Category: body confidence
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No drinking for a more month… How did I get on?
When I gave up drinking for October I just wanted to see if I could, I would be a nice way to see if I could lose weight but most importantly could I stop drinking. It was actually easy. Only once did I get jealous of Gavin having a drink and that was a glass […]
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I signed up for another half marathon: healthy goals
Two years ago I ran a half marathon and honestly I hated it. Almost 3 hours of running was not enjoyable and I swore I would never do one again. But the weight has piled on. I have no healthy goal to work towards. I like goals and target, it helps me focus. I needed […]
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I went for a run: healthier mindset and body
I broke my toe 5 weeks ago and I have been wanting to run ever since. So I tested the water and when for a very gentle twenty minute run. My toe feels fine. It was a hot sweaty morning and my body is a bit creaky but I plan on running again in two […]
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Making the cut: time to really focus on a healthier start
It’s July, and time for a new start, a healthier start. I looked at myself in the photos of my last blog and I didn’t recognise myself, my body has grown. I am at unhealthy weight and if I don’t stop now it’s going to get harder and harder. My body has looked after me […]
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Body confidence lacking: it’s time to strip off
We are off to Brighton for the weekend. Just two days with our friends, dogs and we can’t wait. It’s our first mini break in a long time and quite frankly we need it. Something different to do and if we go back into lockdown then at least we have had a bit of a […]
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At some point you have to stop being unhappy and start making positive steps
At some point you have to stop being so unhappy and start making positive steps towards your body image. I feel like now is the time. I have watched the pounds creep in, my portion size increase and weight strain against my clothes. I really believe you should have a positive out look on your […]
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Removing negativity from my wardrobe
I have talked about my weight game over lockdown before. I am missing going to the gym. It’s too hot to run ( excuses excuses) I have started changing my diet and being more active. Tracking my weight as well as well as watching my step count as well. Pushing my step count from a […]
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Birds Eye View
This blog challenge is going well I am almost done but I still have a fair few more posts to write and today’s theme had me a wee bit stumped. So I decided to do a birds eye view of myself. Jobless and 3 stone overweight. Something has to change. I am actively looking for […]
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Small healthier changes: running and smoothies
I hope you are well. This blog post is about trying healthier things. I am no expert. I just want to feel fitter and yes I want to fit into my old clothes. This isn’t about fat-shaming or skinny-shaming. I won’t ever be skinny again and that’s okay. As someone who hits forty this year […]
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My five tips for getting back into running CouchTo5k
In 2019 I completed my first half marathon. I ran the majority of it and challenged myself not to walk/ break until my I completed 10 kilometres. I completed it in 2hrs45 and wish I had pushed myself to do it in 2hr30. I didn’t actually enjoy the half marathon it was exhausting but I […]