This weeks surprise task was to come up with a quick, easy and low calorie snack to give others a few ideas for snacks. This is the one that I just submitted:
Choc Banana Yoghurt Ice Blocks
Serves 6 - 121 calories per serve
Ingredients
400g low fat natural yoghurt
2 medium banana
2 tablespoon cocoa
Method
Add yoghurt, banana and cocoa into a blender. Blend until smooth
Pour mixture into ice block moulds and freeze until firm.
I am now in the draw for 1 of 30 George Foreman grills.
Thursday, 29 September 2011
I have a treadmill!!
Guess what?! I have a treadmill!! That's right - no more excuses for not exercising at home!! We set it up last night and had a quick little walk on it and tested out the incline (it's a manual incline, you either have it on or not). It feels very different to the ones at the gym, but let's be honest, those ones are worth thousands of dollars so they are going to feel more smooth. This one goes up to
10km per hour (not sure about the ones at the gym, I can't run that fast - yet! lol) Sorry the pics are a little blurry, I quickly took them this morning as I was getting ready for work! The funny thing is, as we were getting it out of the car, I managed to hurt myself by tripping over the tow ball! So I have a graze down my right arm (which still stings!) and a bruised right knee. Exercise definitely = pain! lol!!
After yesterday's query in regards to what should I be aiming for exercise wise, I have taken a look at the beginner exercises, and I have made the decision to go back to beginner exercises, rather than staying at the intermediate level. I have to admit that I do feel sad about this as I was so excited to be in the intermediate range after doing my fitness test. However, after looking through the exercises this morning, I think I would actually be able to finish the exercises as they are set out, and hopefully I will be able to build up my fitness enough to go back into the intermediate category.
I think that is about all for me today, the only other thing that I thought I would mention was that I went to the gym last night even though my gym buddy couldn't make it. Admittedly I didn't stay as long as I usually do and I only burned 337 calories, but I still went and exercised. I think the main reason why I didn't stay as long was because I was actually in a bit of pain from DOMS from Tuesday's workout. I am planning on doing a pump class tonight - hopefully my knee can handle it after being banged up last night! lol
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
Another Week - Another Weigh In
It's Wednesday again already - which means that it's weigh in day!!
Sadly, I gained 300g this week. I am trying not to be too disappointed with it. In fact, I'm not disappointed in the program, only in myself. I know that I managed to sneak in a few 'snacks' that if Michelle seen me eat, she would demand that I instantly drop and do push ups as well as get running on that treadmill! However, that said, I take full responsibility for my actions (hence the disappointment in myself). I will tell u now, what I have eaten that was off plan:
So, what I forgot to mention yesterday (in that blog post that i meant to write!! lol) was that I didn't get my exercise session in on Monday as I needed to get home. So, I told my gym buddy that I would do my work out at home. I had the best intentions of doing it. In fact, I wanted to do it, but then I started cooking, and cleaning and by the time dinner came around and we put Nessa to bed, I was done! I couldn't be bothered doing it. I even tried to tell myself to find something fun to do, which I found, but then I couldn't find my belly dancing workout - I know, I know, excuses, excuses, excuses!!!! Anyway, that afternoon/evening, I couldn't help wishing that I had a treadmill at home, so I could just do it there and then. That night I was on Facebook, and a friend of mine had her status that she was selling her treadmill! So, I bought it!!! I am getting it tonight!! It's great to know that I will be able to have that there!! We're gonna put it in the bedroom, which works out really well as I will be able to watch dvds while running.
Speaking of running... I still can't believe I am going to say this, but I am going to do a fun run!!! At first I was thinking that it would be a great sense of accomplishment to just finish a fun run, so I could just walk it and not put too much pressure on myself. However, now that I have been 'following' (and I use that term loosely - will explain in a sec) Michelle's learn to run program, I am thinking that maybe I could run (probably jog! lol) the whole 4km course I am planning to do. A friend of mine asked me if myself and Carrie (gym buddy) would be interested in doing it... my first thought was "I can't do that!!" my next thought was "Seriously?! Why not?!" So, here I am, planning on doing the Brooks Spring Into Shape on Sunday 30th October!! I still can't believe I am going to sign up to do this. I think overall, I want to see if I can do it. Will be registering in a couple of weeks.
