The alarm this morning was a lot scarier this morning. Being the good girl I am, I set it for 30 minutes earlier than usual so I could get my before measurements and first day of Shred in.
I burst out crying when I stood on the scales...
14 stones 8.4lbs
Before pics
I can't believe I've managed to let myself get this way again. OK so I'm not at my biggest but not far off it! I'm so excited to see the results of the 30 day Shred.
In case you were wondering, my measurements today were...
Bust 46 inches
Waist 40 inches
Arms 13 inches
Thighs 26 inches
Hips 46 inches
Ick!
So how did I get on with the eagerly anticipated workout? I died. I mean seriously, I didn't realise 20 minutes could be so hard and feel like an eternity. I also threw up once I finished it which I strongly believe is the real reason it works! Joking aside, I really need to force myself to do it every day. I can't miss a single day.
I'm working 8-4.30 tomorrow and then pretty much straight out after work. I've found myself desperately trying to rearrange my night so I can fit my Shred in! It's looking like I'm going to lose 20 minutes in bed though!
My first diet plan is generated tomorrow so everything seems to be clicking into place.
Another secret weapon - I need all the help I can get after all!
Well today is payday after all so I've treated myself to a new Tesco Diets membership! I did this a long time ago and it did work for me until I ran out of money. Got 12 weeks for the price of 8 so figured why not give it a go.
You get mealplans for every day and you can swap and change things around to suit. Works perfectly for me, at least it did last time! There's a new click and buy feature too so you can literally pick your diet plan and have all you need delivered to your door! I need something to get me back into the habit of eating properly and hopefully this + The Shred = RIP Evil 14.
I'm not neglecting my extrapounds family though I promise!
Tomorrow is THE day. The day it starts. The first day of the rest of my life (or the end, depending on how you look at it!). Yes folks, tomorrow I'm going to commence Day One of the 30 Day Shred.
Tomorrow morning, I will weigh myself, take my measurements and three pictures (front, side back - there's a treat you won't want to miss!). I'll be blogging my progress daily, of course. I will take my measurements and weight weekly and I will upload "after" pictures on Halloween!
There are three levels on the 30 Day Shred and on each level, there's an "easy" (such a lie!) and a "hard" version. I'm hoping to do 5 days easy, 5 days hard on each level until Day 30 but this may be far too optimistic.
Given the fact I already know I've lost naff all weight for the last few weeks, in fact I'll have more than likely put on, my only aim is to get rid of the EVIL 14. Evil 14 must die, I refuse to keep it alive anymore.
As well as my Daily Shred (ooh there's a poem in there somewhere but I'm presuming it's blasphemous to rip of the Lord's Prayer with a weight loss version - any religious folks care to give me their blessing to do it?), I intend to cram in as many gym visits as I can without dying. Of course there needs to be a certain amount of food control here too given the fact I've been eating complete garbage for the last few weeks.
Found the picture below from a while ago and it pretty much sums up my attitude to weight loss. The thought (represented by the Paul McKenna book) is there but it's pretty much never followed through (represented by the chocolates and the McDonalds!)...
Let's hope the Shred solves this. Please. It has to.
Yesterday saw my eagerly awaited photoshoot and it was everything I hoped it would be. I arrived looking like death (no makeup, hair just left to dry from my shower) and left feeling absolutely gorgeous.
Nikki and Sarah, photographer and makeup artist, managed to work their magic and they're so lovely - I would recommend them to anyone. They're careful to listen to your ideas and really guide you without taking over. Great for someone like me who is incapable of making a decision!
I'm not a natural poser in the slightest so it is difficult at first. It's also extremely difficult to get the balance between looking sultry and looking plain miserable. When we say these models have it easy, it's all lies - it's really hard! Also, believe it or not, you get the most fabulous work out with some of the poses Nikki has you doing - it's like yoga. Add that to the fact I was wearing these shoes, I just need to have photo shoots everyday - who needs the gym?!
I had to pick 10 pictures out of the 200 and odd that were taken and that is no mean feat I tell you! I've now picked my ten and they will be ready in a week or so. Can't wait!
I just ate a Big Mac and fries. What the hell was I thinking? I have my photo shoot tomorrow and I go and do something so stupid . I'm so stressed about things at work and money at the moment, I seem to be eating my feelings. We all know that can never lead to anything good.
Starting the Shred on Thursday should hopefully get my arse in gear. In the time that Tina has lost, well loads, I've lost a measly 4 pounds (in about 3 months). That's beyond dire. I feel like such a failure. I'm trying so hard to pick myself up again though. I really need to do this.
Hopefully my photo shoot tomorrow will cheer me up.
Imagine my excitement when I heard a rather large thump on the doormat this morning. It HAD to be my DVD, it just had to. I legged it downstairs (I actually did!) to find that Jillian Michael's 30 day Shred had FINALLY arrived!
I'm so excited about this, I really am. I often make excuses for not going to the gym based on time but there is no way that I can make any excuse for getting out of 20 mins of exercise at home. I can just get out of bed half an hour earlier which is no hardship.
I'm going to commence the Shred on the 1st October and do it every day for 30 days. I will also post before and after pics as well as weight and measurements. Ooh fun, sharing those with the world!
I tested it out today. When I say tested, I mean I tested whether or not the DVD played rather than doing of the moves, I'm too achy to exercise today as I've done hardcore classes for the last three days (back on it tomorrow though I promise). Sadly, my expensive DVD player decides that it won't play it (Region 1, only plays in the US). However, my laptop does play it so I've no excuse.
I decided to watch it and Jillian Michaels is one scary woman! It feels like she'll come out of the DVD and deck you if you stop working out, I felt guilty for being just sat there watching it. There are two girls with her, Natalie and Anita. Anita does the easier versions of the exercises, whilst Natalie does the hardcore versions. Both have banging bodies to be honest and if I end up looking half as hot as either of them, I'll be happy!
In the mean time, have a look at what Jillian has to say about Weirdos who train too much (no danger of that happening to me any time soon)
Oh, and if you haven't done so already, become a fan of Shrinking Violet on Facebook!
and, now (because I had to jump on the bandwagon) follow me on TWITTER! I know there isn't much on there at the moment but I literally just joined - give me time!
I've been watching a documentary about servicemen who have been injured whilst serving for our country and I am appalled at myself. These people have lost legs, arms, sight and they are still positive and determined. They are truly inspirational. Here's me complaining about feeling achy because I'm trying to get rid of the damage that was inflicted on my body by ME (I was the one who let myself go) and these people are having to learn to walk again.
I cried whilst watching it. These people are so brave. I'm making a promise to myself to never wallow about my weight again and I'm going to lose weight to look after my body and make sure I am in the best shape of my life because you don't know when you will lose it.
If you want to watch the documentary, it was called Wounded on BBC 1 and you can watch it on BBC i-player...
I'm still waiting for my Shred! I'm starting to worry that it isn't even going to arrive by the 1st October. I am hoping and praying that it will be the kickstart I'm looking for and the "Lose 20 pounds in 30 days" (I'm ignoring the "up to", I want 20lbs off!) is a great selling point!
Fingers crossed it arrives soon and that it actually plays on my DVD player!
