Author Archives: alicemowse

Lockdown Weight Loss Battle!

Hi everyone, sorry it’s been a while. I’ve been struggling a lot with my weight loss battle during the lockdown. It’s been hard for me to motivate myself to work out at/from home. I’ve still been going for walks several times a week, but I don’t really enjoy running outside in my local area. MyContinue reading “Lockdown Weight Loss Battle!”

Weigh-in, COVID-19…Staying on Track and Mentally Well While Self-isolating

Hi all, It’s obviously a stressful time for everyone at the moment, what with worrying about everyone’s health and things being cancelled right, left and centre. I’m depressed about not being able to experience things I was looking forward to, my anxiety levels have been going through the roof and I’ve been struggling to sleep,Continue reading “Weigh-in, COVID-19…Staying on Track and Mentally Well While Self-isolating”

Weigh-in Update, Chocolate Binge Mental Health

Hi all, This week has been pretty up and down with good days and bad days. I’ve indulged a lot, AGAIN! During the week I was expecting to have a little slice of cake with friends, but that didn’t happen so I got mega cravings and ended up eating a lot of chocolate. I’m notContinue reading “Weigh-in Update, Chocolate Binge Mental Health”

Recipe, Mindset and Weigh-in

Hi all, I’ve been feeling much better this past week. I’m back on track at the gym, I got up to 9.2 in speed on my HIIT treadmill sprints which I’m very pleased about. I’m doing press-ups on a 30cm soft platform and getting in 40 stomach crunches in one go, among other little things.Continue reading “Recipe, Mindset and Weigh-in”

Another Mental Health Update and Weigh-in

Hi all, So, I didn’t get to the gym when I said I was going to. My mood just got worse and worse! It was a vicious cycle. I was feeling too depressed and anxious to go out, so I just stayed in bed, and because I achieved nothing, I made myself more depressed andContinue reading “Another Mental Health Update and Weigh-in”

Weight Update and Mental Health

Trigger Warning: Death/Suicide Hi all, Getting straight into it, I gained 2lbs at my last weigh-in on Saturday. I imagine this was for a few reasons; bingeing on banana chips, having 2 desserts in the week and a particularly indulgent Wednesday. Whatever caused the gain, it brought me down. I am still trying to loseContinue reading “Weight Update and Mental Health”

Weigh-in and Workout Update

Hi all, sorry it’s been a while again! Last week I maintained (booo) and then I lost the slip. I’ve still been struggling with my eating a little, having naughty things I shouldn’t, such as a biscuit and a slice of cherry cake made by one of the lovely customers at the charity shop IContinue reading “Weigh-in and Workout Update”

New Running PB and Weigh-in!

Hi all, I had an eventful workout at the gym! The fire alarm went off halfway through my workout and we all had to evacuate the building. It was a false alarm and we were soon allowed back in. However, I time my exercises very specifically between the bus times, so this meant I couldn’tContinue reading “New Running PB and Weigh-in!”

New Gym Bag, Overeating, Running PB and Pilates

Hi all, I went to Sports Direct in my town earlier this week looking for a new gym bag and I was not disappointed! As you can see it’s a grey Lonsdale bag with pale pink accents and I love it! Only £6.99! Before I got this, I was honestly carrying my towel etc aroundContinue reading “New Gym Bag, Overeating, Running PB and Pilates”