Now, onto Michelle's learn to run program and why I have been following it loosely. It's not so much the learn to run program, but more the cardio sessions at the gym. Don't get me wrong, I feel like I am flogging myself, but as I mentioned on Monday, I couldn't keep up with Michelle's cardio gym program. I only managed 3 mins on the cross trainer on the manual program, and I did do the 10 mins on the bike, but also on the manual program. Well, yesterday I decided to once again do the Week 1, Day 1 Intermediate program, with a small change, I did rowing, running, bike and then cross trainer, to help with my legs/running. Yesterday I decided to aim for 4 minute on the cross trainer, but I smashed that goal and did 8 minutes!!!!!!! *cheering with pom poms* To be perfectly honest, I think I probably could have pushed myself to do 10 minutes, so that will be my next goal, actually, I might aim for 12 minutes lol! The biggest reason I think that I was able to last so much longer, was because of a TIP I was given by a friend and fellow 12WBTer (and knitter lol) to run with my heels not with my toes. I wanted to post this up here as it may seem like common knowledge to some, but to any beginners out there, I hope this helps you as much as it helped me.
Sadly, I gained 300g this week. I am trying not to be too disappointed with it. In fact, I'm not disappointed in the program, only in myself. I know that I managed to sneak in a few 'snacks' that if Michelle seen me eat, she would demand that I instantly drop and do push ups as well as get running on that treadmill! However, that said, I take full responsibility for my actions (hence the disappointment in myself). I will tell u now, what I have eaten that was off plan:
- Carrot cake at the premium cinemas
- Caramel Sundae from McDonald's
- Family Dinner - as I said before, I didn't eat too much really
So, what I forgot to mention yesterday (in that blog post that i meant to write!! lol) was that I didn't get my exercise session in on Monday as I needed to get home. So, I told my gym buddy that I would do my work out at home. I had the best intentions of doing it. In fact, I wanted to do it, but then I started cooking, and cleaning and by the time dinner came around and we put Nessa to bed, I was done! I couldn't be bothered doing it. I even tried to tell myself to find something fun to do, which I found, but then I couldn't find my belly dancing workout - I know, I know, excuses, excuses, excuses!!!! Anyway, that afternoon/evening, I couldn't help wishing that I had a treadmill at home, so I could just do it there and then. That night I was on Facebook, and a friend of mine had her status that she was selling her treadmill! So, I bought it!!! I am getting it tonight!! It's great to know that I will be able to have that there!! We're gonna put it in the bedroom, which works out really well as I will be able to watch dvds while running.
Speaking of running... I still can't believe I am going to say this, but I am going to do a fun run!!! At first I was thinking that it would be a great sense of accomplishment to just finish a fun run, so I could just walk it and not put too much pressure on myself. However, now that I have been 'following' (and I use that term loosely - will explain in a sec) Michelle's learn to run program, I am thinking that maybe I could run (probably jog! lol) the whole 4km course I am planning to do. A friend of mine asked me if myself and Carrie (gym buddy) would be interested in doing it... my first thought was "I can't do that!!" my next thought was "Seriously?! Why not?!" So, here I am, planning on doing the Brooks Spring Into Shape on Sunday 30th October!! I still can't believe I am going to sign up to do this. I think overall, I want to see if I can do it. Will be registering in a couple of weeks.Now, onto Michelle's learn to run program and why I have been following it loosely. It's not so much the learn to run program, but more the cardio sessions at the gym. Don't get me wrong, I feel like I am flogging myself, but as I mentioned on Monday, I couldn't keep up with Michelle's cardio gym program. I only managed 3 mins on the cross trainer on the manual program, and I did do the 10 mins on the bike, but also on the manual program. Well, yesterday I decided to once again do the Week 1, Day 1 Intermediate program, with a small change, I did rowing, running, bike and then cross trainer, to help with my legs/running. Yesterday I decided to aim for 4 minute on the cross trainer, but I smashed that goal and did 8 minutes!!!!!!! *cheering with pom poms* To be perfectly honest, I think I probably could have pushed myself to do 10 minutes, so that will be my next goal, actually, I might aim for 12 minutes lol! The biggest reason I think that I was able to last so much longer, was because of a TIP I was given by a friend and fellow 12WBTer (and knitter lol) to run with my heels not with my toes. I wanted to post this up here as it may seem like common knowledge to some, but to any beginners out there, I hope this helps you as much as it helped me.
Tuesday, 27 September 2011
Blogger Challenge: Picture of Health?
