This week has been interesting. I’ve not done as much exercise as I would have liked, because I ended up being fairly busy. But my eating has been better, and I’ve cut right back on sugar.
Goal for last week
I did cut right back on my sugar intake. I’m still drinking Coke, but nowhere near as much – and I’m not eating anywhere near as much junk as I was. Having read That Sugar Book, I’ve moved on to Sweet Poison 
Goal for this week
This week I intend to completely stop drinking Coke. The only reason I haven’t until now was that I had things going on where I couldn’t afford to be headachey and knackered. I couldn’t do it over the weekend because it’s not fair on S to spend her weekend with a big old grouch who just wants to lay in bed and nurse the mother of all headaches. This week, I need to just get on and do it!
Exercise
I did do some exercise last week, but nowhere near as much as I would have hoped. I think I did the Davina dvd once, and then did some kettlebell lifting a couple of mornings.
Food/Drink
I’m getting better at eating breakfast, and finding that helps with the rest of the day. I think I ate chocolate on one day last week, which is a massive improvement on a normal week. I’ve also done my best to cut out snacking in the evenings – after S goes to bed is the time I’m usually straight into the kitchen trying to find “something nice” to eat. I need to just accept that there is nothing sugary in my kitchen, so there’s no need to go looking for it!
Weight & Measurements
Weight: 167lb. Last week: 168lb.
Neck: 14″ same as last week
Bust: 37″ Last week: 37.5″.
Waist: 35″ Last week: 35.5″
Hips: 39″ Last week: 39.5″.
R&L Thigh: 23.5″/23″ Last week: 24″/23.5″
R&L Calf: 14.5″/14″ same as last week
I’m really pleased with this; a good result despite not really doing much in the way of exercise. Since I first re-started my healthy eating/weight loss plan at the beginning of March, I’ve lost 5lbs, and ten inches over all which I’m very pleased about.
I feel like I’ve made a good start on my weight loss – but more importantly, I’ve finally begun to cut sugar out of my diet which feels like a massive positive step.
10 Comments
Penny Pincher · 30/03/2015 at 10:27
I love that you log all your measurements, I want to follow you just to see how you progress as I’m trying to lose weight myself. Congratulations on your weight loss so far and keep at it!
Vicky Charles · 30/03/2015 at 10:35
Thanks! I think the sugar is what’s making a difference right now. I’m hoping to take more off my waist this week… fingers crossed!
Sim @ SimsLife.co.uk · 30/03/2015 at 12:08
The weight is coming off and the inches are dropping off you – that is an amazing loss throughout March! Another book I need to check out now! I’ve definitely limited the amount of sugar I have on a daily basis, but certainly need a pick me up when I get back from the gym to stave off the afternoon headache – a cuppa sorts me out… she writes, sitting here nursing a black coffee! ;)
Well done on a fab month chick! Sim #WeightLossWednesday xx
Urban Mumble · 30/03/2015 at 12:24
Well done on starting clear of sugar. That stuff is bad! I quit two years ago (although I have an occasional treat) and can tell from personal experience life is much better now. #frombloggingtojogging
Mum Tum Diaries · 30/03/2015 at 14:06
Well done, thats an awesome weight loss and inch loss! Keep going, you’re doing great! :)
Mummy Melton · 30/03/2015 at 19:53
Well done sounds like you’re doing great! I’m sure you’ll notice a big difference when you stop the diet coke too #bloggingtojogging
Natalie / UEM · 01/04/2015 at 12:00
Seeing those inches lost must be a great motivation – I’m starting to wonder if I should have measured? I don’t really ‘do’ exercise so I’m hoping a change in my diet kicks me in the right direction and then maybe I can add in some exercise at a later date.
It’s amazing the difference that sugar has on our bodies, I don’t have a huge sweet tooth but I can always tell when I’ve had more sugar than usual. Good luck with cutting cola out of your diet – my friend went through it a while ago and she felt awful at the time but then afterwards she said she never felt better. I was the same when I cut caffeine out of my diet, I felt hideous at the time, but now when I drink caffeine I feel awful! Once you get through the first few days you’ll notice the improvement. #weightlosswednesday
Vicky Charles · 02/04/2015 at 17:27
Thanks, I’m still struggling with getting through the first few days at the moment – because I have a really bad temper and am really stressy, and that’s no fun for my daughter!
I would say measurements are more important than weight to me if I’m honest. I don’t care what I weigh; I care that I can look good in the clothes I own, so that I don’t have to go out and buy more in a larger size!
Californian Mum in London · 01/04/2015 at 15:08
Well done! I’ve re-started healthy living recently and cutting out sugar has really helped me. Good luck next week with giving up Coke! #weightlosswednesday
Vicky Charles · 02/04/2015 at 17:25
Thanks! I think I’ll need it to be honest. It’s 50% pysical addiction to the sugar/caffeine combo, and 50% habit of drinking it at certain points in my day!