Eating better
I eat terribly. I love white bread, lots of cheese and share size bags of maltesers to myself. I realised that I have to stop these ridiculous, quick, easy, awful eating habits. I feel bloated, sluggish and just not good. So I have decided to change, starting small as I want this to be a overall lifestyle change, not a fad diet that I’ll give up on after about 4 days. I’ve started by eating fruit and yoghurt for breakfast instead of nothing, or sugary cereal bars. I’ve found arranging fruit on the plate, or putting it into a small jar helps me, it makes me interested in what is actually on my plate, I don’t know why but it just does. No more fizzy drinks, instead I’m trying to drink fresh orange, or water. I’m trying to eat more salads and vegetables in my main meals too. Like i said…small steps first as i want this to be a lifestyle change.
Exercise
I have joined a gym, with my mum. We’ve also been taking the dogs on really, really long walks. To keep myself interested in going to the gym I’ve been trying to find ‘cute’ gym wear. I also needed to buy a pair of trainers, I don’t think I could have found pink-er or brighter ones, but I love them. I found that simple silly things like, nice trainers, cute gym tops give me motivation to actually want to go to the gym. I always really enjoy it when I get there and I feel amazing afterwards, it’s just getting my bum off the sofa and to the gym. I bought these trainers from asos link here if you’re interested. What do you think?
Keeping Motivated
Slow progress, is better than no progress right? I’m not saying I’ll never eat chocolate again because I will. I just want to be healthier and feel better in myself. I instantly feel happier, in my mind picking something healthier over something bad to eat, simply because it’s convenient and quick. I know it’s a given for most people but, music really motivates me. Thank god for Spotify on my iPhone. I also think I’ll feel even more motivated when I start seeing results in my body and also in the way I feel.
I’d just like to say, these are my personal tips and things that I have found that have helped me, in attempting to be healthier. I’m not dishing out advice as I’m no expert in any of this whatsoever, probably the furthest thing from it. But maybe a lot of people can relate to that? I’ll keep you updated.
I've been trying to be a little healthier too, I absolutely love those trainers! I've been going for a run a few nights a week & trying to eat fruit over chocolate/sweets/crisps! (:
L x
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eeep, i seriously need to do this as well…!! i might join hot yoga!!
you go girl… cute outfits are a must if i'm to be motivated to leave the house!! xxxx
I am literally in the process of writing a similar post myself! Gym gear and good music is toootally the way forward. I've also found that classes are fab. Although scary at first it's like having a personal trainer, but cheaper!
Would love you to check out my recent sportswear post here.
Love India X
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GOOD going with everyone at their postings on getting in gear! I agree with having good music. And changing up your music. I also agree with having the classes. I think I made some of my greatest of friends from the dance classes that I recently joined! We all have the same goal, after all!
GOOD going with everyone at their postings on getting in gear! I agree with having good music. And changing up your music. I also agree with having the classes. I think I made some of my greatest of friends from the dance classes that I recently joined! We all have the same goal, after all!
Ooops, sorry I posted twice!
Thanks Lyds – I've just put up my healthy post. It's here if you'd like to check it out XX
I love your pink trainers Becky, they are so cute! I've been trying to eat healthier and do more exercise lately too but pizza is my biggest enemy in failing though haha! 🙂 xx
great tips, love how you put your breakfast into a little jar!
Rachel x
Style Soup
I am eating my banana oat cake with fresh fruit and yog right not and it feels so good to eat clean! Making workout playlists on my iphone really help with exercise too! All the best with your fitness journey!
Joelle
FebruaryGirl.
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Love the trainers! I found that pretty gym wear is what got me going 🙂
If you like dark chocolate, try and substitute milk or pain with it as it's actually healthy for you!
Emma x
The Little Fox Den
That looks so yummy! And great sneakers!
The food looks very good !
Sara,
http://thecrimeofashion.blogspot.fr
I've found a workout programme that really works for me. Its called Turbo Fire and its on a set of DVDs, you don't even need to leave the house! The music is great and its really high energy!
