2012 Transformation: February in Review

I can't believe it's March already! My 2012 transformation is well underway! Although it's just a short month I've come on leaps and bounds!

Best moment of the month! Yes I'm crying!

Weight wise there was no big change. I'm down 1.4lbs from my end of January weight but I'm happy with that all things considered. The start of February marked the begining of my trip to Disneyland with my boyfriend. We had an absolutely amazing time and on average I burnt 400+ calories a day due to all of the walking but the  meals we were eating were not the healthiest so there was no real weight lost there. But in saying this I have no regrets because I had the most fantastic holiday and when I'm at a loss of things to blog I will blog about it but I try to keep things fitness related!

Me and my guy in front of the Castle

So I'm only down 1.4 lbs but I'm so relieved to finally break through the plateau thats been taking over for weeks!! I haven't checked my measurements yet so I'm not entirely sure if there's been any change but I'll tell you this. I feel fan-freaking-tastic. I've never been more confident in my body, I feel as if my waist is shrinking before my eyes and my stomach is finally flat after all these years of wishing for it! I'm down a jean size and I also got in a UK size 10 top last Friday and that was the most amazing feeling. It was my sister's top and she's always been the 'skinny one' in the family so the joy on my face was contagious! I've never felt so comfortable in my own skin and I've not got dresseed one day and thought "Ugh you don't look good" which is an unbelievable achievement for me!

In the Size 10 top! Proud of how my booty looks too =P

Another change in February was my hair! Trivial I know but there is no more ombré! I was inspired by Karena and got it dyed dark brown. I've always loved my hair dark and was happy to go back. It's getting really long now so I'm one step closer to my Kardashian hair! (obsessed!)

New hair - it's darker in real life =)

I'm looking forward to March! (It already is March but who's counting hehe) I'm running my first race! It's just a 5k so I know I can do it but I want to experience the conditions of a run without being worried about completing it. It's for Sport Relief ( a UK Charity which supplies sports equipment for schools in the UK and in Africa) so it's for an amazing cause. That will be an incredible feeling! 

I also get the results of the exams I took in January which will determine whether or not I get to go to my University of choice on the 8th of March so I am very much looking forward to getting that out of the way! 

I'm also very much looking forward to finidng out more about the Tone It Up Ambassador scheme as it is something I'm really interested in! Tone It Up has changed my life so it would be a dream come true to pass their message onto others too! March is also my Tone It Up-aversary which will celebrate my first year of following TIU so to become an ambassador in the same month would be amazing!

My targets for March include running a 10k (it's about time), and majorly toning up my abs now I can see them (hehe) and getting rid of my love handles!!

I'll leave you with some of my picture highlights of the month!

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Georgie ♥

I had a wardrobe clear out at the end of Feb and I threw away this skirt. Can't believe I ever got in it!

Did you make the extra day count?

Valentines Day! Felt amazing and looked even better ;-)

These shorts were too tight last summer! 

Skinny waist! This is a Hollister Medium shirt. (Sorry about the messy room and the dressing table hehe!)

Same outfit from the side. Who is this girl! Can't believe it's me!!!

Haha yes I'm in a onesie! Flat TUMMYYYYYY (Sorry my beds a mess haha)

Just got out of bed - excuse my hair ;)

The Importance of Switching Up Your Routine and 'Try It Week'

Have you heard of Fit Food Junkie? You're missing out if you haven't! Sharisse Dalby is a good friend of mine and recently when I'd had a particularly bad morning on the scale (oh hello period!) she gave me the best advice of switching up my routine, not only did it help me shift a few of the pounds I'd put on it also gave me a renewed energy and spirit when it came to my workouts. 

Sharisse Dably - FitFluential Ambassador and dear friend of mine!

When it comes to weight training, if you lift the same weight every day for the same amount of repetitions your body will become used to it so progression will cease. In order to get results, as strange as it sounds, you have to damage/break your muscles in order for them to repair in all their toned glory. If your muscles don't come under strain and the workout becomes more of 'something to do' than a challenge then something's not right! Try adding an extra pound on each set, add 5 reps. See how you feel and adjust accordingly! Strive for progression. 

With cardio it's kind of the same principle. If you run for 20 minutes and cover the same amount of distance, to start with there will be some progression but after a while it will begin to slow down and you'll enter a maintenance phase rather than advancing. What do I suggest? Gradually increase the pace or intensity. If you're on a treadmill do your last 5 minutes a kilometre faster or add an incline for a little. If you're hitting the street at some sprint intervals! Not only will you find the workout more of challenge, you won't be as bored! 


In spirit of this new information I'm hereby calling this week 'Try-It' week. I'm striving to try something new every day (including the weekend) this week. Included in this must be at least 3 new classes at the gym - starting tomorrow with Boxercise (shown below).

Today (Monday) I tried a new machine at the gym - the mountain climber; I was pleasantly surprised! It is kind of new as I tried it once for about 30 seconds when I first joined and hated it as it was so hard but it shows how far my body and strength has come as I found it just the right amount of challenging! 

Do you want to join it with Try-It week with me? Let me know on Facebook and Twitter what you get up to!

Remember, change is uncomforable and you gotta work for the body you've always dreamed of!

Share, Love, Inspire Sweat ♥

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