Well week 1 is over and done with and whilst the scales may not have moved in my favour a lot seems to have fallen into place over the first week of this challenge even with a lot going on. I am really pleased with how my mindset seems to have changed this week and I am hopeful of seeing progress very soon. For now though here is a look at how week 1 went...

Workouts

I set myself a target of completing 2 strength sessions during the week and I actually managed to tick them off for a change. Even when I didn't want to do them I got them done which I guess goes to show how my mindset is changing towards this journey. Now I just need to keep consistency before upping the amount of sessions weekly.

Nutrition

My nutrition has been hit and miss with a few takeaways and meals out however, I have made better choices when it has come to ordering. My diet really needs sorting out going forward as this is certainly letting me down currently. I think I may make this a priority for the next few weeks.

Favourite meals for the week

I have to say one of my favourite meals has been the Nando's I had for my mum's birthday. Chicken and rice made it feel like I was still being good whilst having a treat. Another favourite has to be Liam's homemade chilli, I could honestly eat this everyday it is a bit of a weekly staple in our house.

Steps

I can't comment too much on this as I am now relying on my phone for tracking my steps but I keep forgetting this and leaving my phone laying around when I set off walking around. I need to get into the routine of having my phone in my pocket so I track this better. I feel my steps have been close to where they should be however, my phone counted isn't reflecting this.

What went right

The biggest thing that went right was my mindset when it came to making sure these workouts got completed no matter what. I didn't let a lack of motivation sway me and I stuck to the plan. I also didn't get swayed to the biggest burger on the menu whilst out which is a bit of a surprise as I never usually have the willpower to stick to a more sensible choice.

What didn't go to plan

There were a few changes during the week which threw me a little off course however, I didn't let those little things derail me half as much as I would have done previously. I am quite proud to say more went right than wrong for a change.

Things to improve on

The big thing for me to improve on over the next few weeks is the food I am eating... I need to add more nutritious food and focus on volume eating going forward to make sure I am using my daily calories wisely. Once the food is better things should really fall into place.

How I am feeling

I am feeling good about the week overall there is definitely things I have learned to work on going forward to get the scales moving in the right direction. I am proud of staying on track through a chaotic week though.

How my goals went

> 2 Workout sessions completed - I managed to smash this even though I really didn't want to, one session was even after a meal out which I would have usually skipped.

> 1 Additional cardio session completed - I didn't manage to do this due to things cropping up in the week. I am determined to add more cardio going forward though.

> Track my calories daily - I had one day off tracking due to it being a meal out at a local pub however, I managed to track every other day throughout the week.

> Increase my daily steps - As I said in the step section here I am not 100% on the official end of day steps due to me leaving my phone behind so many times. I feel like a lot of days I did more than usual though.

> No eating out apart from the 2 scheduled meals out for family birthday's - We have had a couple of takeaways due to changes in plans however, I have opted for better choices when it has come to these. I do need to stop them now though.

So here is how my weight is looking

Start weight : 105 Kg

This Week : 106 Kg

Goal by 31st December : 70 Kg

Left to lose : 36 Kg

I am a bit disappointed with this however, I know exactly why the scales have gone up and unfortunately with it being due to health issues it is out of my hands. I know that within a few days this weight is going to drop I just need to keep on making those small changes to my routine.

Here are my goals for the week ahead...

> 2 Strength sessions 

> No takeaway on playoff day

> 2 Cardio sessions

> Add more fruit and veg into my diet

> Work on improving my steps

I am hopeful that this week is going to be when things really set in motion and the number on the scales starts to drop. My attitude to all this is definitely changing for the better and I am really looking forward to doing this post again next week and hopefully wrapping up a super positive week I have had. Let's do this.

See you soon

Lucy