I’ve written before about having lost weight, and generally feeling a lot better about my body than previously. That all still holds true, but I’m at another corner in my bid to be the best possible me. My weight has been creeping back on, and my gym has resorted to emailing me to see if I’m still alive (well, entice me back, but I like to think they care). My man fat is starting to exert itself again, and a steady diet of sugar, carbs, booze and fat is making me feel low and lacking in energy, plus my skin is terrible.
Next week is a big week for my partner and I – 1st May is the 5th anniversary of us being vegan. I don’t want to celebrate this biggy knowing that I’m not treating my body as well as I should, so I’ve decided to make a stand.
I currently weigh 10 stone 7 pounds (I’m 5’5″), and as you can see from my picture, I have love handles. These, seen sideways on, are looking suspiciously like a paunch. I’m not publishing a picture of my paunch. There are limits. As of tomorrow, I’m embarking on a ’12 week transformation’. I’m cleaning up my diet, ditching the alcohol, and doing meaningful exercise. Will this just be a phase? I hope not, and Will has promised to bully me if I decide it’s all too much. Will I become a Ripped God? Unlikely, but I wouldn’t say no to being leaner and stronger looking. And getting rid of that paunch.
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Good luck getting into a new routine!
Thank you! It’s going to be tough, but I hope worth it! Look out for a super fit, bulging muscled body builder-style ‘after’ pic in 12 weeks time! 😛
Inspire me, dude. I have no motivation.
Go for it, Mark! 😀 Whether you think so or not, you’re looking good (but we never believe what other people tell us, only what we feel ourselves…) If it makes you feel any better, I’ve changes my eating habits this year – out with the crap and snacking and bread, and on with the ab crunches and occasional run – and I’ve lost over 2st since January 1st. So it CAN be done, even with MY lack of will power! 😀