Ahh 500g gain this week!
Not surprised though.. after eating crap last week and missing 2 gym sessions.
But on a positive note. 2 weeks ago I could hardly plank on my toes for 5 seconds. I would get a pain in the lower back and collapse. Today I held on for 50 seconds! I'm soo happy! Even started doing toe pushups! Only problem is my upper body strength is still annoying so I can only like do 3 before having to go back on my knees
Also did 20 burpees this week (used to chicken out and just do bench burpees could i was scared i couldn't get back and and would look like such a dork!).
So the positive I have taken away is that my fitness is noticebly better.. but im soo close to 80.. i really want to crack it.. just need to somehow get my focus back..
I'm starting to lose my mojo for the gym... I do go.. and i do make myself do it.. but i cant be fkd.
But it maybe because Im not getting enough sleep either.. so maybe im just exhausted.
Also started to get leg cramps in my sleep :( So might need to look at vitamins again... It's like im pregnant again! ergh
Anyway.. work will be less hectic next week.. i should come home on time i should sleep better and really get back on focus. I really need to get back on track....
Tracker
Wednesday, 27 March 2013
Saturday, 23 March 2013
Time Time Time...
This week I have been burning the candles both ends.. late to bed (due to trying to clean up after the boys go to bed) then up early to go to the gym and go to work early just to keep on top of things this week.
Definitely has taken its toll on me...It's definitely not a sustainable lifestyle, so glad it was only this week.
Things I have realised.
Rest is soo important...
I haven't realised how much I have needed it this week, trying to fit EVERYTHING in my day that I really wanted to do. My colleague has been on holidays, so I have been putting in a few extra hours before and after just to try and stay reasonably on top of everything.
Lack of rest increases my laziness and poor judgement. Poor food options was definitely an issue this week. Refined takeaway breakfasts and coffee (first time I have had coffee for a long while).
I hit below 81 by wednesday.. but back over 81 on Saturday. Reflecting at my food journal I know where I have gone wrong and why.
Also this thursday and friday I chose not to go to the Gym so I could get another hour shut eye. So less calorie burn plus bad food choices has definitely affected me. But luckily I have 3 more days before next weigh in.
It felt so good to go this morning though. I miss the sweat the burn the feeling of working hard.
Above all, time wasnt on my side this week. But here's to a new week, better choices and getting back on focus.
Definitely has taken its toll on me...It's definitely not a sustainable lifestyle, so glad it was only this week.
Things I have realised.
Rest is soo important...
I haven't realised how much I have needed it this week, trying to fit EVERYTHING in my day that I really wanted to do. My colleague has been on holidays, so I have been putting in a few extra hours before and after just to try and stay reasonably on top of everything.
Lack of rest increases my laziness and poor judgement. Poor food options was definitely an issue this week. Refined takeaway breakfasts and coffee (first time I have had coffee for a long while).
I hit below 81 by wednesday.. but back over 81 on Saturday. Reflecting at my food journal I know where I have gone wrong and why.
Also this thursday and friday I chose not to go to the Gym so I could get another hour shut eye. So less calorie burn plus bad food choices has definitely affected me. But luckily I have 3 more days before next weigh in.
It felt so good to go this morning though. I miss the sweat the burn the feeling of working hard.
Above all, time wasnt on my side this week. But here's to a new week, better choices and getting back on focus.
Wednesday, 13 March 2013
All these weeks of exercising will power...
So I thought I'd give myself a test last night.
Hubby and JellyBean wanted pizza for dinner. So I let them.. after all I have been resisting much temptation for the last 10 weeks.. how hard could resisting Pizza be?
I cooked my marina linguini... enjoyed most of it (except didn't feel like half the linguini.. which was ok).
But then I could smell that garlicky aroma of garlic bread lofting throughout the house... ok half a piece of garlic bread.. thats ok!
One piece of thin and crispy supreme pizza (sans italian sausage and pepperoni). Ok I've had my fix.. I don't need anymore....