Kate at Courage 2 Start has set the next Blogger Challenge:
I'm asking you to paint me a picture. What is (to you) a picture of health? What is health?
This
really got me thinking... to me, what is health? My first though was
that it's not being sick, but being healthy is so much more than that
isn't it.
I
guess for me, being healthy is eating right, not being overweight and
being able to run, when I want to run as well as to avoid health
problems.
Thinking about the above statement, it makes me realise how far I really need to go to be able to consider myself healthy.
I know I should eat clean
(and currently am), but how do I make sure that this is the way I eat
forever. I do prefer to eat foods that aren't as processed, but I still
would love to chow down on chocolate!
Currently,
I am not only overweight, but obese. Yeah, I may not look it, but
currently my BMI is sitting at 31. If I lose 2.7kg more, I will be in
the overweight range, and once I reach 73kg I will officially be in the
healthy weight range. Admittedly, that number seems so far away!! (Today
doesn't seem to be a very positive day - sorry all! I am struggling a
little today to even consider that I might reach my goals)
Being able to run... I have said (and still maintain) that I have no interest in being a runner, however, I have come to realise that it doesn't necessarily mean that I don't want to be able to run. I remember a few years ago when I started to lose weight and eat healthy that I used to get so puffed walking up my stairs (I only lived on the first floor! lol) a couple of years later, I was playing with my nephew and I ran from the mail box up to the block of flats and up the stairs - and I wasn't puffed! It was such a great sense of accomplishment for me. Until that point I didn't realise that I had become so much more fit! I'd like to be able to have that sense of accomplishment again.
As
for health issues. Other than avoiding all of the usual suspects
(heart disease, type 2 diabetes, (which I have 'beaten' previously) etc)
I have also suffered from PCOS
(Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), which all in all makes it harder for me
to lose weight, harder for me to conceive, a greater chance of
miscarrying, missing periods, excruciating pain, a greater chance of
type 2 diabetes and a greater chance of developing insulin resistance.
About
6-12 months ago I was at my lightest weight and I had my hormone levels
retested and they came back normal - meaning no more PCOS!!! Now that I
have pretty much put on all of the weight that I lost over a 3 year
period (how on earth did I do that?! grrrr!!) I am scared that my PCOS
might come back again - I don't want to be in excruciating pain again,
or worried about whether or not I can conceive. I want to be healthy and able to rely on my body to do what it is supposed to do.
And coming to that conclusion, I guess that is exactly what being healthy means to me:
For me, health
is being able to rely on your body to do what it is supposed to do with
no obstructions, no detours and being able to be fit enough to run when
I can an eating clean.
Monday, 26 September 2011
Week 3
I can't believe it is already the start of week 3 today!! Wow it has really flown by!!
Last week as you are aware I got stuck back into the exercise portion of the program. I think that doing Mish's cardio program is probably the best way to go for me - as I really struggled on Friday with it!!!
I thought I would give the week 2 program a go, but quickly learned that I couldn't even do the first week's one properly!! I only made it to 3 mins on the cross trainer, and couldn't really do the bike on a random program, although I still did 10 mins (and really struggled!!) I did however do the rowing warm up and I did 15 mins of the learn to run program, so that's good! Overall, I burned 652 calories!!! If my muscles weren't so sore and tight from Thursday's pump class, I probably could have done more, but I was groaning into the cross trainer and bike, so I know that I did all that I could!
I have to admit that my eating hasn't been all that great. I haven't really counted calories over the last few days, but have been doing a rough estimate in my head. I also know that I did go slightly over on Saturday night, and probably a little over again last night at a family dinner. I didn't eat a large portion I don't think, but I did have a couple of pieces of garlic bread which prob pushed me over. Also, as I mentioned in my last post, the fridge died, so we are trying to get everything sorted for that food wise, which is actually kinda hard. We haven't bought this weeks food, I haven't even planned this weeks meals, so will have to make sure I do that tonight and work out a way to make sure that we can make it work. I didn't even bring my lunch today, so I think I might pop down to Subway to pick up something healthy. I'm also thinking that I might cook something extra up tonight and bring it all to work tomorrow to stick in our freezer here so that I have something here all the time...
On a rather exciting note, our garden is flourishing!! I can't believe we haven't killed it yet (and by we, I mean me lol) I can't wait to start harvesting stuff, although I need to figure out when that is! lol!! Might have to pull out that trusty book (The Little Vegie Patch Co Book) and see how I am supposed to know when things are good to go.
