New Beginning

Today's April and that means Spring season arrived. Although I totally adore the Winter months, espacially when she scatters snow. In my world, it can never be too cold.
But to be fair, Spring just gives the world that one little sparkle no other season ever gives. The birds sing their happy song, the world is coloured with pastel colours, it's not too warm and surely not too cold anymore. Slowly people come out of their dark cabin and it looks like the best time for a whole new beginning.

So, I started with a new diet. I've been working out, eating more healthy and drinking loads of water. I've got 24 weeks to loose at least 8 kg!! fingers crossed!!

Losing weight or reducing body fat?

Back in September I starved myself started a diet. It's a classic don't-try-this-at-home-diet, cause it's not healthy at all, but I need to lose weight big time! You see, today, over 13 days I need to fit in a dress for a huge party. Since my boyfriends seizure, the dieting is not doing so well. He's still recovering (his back got seriously hurt), so the days are different. We also had loads and loads of birth days and long busy days. So, since September I think I've only lost about 1.5 kg..

Yesterday I found an article that opened my eyes about losing weight. It's so logical when you think about it!
There is a difference between losing weight and reducing body fat, a known fact I guess. You may also know that muscles consume more energy than body fat. But that means, and this is totally new for me, even when you don't exercise, your body consumes more energy! Even an easy training program does more for your body: every muscle that you train, will consume more in rest!
A good way to accelerate your metabolism is strength training. Even 3 x a week for 30 minutes has huge leverage on your metabolism. Muscles consume more than body fat, so the more muscles, the more you will consume, even in rest!

De-Carb

My life needs a little big change. Sweets, cookies, loads of sugars and carbs have slowly filled my life. I realize it's out of control. Before I'll get fat and create a nasty disease, I need to stop and lose a few pounds for a healthy fruity life.
Starting tomorrow!

So, for two whole weeks, I will live a carb-free life, just to de-carb. Wish me  luck!

R. x