30 Day Shred | 10 day update level 1 Results

Pheweee level 1 of Gillian Michael's 30 day shred done! 

I have really enjoyed having an exercise and a focus over the last week or so. As mentioned in my 5 day Update, there were days when I could not be bothered and was left wondering why am I doing this? However, the thing that kept me going was the results I had already seen. I could physically see the difference and that really spurred me on.

I had 3 days off during my first level, which is absolutely fine.  You can have 1 or 2 days off per week. And I definitely needed them.

Sooo, here are my 30 days shred level 1 results

Hopefully you can tell which is before and after :-) For the avoidance of doubt, left is BEFORE and right is AFTER.  My muscles are tighter, I feel fitter, more confident and there is definitely less to pinch around my sides and stomach.  I have also noticed my jeans are looser around the bottom and hip.

Onwards and upwards, level 2 here I come!!!

Have you tried the 30 day shred?

30 Day Shred Update | Day 5

I am so excited to tell you all about my first 5 days on the 30 day shred!!  

If you follow along with twitter or instagram you might have seen that I am undertaking the 30 Day Shred by Gillian Michaels. Gillian is the lady tasked with getting the contestants on the biggest loser in to shape.  I am off to Vegas in 3 weeks and want to have a rockin' bikini bod.

Day 1

I was pretty excited to get started.  I am not gonna lie it was a tough work out, but definitely do able. I didn't feel like I wanted to stop or coudn't carry on, perhaps because I was so motivated. I would say the hardest part were the push-ups... ouch!

Day 2

Feeling a little sore, especially under my arms. Still I am ploughing on, thinking of that bikini body!

Day 3

Today was a struggle, I really didn't want to work out at all. In fact I got pretty angry during the exercises, fortunately those punches came in handy! Feeling: sore.

Day 4

So tired today. Noticed I have been wanting to eat more, and had a few cheeky sweet snacks.  Telling myself it is ok because I am working out... hmmm not sure this is going to work, maybe I will put on weight instead of toning up!

Day 5

I had the 5th day off. Not because I actually wanted to but because I couldn't fit the work out in to my day.  Which is fine because you are suppose to have 1 or 2 days off per week. So my 5th workout was on day 6.  Gillian says it will get easier but honestly I was sweating the most so far today, could be because I am pushing myself more, but apart from being able to get through the first set of push ups a little better it is still tough.

I think the results I can see so far are incredible. I had no idea that working out just 20 minutes a day for 5 days could make such a huge difference.  Overall I am feeling great. So proud of myself for getting this far! 5 workouts done 25 more to go!!

What do you think of my results so far ladies? Have you tried the 30 day shred?

How you can have ice cream for breakfast...

Who doesn't want ice cream for breakfast? This is the most delicious yummy kind of ice cream there is and the good news... it is healthy, nutritious and you can eat A LOT of it.. and have it for BREAKFAST!! Life.made.

So how do I do it and what's in this healthy ice cream? I hear you cry. Well do not fear here is the answer to all your questions....

Doesn't it look so good? Well let me tell you it tasted even better!

Ingredients
2 bananas
40g vanilla protein powder (I use Vegan protein by Arbonne)
50ml Almong milk
50-100ml cold water

Method
1. Cut your bananas up and freeze them over night in a container or jiffy bag
2. place bananas and the rest of the ingredients in your blender
3. Blend until smooth
4. Add a sprinkle of ground almonds or cinamon on top

And that is it ladies and gents. So simple, so delicious at only 372 Calories!!

What do you think, do you fancy ice cream for breakfast?

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My Cycle in The Country on a Sunny Day!

 

It was so sunny and gorgeous the other day that I really wanted to go for a cycle. Except I didn't want to go for a cycle. You know that feeling? You just have to force yourself to get on the friggin' door. And once you are out and on your way it becomes a lot easier and you actually sometimes start to enjoy yourself!

So there is actually no place better to go for a cycle than in the countryside. It is quite, the air is clear, all the nature and you can really just enjoy the scenery. I have found in the few times that I have been recently it has really got me out of my comfort zone and helped me relax and enjoy the moment. 

I mean what gets better than this?

 

I went along an old railway line and came across some really cute little old rail vehicle thing. I don't know what it is but I love it. And this white picket railway fence is adorable. It reminds me of something you would see in Anne of Green Gables.

 The sky was so blue and the temperature just right. It couldn't have been a better day. I stopped for a little rest beside this burn. It was so lovely.

I love this cute little road. The houses are a pastel pink and look very much like the type of houses you might see in America.

Despite literally having to drag myself out of the front door, I had a great time and I can't wait for the next sunny day (and for my legs to recover) to go for another one. Wow some exercise I finally enjoyed!!!

What do you think lovelies? 

Is cycling something you like to do? 

What else do you do for exercise? Let me know below x

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