A lot of sites say xx-xx weeks, but I'm assuming that is from planting seeds, where as we have planted ours from seedlings. Although our basil and chilli which we planted from seeds have started sprouting!! YAY!! Our carrots are just so green. I'm glad I listened to the book and planted them with spring onions and leeks, as you
can see from the first pic, they are doing pretty well (the little dots of green are some of the basil seeds sprouting. The second pic shows the capsicum (doing really well!!!) and the beans. I was getting a little worried about them, but they are starting to come good now. The third pic you can see the spinach is looking nice and green,
and so is Nessa's pink plant (although it looks like we will need to replant it lol, it's doing a little too well!! lol) and in the back there are some snow peas. You can't see them very well, but they are doing so well!! I actually need to get some kind of pole for them to climb! In the fourth pic is our oregano, thyme, coriander and then the
tomatoes. The fifth pic shows the herbs and the tomatoes as well as the garlic and coriander in the herb pot as well as the corriander. Then there is the lettuce and lastly the broccholetti. You can just see the little yellow flowers on the brocholetti! I really thought these would be a goner due to being replanted and having a little ant-rid in the soil. I have to say I am really happy about having these in our garden and I even picked some coriander for my dinner the other night!! Admittedly, I couldn't really taste it that much, but it was nice to know that we grew one of the ingredients!
This coming weekend I have my first (unplanned) red-flag. We are heading down the coast for a couple of days with B's parents. I have no idea what to do! I might try to burn a few extra calories during the week, but other than that, I am unsure what to do. Maybe go for a few walks or something?? No idea... any tips would be most welcome!!!
Another cardio session tonight! Hopefully I can last longer on the cross trainer!! hahaha!!
Friday, 23 September 2011
Getting back into it
Hi All
I had my first pump class last night, and boy oh boy am I feeling it today!!
My whole body aches!!!
Last week when I did pump, I found that a couple of tracks were probably a little bit too easy, so I decided that for my next class (last night) I would up my weights. So, as it was only my first class back, I thought I would just up it slightly on the leg track (I went from 5kg total to 7.5kg total). Then the instructor informed us that there were a couple of tracks that were designed to have heavier weights as there were less reps. So, I did those at the heavier weights too! Overall I burned 371 calories and I had some serious issues trying to walk down the stairs of the gym afterwards!! lol!!
So, while I am tired and exhausted today, I do feel good, but I think that's mostly because I am glad that I went and did it. I have to admit that last night I was hating exercise, and trying to figure out how anyone enjoys it... maybe that will just come with time?
Last night I also watched Mish's 'live' chat last night (my computer was having Flash issues on Wednesday night) and I have to say, I love watching her. She is much funnier than I thought she would be (you know, that cruel trainer on the biggest loser! lol) and while there have only been 2 live videos so far, I am amazed by the timing of them. What she was talking about last night (struggling with the "I want" demons), really hit home for me, as that had been me all week. It made me realise that I'm not alone in dealing with all of this.
Yesterday I redid my Preseason Task 7: Organise & Diarise as the schedule I had set myself just wasn't working for me, and now I think I have made it much more simple. Plus, I am hoping it will fit in with my friend (the one I was telling you had broken her collarbone) so that we can still exercise together :)
so, this is my plan now:
I'm hoping that this will help to keep it all simple and a little less stressful. Plus, (and I can't believe I am about to say this!!) but this way I can do the learn to run program...
Before I go though, I just wanted to say that we had the Not So Naughty Nachos last night and OMG!!!!!!!! SO good!!!!! I actually think that these will also become a favourite too!! There was just so much flavour!!!! I will be having the leftovers for lunch, and then dinner as I will be the only one at home tonight.
Speaking of food, our brand new fridge (which we have had for 2 months) died yesterday :( The thermostat has gone in it. We lost pretty much all the food including the meat in the freezer! Luckily we had a little bar fridge in the garage, so I had to quickly go to the shops last night (in the midst of a chocolate craving no less!!) and pick up some essentials to get us through today until we know what the deal is with the fridge. I am happy to report that I didn't buy or eat any chocolate, although I spent most of the drive to the shops trying to justify it to myself (this was before Mish's video lol) before I just told myself to suck it up. I had already decided before I got there that I wanted to look at the paddle pops or skinny cows to see if I could have something like that as a treat, and I found the Skinny Cow Icecream Sticks (80 calories). I have to make sure I don't have them too often, and only when the cravings are bad and I really need a sweet kick, but they were a lot better than I was expecting!
