Goals for the Next 6 Weeks

Week 7 = 1.5kg
Week 8 = 1.5kg
Week 9 = 1.5kg
Week 10 = 1.5kg
Week 11 = 1.5kg
Week 12 = 1.5kg
= 9 kg

My goal over the next 12 weeks is to go from 89kg to 80kg, from a size 16 to a 14 and to fit into all my size 14 clothes! I know I can do this and this is how I will do it:

My plan is to stay under 1200 calories EVERY DAY of the week and to not snack other than my usual apple and mandarine a day.

Mondays:
6am - 40mins on X-Trainer
4.50pm - Core (15minutes on stepper before class)

Tuesdays:
6am - 40mins on X-Trainer
5pm - BIKE
5.50pm - PUMP

Wednesdays:
6am - 40mins on X-Trainer
5pm - BIKE
5.50pm - PUMP

Thursdays:
6am - 40mins on X-Trainer
4.50pm - PUMP

Fridays:
6am - 40mins on X-Trainer
5.30pm - KIMAX

Saturdays:
8am - KIMAX
9am - BIKE
10am - PUMP

Halfway Mark - Week 6

This week was my 3rd week in my new job, I have set up 8 houses fully with all items needed to live in them, its been so full on and pretty tiring, but at the end of each day this week I have made my way to the gym and I can HONESTLY say that I havent had BURSTS of motivation (apart from Wednesdays weigh in which was 89 kg! Finally back in the 80's!).

This weeks' mindset lesson is on motivation. Michelle talked about not needing to be wound up and pumped to exercise or eat right, she talked about needing to be CONSISTENT. Take the emotion out of exercising, take the "I dont FEEL like exercising" and turn it into "this is just part of my routine". I'm proud of myself for making exercise simply a part of my day, finish work, get changed, drive to the gym, exercise for 1-2 hours, come home, prepare healthy low cal dinner, clean up, shower, bed.


This has become a part of my life and I now dont NEED to be motivated to get fit (then stay fit), after I achieve my goal I wont have the same motivation I have now which is to get fit and toned, once I'm fit and toned having the attitude that EXERCISE is a part of my life and I will consistently turn up to exercise.



TOOLS for Success:
1. Flex your willpower muscle (didnt know if I could keep going some days this week during a class but I FLEXED my willpower muscle and did it anyway!)
2. DONT THINK! - Go into ROBOT mode! Dont think about things, just make things a habit
3. 10 MINUTE RULE - Days I dont feel like training, adopt 10 minute rule, just do 10 minutes and if I dont really feel like training - its all about turning up and getting it done
4. JFDI - Just Freakin' Do It!! 

Anyway, will post again in a minute with my goals for the last 6 weeks. So far I've lost 4kg and now fit nicely into my jeans and denim short skirt.

Week One & Two Over - 1kg lost!

Well, week one and two are down and am now doing week 3!

Week One went very well and I lost 1kg, worked my BUTT off (literally!), burning at least 1000calories each day and sticking to my calorie count.

Week Two started well but I came down with a viral chest infection and by Wednesday afternoon I was not feeling well (meaning I was coughing my guts up, nose was running like mad and head pounding).

I had Thursday and Friday off work (and gym), lost another 200g! Saturday & Sunday I also spent relaxing  and dosing myself up on everything, garlic, vitamin c, olive leaf extract etc etc.

Today I went to work still not feeling 100%, left at 10.15am to go see my doctor who suggested I spend the day in bed tomorrow to try and get over this thing.

I dont know how much exercise I'll be able to do this week, might only be a Saturday Super Session.

I learnt from this experience that you cant expect so much from your body without putting back into it what it needs. I was doing all this exercise and eating right but wasnt taking anything to build up my immune system. From now on I'll be taking my multi vitamin, olive leaf extract & garlic tablets daily to prevent another set back.

Anyways, will get back to relaxing and focusing on getting well.

Before Photos - finally taken and uploaded

Ok so I finally got James to take my before pictures, first try they were too dark so these are the second ones, it was embarassing getting him to take the first ones, by the second time I just didnt care! I want to win this and want to achieve AMAZING results!

I get paid today so will be able to shop for the rest of the week and I get next week's plan tomorrow so can also shop for that, am hoping I'll be spending less now that I have the menu all planned and set out.

On Saturday I'll do a big cook up for next week (especially Tuesdays and Wednesdays as I'm at the gym until nearly 7pm).

Anyway, here are the photos:

I know the pictures are pretty depressing but I'm feeling very motivated (obviously!) and know I can do this!

Today was weigh in day for week 1, I havent lost any weight yet BUT I havent fluctuated either which is a new for me!! Woohoo!

Anyway, off to work I go, then I have PUMP & BIKE tonight, burnt an awesome 1050 yesterday and only ate 1086!

The Transformation Begins!!

Yesterday was the beginning of the 12 week transformation and I'm really proud of myself for doing so well!

I stuck to 1200 calories (just under actually) and didnt snack when I got home from work which is something I would normally do.

I was super tired but still went to the gym, because its my routine now, its simply a part of my life! I did a 4pm BIKE class immediately followed by a tough CORE class and burnt a whopping 1,127 calories!! Which meant I only consumed 73 extra calories!! Looking forward to burning another 1200 calories or so in BIKE & PUMP tonight! Evidence of my effort below :-)

Oh and James took my before photos last night but they were too dark, will have to get him to take them again tomorrow morning, I really want them to be as accurate as possible so I can be judged and possibly win the transformation!!

Anyway, must go check the vegies I'm baking right now for a lovely healthy low calorie meal of baked vegetables with a seasoned lamb cutlet mmmm yummy!

Visit to my doctor!

Ok I just have to say I went to my Doctor on Tuesday to get a blood test to check my Iron and Vitamin D and as we were talking I told her I would be going off the pill in December after I lose 35kg so I can "stop preventing pregnancy". She thought this was a GREAT idea and encouraged me in my goals. I also talked to her about immunisations before I get pregnant and she suggested I get checked for Rubella immunity and Whooping Cough immunity and that we would need to test now!

I'll be getting a blood test next week and will know if I need iron and vitamin D. 

I'm really excited now, even my doctor is excited for me and is supportive of my weightloss goals :-) Cant wait to go for my pre-conception test and see the look on her face when she sees how much weight I've lost!

Pre-Season Task 8 - Measure Up

Ok, this is the final task and its all about MEASUREMENTS - arrrrgh!

Basically I need to take all my measurements so I can track my progress, I dont have a problem taking the measurements its just the BEFORE PHOTO I'm really embarassed about because it has to be in my underwear and James has to take it, I told him he just needs to snap a picture and NOT look at it but he said he has to to check its ok, he said dont worry honey I've seen it all!

When I first told him and warned him of HIS task which was to take my picture he just said he'll be looking at me through the eyes of faith! Oh I do love my man :-) I wonder sometimes how he can find me attractive at the moment, I guess he knows I'm working on it and remembers what I WAS like a few years ago.

Anyway, here are my measurements:

Weight = 92cm

Chest =  104cm

Arms = 40 (L) 38 (R)

Widest (Hips) = 119cm 

Thighs =  71cm

I will get James to take my before photo tomorrow and post it here.

So, Task 8 is nearly done and WEEK ONE opened on Thursday, I've already bought ingredients for Monday & Tuesday and will do the rest of my shopping Wednesday next week! The meals look nice and healthy and I cant wait to get started!