Day 22 - Getting into the swing of things!

Today was a good day. I ate well, exercised and didn't feel the need to eat rubbish! I even wanted to go for a jog to clear my head after a manic day at work, a first for me! (the wanting to go on a jog, not the manic day at work, unfortunately!)

I didn't run as far today as my legs were still heavy from the previous two, but am pleased all the same with my progress! I walked and jogged the route, switching between the two. It is a very hilly route and so felt like I'd done much more than on my normal route!

Tomorrow is D-Day again guys! I am hoping for a good loss, fingers crossed I get it!

See you tomorrow! :)

Ellie xx

Day 21 - Oops

As you can tell my the title, today did not go as planned.

All day I ate really well, with my normal breakfast followed by salad for lunch and a pasta with vegetables dish for tea. But then came the afters.

I was on my own, Dan has gone to play golf and I was watching four episodes, back to back, of One Tree Hill. And before you know it I've eaten half a large bar of Milkybar. A big fat FAIL!

As soon as I realised how much I'd eaten I felt so bad, even though it tasted amazing! I always struggle in the evening and without my normal routine of Dan being home, I just gave into temptation. Arghh!

If this was 'me' a few weeks ago I would've thought, 'heck I've fallen off the wagon, I may as well go for it!' but I didn't, and I won't! Tomorrow I will be back on it full swing, and will be attempting another jog to keep my exercise up :)

Hope you dieters out there are feeling positive and are seeing great results! Weigh day is looming again and I hope to lose another 2lbs this week. Hopefully I do it! Let me know how you are getting on, inspiration is what I need right now! :)

Ellie xx

Day 20 - Run Forest, Run!

I did it! I ran over a mile! I am completely aware how pathetic this may sound to those of you that are athletic, but it was a huge milestone for me and I'm so chuffed! In total we walked 3.57 miles, with a long jog included plus a few sprints.

We did the same route as on Sunday, and managed to shave off 5 minutes of our time. Chuffed!

My legs weren't aching today and even when I had to stay late at work, I was still adamant I was going to do some exercise! For those of you who know me, this is completely NOT how I would normally react! Anything to cancel doing exercise and I'd do it.

I had loads of energy when I got home, so much so I mowed the lawns and weeded. It took longer than the walk to complete!!!

Tomorrow I will have another rest day, I don't want to push myself too hard, but I'll be back on it again Thursday and hopefully I can run a little further!

Hope you are all well!

Ellie x

Day 19 - Get me a walking stick!

I am so embarrassed to say that after my 3 mile walk/jog yesterday, my legs are really aching! I've felt like an old woman today, every time I stood up from my desk I'd have to ease myself up off the chair and take small steps because of the pain!!!! What's odd to is that it's only my thighs though, nothing below the knees. Bizarre! I do feel good having the ache though, but thought it would be wise to not go again today, so I don't put myself completely off it, but I will be going again tomorrow!

Today was back to work for me(yawn!) and I have a whole 6 weeks til my next day off...excluding weekends obvs!

Food Diary - Breakfast - special k with semi-skimmed milk
Lunch - leftover spaghetti bolognese
Tea - sweet potato with salad and cheese. Yum! See picture below!

I also went food shopping again after work and stocked up the fridge with more healthy foods for us!

Today has been a pretty non-eventful day for me, but I have enjoyed getting back into the routine of the diet and work. Excited for weigh day already!

Ellie x

Day 18 - All good things must come to an end...

Well, today is my last day before I have to head back to work. Sad face. I have had a great 9 days off, doing jobs here there and everywhere, catching up with loved ones and eating... lots of eating. Too much!

Today I woke up early, wanting to make the most of my last 'free' day! Myself and the fiance (that still sounds so strange!) went for a 3 mile walk first thing, and we did end up a fair chunk of the walk, which I was so chuffed about! We would run a distance, saying we would stop at the next lampost or large tree, but then would carry on until the next tree, etc! We did this three or four times, which made me feel really good knowing I could continue jogging.

The route we took on our walk this morning, such a gorgeous view!

It took us just shy of 45 mins in total, so I know I need to improve on the time, but was pleased with myself that I got off my butt (!) and did some exercise. Tomorrow I will either do the same route, or go for a swim. I love to swim but don't go often enough!

Food Diary -

Breakfast/Lunch - bacon sandwich on 50/50 bread
Tea - spaghetti bolognase
Snack - olives

Oh, hello tiny foot in the background!

For the rest of the day we just did a few jobs around the house, visiting family and making the most of being able to be at home! My next day off is not until the middle of July (excluding weekends obviously!) so wanted to make as much use of the free time as possible!

Hope you have all had a great weekend. I am making a few changes to my blog to make it easier for people to subscribe, if you are enjoying my posts please subscribe. It would mean a heck of alot to me! :)

Ellie xx