WEEK 4: Ciara McDonnell's weight loss journey

Eating properly before exercise is half the battle, a lesson Ciara McDonnell learned the hard way on week four of her six-week weight loss plan.

We begin our fourth week of training by agreeing not to weigh or measure me until the end of the final week.

As somebody who could fluctuate by almost half a stone from the beginning of a day to the end of one (oh hi there, water weight, so great to see you!), this relieves me hugely.