Hey girls,
I really am exactly what the title says and stuck in a rut :( I don't know what is going on but I just can't seem to get back on the band wagon. I tried so hard this week but I did have a few cheat meals and a bottle of wine. I really am so annoyed and so disappointed at myself. I gained again this week, I know it was only half a pound but I really wanted a loss this week.
I don't know what I'm going to do and I really want to get back on it. I'm still eating healthy but only about 70% of the time and I'm still training. I feel like a few months back I was doing a lot more by myself like going for walks and runs. I'm going to get back into it and I really want to do it this time. I'm so fed up and have lost so much motivation. I need to kick the crap and just get my head back in the game.
Sometimes when you give it your all for so long and are doing so well you just get fed up and fall back into old habits. I have definitely done that and it's so annoying. It happens all too often. I want this to be a lifestyle choice and not just a diet, I want to be fit and healthy for the rest of my life. Sorry if this post isn't as motivated as normal but sometimes we just don't do as well as we would have hoped.
I really am exactly what the title says and stuck in a rut :( I don't know what is going on but I just can't seem to get back on the band wagon. I tried so hard this week but I did have a few cheat meals and a bottle of wine. I really am so annoyed and so disappointed at myself. I gained again this week, I know it was only half a pound but I really wanted a loss this week.
I don't know what I'm going to do and I really want to get back on it. I'm still eating healthy but only about 70% of the time and I'm still training. I feel like a few months back I was doing a lot more by myself like going for walks and runs. I'm going to get back into it and I really want to do it this time. I'm so fed up and have lost so much motivation. I need to kick the crap and just get my head back in the game.
Sometimes when you give it your all for so long and are doing so well you just get fed up and fall back into old habits. I have definitely done that and it's so annoying. It happens all too often. I want this to be a lifestyle choice and not just a diet, I want to be fit and healthy for the rest of my life. Sorry if this post isn't as motivated as normal but sometimes we just don't do as well as we would have hoped.
If you are always feeling low and like you are stuck in a rut know that you are not alone. I am with you and we will be out of it today. Good luck to all you dolls.
Stay Happy & Healhty
Love Grace xox
Hey Dolls,
Are you having a bad week? I know I am. I can't seem to stick to plan and I keep having slip ups and find myself snacking on cheese or chocolate (my two faves haha) I don't know what it is but the closer I seem to get to target the harder it becomes to stay on plan. One thing I constantly tell myself is I have come along way and I'll never go back to the way I was.
Each day is a new beginning and a fresh start. Never be too hard on yourself, feel guilt or judge yourself. You are only human at the end of the day and we can only learn from our mistakes. I decided to write this post as I sat down and started picking at my second packet of buttons this week. I don't know why I am picking at junk food again and I thought writing it all down and addressing it might help.
Some of you may benefit from this post and realise you are doing the same. I always say that treats are fine in small doses and not to often. I think because I am so close to the finish line I feel it is ok to allow myself junk food. In reality these little snacks are holding me back from my goal. This is a lifestyle now and something I am going to do for the rest of my life.
It is apparent from when I have weekends of eating crap that my body doesn't appreciate it. I gain weight almost instantly and it is also so much harder to shift. What I am trying to say is, if you are nearing your target or even if you are at the start if your journey be aware of what you are doing and try to stick to plan as much as possible.
We all struggle and we can all pick ourselves up and start again. That one pizza isn't going to make you fat just like that one salad isn't going to make you slim. Don't be hard on yourself. This is probably one of the hardest journeys you will take in your life but one of the most rewarding.
Are you having a bad week? I know I am. I can't seem to stick to plan and I keep having slip ups and find myself snacking on cheese or chocolate (my two faves haha) I don't know what it is but the closer I seem to get to target the harder it becomes to stay on plan. One thing I constantly tell myself is I have come along way and I'll never go back to the way I was.
Each day is a new beginning and a fresh start. Never be too hard on yourself, feel guilt or judge yourself. You are only human at the end of the day and we can only learn from our mistakes. I decided to write this post as I sat down and started picking at my second packet of buttons this week. I don't know why I am picking at junk food again and I thought writing it all down and addressing it might help.
Some of you may benefit from this post and realise you are doing the same. I always say that treats are fine in small doses and not to often. I think because I am so close to the finish line I feel it is ok to allow myself junk food. In reality these little snacks are holding me back from my goal. This is a lifestyle now and something I am going to do for the rest of my life.
It is apparent from when I have weekends of eating crap that my body doesn't appreciate it. I gain weight almost instantly and it is also so much harder to shift. What I am trying to say is, if you are nearing your target or even if you are at the start if your journey be aware of what you are doing and try to stick to plan as much as possible.
We all struggle and we can all pick ourselves up and start again. That one pizza isn't going to make you fat just like that one salad isn't going to make you slim. Don't be hard on yourself. This is probably one of the hardest journeys you will take in your life but one of the most rewarding.
I hope this helped at least one of you.
stay happy and healthy
Love
Grace xox
Hey girls,
If you are new to my blog or new to weigh loss and fitness then todays blog post might help.
I wanted to share some tips when getting started. The thing that got me started on my weight loss was wanting to look and feel good for summer. Now that summer is here I am so happy I started in January. If you have decided that tomorrow is the start for you then please stick at it.
The three things you need to remember when starting to lose weight is, organisation & preparation is key, stick with the plan, and it will all be worth it in the end.
The first couple of weeks of my Slimming World journey where not always plan sailing. I had craving, I was fed up with salad and I was ALWAYS hungry! The more the weeks went on my stomach got smaller and I very rarely felt hungry. I keep full on free food and I changed my meals around so I wasn't always having salad. I find now that being more adventurous and trying new dishes really helps and excites me when cooking.
