It’s officially February, which means one month of 2025 is already in the books! If you’ve been following along, you’ll remember that I kicked off this year not just with a fitness plan, but also with a whole lot of fun hormonal surprises, courtesy of peri-menopause. (ICYMI, you can check out my last post here.)

January Recap: The Good, The Yo-Yo, and The Progress

So, how did my January routine actually go? I started my plan on January 6th, committing to at least three workouts a week. And guess what? I did it! Some weeks even saw four workouts, which means I’m basically an elite athlete now… or at least someone who no longer winces when getting up off the couch.

On the food front, I cleaned things up significantly—though let’s be honest, I didn’t completely give up on the wine. That’s probably why my weight has been on a bit of a rollercoaster. But overall, progress has been made!

The Stats: Almost a Month In

📉 Weight: Down 1kg (not exactly a Biggest Loser transformation, but we celebrate all wins here!)
📉 Body fat: Down 0.2% (not a jaw-dropper, but hey, I’ll take it!)
📉 CM lost: 12cm (now THIS is a stat I can brag about!)

The best part? My peri-menopause symptoms have significantly improved! Well, except for when it’s that time of the month, because apparently, hormones just have to remind me who’s boss.

Month Two: February’s Vegan Experiment

Now that I’ve got some momentum, it’s time to shake things up a little. For the next three weeks, I’m doing a meat fast, aka a temporary vegan lifestyle. Why? Because my body needs a little reset, and I want to see how I feel without animal products. (And before you ask—no, I am not turning into that vegan who preaches about tofu at dinner parties. This is purely for my own experiment!)

Rules of the Game:
✅ Stick to my training plan
✅ Absolutely NO drinking (yes, I actually mean it this time)
✅ Focus on whole, plant-based foods
✅ Lose 5kg by the end of the month (aim high, right?)
✅ One meal with meat per week (because I am still human, after all!)

What’s on the Menu?

I’ve mapped out my meals for the week, and if nothing else, it’s going to be colorful! Here’s what’s on the plate:

Day	Start the Day	Breakfast	Snack	Lunch	Dinner
Monday	Grapefruit 🍊	Whey protein smoothie 🥤	Hummus & veggies 🥕🥒	Woolies meal 🛒	Mango Salad 🥭🥗
Tuesday	Dried fruit mix 🍇	Fruit salad 🍓🥝🍍	Hummus & veggies 🥕🥒	Quinoa, butternut & beetroot salad 🥗	Salsa & Chips Night 🌮
Wednesday	Grapefruit 🍊	Fruit salad 🍓🥝🍍	Hummus & veggies 🥕🥒	Woolies meal 🛒	Creamy Mushroom Pasta 🍄🍝
Thursday	Dried fruit mix 🍇	Fruit salad 🍓🥝🍍	Hummus & veggies 🥕🥒	Quinoa, butternut & beetroot salad 🥗	Spinach & Mushroom Potatoes 🥔🍃
Friday	Grapefruit 🍊	Fruit salad 🍓🥝🍍	Hummus & veggies 🥕🥒	Lunch with Sam & Bron 🍽️	Plant-Based Wrap & Sweet Potato Fries 🌯🍠
Saturday	Dried fruit mix 🍇	Fruit salad 🍓🥝🍍	Hummus & veggies 🥕🥒	Quinoa, butternut & beetroot salad 🥗	Cheat Meal 🍖 (A little meat allowed!)
Sunday	Dried fruit mix 🍇	Fruit salad 🍓🥝🍍	Hummus & veggies 🥕🥒	Leftovers / freestyle meal 🥗	Repeat favorite dinner ❤️

The Goal

By the end of February, I want to see real changes—not just on the scale, but in how I feel. More energy, less bloating, and hopefully a smoother ride through peri-menopause.

So, here’s to a new month of consistency, discipline, and saying no to wine. (Send thoughts and prayers.)

If you’ve ever tried a vegan reset, let me know how it went! And if you have any great plant-based meal ideas, drop them in the comments—I’m gonna need all the inspiration I can get. 🚀

Let’s do this! 💪🔥