I did it! I did it! I made it to the end of the six week Project 6 Pack course. Honestly, when I started I was so far out of my comfort zone I didn't think I'd get there. I was anxious about not knowing anyone, and it was such hard work, especially for someone like me who does very little exercise beyond swimming and walking.
I have stuck to Laura and Amirah's diet & nutrition advice to the letter because I wanted to get the most out of it. No "Oh if I eat a mars bar nobody will know" - I will know, and in the end it's my body that suffers. I did (and still do) get cravings but managed to quash them with fruit & honey, and if at any point I'd needed a pep talk I could have contacted either of them for support at any time.
I managed to attend 3 classes a week, two on a Monday and one on a Wednesday, but hope to up this to 4 or even 5 a week with a bit of schedule re-jigging for round two, which starts tomorrow. It is hard work, it is tough - but when I leave the studio after class I feel amazing as well as exhausted. I feel so much better in myself that I actually can't even describe it. I am taking responsibility for my health and my body. I want to look and feel better, and Project 6 Pack is helping me achieve my goals.
The support from Laura and Amirah as well as all the girls in class is fantastic, everyone spurs each other on, I have never once felt self conscious or silly despite my initial fears. We are all there for the same reason and everyone helps each other. I am also officially the new Project 6 Pack 'record holder', with the biggest loss in six weeks.
I have lost an amazing 9kg (just shy of 20lbs), 50.5cm (19.8") and my body fat percentage has gone from 36.78% down to 26.83%.
I still have a way to go before I make it to where I want to be, but I am well on my way and feeling motivated, and excited to see & feel my health and body changing and my fitness improving. I hope you'll stick with me and continue to follow my progress, I have had so much support and it really means a lot.
So, without further ado, I promised you some before & after pictures - and here they are.
Such an achievement and great results. I'd be really nervous about doing it too. Seriously well done! Sam x
ReplyDeleteThank you so much :) Completely out of my comfort zone but I am loving it! x
DeleteWell done! You look amazing!
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DeleteWell done! You're looking hot! That last photo looks like something out of a Madness music video!
ReplyDeleteWhy thanks haha. It does actually, every time I look at them that's all I will think of now!
DeleteWow!!! You look incredible!!! Well done Julie.
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DeleteWow amazing! You have done so well. Just proves what hard work can do!! Keep at it and think how amazing you feel after each class xx
ReplyDeleteThank you! Exactly, seeing & feeling the difference is spurring me on to keep going x
DeleteAmazing!! You look phenomenal, you must be on top of the world! Well done lovely and I can't wait to see your future progress.Thanks for linking up with #BloggingToJogging xx
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Hannah x
Deletewoohoo that's amazing - well done for sticking at it, the results speak for themselves :) Thanks for linking up to the Sunday weigh in linkie
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Deletewow, you look amazing, huge well done hun #bloggingtojogging
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DeleteGreat results. Worth the hard work. I need to get onto the exercise side now, but whenever I go to start, I get a killing sore throat and know that I'll struggle to breathe if I'm exerting myself.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely, I have worked so hard and I am so happy to see it's working! Oh no that doesn't sound good :(
DeleteThe difference is remarkable! What an amazing loss over the 6 weeks - you have done so well and should feel ridiculously proud! You are looking awesome!
ReplyDeleteThank you for signing up to #WeightLossWednesday - definitely keep us updated of your progress! Sim x
Thank you, it has been a steep learning curve but I am really enjoying it x
DeleteAbsolutely amazing results. Isn't it incredible what you can achieve in a relatively short space of time? You've obviously worked really hard. x
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Thank you, I have absolutely busted my arse but it has been worth it! x
DeleteAmazing pictures and achievement - well done you. Thanks for linking up with Muffin Top Monday on my blog
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DeleteFlipping heck lovely. That's amazing.
ReplyDeleteWell done you!!!
Thank you! x
DeleteWell done! That is a fabulous result in 6wks!
ReplyDeleteThank you! It has been so hard but so worth it!
Deletewow you are looking fabulous! wish there was one of these course up here..
ReplyDeleteThank you! I think they should start up a franchise haha, it's such an amazing course!
DeleteWow the changes are amazing! You are so awesome for starting and finishing this! Now I want to skip rope. This is just so inspiring =) #mmwbh
ReplyDeleteThose pictures are amazing! You've made real progress in just six weeks :)
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! Really well done, good for you for sticking to it, you should be really proud! Good luck with phase 2! Xx
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