Lots of love,
Angie
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I really love this post! A healthy lifestyle also brings a healthy mind, and you'll might realize that you'll be much happier and have much more energy. I think it's great you're doing this healthy lifestyle change! Keep fighting! xx
– C:ndy
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I'm trying to do the same thing. Making little choices one at a time means you'll be more likely to stick to them 🙂 good luck!
Bea x
Bea's Beauty Blog
I'm loving your trainers I totally need to get myself a pair of those! I can totally relate, it's taken me a good few years for "healthy" to become a habit and exercise become routine but it's totally worth it as I never really knew how unfit I was until I became healthy and now I feel super! xoxo
the fruit yogurt breakfast looks amazing , your shoes look so nice too love the colour 🙂
Melissa | theinkedblonde
Recently, I've been trying to eat healthier and do more activity too. I've started to do my workout for 30-40 minutes about 5 times a week and I can say that I'm lovin' it! It do not only affects my body but also helps me to get out of my routine and clear my mind, while I'm doing it. In addition, I try to make healthier choices with food and I really enjoy finding new healthy meals and snacks, that are truly delicious!
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Please post some of your healthier recipes Becky – i'm always intrigued by what people make and i'm all for being healthy myself!
Sophie
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I've been jumping on the breakfast bandwagon with some fruit and yogurt as well (like you, I used to skip the meal a lot). I've been sticking with it for a few weeks now, and hoping that it will become part of my daily routine without having to think about it soon. Love your pink sneakers, cute gear always helps with my gym motivation!
Sounds like a good plan and much better than starving yourself. I've decided that if I can go to the gym 3 evenings a week then I don't have to be too strict on myself. Also trying to avoid coke but its so hard! Porridge for breakfast is a good way to get through the morning without feeling hungry, then nibbling on carrots and hummus at 3pm when the tiredness sets in and I'd usually be leaning for the biscuits.
Good luck – keep us updated 🙂
Little London Girl x
If food looks pretty, I'm 100 time more likely to eat it!xx
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This looks yummy. I am definitely all for making healthier choices too. Especially in time for the summer x
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Great post! I'm also doing the same, just making small changes and exercising, I hate the gym so have just been walking the dog for 1 hour a night! Hope it goes well for you!
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I am trying to do this too! Just making small changes to make a big difference to how I feel. Good Luck with yours! x
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This is a fab post Becky. I really need to take some inspiration and do the same and those trainers are enough to get my butt to the gym they are amazing xx
Love this post! I'm trying to make a healthy lifestyle change at the moment as well and think small steps are key
xx Milly
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I joined a gym 18 months ago, whilst I was still on Citalopram for anxiety. Needless to say, a few months later I was off the Citalopram, at the gym 4 days a week, my anxiety was pretty much non-existent and I was as fit as ever. It'll soon become habit and you'll wonder why you never did it before. Also – my fav gym clothes are by Lululemon – check out the website! xxxx
If you're really craving fizzy juice mix soda water with fresh orange or some diluting juice – gives you the fizz you're craving but without the bad sugars and preservatives!
Well done you, best idea ever is to make manageable changes because faddy diets never last! 🙂
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I think small steps are the way to go. Also, I think people don't realize that a nice pair of kicks can really motivate you to get up and out! Goals are great too – I just signed up for my first half-marathon and my only goal for that is to finish so I am training now!
Its all about starting right? baby steps. Love all these pictures. Good luck with the healthy journey.
Meg | Meghan Silva's Blog
Good for you lady! I'm exactly in the same place, trying to concentrate on baby steps. Going to order myself some new running trainers soon. Very exciting! Good luck! x
I have the same for breakfast – yoghurt, fruit and granola its so yummy! xo
I absolutely love the trainers! I'm really glad to see others adopting the healthy lifestyle!
Trying to be healthy is so much more difficult than eating unhealthily! Love the trainers though 🙂 x
Elise – http://www.elisedopson.com
That yogurt and fruit in a jar looks so so scrummy! I've been trying to eat more healthy too, and taking it one small step at a time has been the best and easiest way for me! x
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the breakfast idea is probably one of my favourites! keeps me off the sugary cereals!
Lovely breakfast idea xx
Mmm, yummy. I really like your shoes, they are cute. Nice photos 🙂
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Good luck on your new healthy journey! Healthy choices are so rewarding (:
I actually make a fruit parfait yesterday for lunch, this is the only way I can eat yogurt. It was delicious! Also making healthier choices!
