Two Weeks To Go!

I am now in the final two weeks leading up to my goal on the Saturday 5^th May and although my body is feeling slightly drained, I am still mentally strong and seriously up for it! For those who do not already know I am having a fitness photo shoot by a well-known photographer in the health and fitness industry, a goal I have shied away from in the past but decided to embrace in 2012 and I am feeling motivated, positive and self-fulfilled with all the other advantages that having direction and leading a fit lifestyle can deliver! There is no denying that I have had a personality transplant these last couple months, something those who have known me and see me on a regular basis can verify.

Now, enough of Miss Motivator and back to vital statistics…I am now in the “final push” towards my goal and these last two weeks will be the most demanding yet. My food plans will progress from this Sunday 22^nd April; protein sources will change, my calorie distribution will be tweaked and my food portion reduced. I have been preparing myself mentally for a while and I will be honest now and say I am not going to love it nor necessarily enjoy it.

But I know it is only for two weeks. I know my body is tightening up daily and I can see my definition and lines coming through. The picture above was taken today and my shape has noticeably improved since my first blog two weeks ago. I’m enjoying the feeling of going to bed knowing that I have accomplished something by sticking to my food plan and most importantly, and shallowly from a personal level, I am feeling aesthetically pleasing, fit and healthy, positive and happy with my body changes. This is far more important than the instant gratification of a chocolate treat and will remind me to see through the next two weeks with an iron will and smile!

Tomorrow evening (Saturday) will be my last ‘hearty’ meal with one of my good friends. It will still be sensible but I intend to relish the good food and enjoy their company and go into Sunday on a high. On this note, I have been fortunate enough to have a fantastic support system around me with friends and family who support and encourage my goal and go out of their way to accommodate me. I would like to thank all those people who have had green teas and Tupperware in their social occasions with me these last few weeks and especially the whole Team at Revolution including trainers and clients alike who continue to show an interest and provide words of encouragement. A special mention to the brothers Grim at Revolution, my colleagues and friends- Rob who has tracked all my progress and measurements throughout the process and shared his extensive knowledge with me and especially to John who has coached, encouraged, inspired and motivated me every day from when I first set my goal. His support and experience has been both generous and invaluable. 

By Rebecca Maslin