But wait hubby has a pepperoni on puff crust .. just one piece... :S
Ok I've screwed myself tonight.. I'll just finish off JellyBean's remaining half a tube of m&m minis
THANKFULLY though.. according to my fitness pal I ended up eating the calories I burnt... so it wasn't an overall bad result... but it was definitely an awakening that even though after 10 weeks of focus.. of resistance... my senses have definitely not been desensitised and I still have a sweet tooth (Oh I miss baking!)
I guess on the upside I didn't eat the WHOLE loaf of garlic bread, and 6 pieces of pizza like I would used to.
But weigh in was good today.. another 600g (same as last week).
So sitting at 82.5kg - I haven't been this close to 80 since... I don't know!.. maybe 6 or so years?
80kg is so close! But yet.. it feels so far away
I found out how I pulled my thigh muscle. I'm so out of condition I can't sprint! Monday morning I tried to do sprint intervals on the treadmill and i felt that "pang"as soon as I tried my first interval. Netball that night wasn't so bad.. but it's frustrating knowing what I need to do and how I should move in a game... but my body won't keep up! I want to get that fitness back.. to be able to run meaningfully around the court and contribute more.
I need to work out how to fit more sleep in.
Up at 4:30am Bed by about 9-9:30pm.
Jelly bean goes to bed at 8:30-9... So that remaining half hour is to finish tidying up and somehow contribute to the house.
Made a kangaroo mince meat pie tonight with mushy peas.. It tasted really good.. none of that fatty taste you get with a normal meat pie and good flavours too. Definitely keeping that recipe ;)
Hubby and JellyBean wanted pizza for dinner. So I let them.. after all I have been resisting much temptation for the last 10 weeks.. how hard could resisting Pizza be?
I cooked my marina linguini... enjoyed most of it (except didn't feel like half the linguini.. which was ok).
But then I could smell that garlicky aroma of garlic bread lofting throughout the house... ok half a piece of garlic bread.. thats ok!
One piece of thin and crispy supreme pizza (sans italian sausage and pepperoni). Ok I've had my fix.. I don't need anymore....
But wait hubby has a pepperoni on puff crust .. just one piece... :S
Ok I've screwed myself tonight.. I'll just finish off JellyBean's remaining half a tube of m&m minis
THANKFULLY though.. according to my fitness pal I ended up eating the calories I burnt... so it wasn't an overall bad result... but it was definitely an awakening that even though after 10 weeks of focus.. of resistance... my senses have definitely not been desensitised and I still have a sweet tooth (Oh I miss baking!)
I guess on the upside I didn't eat the WHOLE loaf of garlic bread, and 6 pieces of pizza like I would used to.
But weigh in was good today.. another 600g (same as last week).
So sitting at 82.5kg - I haven't been this close to 80 since... I don't know!.. maybe 6 or so years?
80kg is so close! But yet.. it feels so far away
I found out how I pulled my thigh muscle. I'm so out of condition I can't sprint! Monday morning I tried to do sprint intervals on the treadmill and i felt that "pang"as soon as I tried my first interval. Netball that night wasn't so bad.. but it's frustrating knowing what I need to do and how I should move in a game... but my body won't keep up! I want to get that fitness back.. to be able to run meaningfully around the court and contribute more.
I need to work out how to fit more sleep in.
Up at 4:30am Bed by about 9-9:30pm.
Jelly bean goes to bed at 8:30-9... So that remaining half hour is to finish tidying up and somehow contribute to the house.
Made a kangaroo mince meat pie tonight with mushy peas.. It tasted really good.. none of that fatty taste you get with a normal meat pie and good flavours too. Definitely keeping that recipe ;)
Wednesday, 6 March 2013
Fitness Test 2 (Week 4)
This week I joined an indoor netball team with some girls from my 12wbt Newcastle Group. A little nerve racking at first! When I was like 10 years old I played for 2 years (probably the peak of my fitness as the first year I was Centre and we came runners up - the following year I slumped a bit and was stuck in defence as I couldn't keep up being centre anymore). Then the next time I played was maybe 12 years ago with some friends from highschool.
This time, I ended up as a shooter, which was cool. We lost by 1 point but it was definitely fun.
