Catching up with old friends… but feeling brand new

I caught up with a friend called Stacy, who I haven’t seen in three years, this week. It was so nice to see her, it feels like far too long since we met up. As you can imagine, catching up on three years took quite a lot of nattering and a fair amount of wine.

It was really good fun – I had forgotten how well we get on. It was exactly like it used to be! The only thing that was different was, according to Stacy, me! She couldn’t get over how different I looked. I hope it was a good thing, seeing as she kept on mentioning it.

She said it wasn’t just the fact that I’d lost weight but the way I was acting overall. I suppose I do feel happier and more content with myself now.

I’m not sure that, before I lost the weight, I would even have had the confidence to catch up with old friends like this.

It’s not that I would worry that they’re judging me. It’s more that I wasn’t proud of my body in the same way I used to be when I was slim. I wouldn’t want them to compare me and think – she’s put on weight.

Seeing people I haven’t seen since before I lost the weight reminds me how far I’ve come. I love the surprise on their faces at the new, svelte me!

Feeling fitter than ever

I’m properly into my healthy routine now and feeling very positive towards myself. I’ve snapped out of the negative cycle around Christmas, of feeling bad about myself, eating to feel better and then feeling even worse.

I’ve broken the cycle and I feel proud. It definitely has a knock-on effect. Not only am I going to body combat classes twice a week, I’ve started doing some exercises that I read about in a magazine at home. And I haven’t even paid for them!

So most days at the moment I’m kicking, lunging and stretching in front of Coronation Street. At the time I barely notice it because my fitness levels are higher but I certainly feel the stretch afterwards!

I’m not sure if I’m just being optimistic but I think I can see the difference in my stomach and thighs already. Even if I am imagining it, it motivates me to keep going, which is great in itself. I’m getting into good habits and I don’t intend to let them drop easily!

And I’m keeping up with drinking two cups of Cho Yung Tea a day, which is always a great, instant tummy-flattener!

I’m feeling fitter and healthier than I have in years (possibly ever) and ready to push myself even further. Now, more than ever, is the right time to take on a challenge.

Wii fit is keeping me fit

I’ve discovered how amazing it is to be able to do exercise in your own home. I actually love Wii Fit! It tells you what you weigh, how many calories you have burned and is just so convenient.

OK, maybe I’m a little behind the times with this, but I am finding it a lot easier to fit exercise around my day-to-day life when I can do it in my own house.

However, I still like to mix it up with going to my combat class because it is so great for burning calories. I love the combination of going to classes and doing little bits of exercise here and there.

It’s the little things like this and drinking Cho Yung Tea that I think really make the difference. It’s easy to slip up on the big things, like going to the gym twice every week, but the small things are easier to keep up long term. So, I’m back drinking Cho Yung Tea two times a day just to give me that extra healthy boost.

So far so good with the new health kick. I certainly feel a lot better for it and am really going to try hard to keep it up from now on. With the help of dancing on the Wii and drinking Cho Yung Tea I’m feeling pretty positive about this resolution. 

New Year, New Start

I have begun a health kick to undo all the over-indulgence at Christmas.

I am feeling better already actually. The snow has stopped and I am so glad. The novelty had completely worn off for me! So, it’s back to the Combat classes again, two times a week.

Combat is kind of dance routine that uses a selection of marshal arts moves. It is a great cardio workout, and it really gets your blood pumping. It’s hard work, especially when you’ve not done it for a while but my instructor told me that it burns 800 calories per hour: that inspired me to get going!

I also really like combat because there is a 10 minute stretch down at the end. I’ve tried things like yoga and pilates but have never got on with them. I get a bit bored and don’t find it much of a work-out. This class is great because I like stretching after I’ve done some cardio.

Already I am feeling more toned and svelte. Not only do I feel better physically but I’m more motivated in other areas of my life. Going to the gym is a really great way to blow those Christmas cobwebs away!