Last Months Plans:

In last months stats post, I mentioned that I wanted to start tracking calories again to keep tabs of what I was eating. I also mentioned that I wanted to start training. Neither happened.

I got into reaaal funk last month. After half marathon training was finished.. my motivation to do anything at all really dwindled. I usually have maybe an off few days before getting back on the bandwagon.. but it really seemed to last almost the whole month.

I've been getting back on track this month(all of four days, wowser ;)).. but it's still better than nothing!

This Months Plan:

I really don't know what to say for this section. The last couple of months, I feel like I've got all these plans laid out and don't really seem to be putting any of them to action...

I HAVE planned out everything I'd like to do in my bullet journal for this month. The weather is warming up.. I think I've established that my routine needs a shakeup to see if I can kickstart weight loss. I think my body has gotten used to so much running and not much of anything else.

So, I guess here's to switching it up. My bike is back from it's service over the weekend, so I can finally get back out on that to switch things up slightly and I've been trying to swim more too. If only I could get in that strength training... lets just see how it pans out shall we?

If you want to check out my previous Monthly Stats Posts, you can find them all HERE.

Last Months Plans:

Last month, I didn't set any sort of actions to do and instead, I talked about preparing myself mentally for the new year. I officially got sick of saying that I was going to try and lose weight each month but not actually really doing anything about it.

I knew that I wouldn't be able to make any progress last month due to the holidays. I was not about to restrict myself during the festive period. I wanted to enjoy myself and the time I had with my family over Christmas. I've done that, Christmas is now over and done with and I'm pretty sure Im now mentally read to kick ass this month!

This Months Plan:

I  officially decided in the new year that I was going back to calorie tracking, I've been tracking since the beginning of the year and it's been going really well for me, so I'll continue that for the rest of the month.

Calorie tracking is NOT for everyone, some find it too obsessive but I've found that it's helping me be more mindful about my eating habits, it's definitely making a difference. I'll update you next month with how it went.

Exercise has been on track since the new year, so nothing really needs to change there, I think calorie tracking is enough to keep me occupied for this month and we'll set some new small mini goals next month when I check back in.

I definitely think I've got myself into a better mindset this month. Maybe it's my new guiding word.. you can check out the post HERE if you missed it.

Last Months Plans:

So.. Last months plan was to do some home workouts. I managed 1-2 kettebell workouts that I remember and some very brief bits of core work but really, my head just wasn't in the game for it last month, I hated doing it and was in a bit of a rut.

I had my month planned out of workouts and exercise that I wanted to do - I basically have a monthly calendar spread with check boxes and things I want complete that day - whether that's swimming, cycling or running - you can totally add other things like making sure you've had enough water each day etc but mine was solely workouts based.

When you do them - you can then tick off the activities you've completed on your calendar. It'd look pretty cool to have ticks in all the boxes for everything you had planned out.In my case however, no matter how much I'd planned it out - sometimes it just doesn't work and last month was absolutely one of those months.

This Months Plan:

So.. this month I don't think I should focus so much on 'actions' as such - my workouts and exercise will come as they always do so I don't have to worry too much.. but I really want to come up with a strategy for the new year.

I'm sure I've mentioned this here on my blog as well as On my social media.. but it's been over two years since I had my surgery and I'm still 15 lbs heavier than I was before I went in.

I think I've lost my way slightly and I really need to go back to basics with my weight loss. So.. I'm gonna come up with a strategy of how to tackle the weight issue for the new year - there absolutely no point in me trying to make a change this month as there's just too much temptation involved around the holidays - but I hope to have a clear plan of what I want to do along with the goals that I want to achieve when the New Year Comes.. and it isn't that far away now!

I'll obviously be doing another one of these posts in the new year as my new starting point - and then I'll do another post shortly after with my plans for those that are interested.

I know I can do this, I just have to get my old Laura mindset back - not the one who likes to eat all the food and weighs 260+ lbs ;) but the one who had the drive, the focus and the willpower to push forward and lose the weight! She's in here somewhere, I just have to discover her again.

Last Months Plans:

So, last month I wanted to make sure that I didn't overeat on holiday and to make sure that I get back to normal eating post holiday to keep the weight off. I didn't overeat and I didn't gain weight on holiday as I updated in last months post and my eating was OK post holiday, so I think I actually did good for once!

This Months Plan:

Home Workouts - I've been a total slacker on this and it's really frustrating. I did a kettlebell workout earlier on in the month and usually, as soon as it's been done once, I normally carry on doing it but I've really become a lazy sh*t when it comes to anything other than running!

My running has been on point, I've been running a lot, but it's not going to get the weight off on it's own and it wont build me up any muscle. I'd really like to gain some more strength to help with my running/cycling/swimming that I'm doing and if I'm not doing any home workouts or kettlebell workouts, it's just not going to happen!

I've had a serious pep talk with myself and I'm ready to stop being lazy and get this show on the road. I've a spreadsheet all written up today with what I hope to achieve for the rest of the month. I'll update on it next month and let you in on what I've done.

At the end of the day - if I don't start doing it, I can't want it bad enough, so we will see what happens and what I decide! 

Do I want it enough? Do I want to gain strength and muscle? Yes? Well bloody well put in the work!

Question: Do you have a quote or motto that really resonates with you? Any that motivate you when you're off track?