’m not that far behind Kelly even though she's been doing it a lot longer than me. A little tip that I think is good to share (maybe just for the girls though) is that it’s good to have something hanging in your room that you really want to wear but just don't have the confidence yet to wear, and mines is a pair of sparkly sequin shorts! Silly but it works!
So its 6 weeks to go before Vegas and 18 months to go before I'm a bridesmaid (woo hoo)! I will blog again next week on my progress.
And lastly a massive thanks to Kelly for helping me out and giving me something that's in my control that I can work hard for.
Gabs x
I'm absolutely delighted with Gabby’s hard work and effort!! Believe me she's been put through some tough workouts and has risen to the challenge each time. Even in that first horrible week when her legs were in shock and turning to jelly.
Personally I am very happy with Gabby's weight loss so far. Pure fat loss, achieved only through weight training, all be it one cardio session. From my point of view I want her to lose fat and keep it off. We’re building muscle to not only to firm everything up but make her body more metabolic. No starvation diets and hunger pangs around here thank you very much!
The weight room can be intimidating, but she is practicing perfect technique and working to failure. This girl is going to be a machine come Christmas let me tell you!! And those sequin shorts - she will ROCK THEM with her firm, tight buns!!! :-)
Our initial plan was to do cardio but the workouts have taken longer than I would have liked as we have spent time working on technique and getting that perfect. There was a little problem with muscle soreness in the first week also which would have just been pure evil to ask her to exercise on. We will introduce some cardio next week but again this will be minimal.
A wonderful start and I’m really enjoying workout out with my friend. I feel a great sense of responsibility and also very honoured that she is trusting in me and my methods. We’ve had a great laugh at times! Pleased as punch and very excited for what’s to come. Stick at it girl!!
Love x
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