PREPPING MAKES PERFECT

So I am sure, like me, a lot of people have piled on the pounds over Christmas... (Or much before but are blaming it on the festive period in my

Case).

Come January 2nd myself and Rich are embarking on a super clean get fit month or two. We will be training a lot, but more importantly we will be trying to eat the right things (this is the bit we struggle with more). 

I've already been thinking about recipes and have prepped a shopping list (which I'll share at the weekend) but I suddenly thought about the need for more Tupperware etc- prepping makes perfect.

So if you also want to shed some pounds  in January- do you have the following:

Water bottle- get a big one- ensure you always have a bottle of water on your desk and if possible on you out and about to Stay hydrated. So many people don't drink enough water- and opt for sugary drinks as they don't want to cough up for a bottle of water on the road- be prepared! 

I will share some water recipes (not just turn the tap on!) to make it a bit More exciting. 

Plenty of Tupperware for salad/ lunch- dividers are great in Tupperware for portion control. 

Breakfast pots- it's all about overnight oats- the more pots you have the more prep you can do at the start of the week  meaning more chance of sticking to your plan.

Sistema soup Tupperware- love my soup pot- currently £3.75 in sainsburys so we will be getting a few more so there is always some homemade soup ready to go from the fridge.

Protein bottle- me and rich constantly argue over the small transportable protein bottle. I'm Making a stance and buying my own (on the joint account).

Small Tupperware pots- for nuts, salad dressings, sauces, grapes etc! Don't underestimate the power of the pot.

I know this all sounds incredibly boring and serious but if you are the type of person that will look for any excuse not

to do something- don't let tupperware be one of them! 

If you're out and about today get down to the pound shop for Tupperware bargains!! I think £15 will cover everything you need and will save you loads of money in the long run. Sometimes you've got to spend pounds to shift pounds...

Image below of my current favourite piece of Tupperware- wow, who knew I had a favourite piece of tupperware. 

Right must get into Amazon and place

My order ready for the weekend...

The Christmas pig in a blanket....

Is me.

I've officially become a Christmas slob. 

I'm sitting here looking at the table in front of me littered with my torn open advent calendar (forgot to open for 10 days- winning). And the pack of malted milk biscuits I just consumed most of.

And then I looked at a photo of me from a year ago- last year my frame of mind was definitely more into loosing weight and this years was to maintain. I looked so much better last year- you are what you eat that's for sure. 

This month is always tough watching your weight- there is alcohol, chocolate and late night kebabs everywhere. I had a kebab last night. On a Tuesday at 10 after mulled wine and nibbles. A kebab. On a Tuesday. 

I guess my rule for December is to have a bit of what you fancy (or the whole packet) and just try to be healthy where you can. I'm still going to the gym a fair few days a week and if I am home I'm cooking and prepping healthy meals. Unfortunately I know, as do the scales, that it isn't enough so come January we are going clean again.

I'm actually really looking forward to eating healthy, training hard and getting back in it- I know I'll have so much more energy but hey, it won't be nearly as much fun as chocolate for breakfast and kebabs for tea. 

***I will be posting on Instagram or blogging everyday in Jan!***

They say you are what you eat

If this is true then right now I am

A heady mix of mince pies, Galaxy chocolate, wine and pasta and have been for many days.