Started of this week by going to the gym at 5:00, lifted weights for 30min then cardio for another 30min, plan on doing that for the rest of the week. Going to try to keep the calories to 1500max, not adding any extra for the workouts. I guess we will see how it works for me by next friday.

I know lifting weights are great for burning calories etc, but I find distance running really works for me. I am going to get back out there and do at leat 4 8k runs between now and next friday, with 2 weights sessions

Starting TONIGHT

I'm going to add more runs into my routine! My goal for 2013 is to complete a full length triathlon in a decent time, and I really need to start working on the running part

Will be continuing with my 5:2 fasting plan as its definitely working well for me in terms of fat loss.

I'm also moving house this week, so there'll be plenty of heavy lifting - just not in the gym :laugh:

After eating so much so far today, i might add a few "k" onto the run this evening

f**k it anyway,

WHat haven;t I eaten today. Terrible

What is the 30ds? and the 5, 2 diet plan?

I have already started drinking more water, but this up coming week I am starting karate classes 3 day a week. 1 day is an hour long class and the other 2 days are 2 hour classes. I am also going high protien and low carb for now.

Today I am weighing in at 158.

I've been gaining weight recently, which I'm hoping is due to gaining muscle, but it's still very de-motivating. I'm trying to exercise more, though I have to keep it low impact due to dodgy back. Let's see how it goes

Monday, so this evening, 8k run and then some weights afterwards. Even if it is still p*ssin' rain

Up at 5:00 am lifted weights for 30 minutes, then 35 minutes on the elliptical trainer, going to try to do another 30 min on the elliptical if I get off work on time tonight.

Day 1
Today is Day 1 of my A Stone by Christmas Challenge

My day 1 Stats are as follows;

Weight: 217.2
BMI: 31.1
Bust: 46"
Waist: 42"
Hips: 45"
Resing heart rate: 76bpm

Exercise
30 Day Shred (Jillian Michaels), Level 1 Day 1

Nutrition
M1 500ml bottle water (2), 2 x Shredded Wheat, semi-skimmed milk
S1 Muller Light Mint and Shredded Chocolate
M2 Tinned sardines, 2 slices hard dough bread, 500ml bottle water (2)
M3 1/2 chicken thigh, 1 spoon basmati rice, onions, tomatoes, 1/2 corn cob, 1 glass rose, 500ml bottle water (2)

Oh_Cat, That's a great goal to have What's your fasting plan? Interested... and good luck moving x

I'm doing the 5:2 plan - two days a week, restriction to 500 cals. The rest of the week, I'm just eating sensibly and healthily until I'm full I'm already seeing some really good results in terms of body fat loss, and I'm not finding it too tough to stick to, so fingers crossed its my secret weapon to getting to under 10 stone by Christmas!

Well this week is screwed up for me, I hurt by back lifting a patient yesterday and I can barely move now. So going to the gym is out for several days. I still have been eating right, however I usually do not have big results unless I excercise and diet. Well maybe by the weekend I will feel better and be able to head back to the gym.

Today, missed the gym this morning due to back pain, I walked for 30min, then elliptical trainer for another 35 minutes