15 October (Day 27) Exercise: Zumba; Diet: back on track Feel guilty about the jelly bean affair … so have made a decision to be super good for the next two days to absolve my sins and get the best results I can! Went in the front row at Zumba and worked hard. Smiling muscles definitely got a good work out! Went out for lunch with the family and had a jacket potato with the tiniest bit of butter (am taking this absolution seriously!) and then made a gorgeous stir-fry for dinner. … [Read more...]

14 October (Day 26) Exercise: am: Fitness Pilates; pm: Masala Bhangra; Diet: uh-oh … naughty cheats today! Now that Bootcamp sessions are over, feel I need to find something else to try. Went to Fitness Pilates and gave my muscles an intensive workout! It was tough – and shows how important it is to do a variety of different classes. I might be getting stronger at Bootcamp, but in the world of Fitness Pilates I am a definite beginner! Really enjoyed it though so will be back for more. … [Read more...]

13 October (Day 25 / Bootcamp session #12) Exercise: Last Bootcamp Session of the month (feel a bit sad); Diet: being very good So, the final Bootcamp Session of the month has been and gone. Can’t quite believe it is over. That first week (and all the pain) seems like a distant memory and I feel SO much better – not just the fact that my body is fitter and more toned, but also in myself, I feel like I have much more energy, my skin looks better and I just feel healthy. Have really … [Read more...]

12 October (Day 24) Exercise: 1 Bootcamp Session (tough); Diet: felt inspired to cook It was a challenge at Bootcamp today. Felt I had no energy and put it down to a) not having a banana with my cereal this morning, b) having a late night, c) coming down with the cold that seems to be doing the rounds or d) all of the above. Got home feeling decidedly weak – but rather than reaching for the biscuit tin, I had some nuts, made a Green Tea and then grilled myself a chicken breast which I … [Read more...]