Ok... so I think that's it for me for now!!
I had my first pump class last night, and boy oh boy am I feeling it today!!
My whole body aches!!!
Last week when I did pump, I found that a couple of tracks were probably a little bit too easy, so I decided that for my next class (last night) I would up my weights. So, as it was only my first class back, I thought I would just up it slightly on the leg track (I went from 5kg total to 7.5kg total). Then the instructor informed us that there were a couple of tracks that were designed to have heavier weights as there were less reps. So, I did those at the heavier weights too! Overall I burned 371 calories and I had some serious issues trying to walk down the stairs of the gym afterwards!! lol!!
So, while I am tired and exhausted today, I do feel good, but I think that's mostly because I am glad that I went and did it. I have to admit that last night I was hating exercise, and trying to figure out how anyone enjoys it... maybe that will just come with time?
Last night I also watched Mish's 'live' chat last night (my computer was having Flash issues on Wednesday night) and I have to say, I love watching her. She is much funnier than I thought she would be (you know, that cruel trainer on the biggest loser! lol) and while there have only been 2 live videos so far, I am amazed by the timing of them. What she was talking about last night (struggling with the "I want" demons), really hit home for me, as that had been me all week. It made me realise that I'm not alone in dealing with all of this.
Yesterday I redid my Preseason Task 7: Organise & Diarise as the schedule I had set myself just wasn't working for me, and now I think I have made it much more simple. Plus, I am hoping it will fit in with my friend (the one I was telling you had broken her collarbone) so that we can still exercise together :)
so, this is my plan now:
| PM | ||
| Monday: | Gym Machine Program | |
| Tuesday: | Group Power (Pump) | |
| Wednesday: | Gym Machine Program | |
| Thursday: | Group Power (Pump) | |
| Friday: | Gym Machine Program (SSS) | |
| Saturday: AM | Centergy |
| Fitness | Toning | Light |
I'm hoping that this will help to keep it all simple and a little less stressful. Plus, (and I can't believe I am about to say this!!) but this way I can do the learn to run program...
Before I go though, I just wanted to say that we had the Not So Naughty Nachos last night and OMG!!!!!!!! SO good!!!!! I actually think that these will also become a favourite too!! There was just so much flavour!!!! I will be having the leftovers for lunch, and then dinner as I will be the only one at home tonight.
Speaking of food, our brand new fridge (which we have had for 2 months) died yesterday :( The thermostat has gone in it. We lost pretty much all the food including the meat in the freezer! Luckily we had a little bar fridge in the garage, so I had to quickly go to the shops last night (in the midst of a chocolate craving no less!!) and pick up some essentials to get us through today until we know what the deal is with the fridge. I am happy to report that I didn't buy or eat any chocolate, although I spent most of the drive to the shops trying to justify it to myself (this was before Mish's video lol) before I just told myself to suck it up. I had already decided before I got there that I wanted to look at the paddle pops or skinny cows to see if I could have something like that as a treat, and I found the Skinny Cow Icecream Sticks (80 calories). I have to make sure I don't have them too often, and only when the cravings are bad and I really need a sweet kick, but they were a lot better than I was expecting!
Ok... so I think that's it for me for now!!
Wednesday, 21 September 2011
Weigh In!!
Today is weigh in day. As you may have read from my previous posts, I have been struggling with the program, mostly because I have been sick and wanting comfort foods. I haven't been able to exercise because of being sick, but I am very happy to tell you all that this week I have lost 2.2kg!!!
I was so surprised this morning to see 93.9 on the scales that I actually got off, and tried again! It's great to see that even just sticking to the food has done that much work!!!
I have decided tonight I am going to jump back on the xbox and do a cardio workout by doing the dance central game. I did this last week, but was only able to do half an hour before I felt like I was going to pass out. I want to give it another go now that I am feeling a little better. As a bonus, B won't be home to watch me being so unco! lol Because it has been a week since I exercised, I seem to have lost my exercise mojo and now CBF doing it... but I know I just need to do something to get me started. I am also considering looking into the Zumba game for the xbox. I have it for the Wii, but I much prefer the kinect.
We are heading out to the movies tonight, so I will have a think about what we will do food wise while we are there. Popcorn will be out, but I might have a diet coke or something. I love popcorn and chocolate at the movies, so this will be a bit of a challenge.
