I previously complained about the extra pounds I gained over summer. Well, I am pleased to announce I have dropped them all off! I and now back to my usual dress size (which is 8, 10 or 12 depending on where I shop) and it feels so good. The extra weight I gained made me feel like a log of wood. I found it harder to do many things. My clothes didn’t fit right, going up and down the stairs was harder, walking/jogging was harder, my thighs were knocking against themselves (I was reminded of my weight gain with every step I took), I had aches and pains everywhere and I just felt heavier. I didn’t go on a scale (never do) so I didn’t know for sure how much I gained but I noticed the extra pounds as soon as they came on and as soon as they came off.
Here is how I lost the extra pounds –
Long Walks/Jogging
Myself and the gym are not friends. I am never motivated to go plus having twin toddlers means it is almost impossible to do anything alone these days, even using the bathroom. So we take long walks and I try to go jogging in the evenings when I can. My daily steps target is 10,000. Most days I come close to hitting this target, and I have even smashed it many times now.
Being an Online Entrepreneur means I am usually working on my laptop every chance I get and that is far from active. So I make up for inactiveness by taking long walks and jogging. The adrenaline rush I get from jogging also helps my creative mind so it is a win-win for me.
YouTube Fitness Videos
I have mentioned my love for YouTube Fitness Videos before and I still have mad love them. There is a variety of fitness video to choose for and they are a fun way to work out from the comfort of your home. Your kids can even get involves if they are anything like mine. They copy everything I do. Plus they are free (except your Broadband charges) which is a great way to save some money. How many of you have gym memberships you don’t use? I know I had my gym membership for 2 years before cancelling and in that 2 years, I could count how many times I actually stepped into the gym to exercise. Don’t waste your money paying for a gym you don’t use.
Reduce Portions & Junk
Apart from not being active enough, I ate a little too much over summer. I blame my sudden urge for ice creams at 9pm on the unbearable warm weather but that is really not an excuse. Plus I am not even an ice cream girl, so not sure where the cravings came from. But reducing my portions, and cutting back on junk foods helped reduce my waistline.
I am convinced these actions helped me drop back to my usual size and I would recommend them to anyone struggling a sudden weight gain.
How do you keep fit? Please share your tips in the comment section below.
*This is a collaborative post.
I spend far too long sitting in front of my laptop. I really need to try taking a long walk in the middle of the day.
Yea it helps.
Awesome job! I too think I’m allergic to the gym, haha. I recently got into yoga though and love it – kickstarted by the free youtube videos! Great tips, love your workout kit too!
Thanks..I am interested in yoga now.
It is great that you managed to improve your health. How much are fitbits?
Think the cheapest starts from around £50.
I spend far too long at my laptop too. I workout with online videos. I think YOUTUBE is amazing for workouts. I make sure I walk everyday too. x
Yea it helps.
Congrats!! This is very motivating. I recently put on a lot of weight – and I need a jump start to gettin that weight back off!
Glad you found it motivating..
Great post Stella, love your workout gear!! I have started running again and doing OK,but i just need to cut out the sweet stuff and I would be better : )
Thanks Claire.
I usually go for yoga classes but I gained too much over the summer. I need to lose the extra chuncks, thanks for sharing your tips and congrats on the weight loss
Thanks Miranda x
That’s awesome, way to go! I dropped several pounds last year and then went home for a couple of weeks this summer :/ All my favorite foods were suddenly in front of me and I “fell off” my diet. I just decided to start again. I use an app called Lose It to track everything and that seems to help.
Will check the app out..
Well done hun, I definitely need to take a leaf out of your book… im such a grazer when it comes to meals. I pick thru out the day a lot of the time rather than cooking meals etc and eating them. You look fabulous by the way xx
Thanks hun x
My sis says it’s very true about the not being able to go to the bathroom with a child let alone have any other time for yourself haha and in truth I’m finding the same thing with a puppy! Anyway I definitely put on weight so need to start getting motivated at home with these videos!
Animals and dogs are very alike xx
Even with my spinal surgery I have tried to stay as active as possible. I do however miss those long walks, but as they stay fairy steps and it takes time x
Fairy steps does help. Anything to stay active.
I do dance and Zimbabwe to kee0 fit. I work out at home. Having health issues I can’t do one size fits all of a class. At home I can fit it to me. I am a size 14. I used to be a 10. I am happy at my size. I did lost weight last year and gothe down from 16 to 14. It is a struggle for me to lose weight with my health issues. I used to be a regular at the gym years ago.
That’s meant to say Zumba not Zimbabwe really above. That’said what happens with spellchecker if you don’t check it
Lol..I knew you meant Zumba. The spell checker can be annoying on my phone. It keeps changing my words..
Well done Stella! You look fab.
I also prefer walks in the fresh air rather than closed in at a gym x
Thanks Jayne.
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Great tips, I keep fit by walking instead of driving to places nearby!
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Fab x
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