Update as at End November 2010

OMGosh I have been so slack updating this blog.  The past month has been really 'blah' (mostly due to menstral problems - need I say more!) and I have pretty much just been going through the motions which means that my weigh in results have yet again gone up (again mostly due to menstral...

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5kg in 4 Weeks Challenge Day 1 Week 4

FOOD Considering that this morning was a family breakfast for my Mum's birthday (HAPPY BIRTHDAY MUM) and also a public holiday I am quite happy with my food for the day (lunch could of been a better choice). I didn't do any exercise today as the morning was spent with Family and the afternoon...

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Day 7, Week 3 - 5kg in 4week challenge

OMGosh the last day of Week 3 is already here and tomorrow I start my last week on this challenge and I can tell you now that there is no way that I will reach the 5kg loss.  Although I'm a little disappointed I also know that it will come off eventually and if its 6 or 8 weeks...

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Day 3, Week 3 - 5kg in 4weeks Challenge!

Firstly I want to know where the time is flying too - geez talk about flashing before our eyes! Secondly, here are this weeks weigh in results. Whilst it sucks that I have put on 500grams I have managed to reduce my Body Fat % and Increase my Skeletal Muscle which at least explains the gain. So far this week I have only trained on...

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Day 3, Week 2 5kg in 4 week challenge

After Tuesdays awesomely empowering workout I followed it up the next day with a Boxing Session that kicked some major butt and then last night I did a Toning Class that left both myself and the trainer 'gobsmacked'.  Todays exercise was a leisurely 30 minute walk hand in hand with...

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Day 1, Week 2 of 5kg in 4 weeks challenge!

Hmmmm, on a weight loss front I am over the moon - what an awesome result 2.2kg in 1 week.  On the body fat and skeletal muscle percentage side of things however I am totally pissed off at myself.  Here is what calorie king said.... 'Good, a loss of a 1kg a week is great news, however a loss of more than 1kg may...

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There are many things of beauty and I am one of them...

...Terminal uniqueness erodes my soul and leaves me with a feeling of awe and reverence, I am incomparable, I am a thing of beauty and I accept and celebrate my place in the universe! I wanted to share one of my recent meditation focus' which was on Self Love and realising that you can hold yourself...

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5kg in 4weeks Challenge - Day 7, Week 1

OMG I haven't written in here since Thursday, here's a brief catch up. Friday - INTENSE Cardio P/T session which included lots of interval training on the Bike, Cross Trainer and Treadmill.  Knee gave me shit but I pushed through as I am determined to not let it beat me. Friday...

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5kg in 4weeks Challenge - Day 3, Week 1

FOOD: Diary - Here! The adjustment hasn't had much of an impact at all which is great on one hand and not so much on the other, but its still early days and from past experience it sometimes takes a few days to kick in properly. EXERCISE: Today's session was awesome, partly because of a...

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Day 2, Week 1 5kg in 4 weeks Challenge

I am going to keep this blog brief as I have decided to turn off the computer and head to bed early so that I can snuggle with my man and read my book, 'Your perfect body - a state of mind' by Craig Harper.     I went through my new program today at the Gym and loved every...

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5kg in 4weeks Challenge - Day 1, Week 1

Here's my weigh in result and my new starting point.  I have decided not to reflect upon the past but to look forward to the future and to my new goals.  I am very proud of my achievements thus far and although at times I have strayed from the path I have learnt along the way and that makes the journey worthwhile.  You never ever really...

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An update before the 5kg in 4 Week Challenge!!

Well as you can tell from the lack of posts my nutrition and fitness has been pushed to the back burner for the past couple of weeks and unfortunately I am once again feeling uncomfortable in my own skin and will no doubt have a terrible weigh in result tomorrow (which I will take in my stride and...

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6km Challenge, Day 2, Week 4 - Weigh In

Ok so although the weight gain sucks its not as bad as I thought it would be.  On top of that I suprisingly lost Body Fat and Gained Muscle which is awesome!! FOOD: I did really well getting back on track with my food today but have to admitt that tonight I am feeling hungry and peckish for something junky!  BUT, I...

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6km Challenge Day 1, Week 4

I didn't weigh in today but I know that its going to be absolutely terrible and its all my own fault so I am just going to go with it and work my butt off to make the change that I want to see - within reason of course, no calorie cutting and excessive exercise for me, Skinny Fat is not a...

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A Catch Up on Week 2 and Week 3...

OMG where has the time gone I am so sorry that I have neglected this blog not only for those who read it (wishful thinking there hehe) but also for myself because I have let myself go and I am feeling very BLAH because of it. The last time I wrote was at the end of Week 1 and after a week of...

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6km Challenge Day 5, 6, 7 - Week 1

Food Friday I did well - No Dessert at Myrniong. Weekend - I can do better.  Food choices were good just not enough. Exercise Other than Fridays PT Session (which was hard but awesome) and cutting up the dance floor at the pub on Friday night (or more to the point early hours...

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6km Challenge Day 4, Week 1

Exercise: Ace said that he was too sick and tired to go to school today so I cancelled my PT session and instead spent the morning in bed with my precious babies.  Whilst it was wonderful to have a days rest it really played havoc with my mental wellbeing as I got the guilts up about being...

