Afternoon all,
Just wanted to post after starting Core on Saturday and let everyone know how it's going! I'm still quite overwhelmed by the freedom of Core and a bit worried that I won't lose weight but I know I need to completely re-think my relationship with food and this seemed like a good place to start. A little bit about me first of all - last year I lost 8 stone on CD however slipped up and put it all back on (almost!) and am back to being morbidly obese again. I'm 25 and 2/3rds of the way through my PhD in cancer research and potentially going onto to study medicine in a couple of years. In a long-term relationship that recently has progressed from us living 200 miles apart to living together. After repeatedly trying and failing to get back onto a VLCD I recognise I need a new approach and have decided to try Core.
I started on Saturday - weighing in at 18stone 2lb - had a probiotic drink, oatibix and chopped banana for breakfast then eager to get myself kickstarted into healthy ways went to the gym. 1 hour of Body Combat later (cherry red and the biggest in the class) I popped into the pool for a relaxing swim. I then decided that was a waste and proceeded to do 30 laps, trying to limit breaks in between. Did treat myself to a steam and jacuzzi at the end. Food went fine for the rest of the day. Sunday good also - enjoying the monster cookie recipe from Lydia's Core diary. Today has been good although it's someone's birthday and they have brought in the most massive chocolate cake. I know I could point it and have a slice but I am really trying to have a week off the junk food - otherwise I'll get cravings. Better to introduce those sorts of treats later I feel. And to end today I am braving the gym again - to try a spinning class. i have been to one before and it was horrific - my previous gym did not offer any techniques classes so I launched straight into a full class and almost passed out when the rest of the class stood up on their bikes and sprinted. Have techniques first today and am going to tell the instructor I will sit and pedal quietly if it all gets a bit much and hoping I will be allowed to do that. Aiming for 3 gym visits a week initially, though I would be happy if I made 2 times as well. I do love classes so once I get myself there I know I get an excellent workout.
I know the weight loss will be slower than I had on CD but at least it will be coming off and my health will get better. The simplest tasks leave me tired and cross right now and I know I am happier when I am healthy. So I hope to spend some time getting to know everyone over the next few months, right now I'm off to build a new ticker for myself.
Kerrie x
Just wanted to post after starting Core on Saturday and let everyone know how it's going! I'm still quite overwhelmed by the freedom of Core and a bit worried that I won't lose weight but I know I need to completely re-think my relationship with food and this seemed like a good place to start. A little bit about me first of all - last year I lost 8 stone on CD however slipped up and put it all back on (almost!) and am back to being morbidly obese again. I'm 25 and 2/3rds of the way through my PhD in cancer research and potentially going onto to study medicine in a couple of years. In a long-term relationship that recently has progressed from us living 200 miles apart to living together. After repeatedly trying and failing to get back onto a VLCD I recognise I need a new approach and have decided to try Core.
I started on Saturday - weighing in at 18stone 2lb - had a probiotic drink, oatibix and chopped banana for breakfast then eager to get myself kickstarted into healthy ways went to the gym. 1 hour of Body Combat later (cherry red and the biggest in the class) I popped into the pool for a relaxing swim. I then decided that was a waste and proceeded to do 30 laps, trying to limit breaks in between. Did treat myself to a steam and jacuzzi at the end. Food went fine for the rest of the day. Sunday good also - enjoying the monster cookie recipe from Lydia's Core diary. Today has been good although it's someone's birthday and they have brought in the most massive chocolate cake. I know I could point it and have a slice but I am really trying to have a week off the junk food - otherwise I'll get cravings. Better to introduce those sorts of treats later I feel. And to end today I am braving the gym again - to try a spinning class. i have been to one before and it was horrific - my previous gym did not offer any techniques classes so I launched straight into a full class and almost passed out when the rest of the class stood up on their bikes and sprinted. Have techniques first today and am going to tell the instructor I will sit and pedal quietly if it all gets a bit much and hoping I will be allowed to do that. Aiming for 3 gym visits a week initially, though I would be happy if I made 2 times as well. I do love classes so once I get myself there I know I get an excellent workout.
I know the weight loss will be slower than I had on CD but at least it will be coming off and my health will get better. The simplest tasks leave me tired and cross right now and I know I am happier when I am healthy. So I hope to spend some time getting to know everyone over the next few months, right now I'm off to build a new ticker for myself.
Kerrie x
