Week 1 - Completed

I have to say Week 1 was a MASSIVE success for me. I had already lost 2kg by wednesday. I have enjoyed all the food and I didn't slip up at all. I haven't felt hungry and I had really pushed myself.

Monday - I did Michelle's Gym Program.
Tuesday - Zumba - alone
Wednesday - Body Pump
Thursday - THE THOUSAND STEPS. Yep. Killed me. But I did it!
Friday - Michelle's gym program
Saturday - Went to the Icehouse and participated in "Pond Hockey" which was skating, puck handling, practicing shots on goal etc. I hadn't picked up a hockey stick since I was 15 but wow.. Still got it.. then I skated for another few hours on the other rink.
Sunday I rested. I needed it.

I should have put in some more strength training. The days Michelle wants me to do it differ to what is available in my gym so I will try to work around it all. And with the food - I have made 2 servings of a lot of things and just ate the same things during the week because I am pretty busy and there are some things I don't like such as fish.

I did weigh myself over the weekend and had lost nearly 5kg already!!! I am so happy with myself. People are noticing these differences I have made and I am using the compliments to fuel my workouts.

I am hoping to be at the size I want by the end of the year.. Hopefully in time for the Melbourne Cup.. I can put on a nice dress and go nuts! I've always wanted to do that.

Hope everyone else had a great Week 1. I love Michelle for doing this!!!! :)

Pre Season COMPLETED!

Ok it's the night before Week 1 begins. I have never been so excited!!!! I've had a look at my meal plans and have organized everything for the week.

I know what gym classes I will attend and I will follow the tasks that Mish has set for me.

I have measured myself and found that I have lost a bit!!! (8cm on my waist!!!)

I have done the BIGGEST grocery shop of my life! I was a bit disappointed with the amount of money I spent but I am hoping that next week it won't be as bad! I struggle with money as it is and I know it's a small price to pay for my health but jesusssss !! So expensive!

Yet unhealthy food is cheap... no wonder so many people are struggling with their weight!

Anyways - looking forward to the next 12 weeks. I think what Mish is doing is amazing!!!

Good luck everyone!!! Let's do this!!

I want to lose 20kg in this 12 weeks!!! :)

Watching The Biggest Loser..

It started this week.. and I am just now watching it for the first time. Bawling my eyes out for these people who are literally eating themselves to death. Watching the trainers live with the families and eat what they eat also has made me realize how far I've come.

I used to eat like this. I used to sit there munching on chips and lollies every single day, eating Maccas several times a week etc. and just NOT caring about what goes into my mouth.

These days I am much more strict on myself. I can no longer process sweets and lollies anymore.. I still have a weak spot for salty foods but I limit myself and only allow myself to eat the bad food once and a while.. but I've found that over time I just feel like eating that bad food less and less each week.

Good luck to all the families on the Biggest Loser! Good on them for wanting to change their lives.

First rude encounter at the gym...

I have been going to my gym for about 8 months and so far everyone just keeps to themselves and have been friendly.

Today my friend and I were waiting for one class to finish so we could start Zumba and everyone was just waiting at the door so my friend and I were looking at the timetables to see what classes we could do next week.

There were these 2 ladies next to us, one was a bit older maybe in her 40s and the other one was in her 20s and for some UNKNOWN reason they decided to mock us.

I really couldn't be bothered with their negativity so I just said to my friend 'screw this. I am just walking away from this right now before I say something I regret.' and apparently one of them said to the other 'oh wow isn't she emotional'

Excuse me for wanting to make a better life for myself. I have already lost 20kg. How dare these 2 women mock me for simply standing there and reading a timetable, and discussing it with my friend. I already struggle with my body image enough without having people like that bring me down for no reason and they don't even know me

I just thought it was so rude and unnecessary. 

At least I kicked arse in Zumba and worked it harder than they did.

:)

Body Combat

So I just attended my first Body Combat class.. and WOW. What a great workout!

I highly recommend adding this to your fitness routine!!!

I am going to be so sore tomorrow :(

Third Pre Season Task - COMPLETE

My goals for the next 12 months

1 Month Goals

Lose 5kg

Walk at a pace of 5km for 20 mins non stop

How I Will Get There

Follow the 12wbt program, STAY AWAY FROM ALCOHOL - too many bad decisions are made when drunk/hungover. Go to the gym on weekends instead.

Push harder at the gym. Try to walk at 6km/hr for a few mins each day so that 5km/h doesn't seem as hard at first.

3 Month Goals

Lose 10-20kg

include jogging into treadmill routine.

How I Will Get There

Follow 12wbt program

Do not drink alcohol.

Try jogging for at least 2 mins per gym session until it feels right.

6 Month Goals

Lose 20-30kg

Start jogging more than walking during treadmill sessions

How I Will Get There

Follow healthy nutrition and exercise plan

Do not drink alcohol

Try jogging for a 5-10 min intervals in each treadmill session

12 Month Goals

Lose 30-40kg

Start running

Start playing hockey

Fit in a size 10 dress

How I Will Get There

Follow healthy nutrition and exercise plan

Do not drink alcohol

try to run for 5-10 mins in each treadmill session.

I decided to include 'stay away from alcohol' from each goal because I feel that every time I drink I find that I make really poor decisions regarding food and exercise so I have decided that I need to stop drinking for a while and concentrate on improving my body and my life.

Second Pre Season Task - COMPLETED

My Excuses and Their Solutions

Internal Excuses

I am too tired.

I am not motivated.

Work drained me today I just want to sleep.

Solutions

Just get on with it, stop thinking about it and just DO IT. Each session will get me one step closer to my goals.

So what if work drained my life today? The gym will help me release my tensions. Boxing classes are on Monday evenings (which is my most stressful day at work) so I can take it out on the punching bags!

External Excuses Within My Control

I am too busy

I can't afford it.

Solutions

Swap a rest day with an evening with friends. Not everything goes to schedule. Yes I have set days I like to be at the gym, and I used the rest days to see friends. As long as I work out 4-5 times a week that is FINE. Don't stress about having to swap a session around.

I can afford this. Shop at markets. Attend more gym classes to get value for money. I have enough equipment at home to get me by as well as the DVD's. Yes money is tight but I just have to spend it wisely.

Luckily I don't use these excuses often!

External Excuses Outside My Control

Touch wood there is an emergency

Solutions

Deal with the crisis first. And as soon as I can get to the gym – I will. Hopefully I won't have to deal with this for a long time. But if I do – just deal with the crisis first and if I am stressed – try some Yoga or go for a walk to help. No matter what I will get back on top!