Leading a healthier lifestyle



This year I made a conscious decision to start leading a healthier lifestyle. Losing weight was one of the main results I wanted to achieve by this decision but it wasn't the only reason. I was tired of making the same poor decisions when it came to my lifestyle choices and I wanted to do something about it. 


Over the past few months I've actively changed the way I think about food and the decisions I make about physical activity. I've been putting these new and healthier lifestyle choices into place and I am seeing such a benefit from doing so. So far I have lost 17lb, I am more active than I have been in years and I'm feeling pretty awesome because of it! 




Being move active.

It's hard to find time to exercise when you are looking after a toddler but chasing after them is a work out in itself. I recently bought an exercise bike which I go on every other night but my main source of activity is walking. Every day I make a point of getting outside, in the fresh air. Whether it be a quick burst to the park with Noah or a couple of miles through the woods it all helps and I feel so much more energised for doing so. 

I recently bought a Fitbit band to track and log my steps, food and water intake and it's been motivating me to really push myself each day. I've also recently bought some fitness gear from Esprit as I didn't have anything suitable to wear when working out.

I feel like my fitness level is really increasing and I would love for it to continue because I'm feeling so much better in myself for it. 



                                                             Eating and drinking better.

Along with becoming move active my diet has changed dramatically. I am currently on Slimming World which I don't look at as a diet, it's food optimising. It changes the way you look at food and teaches you how to choose and balance the right foods. 

When you are following a plan like this it doesn't mean that you need to cut out any treats that you do like to indulge in, you can still have them. This I think is better in the long run because by not depriving yourself of a treat every now and again it keeps you motivated and on plan. 



So there you have it. This has been my progress in the past couple of months and I'm happy with things are going. Hopefully I can keep at it and further down the line report back with even more positive results.



Have you got any fitness or healthy living tips you would like to share with me?
I would love to hear them!

2 comments:

  1. I do Slimming World too! Infact I have done it for over 2 years! I did loose 3 and a half stone but I gained 1 stone 7lbs ish after coming back home from Thailand :( I've decided to quit going to group but still doing it at home. I am back at my 2 stone mark.. and i have changed my weigh days to Saturday mornings instead of Wednesday evening {works better for my family life} so i have 2 days left for my weigh day and i have lost 3lbs so far!!
    Those Metcalfe's are gorgeous! Ive had the popcorn cant remember what flavour but thye were really nice and i ate the whole packet haha!

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  2. I didn't know Metcalfes did so many products, I'm on a health kick after this weekend so really could do with some skinny snacks in my life. I'm also investing in a Fitbit! x

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