Recently I feel as though winter has gotten the better of me. Not so long ago I was actually looking forward to a change in season, crisp cool weather, a new season wardrobe, and cozy nights in. Somehow, at this point in late July I am feeling rather flat. My diet and exercise programme disappeared somewhere back in April, and I’m seeing the results.

Whilst most of the rest of the world seem to be on an endless summer vacation in Europe (Thanks for letting me know, Instagram!) I couldn’t help but feel as though I am missing out. Of course it is my choice that I am not galavanting in the sun somewhere glorious, as I have chosen to stay focused on my work goals this winter ( I’m working on an exclusive swimwear line, to be released September ) but that does NOT mean that I want to feel this lacklustre!

Standing in front of the mirror last night, trying on the sample bikini’s that I need to approve for my swimwear line,  it really hit me that I have totally packed on the kilos lately, to a point where I was quite shocked at myself! It is frightening how fast it can sneak up on you, especially when you spend the days rugged up under big woolen sweaters and leggings (I work from home). This realisation last night really gave me the kickstart I needed. With a Swimwear line to launch in the next two months and a wedding in Sotogrande, Spain at the end of August, I know that now is the time to pull myself together and get onto a diet and fitness programme that I can stick to. It’s not like we don’t all, at some point, or in my case some points in our life ‘relax’ our fitness and diet regime, and then pick ourselves up again at a later date, so I do know how to go about this. I’ve done it before and I’ll do it again!

This morning, feeling really inspired, I got up, stretched, and jumped onto the treadmill running 2 km. I also did 60 sit ups and 20 squats. It seemed like a good start. I have actually moved the treadmill into my bedroom, because I know that is what it’s going to take to get me on it every morning, no excuses.

I’m feeling committed and inspired and even from just this morning’s exercise, my mood feels lighter. I had Quinoa porridge for breakfast with a big cup of tea.

I will also be committing to the diet that works for me which is tried and tested (by me) and made up of unprocessed and organic where possible, lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, fish, very little meat, lots of nuts and wholegrains and at least two litres of herbal tea/water every day. One of the most important things I know? A litre of water upon waking. It seriously changes you for the better in almost every way!

It’s funny really, when you know your body mind and spirit so well, yet you do things that you know aren’t good for it. As much as I understand myself, and with the wealth of knowledge I have on healthy living, why do I do it? To clarify, when I say ‘it’ what I mean is this: A total lack of proper exercise, and allowing myself to indulge in too many sugary refined foods, such as cakes and pastries, and just eating whatever I feel like on a daily basis!! I guess life is all about balance, and finding consistency, but I do think its ok to have moments of straying from the path as long as you know how to get back to it again. Without straying from the path, and getting lost you can’t properly appreciate how good it is when you finally find that path again.

I’ll be updating this blog routinely to share my experience of getting summer body fit, in winter, so stay connected!

xoxo

Fiola