Also, as it is now week 2, we had another weekly challenge, which was a nutrition quiz. I only got 8/10. I got a question wrong about alcohol (I don't drink any of the alcohol mentioned so that didn't help) and I also got the popcorn vs choc top question wrong. I haven't done my 20 punishment push ups yet, I should do them tonight! lol
Last night we tried the Spaghetti Bolognaise with Lentils. I quite liked it, although I have a feeling it would taste even better if the lentils weren't out of a can lol. I am having the left overs for lunch today. This week I rewrote the menu plan as there was actually a fair bit on there that really just didn't appeal to me (or to B) and as B is missing his meat, we are trying a few new meals, such as nachos, meatballs and Mexican meat pie.
That's all from me for now. Really should do some work! lol
I was so surprised this morning to see 93.9 on the scales that I actually got off, and tried again! It's great to see that even just sticking to the food has done that much work!!!
I have decided tonight I am going to jump back on the xbox and do a cardio workout by doing the dance central game. I did this last week, but was only able to do half an hour before I felt like I was going to pass out. I want to give it another go now that I am feeling a little better. As a bonus, B won't be home to watch me being so unco! lol Because it has been a week since I exercised, I seem to have lost my exercise mojo and now CBF doing it... but I know I just need to do something to get me started. I am also considering looking into the Zumba game for the xbox. I have it for the Wii, but I much prefer the kinect.
We are heading out to the movies tonight, so I will have a think about what we will do food wise while we are there. Popcorn will be out, but I might have a diet coke or something. I love popcorn and chocolate at the movies, so this will be a bit of a challenge.
Also, as it is now week 2, we had another weekly challenge, which was a nutrition quiz. I only got 8/10. I got a question wrong about alcohol (I don't drink any of the alcohol mentioned so that didn't help) and I also got the popcorn vs choc top question wrong. I haven't done my 20 punishment push ups yet, I should do them tonight! lol
Last night we tried the Spaghetti Bolognaise with Lentils. I quite liked it, although I have a feeling it would taste even better if the lentils weren't out of a can lol. I am having the left overs for lunch today. This week I rewrote the menu plan as there was actually a fair bit on there that really just didn't appeal to me (or to B) and as B is missing his meat, we are trying a few new meals, such as nachos, meatballs and Mexican meat pie.
That's all from me for now. Really should do some work! lol
Monday, 19 September 2011
MIA - I'm still here!
I know I have been MIA, but that's because I have actually been pretty ill. I have had 2 days off work, and been sleeping a lot to try and get my body to heal. I have gone through 2 bottles of cough mixture and been to the doctors and am now on anti-biotics.
My eating has been ok overall. I have been a bit mopey and wanting to have the un-healthy comfort foods I usually want, but haven't given in. I don't think I have stuck to the 1200 calories over the last few days, but I think all things considered I have done ok.
Exercise wise, I felt guilty that I haven't done much, but on Friday I thought I would do a little cardio... 30 minutes later I thought I was going to pass out and felt so light headed. So, I listened and didn't push my body. On Sunday we went for a quick walk to the shops (which is only a block away) and I was exhausted by the time we got there.
I am back at work today, still not feeling 100% but I am getting there. I might try to do something this afternoon, but will just see how I go and won't push it too hard.
I do have to admit that I have been struggling a lot mentally with the program. I'm not sure if it was just because I have been sick, but I really couldn't be bothered sticking with it. In saying that, I did pretty well and didn't have a blow out which is an achievement.
I just hope I get my mojo back soon... I'm sad that it's only the start of week 2 and I have had enough already :(
My eating has been ok overall. I have been a bit mopey and wanting to have the un-healthy comfort foods I usually want, but haven't given in. I don't think I have stuck to the 1200 calories over the last few days, but I think all things considered I have done ok.
Exercise wise, I felt guilty that I haven't done much, but on Friday I thought I would do a little cardio... 30 minutes later I thought I was going to pass out and felt so light headed. So, I listened and didn't push my body. On Sunday we went for a quick walk to the shops (which is only a block away) and I was exhausted by the time we got there.
I am back at work today, still not feeling 100% but I am getting there. I might try to do something this afternoon, but will just see how I go and won't push it too hard.
I do have to admit that I have been struggling a lot mentally with the program. I'm not sure if it was just because I have been sick, but I really couldn't be bothered sticking with it. In saying that, I did pretty well and didn't have a blow out which is an achievement.
