Fitness Friday

I'm sure it's no coincidence that when you switch your brain back into gear, things just become easier.

I jumped on the scales this morning (yes I'm still a daily weigher) (but I have dropped the night time pre-bed weigh in now, so baby steps!) and I've lost 800g since Wednesday.

You know why?  I've worked for it.  I'm eating clean and training dirty. And my body loves me for it.

Today's gym sesh;

I started with almost an hour on the treadmill with some intervals and then a leisurely walk (at 6kph) chatting away to Nicole Fraser (wonder woman and total super star!)
Then met up with a new 12wbt'er, Chantelle for a spot of boxing.  If you've ever boxed, you'll know that it's damn hard work. In today's class we were divided into groups and we began at one of four stations.  So we alternated between uppercuts, hooks, kicks, and crossover jabs.  First circuit of the stations we rotated after 1 minute.  Second circuit after 2 minutes.  Third after 3.

Oh. My. God. It was seriously tough to get through.  My heart rate peaked at 170, and I left that room completely spent with a huge smile on my face.  Last time I boxed, which was probably 10 weeks ago, I was not even half this fit, and that desire to give up when it starts to feel hard has completely vanished.

Came home.  Did some more work (amen to working from home for a while) and cooked up a yummy Chicken & Broccolini Laksa.  Y.U.M. Simple, tasty, and best thing is there's another serve for tomorrow.

I'm hoping to be back in the 72's tomorrow, so I'll finish the day off with a protein bar and herbal tea in, oh, about half an hour and a pita bread pizza topped with sweet potato and roasted capsicum for dinner (while trying not to steal any of the old boy's spaggy bol).

Love, love love the 12wbt lifestyle :)

Back on the wagon

I've been a little slack over the past couple of weeks.  Round 1 finished. Work got crazy type out of control.  I made some weak decisions about food. Even weaker about exercise.  Strangely enough, some weight has found it's way back on.  Remembering I had a low point of 72.2kg when round 1 ended, I'm a little bit disappointed in myself to now be losing weight I've already lost once before.

Current Weight: 73.9kg
Last week:      74.4kg
Week's loss:          -0.5kg 
So far:          -23.1kg



Since Saturday's workout I've re-found my mojo, have been to the gym twice and have burnt 500+ calories in both sessions.

Not that you can see all that clearly on the image, but today's sesh was 529 cals in 1:29:40.  Yep, it DOES take a LOT longer now to get a decent burn happening.

So I've got a new goal.  70kg by July 7th.  That's about 6 weeks from now.  650g per week.  That's totally achievable.  Then to keep it off!!!!!!

Bit of a record

Had THE most amazing time at the 12wbt round 1 workout in St. Kilda.  More than 1100 of Mish's disciples attended, which qualified for a world record.  TRUE STORY!

Apart from the whole record thing (which WAS pretty cool), it was awesome to hang out with the girls who have been on this 12 week ride and shared the roller-coaster of emotions.

This crazy chicky I'm running with here, Nicole Fraser, is a ripper of a person and if I got nothing more from the 12wbt program than meeting her, it would all have been worth it.

But I did get SOOOOO much more.  Confidence.  The old me would NEVER have done this;

(for those who don't know, it's Margie, the winner of this years biggest loser)

Round 2 kicks off in 13 days.  I'm in.  I'm SOOOO in.  I can't even imagine what I'll get from it this time, but I'll be sure to put as much of myself in as I possibly can.

BRING  IT  ON

Week 12 weigh in (my week 26)

Current Weight: 72.2kg
Last week:      74.2kg
Week's loss:          -2.0kg 
So far:          -24.8kg    

It's been a couple of weeks since I've posted.  3 to be exact.  Caught up somewhere between a floaty love cloud of engaged happiness, wedding planning mode, a relentless work schedule and life in general, I've not had the time to pop in here and bang out a post.

This truly is a milestone week.  Not only does it mark the end of our 12 weeks, but it's also 6 months since my back surgery.  The event that kicked this new lifestyle off in the first place.  I'm so proud of myself and what I've achieved in that time and the program itself.

Here's a look at how my 12 weeks panned out;

I'm a smaller, faster, stronger and definitely better version of myself.  This program has changed my life in so many ways. I've regained my confidence in the kitchen. My mood and general attitude to life is at polar opposites to where it was 12weeks ago. And I have "met" whether that be in cyber space or in real life, some of the most amazing, generous, clever, motivated and generally awesome women that have made this journey all the richer.

I've signed up again for round 2.  Why, I hear you ask?  Well although I've bettered my original goal weight, I just want to make sure that my new lifestyle becomes my permanent lifestyle. And I now get to go shopping for a very expensive white dress - in a size 12.  SIZE 12!  Dreams do come true - if you want them badly enough.

Easter in Sydney

What an absolutely magical few days we had visiting Sydney.  We've both been up there for work, but never together, and to have the time to really check the city out as a tourist was brilliant.

There was plenty of good food;

Spectacular views;

Some conquering of fears;

And some very unexpected, but delightfully delightful news that is making me smile, smile, smile;

Brilliant way to spend an Easter :)

Week 9 weigh in (my week 23)

Current Weight: 74.2kg
Last week:      74.9kg
Week's loss:          -0.7kg 
So far:          -22.8kg    




For the life of me, I DO NOT KNOW how I managed to lose weight this week.  The man whisked me up to Sydney for Easter, which meant relying on meals that I hadn't prepared.  Mostly I made good choices; lean protein and salad or veg, except for our last night - chicken parma - ummm ahhhhh.  And NO scales to check my daily weight.  And as for exercise, well sure we walked for several hours each day, but there was no intensity about it.

You can imagine my excitement / relief when this week's weigh in showed a 700g loss.

I'm not expecting a repeat performance.  The routine is out the window - no meal plan, no lunches pre-prepared.  Aaarrrggghhhhh...I don't like this out of control feeling.  Back to a good orderly plan next week :)

Week 8 weigh in (my week 22)

Current Weight: 74.9kg
Last week:      74.7kg
Week's loss:          +0.2kg 
So far:          -22.1kg   



OOOOOOpsies.  The "reaching goal weight" party was a little out of control.  I learnt something this week... if I go back to even SOME of my old eating habits, I'll put on weight.  I know...amazing!

I knew it was coming, so Tuesday and Wednesday I ate clean again, got off my desk chair and did some exercise.  And amazingly, I lost 500g overnight.

Anyway - must dash.  HUGE weekend planned.

Take care and stay away from the chocolate.