However regardless of the exercise I have been doing I managed to cork my right thigh smack in the centre and my left glute was a little sore but bearable. The drive home was UNBEARABLE for my thigh though, got home iced it, rolled it out with a can of vege and put some arnica based rub on it. Happily enough, I was able to do squats and step ups etc on it the next day, though still sore to touch.
But I still feel so weak in the arms :\ Hopefully they'll get stronger!
This time, I ended up as a shooter, which was cool. We lost by 1 point but it was definitely fun.
However regardless of the exercise I have been doing I managed to cork my right thigh smack in the centre and my left glute was a little sore but bearable. The drive home was UNBEARABLE for my thigh though, got home iced it, rolled it out with a can of vege and put some arnica based rub on it. Happily enough, I was able to do squats and step ups etc on it the next day, though still sore to touch.
So yesterday I completed my fitness testing and measurements and am SOOOO happy with my results.
Courtesy of the 12wbt page, here are my fitness test results.
Also need to include
Start Week: 45sec plank on knees
Week 4: 2:21min plank on knees
I am soo please especially with my time trial, wall sit and plank.
Also need to include
Start Week: 45sec plank on knees
Week 4: 2:21min plank on knees
I am soo please especially with my time trial, wall sit and plank.
But I still feel so weak in the arms :\ Hopefully they'll get stronger!
Below is my total measurement changes for week 4 (courtesy of 12wbt page). 19.5cm in total goneski!
I have finally bought a new pair of work slacks (only one!) as my previous ones were at the stage of just sitting on my hips - would be a bit embarrassing to lose them at the office! Hopefully in a few more weeks time I can move down another size. Won't hold my breath though as it feels like nothing is going from my stomach (ok it does say I have lost 5cm in my waist .. but still.. maybe I'm just unhappy with the wrinkly yucky stretched marked skin there)
Saturday, 23 February 2013
Seeing Changes
Today I want to share the changes I have noticed since I started this almost 7 weeks ago.
This week I bought a new pair of jeans! My current jeans I need to wear a belt with.. but they are that baggy around the top that the belt doesn't sit properly on it anymore! That feels awesome :)
I have a stack of Tommy Hilfiger Polos which use to sit tight around my stomach. They are loose now! Fit comfortably. Actually all my current shirts are now loose to wear around the waist.
I have a zip up jacket i used to have to suck in my gut to do up at the bottom and would sit very snug. Today I didn't have to suck it in just to get it done up.
Still not ready to show full body pics.. but this pic of my face definitely shows a difference from 11.7kg ago.
There has definitely been changes in my fitness too
I could barely hold a plank for 45seconds at my first fitness test - just recently I could hold 1min 30secs.
In the beginning I would get constant shin aches and calf cramps when trying to walk 6km+ - now I can walk comfortably at an incline at this pace.
First few weeks, I couldn't even last a minute on the X trainer - now I have a love hate relationship with it, pushing myself for 15 mins at level 6 on random.
Went shopping the other day with hubby and the kids, and I said something smart ass to him which he always reacts by pinching my side waist fat. To his pleasant surprise he couldn't grab anything! I couldn't be anymore grateful to have such a proud and supporting husband.
As of today I am below 85kg! That is such an awesome milestone. 10kg lost was great but cracking 85kg is very exciting!
Rest day tomorrow... If I can force myself to rest!
This week I bought a new pair of jeans! My current jeans I need to wear a belt with.. but they are that baggy around the top that the belt doesn't sit properly on it anymore! That feels awesome :)
I have a stack of Tommy Hilfiger Polos which use to sit tight around my stomach. They are loose now! Fit comfortably. Actually all my current shirts are now loose to wear around the waist.
I have a zip up jacket i used to have to suck in my gut to do up at the bottom and would sit very snug. Today I didn't have to suck it in just to get it done up.
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| Left - 11.7kg later |
Still not ready to show full body pics.. but this pic of my face definitely shows a difference from 11.7kg ago.
There has definitely been changes in my fitness too
I could barely hold a plank for 45seconds at my first fitness test - just recently I could hold 1min 30secs.
In the beginning I would get constant shin aches and calf cramps when trying to walk 6km+ - now I can walk comfortably at an incline at this pace.