Tomorrow is the start of my 4 week challenge and I am starting off with a 5k run. If you are new to this start out light. I always run and walk as I haven't built up my running ability just yet. Rome wasn't built in a day and remember fitness takes time. I am then going to do a quick ab and squat session before getting ready for work.
I am going to change up my morning exercises and will be doing some personal training with Damy and spin classes too.
Remember you have to start somewhere and you have to really want it. You need to work hard, stay focused and have self discipline. And of course you need to treat yourself every now and again. Just not every day like you usually would.
I hope this helps and I cant wait to see the #FacesByGrace4WeekChallenge pictures.
Also check out the Sunday World magazine today as there is a 4 page spread with myself and Joanne Larby all about our weight loss journeys :)
If you are new to my blog or new to weigh loss and fitness then todays blog post might help.
I wanted to share some tips when getting started. The thing that got me started on my weight loss was wanting to look and feel good for summer. Now that summer is here I am so happy I started in January. If you have decided that tomorrow is the start for you then please stick at it.
The three things you need to remember when starting to lose weight is, organisation & preparation is key, stick with the plan, and it will all be worth it in the end.
The first couple of weeks of my Slimming World journey where not always plan sailing. I had craving, I was fed up with salad and I was ALWAYS hungry! The more the weeks went on my stomach got smaller and I very rarely felt hungry. I keep full on free food and I changed my meals around so I wasn't always having salad. I find now that being more adventurous and trying new dishes really helps and excites me when cooking.
Tomorrow is the start of my 4 week challenge and I am starting off with a 5k run. If you are new to this start out light. I always run and walk as I haven't built up my running ability just yet. Rome wasn't built in a day and remember fitness takes time. I am then going to do a quick ab and squat session before getting ready for work.
I am going to change up my morning exercises and will be doing some personal training with Damy and spin classes too.
Remember you have to start somewhere and you have to really want it. You need to work hard, stay focused and have self discipline. And of course you need to treat yourself every now and again. Just not every day like you usually would.
I hope this helps and I cant wait to see the #FacesByGrace4WeekChallenge pictures.
Also check out the Sunday World magazine today as there is a 4 page spread with myself and Joanne Larby all about our weight loss journeys :)
Stay Happy and Healthy
Love Grace xox
Hey dolls
Please excuse the mess of the blog post but my Mac still thinks I can speak Arabic
After a holiday of over indulging and not being very active.... More like falling asleep at every given
opportunity haha, I have decided I want to set myself a mini fitness goal
Starting Monday I want to exercise on a daily basis, whether it be going for a run, a walk or doing some squats and ab work in my front room. I want to start incorporating excise into my daily routine. One question I get asked so often is, if exercise is necessary to help with weight loss. For me, the first month and a half was down to my diet 100% I ate properly and avoided all junk food. In the last few months I have tried to be more active and go for regular runs/walks.
I really want to be able to run long distance. I find running releases so much stress and I always feel a million times better after it. It releases happy endorphins and over all has an amazing impact on your fitness. I will also be doing a mini workout at home and will try do 30 minutes a day. Once I have come up with my exercise plan I will share it with you. On top of all this I will be still doing my personal training session with Damy from Method Fitness. The pain of my muscles after a workout with Damy is nothing I could ever achieve on my own. He really pushes me and makes me do things I never thought I could. I will also share mine and Damy's workout plan so that you too can do the exercises from the comfort of you own home or in you local park.
I would love for you all to get involved and if you need more motivation you should join the group I set up on Facebook called The7amClub. It is such an amazing environment where everyone shares ideas, tips recipes and inspiration. I would love if you tagged me on Instagram or FaceBook in your fitness pictures and use the hashtag #FacesByGrace4WeekChallenge.
Starting Monday fresh and active
I hope to see you all join in
Stay healthy & happy
Love Grace xox
Love Grace xox
Hey lovelies,
I felt amazing after this hour long class, totally relaxed and slept like a baby last night.
I will definitely be keeping this up and have more blog post related to it. Yoga hub have a variety of different classes to suit everyone.
Visit their website here to learn more about them and view their time table
I would recommend yoga to everyone, fitness fanatics, athletes, even pregnant women
As you all know I am on a journey to a new healthier and cleaner lifestyle. Although I have fallen off the wagon in the last few weeks I am jumping back up on to the bad boy.
I have partnered up with Yoga Hub to bring you a various blog post about yoga and healthy eating.
Every Friday I will be bringing you a Friday Fitness post all about healthy eating and fitness. I hope you enjoy
Every Friday I will be bringing you a Friday Fitness post all about healthy eating and fitness. I hope you enjoy
Yoga hub is located in the heart of Dublin, in Camden place. It is a calm and relaxing studio where one can take time out from the busy lifestyle, de-stress, exercise and grab a bite to eat in their amazing vegan and gluten free cafe.
I had the pleasure of attending one of Sarah-Janes Yoga 1 classes last night and had an amazing experience. I have always been a fan of yoga in the past and used it as a great method last year while I was losing weight.
It is one of my favourite ways to relax as well as exercise. There is a large misconception with yoga and many people believe it is all mediation. As the class begins and ends with slight meditation and mindfullness don't be fool, you will break a sweat.
Depending on the type of yoga and the intensity of it will determine the level of exercise you do.
In last nights class it was more of a beginners yoga where we learned to breathe properly and preformed some sun salutations.
Sarah- Jane lead us through our practise is a calm and relaxed manner but was always there to guild us in our movements.
I will definitely be keeping this up and have more blog post related to it. Yoga hub have a variety of different classes to suit everyone.
Visit their website here to learn more about them and view their time table
Namaste
Grace xox
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