Week 5: Testing Fitness Limits and a Taste of La Bodega Negra

When I woke up in my warm bed on Sunday morning, enjoying my last thirty minutes of farniente before a yoga class, I had a thought for my two girlfriends taking part in the Tough Guy challenge. For the people not familiar with the concept, it is a 15kms race across mud, icy lakes, barbwires, all this spiced up with gas explosions and electroshocks. It is known as one of the toughest sport event in the UK and I admire my friends for going there. They both completed it, survived it, but apparently not everyone was as lucky (or fit, as I am not sure luck plays a big part in this event) and some people were fainting or suffering from hypothermia. It made me wonder: how do you realise that you are pushing yourself too hard, hence harming yourself? 

Week 4: Eating Outside, Slip-Ups and Staying Optimistic

Colder, whiter, wetter . I believe these three words sum up the lovely weather we have been experiencing recently. To be honest, this didn’t help me in my quest for health. This week I have also been confronted with a new challenge (how many more will I face?): Travelling. Being outside of the comfort zone of your kitchen or local restaurants give you the impression that it is impossible to plan your meals. It is not: you just need to be a bit more cautious...

Week 3: Weight Loss & a Full Stomach

Last week reminded me of how very human I am when temptation seems to be everywhere around me: a birthday cake at the office, an invitation to one of the hottest bar-restaurant in London and freezing temperatures  bringing cravings for hot rich food. 

But this morning, I was happily surprised to see that despite all the obstacles, I was already 2.5kilos lighter without any feeling of hunger.

Week 2: Motivation, Dedication and Nine Varieties of Fish

First week done! I am actually quite proud of myself for resisting all the temptations I came across. Yes it is January, Yes, it is a “get back to the top” mission, but it doesn’t necessarily mean staying home and feeling miserable. Therefore I decided to go on with my social life, which made things a bit more difficult...

Week 1: Welcome Healthy, Au Revoir Laziness!

I have a feeling that this first week is not going to be an easy one.. It will probably come as a shock to my body which has been recently used to a lot of treats. I have put together a meal plan and some workout routines and I will just have to stick to it.  

It takes three weeks to break an habit but the first three-four days are crucial. Alcohol will be the first thing to go, closely followed by biscuits and cakes. 

Today, my fridge would make both my mum and my trainer very proud: lean proteins, greens, more greens, some colourful vegetables, yogurts and...some greens again!