Almost!
Well, I haven't weighed myself still, but I have spent a lot of time admiring my flatter belly. I have some way to go before I reach that elusive target weight of 11.5 stone, but they did say to aim to maintain our weight for the next few weeks to let our bodies adjust to smaller portions.
I am maintaining a relatively healthy diet, much more fruit and veg and a teensy fraction of my previous chocolate intake (where before I'd eat at least 45g a day I have had maybe 10g in the last week! I have also had no wine since my return, and only a few sips of coffee. I'm not missing coffee, but I think I will be resuming alcohol consumption soon (just less).
Bread is not an everyday thing now, it seems odd to think I had it twice a day every day before. My outlook on my diet has changed so much also. I'm really trying to think before I eat, about whether I'm hungry or thirsty, and why I feel the need to eat. Hubby is helping loads by eating what I eat and he does encourage me to go the gym. I think tomorrow I will start up my long walk again, and I really must do some tummy toners too. I don't want my belly back.
So, overall - £800 + equipment Vs 6.5lbs and a huge amount of knowledge. Hmmm, when I think about all the other things I could've spent that money on it is a huge shock, but, and here's the biggy, being made aware of my oversized portions alone probably made it worthwhile.
Although during the week I was away I wasn't too sure I would now defintitely recommend Fitfarms. Even if I stay at the size I am now it is better than nothing, but ultimately I must drive myself to exercise and keep up the healthiness. Next week will be a challenge - returning to work, changing my coffee consumption at work, and trying to fit visits to my sis. It will be stressful but I think ultimately it will work out.
I wanted a kickstart before I turn 30, I have just under 6 months to lose the other 7.5lbs to take me down to 12st (using mums scales) which will be an achievement in itself.
If anyone fancies a trip to Fitfarms I have a voucher for £50 off and would be happy to send it on. But you do get what you put into it.
Off to bake some healthy flapjacks as I'm bored of cashew nuts and I'm sure hubby is too!
