Back in December, I posted about my weight loss journey. My head wasn’t in the right place and I didn’t do as well as I had hoped. I’ve yo-yo’ed for months and now I feel that I’m ready to undertake this mammoth task to drop 42lbs before the year is out.
That’s only like just under 9lbs a month. I’ve got this.
I’ve teamed up with Aaron Paul Fitness for his brand new programme The Shred Bible to shift some weight. To keep me on track I’m going to be posting weekly updates and I’m hoping YOU can motivate me by popping a comment in the section below – with your top weight loss tips or maybe some advice? I’d love to hear from you!
3 Simple & Easy Ways To Losing Weight as a Woman
Day One. So it begins. My alarm failed to go off. I hadn’t done that on purpose! I swear! The birds were going crazy outside as I dragged myself out of bed, threw on my gym wear and headed down to the seafront. As I slowly clambered out of the car a small sea of zombie-like fit camp goers were dragging themselves to the start line.
Fit not fat
Fit Camp runs 6:30-7:15 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings and for the next 4 weeks, I’ll be there come rain or shine.
The session started off with running from the base to the seafront running with the battle ropes as a team, we then did a circuit of the hill down to the beach and up the stairs. After warming up we then got into pairs. I partnered with a girl who I used to go to school with. It was nice to see a friendly familiar face.
Circuits
Circuits began and who got stuck doing burpees first. I guess I got the worst out of the way first? The circuit included squats, sit-ups, battle ropes, medicine ball slams, mountain climbers and more equally as disgusting exercises.
Round the circuit, we went as the sweat dripped off me – followed by team Indian runs which weren’t pretty as the seafront slowly got busier with dog walkers. We finished our session by cooling down.
Checking my Fitbit I had burnt over 600 calories in that 45minutes, which impressed me! I headed home thinking about the next session and how excited I was for it.
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Weight Loss Fuel
Protein is an essential nutrient that plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy body. It is particularly important for those who are trying to lose weight, as it helps to promote satiety and prevent overeating.
One easy way to increase your protein intake is to incorporate it into your breakfast routine. A tin of tuna may not be the most conventional choice for breakfast, but it’s an excellent source of protein is known to keep you feeling full and satisfied for longer periods of time, which can help you consume fewer calories overall.
Protein is an essential nutrient that is known to aid in weight loss. When you consume protein-rich foods, your body works harder to break them down, which requires more energy and increases your metabolism. This process, known as the thermic effect of food, can help you burn more calories throughout the day. By incorporating protein into your diet, you can support healthy weight loss and improve your overall health and wellbeing.
If you can’t stomach tuna for breakfast here are 10 high protein breakfast foods;
| Breakfast Food | Protein per serving (g) |
|---|---|
| Greek Yogurt (plain, non-fat) | 17 |
| Eggs (2 large, scrambled) | 12 |
| Cottage Cheese (low-fat) | 14 |
| Quinoa (cooked) | 8 |
| Almond Butter (2 tbsp) | 7 |
| Tofu (firm, cooked) | 10 |
| Chia Seeds (2 tbsp) | 4 |
| Protein Shake (1 scoop) | 20 |
| Peanut Butter (2 tbsp) | 8 |
| Steel-Cut Oats (1/2 cup, dry) | 7 |
As I headed up to get showered I took all my vital details and recorded them to keep track of my progress, which I’ll update my week of fitness next week and let you know how I’ve gotten on.