Good luck!!!
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I've had bad eating habits just like you! I would skip breakfast then have a slab of chocolate mid-morning. Then a biiig bowl of pasta for lunch and a huuuge burger for dinner. But I've changed all that and have also starting having breakfast now and trying to eat more salads and veggies. And also I've started drinking green tea – it helps a lot! I love the trainers you got! 🙂
Loren | http://www.hellominkys.blogspot.com
I'm trying to make better choices at the moment too- I'm not in the shape I would like to be in because I just keep eating the wrong things, and my body is getting used to the extra exercise I've been doing. I need to step it up! New running clothes may be on the cards for me too…!
Alice xx | The Cup and Saucer
I couldn't agree with you more on this post..I've been feeling so sluggish and bloated recently due to just eating rubbish! I think a gradual lifestyle change is the best way, i'm trying to do the same with healthy breakfasts aswell! Love those trainers!
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Loving the trainers, need some new ones like that! I've recently done a post on loosing my motivation (careless I know). I too am fed up of that bloated, unhealthy feeling and need to get back on track. Keep up the good work!
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I've been feeling the same – so sluggish from the way I eat. Today was my first day of eating well and exercising. I find that cute gym wear really motivates me to actually work out so that I can wear my cute stuff hehe
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Such a great post! I agree with you, it's so important to eat healthy and exercise but it's also really important to treat yourself once in a while!
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Great post! I've been doing the same for the past couple of months and I can feel and see the differences already! Also, you should check out 8tracks for playlists to motivate you at the gym, there's so many!
Joyce x
http://www.fairysocks.blogspot.com
another tip would be to always keep some sort of food on you (like nuts etc) to stop you from eating something super unhealthy when you're out and really hungry. love those nike sneakers! x
I feel motivated now! 🙂
Small steps are the easiest way, helps you to get into a better lifestyle without even realising that you are doing it! x
Such a great post Becky, I too am trying to do the same at the moment, it makes you feel so much better! 🙂
Just what I needed. I love working out but Im too lazy. And I have terrible eating habits, though I love organic, healthy, fresh food. I just never make time for it… But someday starts today, heh 🙂
xo
moonrivergirl.com
I so wish I could lose my sweet tooth, it's my biggest downfall – I'll eat a healthy meal but then crave something sugary. And as for exercise, I used to be a complete a gym freak but ever since I've had the condition I have, I'm such a lazy bum – preferring to cuddle up on the sofa with something sweet and a cup of hot chocolate, as opposed to going for a walk in the fresh air. Need to find some motivation from somewhere so I can be a toned bride in July.
Elizabeth x | http://www.candyflosscurlscupcakesandcouture.com
I actually found this extremely inspiring, i'm trying to do the same thing, eat better, workout a little, but it's always really hard to find the motivation do go to the gym, and i do like a fat cheeseburger!!
But like you said, small steps, baby steps even, are better than none… good luck dear!
xoxo
Melodie
http://www.sevenlivesandmore.com/
Healthy eating is so hard, until you reach a while in and it comes naturally!
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love this post, im also trying to slowly bring in a healthy lifestyle, i love white bread too i literally could eat it all day everyday!!!!!!
I love your blog, it's so nice to read about every day life things rather than constantly seeing the same beauty product review (not that there's anything wrong with that) just nice for a change. If you ever get time I would love it if you could check mine out 🙂
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This post is gorgeous 🙂 So simple and to the point. Good luck with your journey – I need to get back to mine once Dissertation hell is over.. xx
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YAY! This post is so motivational. Its the simple (and sometimes obvious) steps that count! Good luck! looking forward to updates xx
june lorraine
that smoothie looks delicious! small steps are always better, sounds like you are doing everything right!!!! it's very motivating to see others making changes.
my tip is to do your exercise early in the morning/right when you wake up! even though I always feel tired waking up and the thought of exercise seems impossible, once i have some coffee and start my workout, i always have SOOO much more energy then I would later in the day working out. it may seem like a weird concept, but trust me, it works! good luck on your whole new healthy adventure! xx
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I don't eat that great either… I need to get back in the gym. I really love your pink gym shoes! I am so with you on having cute gym wear!