I just hope I get my mojo back soon... I'm sad that it's only the start of week 2 and I have had enough already :(
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
Weigh In Day!
Yes, that's right, today is weigh in day! I have been reading a lot of posts on the forums, facebook and on blogs that people have been losing up to and over 3kg!! How exciting!!
For me this week, I lost 400g. Now while this number does seem small, I am actually really happy with it! The reason behind this is, since my official weigh in last Thursday, I didn't actually stop eating crap and I didn't exercise. On top of this, on Saturday night I had my birthday party where there was alcohol, caramel tart, a bbq and I ate quite a lot!! I do know that at one stage on the weekend I weighed myself at 87.4kg! Which, if you compare my weigh in to that, I have actually lost 1.3kg, but hey, who is counting :P hahahaha!!
Anyway, quick little update, yesterday I had the most amazing dinner!! OMG! It is definately one of my favourites!! I have put the pic that my partner sent to me yesterday after he made it. It's the Char-grilled Beef with Avocado and Corn Salsa. I wasn't sure how I would like it, but it was just sooooo yummy and by far my favourite dish so far! It was such a great mix of flavours and the capsicum and corn were so nice and sweet. I actually ate this while watching Michelle do her first live chat. It was great watching her, she was so funny! I did find that a lot of the questions she was asked were asked on the forums, or were things that you could google, but then I suppose some people just aren't as tech-savy (not having a go, just an observation :) lol).
Last night Carrie and I gave the boxing class a go. We made it through half the class. It is an amazing workout, but I am not sure if I could make it through a full class. We stopped as Carrie has a hip injury which was aggravated last night, so we ducked out of the class and walked on the treadmills and then headed upstairs to stretch. I love stretching my lower back. I love the feeling of it! Anyway, all in all I burned 506 calories in the hour.
I also have a confession for yesterday. I wasn't sure if I should write it, but I will just to keep me accountable. I did own up to my boyfriend almost as soon as I walked in the door last night, but yesterday I found a time out in my fridge at my old flat (currently in the process of moving) and before I knew it I had justified it to myself and it was in my mouth! And it was only Day 2!! Anyway, it's done, it's gone and there is no more chocolate in either fridge... On a positive note, I did go into maccas yesterday and got a coffee... no food or anything like that even though I was a little peckish. I have to say though, my skim latte really hit the spot and I didn't really feel like snacking after that, so I might keep that in mind for another low calorie snack.
Today Carrie and I are going to do a Power (pump) class. I am so excited!! For a few reasons:
For me this week, I lost 400g. Now while this number does seem small, I am actually really happy with it! The reason behind this is, since my official weigh in last Thursday, I didn't actually stop eating crap and I didn't exercise. On top of this, on Saturday night I had my birthday party where there was alcohol, caramel tart, a bbq and I ate quite a lot!! I do know that at one stage on the weekend I weighed myself at 87.4kg! Which, if you compare my weigh in to that, I have actually lost 1.3kg, but hey, who is counting :P hahahaha!!
Last night Carrie and I gave the boxing class a go. We made it through half the class. It is an amazing workout, but I am not sure if I could make it through a full class. We stopped as Carrie has a hip injury which was aggravated last night, so we ducked out of the class and walked on the treadmills and then headed upstairs to stretch. I love stretching my lower back. I love the feeling of it! Anyway, all in all I burned 506 calories in the hour.
I also have a confession for yesterday. I wasn't sure if I should write it, but I will just to keep me accountable. I did own up to my boyfriend almost as soon as I walked in the door last night, but yesterday I found a time out in my fridge at my old flat (currently in the process of moving) and before I knew it I had justified it to myself and it was in my mouth! And it was only Day 2!! Anyway, it's done, it's gone and there is no more chocolate in either fridge... On a positive note, I did go into maccas yesterday and got a coffee... no food or anything like that even though I was a little peckish. I have to say though, my skim latte really hit the spot and I didn't really feel like snacking after that, so I might keep that in mind for another low calorie snack.
Today Carrie and I are going to do a Power (pump) class. I am so excited!! For a few reasons:
- This is my favourite class
- It's fun
- It's on at 4.30pm which means I can be home earlier
- I love doing weights
- I love clean & presses lol
Tuesday, 13 September 2011
Blogger Challenge: Introduce Yourself
Blogger Challenge Started by Courage 2 Start
1. Describe yourself in 25 words or less. You can get straight to the point - or bring your creativity into play.
Hardcore knitter, dietician wannabe, sci-fi freak, coffee addict, family-oriented and avid traveler.