First few weeks, I couldn't even last a minute on the X trainer - now I have a love hate relationship with it, pushing myself for 15 mins at level 6 on random.
Went shopping the other day with hubby and the kids, and I said something smart ass to him which he always reacts by pinching my side waist fat. To his pleasant surprise he couldn't grab anything! I couldn't be anymore grateful to have such a proud and supporting husband.
As of today I am below 85kg! That is such an awesome milestone. 10kg lost was great but cracking 85kg is very exciting!
Rest day tomorrow... If I can force myself to rest!
Tuesday, 19 February 2013
10 Kg Gone! 20 to go!
This week I conquered a mini goal.
10kg gone! 86.2kg is something I hadn't seen for about 6 years, before the lifestyle of working shift work and living in Sydney with super handy fast food/ food courts/home delivery of foods was right there.
What has made these 10kg successful?
1)
Well. I think having a life changing moment really propels you in the right direction.
As I mentioned, after spending the previous week consuming 2 packets of nasi goreng noodles for breakfast and standing on the scales wish wish wishing that it hadn't really affected me; and seeing the 96.2kg flash up on the scales before me... that was my life changing moment.
Before this moment, I remember Dad making snide comments about I should exercise/eat less/stop eating crap, every time I saw him. It made me want to rebel against him even more and eat more of what I liked (that was my relationship with him my whole life though - pushing back against his "criticism").
So I didn't tell him I was going to the gym and I told mom not to tell him - or tell him but tell him to keep his mouth shut. After the 3 weeks I finally started mentioning it to him and now 6 weeks from making the change, I love boasting I have lost 10kg and "look how big my pants are!"
2)
Having a plan - a direction to follow. I work well by rules/direction/processes.
Eat 1200 cal - check
Exercise 6 days a week - check
Quite simple saying it like that really!
What else has helped me plan
Using Michelle Bridge's crunchtime cook book helped me keep my dinners in line for the first 5 weeks before the 12wbt started and now having an exercise plan on top of it now points me in the right direction. I know exactly what I am doing each day.
3)
Seeing results.
I have been always a control freak. I want to be in control of what affects me and my family. If I don't see results of my actions I lose focus - I worry and get anxious.
What has helped is seeing what I am losing after each workout. Yeah it's generally not a good thing to weigh yourself everyday. But I thrive off seeing results of what I do.
I have prepared myself mentally for plateaus and I can always explain a weight gain. There is no hiding when you record everything you eat!
The results in my clothes are awesome! Loose pants loose shirts.. loose tummy (Not a nice sight but it DOES mean I'm losing weight)
4)
JFDI - A simple mantra. If you question yourself answer yourself with JFDI (Just fkn do it!)
Why question doing something you should do every day..
5)
Fantastic Support Network . Hubby has been fantastic - I've been able to shoot away to the gym at 5am and if Chubbachups wakes up while I'm gone he will tend to him. He boxes with me on the weekend. If I need to go to bed early he will tend to the kids.
Friends. They constantly encourage me and say words of praise which mean so much!
Forums/Facebook groups - Awesome way to discuss questions and find out information
I can't wait to see what I will look like after the next 10kg. I am so excited about getting into the 70s. It is something I have only dreamt about for the last 7 years... It's time to make it reality! and nothing is stopping me!
10kg gone! 86.2kg is something I hadn't seen for about 6 years, before the lifestyle of working shift work and living in Sydney with super handy fast food/ food courts/home delivery of foods was right there.
What has made these 10kg successful?
1)
Well. I think having a life changing moment really propels you in the right direction.
As I mentioned, after spending the previous week consuming 2 packets of nasi goreng noodles for breakfast and standing on the scales wish wish wishing that it hadn't really affected me; and seeing the 96.2kg flash up on the scales before me... that was my life changing moment.
Before this moment, I remember Dad making snide comments about I should exercise/eat less/stop eating crap, every time I saw him. It made me want to rebel against him even more and eat more of what I liked (that was my relationship with him my whole life though - pushing back against his "criticism").
So I didn't tell him I was going to the gym and I told mom not to tell him - or tell him but tell him to keep his mouth shut. After the 3 weeks I finally started mentioning it to him and now 6 weeks from making the change, I love boasting I have lost 10kg and "look how big my pants are!"
