health and fitness – Laura's Ramblings

Getting healthy isn’t just on the outside

Part 7 in my series about my journey to a healthier and fitter life Getting healthy isn’t just about looking slimmer or more toned and muscular, it is also about what is going on, on the inside. Back in 2019, I was not only overweight – I was in dangerous territory with a number ofContinue reading “Getting healthy isn’t just on the outside”

Look in the mirror to see how far you have come!

Part 6 in my series about my health and fitness journey I could come up with a thousand excuses as to why I “let myself go” – but quite honestly, I am working on putting it all in the past. Part of my journey to a healthier and fitter life is also about coming toContinue reading “Look in the mirror to see how far you have come!”

I am an athlete!

Part 5 in my series about my health and fitness journey Never in a million years would I dare call myself and athlete. But recently on my endurance training program, one of the instructors sat there and told me that I am an athlete! Wait! What? I am? How can I dare call myself anContinue reading “I am an athlete!”

Dealing with plateaus and celebrating milestones

Part 4 in my series of blogs about my mental and physical health journey The mind can be a very tricky place! In my last blog, I touched on the subject of the inner demons – those voices that make you question yourself, maybe even take away from your confidence. And one area that canContinue reading “Dealing with plateaus and celebrating milestones”

Fighting the inner demons!

Part 3 of my journey to health and wellness – both physically and mentally I started writing this blog back in November 2021. I was going to change the title, as I feel I am in control and able to deal with those inner demons. But I have decided that I want to explore thisContinue reading “Fighting the inner demons!”

When will the belly stop hitting the thighs?

Part 1 of my journey to a better version of me This is a light hearted, from the heart blog about my journey to health and fitness This journey began long long before April 2021. Most of my adult life I have suffered with my weight. I would go on a diet, join various typesContinue reading “When will the belly stop hitting the thighs?”