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!

Pre-Season Task 7 - Organise & Diarise

This task was all about organising and diarising EVERYTHING!
Last week I ordered my ITS ALL ABOUT ME JOURNAL and received it yesterday!
Honestly, its the best journal, its small enough to fit in my handbag, has one page for exercise one page for food intake.
Its great and accurately records everything.

I've gone through and penciled or rather PENNED (so it cant be rubbed out) in what I will be doing each day for the next 12 weeks.

This task is DONE! Cant wait to get my meal plan for Week 1 tomorrow!!

Pre-Season Task # 6 - Kitchen Makeover

This task is about clearing out my kitchen of all the tempting crap food that has been holding me back, and restocking it with the right foods!

I checked out my fridge/pantry and really dont have that much to get rid of! We generally eat really healthily and the bad stuff is more the things we buy on weekends.

Anyway, when I get the meal plan I'll add more about diet.

Pre-Season Task #5 - Say it out Loud!

This task is all about making a commitment to myself, and a commitment to others. 

Michelle asked us to voice our goals, saying them out loud to family, friends and colleagues.

The first person I voiced my goals to was James, he told me he wouldnt be surprised when I achieve my goal of 15kg in 12 weeks but he would be PROUD because he knows if I put my mind to something I'll achieve it!

The second person was to my bestest buddy and long time gym buddy Megsy who is ALWAYS so supportive and believes in me and helps make my workouts so much more fun than if I was doing it by myself.

Jo, my gorgeous big sister was the next one I told, she asked me when I would be getting preggers and I said I was about to start a 12 week challenge and planned to lose 15kg, then do another challenge to lose another 15, and lose the other 5 in between rounds! She told me she knew I could do it and said she couldnt wait to see me at the end of the year in a bikini!!!

Next person I told was my darling Mumsy! As always she's ALWAYS supported me and I cant wait to fly home and surprise her and show off my new ME!!

I told one girl from work who was excited for me and went to see my doctor yesterday who I told about the challenge and my goals at the end of the year of going off the pill and letting what happens happen!!! She was very supportive and wished me luck!!

So, here I am putting it out there, saying out loud what my goals are for the next 12 weeks:

I, Danielle Amee, commit 150% to giving this program my ALL! I commit to working out 6 days a week and going until my tank is empty. I commit to following Michelle's plan to the letter and not waver from it.

I will do EVERYTHING I possibly can to lose 15kg in 12 weeks.

I like this  quote:

 "There's a difference between interest and commitment. When you're interested in doing something, you do it only when circumstances permit. When you're committed to something, you accept no excuses, only results."

I WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING EXCUSES, ONLY RESULTS!!

Pre-Season Task #4 - Gear Up! DONE!!

This task was all about preparing for the next 12 weeks worth of exercise.

I had already purchased new Saucony shoes (will post a picture of my gear soon), I bought my Heart Rate Monitor last year but recently replaced the batteries.

I am already a member of a gym so all I needed to do was work out what I would be doing and what classes/times I would be attending, basically this is what my schedule is looking like:

MONDAY:

AM = 40 minutes on X-Trainer

PM = 4.50pm CORE class

TUESDAY:

AM = 40 minutes on X-Trainer

PM = BIKE Class 5pm then PUMP class 5.50pm

WEDNESDAY:

AM = 40 minutes on X-Trainer

PM = BIKE Class 5pm then PUMP Class 5.50pm

THURSDAY:

AM = 40 minutes on X-Trainer

PM = PUMP 4.50pm

FRIDAY:

AM = QUICK RESULTS 6.20am

PM = KIMAX 5.30pm

SATURDAY:

AM = KIMAX 8am then BIKE 9am

SUNDAY: REST DAY

So thats TASK 4

SUPER SATURDAY SESSION!!!

Ok I just want to say I'm PROUD of myself!!!

Yesterday, I started off the morning with a KIMAX (boxing/kickboxing) class, and each Saturday I normally do a KIMAX class and have recently started doing a BIKE class after, I decided to not only do BIKE but to go all the way and do a PUMP class and then a YOGA/PILATES class too!!!

I burnt a whopping 1800 calories and worked until my tank was empty! I'm proud of myself for NOT making excuses, proud of myself for going further than I have before, and most of all proud of myself for challenging myself and not even once considering giving up! 

I have found I have an inner strength and determination I didnt know was there!

Looking forward to many more power sessions and to working hard to achieve my goals in the next 12 weeks!!

Pre - Season Task #3 - Take Control, Set your Goal!

Ok next task is all about GOAL SETTING!!

Here are my goals:
1 month = 5kg and fitting into my size 16 clothes
3 months = 15kg and fitting into ALL my size 14 clothes (loosely)
6 months = 30-35kg and fitting into ALL my size 10 clothes
9 months = Fit into my size 8 clothes, go off the pill, and GET PREGNANT!! WOOHOO!
12 months =  Stay fit during pregnancy, try not to put on any weight except baby weight, start studying fitness cert

So, there it is, my goals for the rest of this year and some of next year :-)

Pre-Season Tasks #2 "Get Real - No More Excuses"

Well, with Pre-Season Task One out of the way (basically just to introduce myself to other members on the forum), I'm now up to number two!

Basically this task is about taking responsibilty for the excuses I make and having a solution in the event I make these excuses:

1. Internal Excuses

I've been working all day, am too tired
I cant be bothered
I'll just have today off and work out tomorrow
I need to stay home to make dinner
I have a headache
I simply just dont feel like it.

Solution:

I've been working all day, am too tired = GET OVER IT! YOU'LL FEEL BETTER AFTER YOU HAVE WORKED OUT

I cant be bothered = THINK OF THE NEW SEXY ME!

I'll just have today off and work out tomorrow = IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE YOU MUST BE CONSISTENT

I need to stay home to make dinner = ORGANISE DINNER TO BE MADE THE DAY BEFORE/ASK HUBBY TO HELP

I have a headache = THE ONLY REASON YOU HAVE A HEADACHE IS BECAUSE YOU'VE BEEN SITTING  ON YOUR  BUTT AT A DESK AND YOU NEED TO GET MOVING

I simply just dont FEEL like it = DO YOU FEEL LIKE STAYING FAT!

2. External Excuses

Its FREEZING
I'm too busy
I have too much cleaning to do
I have no spare time
I'm too tired

Solution:

Its FREEZING = put on some warm clothes and get to the gym, you'll be warm enough soon!

I'm too busy = other things can wait, its only 1 hour out of my day, get up earlier

I have too much cleaning to do = get the kids to help out more, the cleaning can always be done later, its only 1-2 hours max

I'm too tired - go to bed earlier

3. External Excuses

Sickness
Family Emergency
Taking Kids to appointments
Picking the kids up from school at a certain time

Solution:

Sickness = Even if I can go to the gym I can still take a refreshing walk and stick to my  calorie limit

Family Emergency = I can still stick to my calorie limit
Taking Kids to appointments around my class time = Do a morning class
Picking the kids up from school at a certain time = Do a later or earlier class

At the moment though, I havent been making excuses, I'm so motivated and determined I dont miss a day at the gym and have been working especially hard in my training.

Anyway, I've aired my "dirty laundry" so to speak and am signing off to get some much needed energy sleep!

Night