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November 4, 2015November 4, 2015 Just another Gem#BEDN, blogger, Bristol, photography, writer

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So unbelievably proud of this one for completing the half Ironman in Weymouth today. She battled through torrential rain, gusts of wind and bouts of glorious sunshine and was STILL smiling when on the last stretch of the 13.1 mile run. Ever so slightly in awe of you @rmccutcheon23 🏊‍♀️🚲🏃‍♀️

Last week I felt a bit pants. I was headachey, had low energy, hormonal... I hadn’t food prepped, so ate a lot of junk, which perpetuated the low mood/energy. I skipped the gym. Convincing myself that I was listening to my body and not pushing it. Probably for the best... By the time this weekend rolled around I felt a bit better so I went to the gym. But wow, it was a struggle. I thought once I was on my way I’d feel better. Then I thought once I was lifting heavy things I’d feel better. But this week I guess I just wasn’t feeling it. I felt weak and lethargic. I’m glad I went, I’m glad I moved. I did a lot of stretching and played with being upside down. I’m sure that next week I’ll have my mojo back. In the meantime, I’ll try to not be too hard on myself 💪🏻

Fancied a little experiment in the kitchen tonight. I’ve gotten into a bit of a rut with my meals recently. I’m well aware that when it comes to veg consumption, it’s not just about how many portions you have, it’s also about variety. My normal veg go-to has been spinach, broccoli and mushrooms. For months. So on tonight’s food shop I bought two new vegetables. Not ‘new’ like I’ve never had them before 😂 but just not the usual. I bought courgettes and baby corn. So for dinner I made courgette fritters. I made eight, but only needed four with my spinach, eggs and pine nuts, so I’ve got four leftover for tomorrow. I’ve got to say, this was pretty tasty and contained an entire courgette! Only problem is I’m missing carbs and felt more like a large starter. Probably could have done with some baby potatoes or something... just as well I have some custard tarts in the fridge to top up 😜

Transformation Tuesday? ✨ 2015 —-> 2019 ✨ I’m constantly comparing myself to 2015 Gem. Yep, I compare myself to myself 4 years ago. ✨ Back then I was running a lot and lifting weights maybe once a week. Nothing too heavy though. I don’t have a clue what I weighed, but I was still in my size 10 skinny jeans. ✨ Me, 2019. I lift weights a lot and run, well, less than once a week. But I can still run 3/4 miles if I decide to. I do know what I weigh and I’m pretty sure I’m heavier than I was back then. My jeans are now a size 12. ✨ I often think that 2015 Gem was the fittest I’ve ever been, when actually what I mean is, I was fit AND thin. ✨ The problem with 2015 Gem though, is that she didn’t really enjoy exercise. Running 10 miles was always a slog. I did always enjoy the weights though... so my lifestyle then wasn’t sustainable. It was never going to be, I was always going to run out of steam when it came to running (yep, pun intended). ✨ I don’t see a massive physical difference in these two pics (aside from the ridiculous attempt at the ‘fitness blogger pose’ 😂). But in the right picture, me in 2019, I bloomin’ live for exercise and love going to the gym. I may not be thinner than I’ve ever been, but I’m definitely stronger. Much, much stronger!! ✨ My hobby is probably never going to make me smaller (don’t panic, I also won’t be getting bulky!!) and as a woman that’s a tough one to get my head around. ✨ So I’m really, really going to try and stop the constant comparison and accept that I am healthier and stronger and happier with my lifestyle so I know I’ll keep doing it. ✨ Why do we still place so much emphasis on appearance, the scales and dress sizes!? ✨ Essay over... 😂😂

My Instagram fitness favourites
It seems I fell off the wagon…
My week in training…
My week in training…
So, I’m getting professional help…
On again, off again, on again…

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