Can Feet Really Change

I've been having trouble with shoes at the moment as my feet size / shape had changed. I've always been a size 6 but after my second child my size 6s where too tight as I'd crept up to a size 7 so I sold a lot of my shoes so I could replace them but then during summer I had a pair of size 7 sandals that all of a sudden seemed too big. What I'd just sold my size 6's to get 7's but now I'm in between somewhere so trying to find 6.5 but then that doesn't always work urgh! How can feet change so much? 

Anyway I wanted some new ankle boots and went for a 7 as no 6.5 available they have plenty of room so I'm hoping that will make them comfortable. 

Loving the brogue look at the moment so what do you think to my new boots. I got them 30% off at Peacocks. Can't wait to wear them with a dress and tights. 

I'm selling a load of shoes that are lovely but just don't fit right its so frustrating and you can't tell until you try them first so I'm gaining quite a collection uh oh! 

Let me know if you are interested in any :)

Weight Track Weeks 17-20

Week 17: 1lb lost

This week I'm following the Wendie plan that has been all over Facebook basically it distributes your daily and weekly pro points so some days you have more and couple days you stick to 26. Most people trying this have lost so we shall see.

I've also started the 30 day ab challenge this week to get toning.

I hoped for a bigger lose but at least I did this week.

Week 18: 1lb lost

Had a couple of outings this week so have had cake and couple of meals out but not overloading. Still doing the ab challenge. Monday I felt very tired and irritable and wanted to eat lots of yummies I only had weight watchers bars but more than one. 

4th Sept I started my Clean 9 detox for 9 days. First two days were tough as no food so I hoped for a good lose but only 1lb off is disappointing.
See my Clean 9 diary.

Week 19: 3lb lost

I'm on Clean 9 for the whole week but days 3-9 you add a 600 calorie meal so hopefully I will have a better lose this week. I am back to BuggyFit this week which is an hour of exercise on top of the 30 day ab challenge I am doing.

Really thought I'd have lost more on the detox so unsure it worked for me. But I've now reached 10stone 7lb which was my pre-pregnancy weight with my first child so now I'm fitting in all my old clothes. 

Week 20: No Weigh In 

Did weigh 66kg at dr's (10st 5.5lb) 1.5lb lose Last week before holiday so I'm glad I've reached 10.5 stone as hopefully I will feel okay in my costume. I won't be having a weight watchers weigh in this week but I will still be tracking and being good (Hopefully).

Already had cake though as celebrated three birthdays at the weekend but kept the slices small. Craving sweets and chocolate this week but maybe that's because I denied myself last week with Clean 9.

Been a bit free with food this week but still exercising. I weighed myself at the dr surgery and it went 66kg which means I'm at 10stone 5.5lb that 1.5lb lose this week which is a little shocking. That means I've lost 2 stone woohoo! 
After doing the clean 9 my measurements have gone up slightly but 6 inches off my waist in 20 weeks is pretty good if I must say.

TOTAL LOST 

******   2 stone 0.5 lb ******

Measurement Lose to date:

Waist lost: 6"

Hips lost: 3"

Thigh lost: 2.5"

Upper arm: 1.5"

Previous Weeks:

Weight Track Weeks 1-4 
Weight Track Weeks 5-8 
Weight Track Weeks 9-12 
Weight Track Weeks 13-16

Feeling Inspired

I love clothes and accessories of all kinds which is why back in January I added accessories to my Facebook Shop Kelly's Box. I love scarves, bags and statement jewellery in all colours. 
I have previously put together outfits of my own and Blogged about them which was really fun to do. 

Previous Posts:
Outfits Under £20
Outfits under £50

I haven't done this in so long but after coming across another blog http://www.rachelthehat.com/ again today I feel inspired as this lady shops at high street and supermarkets plus has her own online accessories shop Yosa. 
She has created what I like to do on a bigger scale so it's making me want to get back into outfit blogging and expanding Kelly's Box.

Keep an eye out at Kelly's Box for more colourful and funcky accessories coming soon.

I also have handmade products which can be found at Kelly's Box and at Etsy

Clean 9 Diary

I have started my Clean 9 Programme by Forever Living to kick start a cleaner, healthier and thinner me. 
Day 1-2 you have no food at all but Aloe Vera, Garcinia, bee pollen, one shake and water. Day 3-9 you add one more shake plus 600 cals meal.

 

DAY ONE

I'm feeling motivated and excited.

I was surprised that the Aloe Vera gel didn't taste as bad as I was expecting. By mid morning I started to feel hungry but resisted by taking some before photos of my journey. 

My Measurements

Hips: 38"

Waist: 33"

Arm: 10"

Thigh: 19"

Chest: 39"

Weight: 10 Stone 11lb

Shake was actually quite nice at lunch but I did get hunger pangs mid afternoon but tried to keep busy. 

It was very strange not eating dinner with everyone especially has hubby made it. I have found it particularly difficult with two small children as they constantly ask for snacks which is also temptation for me.

I got through day one yay!

DAY TWO

Today has been much harder as feeling tired and irritable especially as just me with two little boys making noise and asking for food all the time. 

I would like to eat and just thought why am I doing this to myself. Very difficult day.

DAY THREE

Happy to have a shake for breakfast today. My weigh in only said 1lb lost which I was so disappointed about and thought again why am I doing this as I've lost more following weight watchers. 

After speaking to people I felt better and decided to carry on and felt better towards the evening after real food, only had 412cals but it did the trick. I've done lots of walking today It was certainly a workout pushing my two boys in a double buggy with shopping, flat wheel and up a hill.

