My 25th birthday!.

So today is the day. No more excuses, no more lying to myself. I can do this and I WILL do this. I joined the gym a few weeks ago after watching a program on channel 4 – “Turn back your body clock”. As usual, I logged straight onto amazon to order the accompanying book to see how exactly these people looked so different in such a short time. It wasn’t even fake results – we got to see these people in their underwear, bumps and all!

According to the book, they used a fitness instructor – Tim Bean. Now he looks like he could seriously whip you into shape but after viewing his corporate website and doing a bit of research, I discovered a twelve week program with him is near on four thousand pounds. Probably the best four thousand pounds some people could ever spend. I, however don’t have that spare!

The thing is, I know about healthy eating. I know to cut back on saturated fats, processed foods and to introduce more healthy options like fresh vegetables and fruits with protein. The exercise, however I was a little more unsure about. This book seems to tell me exactly what to do… For the first four or six weeks, three times a week partake in a 40 minute weights training / strength training session, followed by 20 minutes of cardio if possible. Two times a week, 40 minutes straight cardio increasing to 60 minutes.

I’m on week three of these regime and I am really noticing the difference in my shape. My love handles (back wings lol) are starting to get smaller, and the top of my stomach is getting firmer if that is possible with all this blubber around me. I was blessed with an apple shape and have really broad shoulders, lots of chubbiness around my middle but suprisingly good legs. After six weeks doing this routine, the book advises you to change it around so that three days out of five is cardio and the other two are strength training days.

Joining the gym was quite a big step for me. I’ve been members of other gyms but always with someone else. This time I would be doing it alone. No boyfriend, no friends. Just me. Before I decided to go for it, I went out and bought myself yet another book about strength training, some weights and an exercise ball. These now proudly sit in my collection of health/diet related items in my hall cupboard. I should probably call this blog the sugar AND shopping addict!

Today is going to be difficult. One good thing is that I’m not having a party – so no cake or buffet. In fact i’ll be spending the whole day with my boyfriend (I’ll call him John for this blog) but he did mention something about taking me out for dinner or lunch. Eating out is a complete nightmare with me. Not only am I quite fussy about what I eat, I worry so much that I will blow my eating plan that I’d prefer to stay at home. I sound like quite a party pooper – and I don’t want to be anymore. Weekends I get to stay away from the gym so I thought I would take myself to the local shopping centre to see what type of fashion is about at the moment. Summer for me is normally a complete headache – there were a few years where I refused to take off my black smart looking jacket at all times. I must have looked completely crazy!

Anyway, have a great day fellow bloggers and sugar addicts, I’ll be back soon x