I realised I completely forgot that I should be aiming for a minimum of 150 minutes of exercise per week! I completed the first week of the C25K program which represents about 60 minutes of exercise but neglected to do anything else inbetween. But not to worry, since I only started, I may as well built up my level of activity gradually...
Next week, I will be starting week 2 of the Couch to 5 K program but will integrate the flex and strength routine and more exercise. I don't particularly like running: I prefer swimming and bicycling. But exercise involving impact is needed to keep bone density. I used to like running when I was a kid so I can't see why I couldn't get back to liking it again. As I got taller (and heavier), I lost my fondness of running because it felt less comfortable.
I am also finding cutting carbs a bit more challenging than I originally thought: I like my cereals in the morning! I need to think a bit more how to spread them over the day, keeping them for breakfast but cutting them out completely for lunch (evening meal isn't a problem as I only have a very light meal at teatime).
Unicorns at least don't have to diet! :D click the image to see this adorable t-shirt in the designer's shop.
I am NOT the author or designer! (I can't draw to save my life)- Credits to
cheerfulmadness on Redbubble