My Measurements

Hips: 38"

Waist: 32.5"

Arm: 10"

Thigh: 19"

Chest: 38"

Weight: 10 Stone 10lb

DAY FOUR

Still feeling tired I just want to nap not feeling very energised at all. I had a snack of 90 cals mid morning so leaves me 510 cals for dinner. Managed exercise as I'm doing the 30 day ab challenge as well but caved in and had a snack but still had 441 cals left. I came under again by using a total of 592 cals. Felt better again in the evening.

DAY FIVE 

No change in the way I'm feeling so had a very small chocolate but still came in under 600 cals. Total of 572 cals used. So tired.

DAY SIX

Measured myself and was a little disappointed even though it isn't actually bad losing 1 inch from waist. 

Think I'm gutted I haven't experienced the high and energy other people say they have. 

I haven't been able to weigh myself as that will have to wait until my weight watchers weigh in on Saturday. 

My Measurements

Hips: 37.5"

Waist: 32"

Arm: 9.5"

Thigh: 19"

Chest: 38"

As I felt disheartened I did go over 600 cals, but not a shake.

DAY SEVEN

Back to it and stuck to it today and used 586 cals for the day. Wasn't hugely tired as have been but hunger pangs started in the evening but I had a herbal tea to curb them. I really don't think this clean was for me as since May I have followed weight watchers so not too much to lose in regards to weight but I really hoped I'd get the energy.  

Only two more days. 

DAY EIGHT

Had a busy day with kids today so lots of walking and we had lunch out so I swapped dinner cals for lunch today.

DAY NINE

Last day yay!

Want to eat sweets and biscuits today it really hasn't made me feel motivated at all even on my last day, I will stick through it though.

All along I haven't felt the energy boost, I don't really feel any different. My after pic does show my waist has more shape and belly has reduced.  

Overall I haven't enjoyed the experienced and I'm disappointed not feeling the benefits others have raved about.

Final measurements are

Hips: 37.5"

Waist: 31.5"

Arm: 9.5"

Thigh: 18.5"

Chest: 38"

Weight 10 stone 7lb

Others that have used Clean 9 to kick start a healthier lifestyle have had amazing results so I'm not saying it doesn't work but I think because I have already cut a lot of unhealthy living out since May it just wasn't successful for me. If you are interested in giving it ago then I recommend a Ami's Aloe Vera as she is very helpful and supportive.

More I Wants

Keep browsing on Select website and Boohoo so I have more I wants to my list, don't know why I do it to myself oh yes I love clothes, shoes and accessories.

These are both from Select at only £15 but not sure which I like best. I would like something to look smarter with leggings as I'm not too keen on the ballerina shoes anymore and patent looks smart.

Which do I chose I need help?

What Makes Me Happy

This is a list for me to look back on really as I asked myself what actually makes me happy so here goes.

• Cuddles with boys 
• Seeing Ollie play nicely with Joel 
• Boys singing when in a different room
• Family days with hubby and boys.
• Time with parents 
• Losing weight at weigh in  
• Free Time 
• Selling through Kelly's Box  
• Fitting in smaller clothes  
• Holidays with family
• New Clothes    
• New Accessories 
• eBay selling 
• Talking to like minded people  
• Wine 
• Boys Bedtime
• Quiet 
• Being By the sea
• Butterflies
• Good Sleep
• Sweets especially Pick a Mix
• Upbeat Music
  
  More than I thought when I started thinking about it. :)
  
   

Weight Track Weeks 13-16

Week 13: Lost 1lb
I let go at the weekend as we had a family BBQ, I didnt go mad but did enjoy a glass of wine or two. Eek! because of that though I have been focused for the remainder 5 days of the week and tried very hard to stick to the daily 26pp, which meant no wine all week.
People have started to notice my lose so that has made me feel good plus I feel better in clothes. I thought I would have lost a little more than 1lb but its got me to 10stone 13.5lb.

Week 14: Lost 1lb

We had a weekend away and another BBQ which meant more wine and the Sunday I really wanted to eat and gave into a Macdonalds. Monday I felt ill so didn't eat as much as couldn't face it. I'm thinking of doing a detox after feeling so rough and eating rubbish. I bet I haven't lost much if anything this week as the craving for chocolate has come back eek!

To motivate myself I have been looking back at pictures of me last year and now. I wasn't massive but you can see June last year my arms look double the size they do now. That's what 1 1/2 difference looks like. 

1lb again which is still a lose and steadily losing so hopefully it will stay off. 

Week 15: Lost 0.5lb (OMG Shocked)

Bad start to the new week by having chips on the Saturday and pizza on Sunday and hot chocolates with cream and marshmellows so already eaten into over half of my weekly allowance. Need to be really good the rest of the week and exercise.

Wednesday was the first day of exercise at home - sit-ups, plank, arm dips, squats and stretching.

Tried to be better towards the end of the week and had salads and detox tea. So glad I lost and not gained after the week I had. 

Week 16: Maintained 

Another not so good week as I used all daily and weekly pro points mainly due to snacking again can't help it but must admit the last two weeks have been stressful with illness and naughtiness from kids. 

We had lunch and dinner out on Tuesday  dinner was a burger and chips but didn't even enjoy it that much. I tried to gain points with activity by walking a lot but I have been a bit slack on the at home exercise I started the week before. I need to get my motivation back as I'd love another 5lb off before my holiday. 

TOTAL LOST 

******  1 stone 8lb ******

Measuremet Lose to date:

Waist lost: 5 1/2"

Hips lost: 3"

Thigh lost: 3"

Upper arm: 1"

Previous Weeks:

Weight Track Weeks 1-4 
Weight Track Weeks 5-8 
Weight Track Weeks 9-12