2. What brings you to 12wbt? Getting fitter? Losing weight? (Gaining weight??) Are you first timer, a repeat offender??
I want to lose weight, tone up, be happier and healthier. I want to be able to wear what I want... including a bikini!
3. Why do you blog??
I have never really been able to stick to a blog before, but all of a sudden I seem to be wanting to keep updating this one. I find that doing this keeps me accountable, but also is keeping me interested. Somehow, this time it seems to be sticking, which makes me feel even more positive in regards to the journey ahead. I also have a knitting blog where I talk about what I have been working on.
4. Who is your biggest inspiration in life and why (doesn't have to be weight loss)
To be honest, I have no idea... I guess I would have to say my Nana. She is over 80 now and is still active in every sense of the word. She is always on the go. She walks every day, lives on her own and lives her life how she wants to.
5. What things in life bring you the most joy?
Knowing that I am happy... it sounds so corny, but I just love those moments where I know how happy I am. Other than that, spending time with my boyfriend, he makes me so incredibly happy and I love the feeling of accomplishment when I finish something. This can be for when I finish a knitting project or even when I can finish a 1km run/fitness test that I didn't think I could do!
6.What do you think your greatest challenge is going to be this round?
Staying committed. Avoiding chocolate and keeping the sense of "I can do this!". It's going to be hard to try and keep the enthusiasm up enough to avoid all of the foods that I love that cause me trouble (like chocolate)
7. What are you most excited about 12wbt?
I am excited about reaching a goal and completing it and being healthier and fitter at the end.
8. And what scares the pants off you?
In regards to the 12WBT? Failing!! Screwing it all up and still being fat and unfit and pigging out on chocolate at the end of the 12 weeks lol
9. Tell me - right now - today - how do you feel about exercise in no more than 10 words
GAH!!!! love/hate relationship! excited and scared!
10. Complete this sentence - in 12 weeks time - on the last day of 12wbt I am going to be feeling FANTASTIC! I will be healthier, happier and fitter and have so much energy I will be bouncing around the room!
1. Describe yourself in 25 words or less. You can get straight to the point - or bring your creativity into play.
Hardcore knitter, dietician wannabe, sci-fi freak, coffee addict, family-oriented and avid traveler.
2. What brings you to 12wbt? Getting fitter? Losing weight? (Gaining weight??) Are you first timer, a repeat offender??
I want to lose weight, tone up, be happier and healthier. I want to be able to wear what I want... including a bikini!
3. Why do you blog??
I have never really been able to stick to a blog before, but all of a sudden I seem to be wanting to keep updating this one. I find that doing this keeps me accountable, but also is keeping me interested. Somehow, this time it seems to be sticking, which makes me feel even more positive in regards to the journey ahead. I also have a knitting blog where I talk about what I have been working on.
4. Who is your biggest inspiration in life and why (doesn't have to be weight loss)
To be honest, I have no idea... I guess I would have to say my Nana. She is over 80 now and is still active in every sense of the word. She is always on the go. She walks every day, lives on her own and lives her life how she wants to.
5. What things in life bring you the most joy?
Knowing that I am happy... it sounds so corny, but I just love those moments where I know how happy I am. Other than that, spending time with my boyfriend, he makes me so incredibly happy and I love the feeling of accomplishment when I finish something. This can be for when I finish a knitting project or even when I can finish a 1km run/fitness test that I didn't think I could do!
6.What do you think your greatest challenge is going to be this round?
Staying committed. Avoiding chocolate and keeping the sense of "I can do this!". It's going to be hard to try and keep the enthusiasm up enough to avoid all of the foods that I love that cause me trouble (like chocolate)
7. What are you most excited about 12wbt?
I am excited about reaching a goal and completing it and being healthier and fitter at the end.
8. And what scares the pants off you?
In regards to the 12WBT? Failing!! Screwing it all up and still being fat and unfit and pigging out on chocolate at the end of the 12 weeks lol
9. Tell me - right now - today - how do you feel about exercise in no more than 10 words
GAH!!!! love/hate relationship! excited and scared!
10. Complete this sentence - in 12 weeks time - on the last day of 12wbt I am going to be feeling FANTASTIC! I will be healthier, happier and fitter and have so much energy I will be bouncing around the room!
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