I love this post! I find too once I'm at the gym it great but getting the motivation to go is the hardest part 🙂
http://siannie.blogspot.co.uk
Great post! Small steps is really the way to go to achieve any lasting change 🙂
I started slowly transitioning into a healthier lifestyle a few years back – these days I eat so much better, am in much better shape, and feel so much better for it! Keep it up!
PS: Cute shoes! :p
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These are wonderful tips, and definitely in line with what we teach our patients. It's called the "small changes method" – we create and discuss a plan, break it into manageable steps with the patient (to determine what he/she finds doable within their schedule and physical limitations), and then do lots of follow-ups.
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Sounds like you're doing really well trying to get healthier. It's better to do it slowly and make lifestyle changes then just do a quick fix diet. I love the trainers, they're amazing! XxxX http://thesecondhandrose.blogspot.co.uk
Those trainers are amazing!
Good luck with getting healthier – great that you're looking at it as a complete life overhaul, rather than just a fad.
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I so need to do this too. I have been trying for a month but I just lack the motivation. Thank you for your post, it has definitely helped H xx
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a great and delicious breakfast is oatmeal with almond or coconut milk, its amaazing! topped with fresh banana or strawberries 🙂
Fair play to you! Motivation is pretty much key…which is also my number 1 problem haha! Kepp it up 🙂
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So good that you decided to eat healthier and work out more! I love working out and I do it regularly. I do need to eat healthier, that's something I really need to work on. Thank you for the inspiration!
I love it!! As long as you're feeling better overall, that's what matters most. 🙂 Rock it out, girl!
I don't know if you have Athleta overseas, but their athletic-wear selection is lovely and I think that they do ship overseas!
At any rate, I love this and I hope to see more sooooon!!
x Jenna @ maybe lately
I think you're definitely going the right way to being healthier and fitter. People often try to do too much and just end up giving up but smaller steps are much easier x
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Hey girly! I just found your blog. Everything looks absolutely beautiful!
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Cute gym wear is definitely motivational! Love your Nike trainers!
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such a lovely post with some great tips becky! i'm trying to be a little healthier too – both to look better on the outside (main goal!) and feel better on the inside! i think lent has come at a really good time as well as i've given up quite a few of my 'weaknesses' and then hopefully i can continue to eat them less after lent is up! i really do agree that small steps is the best way forward! now to sort out the exercise side of my plan! 😉 X
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Good luck girlie! I'm on the same journey trying to become healthier and more active. / almeidas.se
I love this. I'll defiantly check it out.
Beth x
http://www.TheBritishGirl.co.uk
Good luck on your healthy lifestyle journey! Personally, I don't have much trouble with eating healthy, but the gym… I just can't motivate myself. I am definitely someone who needs to be outside to get a workout done, but that's rough during winter. I do have to agree: cute workout clothes are oddly motivating 🙂
Marianna
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I'm doing the exact same thing! The do find that the only problem is staying motivated, aka, getting off your backside for a workout! It's such a great feeling when you do though! xx
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100% that slow progress is better than no progress! Something is better than nothing and small changes add up to eventually become big changes. My boyfriend is a personal trainer and has taught me that something is always better than nothing. I did the same thing with my shoes- I found a super cute pair so I feel motivated to wear them!
xx
http://www.thestyleduckling.blogspot.com
I'm doing the exact same thing, and making a concious effort to keep hydrated because i KNOW i don't drink enough water! x
lillies and lipbalm
I have been off the exercise/healthy eating band wagon for awhile. However, a couple of weeks ago I finished reading an inspirational book titled, " Get Balanced, Get Blissed: Nourishment for Body, Mind, and Soul" by Lynne Goldberg which has inspired me to change my ways. I am back! I have decided to go back to tracking everything I eat and will attend at least 2 zumba classes per week- I love classes over workout machines any day. http://liveblissnow.com/
I've been trying to exercise/eat right for the past month it was going so well but today I hit a brick wall and ate all chocolate in sight but your post has inspired me to get back up again and keep going because the benefits of doing so are huge – so thank you!
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Chloe xx