Last Wednesday was the start of Lent, and every year, I will normally give up some sort of endulgance like chocolate, sugar or cakes.

But this year, I feel at a loss! I hardly eat chocolate, cakes, crisps, biscuits or other treats like this anymore! It’s made me realise how much I’ve changed my diet, as if I were to give up one of these things for Lent, it would actually be too easy or not really make a difference to my normal life as I’m not addicted to them like before!

So this year, I have decided to take up something instead. I’m going to make sure I keep myself positive about going to the gym and my fitness, and not complain about being tired. I realised that I do this a lot, and all it really does is make me feel like I don’t want to go to the gym because of how I’m feeling. I need to learn to accept how I feel, and that it’s best to be out there and doing things when feeling unwell ,as for me it’s rare that I don’t feel unwell.

I know it may sound over the top, but I need to be more thankful that I can actually go to the gym. Although I have health issues, I’m still relatively healthy and I’m definitely getting much fitter! Over this Lent period, I’m going to take time to think about how I think and act when I don’t really feel like doing something, and be more positive and motivated.

I have made a huge change to my eating habits and exercise, and thinking back to a year ago makes me realise that I’m much better off now. Having more control over my health and fitness is a wonderful feeling, even though it’s taken a long time to get there!

Last Wednesday was the start of Lent, and every year, I will normally give up some sort of endulgance like chocolate, sugar or cakes.

But this year, I feel at a loss! I hardly eat chocolate, cakes, crisps, biscuits or other treats like this anymore! It’s made me realise how much I’ve changed my diet, as if I were to give up one of these things for Lent, it would actually be too easy or not really make a difference to my normal life as I’m not addicted to them like before!

So this year, I have decided to take up something instead. I’m going to make sure I keep myself positive about going to the gym and my fitness, and not complain about being tired. I realised that I do this a lot, and all it really does is make me feel like I don’t want to go to the gym because of how I’m feeling. I need to learn to accept how I feel, and that it’s best to be out there and doing things when feeling unwell ,as for me it’s rare that I don’t feel unwell.

I know it may sound over the top, but I need to be more thankful that I can actually go to the gym. Although I have health issues, I’m still relatively healthy and I’m definitely getting much fitter! Over this Lent period, I’m going to take time to think about how I think and act when I don’t really feel like doing something, and be more positive and motivated.

I have made a huge change to my eating habits and exercise, and thinking back to a year ago makes me realise that I’m much better off now. Having more control over my health and fitness is a wonderful feeling, even though it’s taken a long time to get there!

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So, if you’ve been reading my previous blog, you’ll know that I’ve been going to the gym 4 times a week with my hubby after work for a few weeks now. I must say, it’s been working really well for us!

I’ve noticed that I have been slimming down much more over the last few weeks and it has to be because I’ve started up this new routine.

I admit, it’s been really hard. When I finish at work, the last thing I want to do is get washed, changed and straight back out to the gym. I feel very tired after work, and my health issues don’t really help either; causing fatigue and disorientation.

But you know what? I’m making the effort because of a few things.

The main thought that gets me out that door is my husband. He works so hard all day every day in a very stressful job, and yet he comes home with no complaints, gets himself sorted and is ready for the gym in no time. He’s a great inspiration and it’s made me think more considerately about my situation. I have been trying much harder over the last week or two to just accept how I’m feeling when I don’t want to go because of feeling tired, and then just get myself ready and get out that door. My husband has shown me that I’m strong enough to do it and that he’ll be there for me if I don’t feel well.

Of course, another reason is because I need to go. Plain and simple. I need to be keeping up a routine that really does make a difference to my weight loss success, and this seems to be doing it. I’m lucky to live right next to a gym and have the money and time to do it. So whilst the goings good, I’m going for it!

I also need to boost my confidence more when feeling disorientated and tired. I get easily panicked and overwhelmed when very fatigued, and I think that after a few more weeks, my body will hopefully start to get used to it a bit more.

The point is, I’ve made a promise to myself and my husband that I will do my best to go on all the days we decided, 4 times a week. Letting myself down is one thing, I would feel guilty and probably just sit at home moping. But to let my husband down is one of the worst feelings, and I know he feels more motivated and inspired when I go with him, and the feeling is definitely mutual.

Keeping up the healthy diet will hopefully give me more of a boost too, to get the strength to keep on going! The results can only be good!

So, if you’ve been reading my previous blog, you’ll know that I’ve been going to the gym 4 times a week with my hubby after work for a few weeks now. I must say, it’s been working really well for us!

I’ve noticed that I have been slimming down much more over the last few weeks and it has to be because I’ve started up this new routine.

I admit, it’s been really hard. When I finish at work, the last thing I want to do is get washed, changed and straight back out to the gym. I feel very tired after work, and my health issues don’t really help either; causing fatigue and disorientation.

But you know what? I’m making the effort because of a few things.

The main thought that gets me out that door is my husband. He works so hard all day every day in a very stressful job, and yet he comes home with no complaints, gets himself sorted and is ready for the gym in no time. He’s a great inspiration and it’s made me think more considerately about my situation. I have been trying much harder over the last week or two to just accept how I’m feeling when I don’t want to go because of feeling tired, and then just get myself ready and get out that door. My husband has shown me that I’m strong enough to do it and that he’ll be there for me if I don’t feel well.

Of course, another reason is because I need to go. Plain and simple. I need to be keeping up a routine that really does make a difference to my weight loss success, and this seems to be doing it. I’m lucky to live right next to a gym and have the money and time to do it. So whilst the goings good, I’m going for it!

I also need to boost my confidence more when feeling disorientated and tired. I get easily panicked and overwhelmed when very fatigued, and I think that after a few more weeks, my body will hopefully start to get used to it a bit more.

The point is, I’ve made a promise to myself and my husband that I will do my best to go on all the days we decided, 4 times a week. Letting myself down is one thing, I would feel guilty and probably just sit at home moping. But to let my husband down is one of the worst feelings, and I know he feels more motivated and inspired when I go with him, and the feeling is definitely mutual.

Keeping up the healthy diet will hopefully give me more of a boost too, to get the strength to keep on going! The results can only be good!

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