2)
Having a plan - a direction to follow. I work well by rules/direction/processes.
Eat 1200 cal - check
Exercise 6 days a week - check
Quite simple saying it like that really!
What else has helped me plan
Using Michelle Bridge's crunchtime cook book helped me keep my dinners in line for the first 5 weeks before the 12wbt started and now having an exercise plan on top of it now points me in the right direction. I know exactly what I am doing each day.
3)
Seeing results.
I have been always a control freak. I want to be in control of what affects me and my family. If I don't see results of my actions I lose focus - I worry and get anxious.
What has helped is seeing what I am losing after each workout. Yeah it's generally not a good thing to weigh yourself everyday. But I thrive off seeing results of what I do.
I have prepared myself mentally for plateaus and I can always explain a weight gain. There is no hiding when you record everything you eat!
The results in my clothes are awesome! Loose pants loose shirts.. loose tummy (Not a nice sight but it DOES mean I'm losing weight)
4)
JFDI - A simple mantra. If you question yourself answer yourself with JFDI (Just fkn do it!)
Why question doing something you should do every day..
5)
Fantastic Support Network . Hubby has been fantastic - I've been able to shoot away to the gym at 5am and if Chubbachups wakes up while I'm gone he will tend to him. He boxes with me on the weekend. If I need to go to bed early he will tend to the kids.
Friends. They constantly encourage me and say words of praise which mean so much!
Forums/Facebook groups - Awesome way to discuss questions and find out information
I can't wait to see what I will look like after the next 10kg. I am so excited about getting into the 70s. It is something I have only dreamt about for the last 7 years... It's time to make it reality! and nothing is stopping me!
Monday, 11 February 2013
Killin' Day One
12wbt Round 1 started today!
Below are my starting stats. Let's hope in 4 weeks there is some improvement!
Yesterday was Jelly Bean's birthday. Kinda let loose. Ate things I wouldn't normally eat now. But I guess I have been going so well for 5 weeks, so a little celebration is not so bad?
Today I smashed out Mish's intermediate program. Me who has only lasted 7 mins on a X trainer on level one, did my 10 min sesh at level 3 Yay!
So proud of myself and was able to burn 475cals in the process (Little more than what I was doing just doing walking and cycling for 55 mins)
Had to get a medical for work today, so I was home early and convinced hubby to come to the gym again! Smashed out the same session again and to top it off I did the cross trainer again for 10 mins on level 6!! Wahoo!
Tomorrow is a strength day. Learning how to use different weights. I know not to expect a high calorie burn tomorrow and its necessary. So I hope I go ok (I am so weak in my triceps but have awesome biceps from carrying a 14kg 9mth old Chubbachup lol).
It's so true once you really get into exercising, it is soo addictive. 6 weeks ago I would never imagine exercising the way I do now. 6 days a week. Guilting myself into a sneaky lil sesh on the 7th. Hah. It's great.
Anyway till later
Below are my starting stats. Let's hope in 4 weeks there is some improvement!
Yesterday was Jelly Bean's birthday. Kinda let loose. Ate things I wouldn't normally eat now. But I guess I have been going so well for 5 weeks, so a little celebration is not so bad?
Today I smashed out Mish's intermediate program. Me who has only lasted 7 mins on a X trainer on level one, did my 10 min sesh at level 3 Yay!
So proud of myself and was able to burn 475cals in the process (Little more than what I was doing just doing walking and cycling for 55 mins)
Had to get a medical for work today, so I was home early and convinced hubby to come to the gym again! Smashed out the same session again and to top it off I did the cross trainer again for 10 mins on level 6!! Wahoo!
Tomorrow is a strength day. Learning how to use different weights. I know not to expect a high calorie burn tomorrow and its necessary. So I hope I go ok (I am so weak in my triceps but have awesome biceps from carrying a 14kg 9mth old Chubbachup lol).
It's so true once you really get into exercising, it is soo addictive. 6 weeks ago I would never imagine exercising the way I do now. 6 days a week. Guilting myself into a sneaky lil sesh on the 7th. Hah. It's great.
Anyway till later
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