The importance of taking progress pictures!

For the majority of my life, I have been focused on my weight. The number on the scales was the only way I had of measuring progress, and truthfully, measuring my worth. But I cheated myself. If I knew I had binged, or eaten big meals and done no exercise, then I wouldn’t weigh myself. …

When motivation fades, habits remain…

When your motivation fades, your habits remain. This is something that my Personal Trainer has spoken to me about a lot. Because, let’s face it, we are not ALWAYS going to be motivated. No matter how hard we try, or how much we want it, there are always going to be days when our motivation …

Falling in love with fitness

Falling in love with fitness is something I never thought I would do. Sure, I thought I would tolerate or even enjoy going to the gym, once I began seeing the results. But actually loving going to the gym? Nah, never thought it was going to happen. So then why was I so happy (I …

From fat to fit.. (well, fitter)

Thanks for joining me! “Isn’t it funny how day to day nothing changes, but when you look back, everything is different” – C.S.Lewis What a difference a year makes, or 10 months in my case. Though I am smiling in both photos, in the one on the left I was deeply unhappy, insecure and didn’t …