Clair blog
To Change Your Body, You Have to Change Your Mind
A lot of you have been asking me about the physical changes I’ve made over recent months. 7 months ago I took a Body Fat measurement and was upset with the result. I decided to change things. The first thing I had to do was change my mindset. For me to make a further change to my exercise and eating habits was actually difficult, because I truly believed I was doing everything necessary to be in the best shape. (My kids will tell you “all my Mum eats is salad”! I worked out 7 days a week. Everyone was telling me I looked great. Somehow, I didn’t feel I was the “best me”. I looked back on a picture of me when I was 27 years old and at the peak of my fitness (training for Marathons) and decided that’s how I wanted to look again. I was my inspiration! After my new regime I’m pleased to have hit a personal all time best. I lost 10lbs and reduced my Body Fat by 7%. I went from a size 26 to a size 24 in jeans! I have been at the same weight and BF level for 4 months now. My new regime is totally sustainable. I have not had to cut out my favorite things. My shopping list is much simpler and food preparation is easier. I’m keeping my anti-oxidant levels up which enhances my skin. I have not taken any body building powders or pre-or-post workout powders. Now I started working with a trainer to get stronger. Working to my max in each workout. Now I take two classes of a different sort a day, or workout with a trainer and take [...]