Instagram inspiration

I am always on my phone. If i am not on Youtube, i am scrolling through social media. Instagram has become a go-to for inspiration, be it fashion, "relationship-goals", quotes, and weightloss advice. On days when i feel like i need some motivation and inspiration to keep on eating right and working towards my body goals, or for ideas on what to wear for my NOW body i go onto my favourite instagram pages: @LADYSHEARS @mimi_thabethe @bodybychloe and @urbanplusssa.

Jessica's story

I grew up trying to "lose weight". Between 2012-2013 I finally cracked the code to lose weight. It was what I ate and the things I did that played a huge role. 

My mistake came when I depended on Duromine and supplements. When you let those things go, you go back to where you started and of you are misfortunate you gain twice the weight you lost.. I was at my highest weight when I started.. At about 124,5 kgs.. And I lost close to 30 kgs between 2012 and 2013.

I was a runner and I exercised a whole lot. I was addicted. If i remember clearly, I hardly ate because of the pills... The recent weight gain came from slacking and eating too much and taking contraceptives.

I've decided to start over now though with just eating right.. (Real food) no junk no sugar. And exercise :)

I can gladly say that I shall soon have another AMAZING before and after picture this time next year!

Even though I gained the weight back. I've been trying to lose it again.

Are crash diets all that bad?

Could crash diets actually improve your health? I mean, losing weight should be good for an obese person who needs to kick start their weight loss... I am not a medical practitioner, but, i honesty believe that, done for a short period of time to reach a short term weight goal, fad diets are not all that bad, provided that they include healthy foods. I decided to do a bit of research and came across this article, interesting read.

http://www.theguardian.com/society/the-shape-we-are-in-blog/2014/oct/16/gradual-weightloss-no-better-than-crash-diets-in-the-long-term

Top ten most rediculous fad diets

I came across this video on YouTube and I just had to share. I wouldn't advise on trying any of these over a long period of time. They are called "crash diets" for a reason. A balnced diet and exercise is the only health and effective way to lose weight. Healthy eating should be a lifestyle. Crash dieting is not healthy and can be very addictive, but, I could definitely live with adding chocolate cake to my breakfast.