We are only 4 months into this year, and I’ve already found the best thing I’ve ever done for my mental health. If you’ve been around here for a while, you’ll know that last year I documented my fitness journey and specifically my journey to running a half marathon. I haven’t really posted much about my fitness or what I’ve been up to for a while, so I thought now would be a perfect time.
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I can’t believe I am even sharing my 6 month weight loss update already! This past 6 months have gone by so quickly. If you’ve stuck around for the last 6 months, you’ll know that I embarked on a new lifestyle change/journey to get healthier. I have previously shared a 5 month update but really wanted to share my 6 month as some things have changed.
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Over the last few months I have shared some of my journey to becoming a healthier me, and I wanted to continue sharing updates and inspiration for you all. My journey has now nearly come to half a year, which is so crazy to think about. I started this journey the first week of April, and now we are in August. I remember counting down the days and thinking, one step closer to being where I want to be. And now here we are, 5 months in and I am feeling better than ever.
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For the longest time I have wanted to start my own weight loss journey, but there was always something stopping me. “I’ll start on Monday” or “I can’t do it this week because I’m on holiday.” I’m sure alot of you can relate to those statements. There was always something stopping me from doing it, even though I knew I needed to. After the 3rd lockdown in England, I really tried my hardest to do what I could to get healthier. Both physically and mentally. I went for 2 walks a day, I tried intermittent fasting and I just kept on gaining weight. I really struggled with body image.
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These three things sometimes seem to intimidate people. People often don’t have the confidence to walk into a gym or take a fitness class, maybe because they’ve never been to a gym before. Remember the gym is more than just a place to pose in-front of a mirror for a Instagram selfie. The gym can be used as an escape from reality, an escape from their crappy job with a boss that doesn’t appreciate them, or even a place to socialise with friends.
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