Week 11 weigh in

Wee Hee - I'm living in the 70's!!!!!

Weighed in at 78.7kgs this morning :) a loss of 1.7kgs this week and getting close to my end of 12wbt goal of 77kgs. I will be close next week if not there. I will do my best to make it.

Then comes dong it without all the support until the next round in 2012. Pre-season starts in January and round start in February. So I have about 2 months over the festive season to stay on track. I have made new friends and there is an email group being set up, but I am still a bit worried. All the organic markets close over Christmas and New Year as well making it all a bit trickier to get good clean food. But I will be strong and keep going. I would love to be in the 60s for my birthday in April next year.

Week Ten Weigh In

I got through my red flag week with a plateau and so that was pretty good considering I did make some poor choices and did have a chocolate truffle per day (after no chocolate for 9 weeks - oh and none since I got back) and had some wine in the Barossa. But I did cycle the vineyards one day (one very hot day) and did a couple of runs. So all in all a good result considering.

But today at weigh in I am back on track with 80.4kg (a 1.8kg loss) and I am really looking forward to being back in the 70s next week :) bring it on! Getting close to reaching my target weight loss for this round by week 12. I would like to weigh in at 77kgs for the finale.

I have also committed myself to doing round one next year as there are a heap of spots I know I could have done better this round and I would like to get to my target weight of 67kgs next year. I especially would like to follow the exercise program more closely and get more toned. This round I have been doing 4-6 days of exercise a week (500 cals a day and 1000 on the weekend), but it has been mostly cardio (run/walk and cycle) so I need to do more toning exercises, especially for my tummy area.

So all in all I am doing well and I have plenty more goals to keep me busy.

huge red flag week - and week 8 weigh in

Hi everyone,
Well, this is my first huge red flag since starting the program. My red flag week starts from today. First I am away for work tonight and it will be busy until late tomorrow night. Then I am off on the red eye on Thursday to Adelaide and the Barossa for a food and wine weekend - aghhh! At least I have organised one of the days to be a cycling tour. I have set myself a mini goal to achieve by weigh in next week and I am determined to reach it - so no mucking about, my runners get packed and I watch every drop that passes my lips and every mouthful will be written down and counted. I can do this and keep going with my successes. I had early weigh in today and lost 1kg this week (down to 82.2kgs now) - so I have lost 9kgs since week one (9.8kgs since pre-season). So, as you can see a mini goal is to get my loss over 10kgs! I also did my measurements and I have lost stacks (35cms, including 11cms off my waist) and am down 2 dress sizes. So feeling great!
Wish me luck!

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Sorry Chelle - I know this had frustrated you.

Week 6 Weigh In

OK, another 900g down this week. This is great because I was not perfect the last week and I am ramping it back up this week. Last week I only exercised 4 days and missed SSS. I was out of town and did not eat perfectly cleanly (although I was pretty good, especially compared to how I used to be). I have revisited my preseason tasks and looked at my goals and am back on track this week. Onwards we go :)

Week 5 weigh in

Yay anther 1.5kg down this week :) That makes it a 6.6kg loss since pre-season and I am feeling good. It is ride to work day today and I am up early to get on my bike and meet some of the others in Marrickville before riding to Hurstville. Then I have to ride home too. I wonder how many calories it will burn? It is about 14kms to Hursty from home. Have a good week everyone!

Kath's blogger Challenge Week 5

1. Describe in 25 words or less (why is it always 25 words) the you that you were before 12wbt
I was being lazy and in denial about food and exercise. I was comfort eating and using this as an excuse as to why I had put on over 10kgs since January this year. I was unhappy and uncomfortable and disappointed with myself.

2. Now - who are you now??
I have regained control of my life, my eating and my exercise and I feel great! I am seeing the results of my hard work and feel proud of the way I have managed my life over the last few weeks.

3. What has the hardest been the hardest thing to make habit THIS ROUND?
Exercise is always hard to make a habit. Once you get out there and JFDI it is fine and the endorphins are terrific, but just getting out of bed early and hauling myself out the door is constantly a challenge.

4. What has been easier to make habit than you thought it would be?
Cutting out my nemisis - chocolate - I have not had any for 5 weeks..... Wow!

5. How has your body changed THIS ROUND?
My waist is making a reappearance :) My cheekbones are peeking through and I am fitting into clothes that have been sidelined for quite a while.

6. How has your mindset changed this round?
I am feeling very positive about the program and am sticking to it with very little deviation (although another #12wbt-er birthday party yesterday saw me have 3.5 glasses of champagne and 1/2 piece of cheesecake..... back on track today). I have realised that this is a slow process, but the results will come (are coming) and that I am doing this for my health which is the most important thing of all.

7. Finish this sentence "I now know I am strong because ..."
I believe in myself and can make anything I want happen in my life.

8. Finish this sentence "I am proudest of ...."
sticking to the program without being obsessive or giving up if I stray a little. I have an all or nothing gene and I am working hard on tempering that.

9. Finish this sentence "In 8 more weeks you will see me ...."
feeling good about myself for summer and knowing that I worked hard to achieve a goal that is good for me.

10. What word applies to you now - that you never would have used before 12wbt?
optimistic - my glass is definitely half full (more I suspect) and I am taking all the positives :)