I am sick of losing weight then putting it all back on (and more!). This is my personal weight loss journal; and this time, IT WILL STICK.Stats:
SW: 216lbs (UK Size 16), 27th May 2012. CW: 178lbs (UK Size 12/14), 8th May 2013. UGW: 140lbs (UK Size 8).
I am 21 years old, Vegetarian, 5ft 6in, UK Dress Size 14, Bra Size 34 GG, and I have a way to go to my UGW, but I am determined! Last time I was at my UGW was when I was 18, when I weighed 10 stone and was a Size 8 with Bra Size 32F. A new relationship and my first year at uni made me put on a whopping 76lbs! I aim to be at my UGW by February 2014 through a series of 15 goals of losing 5lbs every 6 weeks - But the main aim is to have a healthy lifestyle and if it takes me longer than this to reach my UGW then that's ok - I want it to stick this time!
Feel free to message me for tips or advice or ask any questions - I will try my best to answer anything!
I will sometimes have posting sessions devoted to Victoria's Secret, for which I will not apologise for because those ladies work damn hard to be where they are!
Doutzen, Adriana, Candice, Erin, Alessandra, Miranda <3
DISCLAIMER: Unless stated, these images do not belong to me and I will remove any image on request. If I have reposted, rather than reblogged your photo, is in only because I saved it on my computer in the past because I liked it, and I no longer know where it's from - it's nothing personal!
Getting Thin: My Journey
How I got my splits! (click on photos to make them bigger)
Stretch 1 - Try not to let the front knee come beyond the toes. Having your toes on your back leg curled under will make it slightly easier for beginners.
Stretch 2 - Stand up with your legs apart and just get as low as you can go!
Stretch 3 - Sit back on one leg (so your foot is under your bum) with the other leg straight in front, and bend over your front leg as far as you can.
Stretch 4 - One leg bent in front and the other directly behind. This yoga pose is called One Legged Pigeon
Stretch 5 - Yoga mermaid pose, don’t stress if you can’t do this straight away, it’s a big quad stretcher, don’t force this - it’ll come with time!
Do all stretches on both legs!
- Do these AFTER you are warmed up (I suggest cardio) otherwise you may hurt yourself.
- Practise every day with one day rest and try to hold each pose for at least 30 seconds.
- It took me 1.5 months to get my right split and 2 months to get my left. Everyone is different so you could need more or less time than I did, but be patient!
- LISTEN TO YOUR BODY!! If your muscles are really hurting, light stretching only! Don’t force it!
- Take rests days!! VERY IMPORTANT. Your muscles need rest to repair otherwise you will overstretch and hurt yourself.
I track the tag #beckyfitness, I’d love to see your split progress!!
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Lunch: roasted morrocan spiced chickpeas, garlic kale chips and mango at the side.
Ahh this looks so good
I wish this had links to all the people so I could read about their journeys. Incredible inspiration.
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