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6km Challenge Day 3, Week 1

Exercise: 5.3km in 48 minutes!!  I've gotta say that despite the fact that I got a blood nose in the first 2kms and my knees prevented me from running the whole distance (which is very frustrating), I am still really happy with todays result.  Of course that's not all - 5...

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6km Challenge Day 2, Week 1

EXERCISE: Todays PT session was all about "Strengthening and Conditioning" my legs in order to try and fix my knees and let me just say OUCH!! Cardio wise I did 25minutes of uphill intervals which felt more like running a marathon but I pushed through and felt really good afterwards - exhausted but good. FOOD: Back on track with...

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6km Challenge Day 1, Week 1

Ok, so todays plan was to run at an easy pace for 25 minutes but unfortunately my knees prevented that from happening and so instead I did a power walk with uphill intervals followed by some Upper Body Resistance Training PLUS an Impact Fitness Boxing Class. Feeling really flat mood wise today but am determined to turn around my negative...

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My Plan - Training and New Challenge Begins!

The Oct 10th 5.7km St.George Melbourne Marathon is fast approaching and so I have decided to make the most of the opportunity and to set myself a challenge in the hopes that it will once again spur on my will power and determination. My Goals for the 5 Weeks (35 days): To loose between...

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Horrible Weigh In Result for Start of Sept 2010

Today's weigh in result is totally depressing, devastating, disasterous, diabolical the list can go on and on.  I am hoping with my entire being that its not an accurate reading and that once my bodies hormones figure out what they are doing that the scales will once again show a more...

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An Update as at SEPT 2010!

Not much has changed with regards to Weight, Body Fat and Muscle percentage which is really frustrating but at the same time is all due to my own actions and although its getting me down I am finding it difficult to get back on track. I have gone back to old habbits of not eating small nutritious...

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Outfit Comparrison Picture April 09 vs August 10

On March the 10th 2010 this is what I wrote about the picture (below) taken in April 2009. Its amazing what you take for granted!! I was so unhappy with how I looked when this photo was taken and now all I want is to get back there again....this is what I am working my butt off to achieve and I promise myself that when I get there I am going to SMILE...

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An Update as at 14 August 2010

I hadn't realised that it had been so long since I updated this blog.  To be honest with you the past couple of weeks have been like a yo yo in all aspects of my life.  Biting off more than I can chew not only affects my stress levels but inadvertantly my hips too! Food wise this week has been shitty - Comfort eating is a real problem. ...

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Need to get back on track!!

So, the week started off with a great weigh in result and also some awesome training sessions which gave me the boost I needed to get my eating on the right track.  Unfortunately I can't say the same for the middle and the end of the week.  After the 'shitty'...

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Next Phase Weigh In #1

Considering my rocky start I am so happy with this weeks results. (Oh shit - Skeletal Muscle should read as +.2% bugger it) I am back at the Gym and let me just say OUCH but in such a good way LOL!  I had a really shitty day today.  I took my baby boy to have a skin pigment looked at which resulted in him having it removed which meant...

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Motivation v's Inspiration

Motivation feeds off our feelings and so cannot be relied upon to keep us striving for more. Inspiration however fuels the positive feelings and in turn spurs the motivation! So, I am thinking that if you find something inspirational in whatever your are putting off doing, you will then find...

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The Next Phase.....

So, the challenge is over- now what??  I am feeling very lost at the moment and to be completely honest a little depressed and just generally drained.  I haven't been to the Gym for a workout at all this week and I am missing it, well not the Gym exactly but the high...

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The Challenge - Final Weigh In Results

Here are the final results of the 8 week challenge.  I am feeling really proud of what I have achieved, it hasn't been easy but it has sure been rewarding. My Goals for the 8 Weeks... To loose .5kg - 1kg per week. *I lost .65kg per week For my Size 12 Jeans (pictured in before photo) to fit comfortably. *Whilst...

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The Challenge - Weigh In #8 (Last one)

Well, unfortunately I didn't end the challenge with an awesome weigh in result but I'm not letting it get to as its only a gain of 300 grams and the other results didn't change which are actually the more important statistics.  OMG how far have I come! Before this challenge an increase of even 100 grams would of been a huge issue and...

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The Challenge - Day 4, Week 8

I am sooooooo sore that tonight I have decided not to go to my Impact Training Toning class!  Gotta say though that its a good sore as there is nothing worse than working my arse off and not having anything to show for it .  Monday:  40 minutes of Cardio & 45...

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The Challenge - Day 2, Week 8

Whoa what an intense workout day its been any wonder I am buggered! Endurance based weight training. (PT session with Kerriann) 10 minute warm up doing a Fat Burn on the Recumb Bike. 1.  Barbell Upright Row - Shoulder Press - Upright Row and so on repeatedly until fatigue and then I got to drop...

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The Challenge - Weigh In #7, Day 1 Week 8

I got the Trifecta again which I am very happy about, so happy infact that I even did a little victory dance in the Gym this morning LOL!!  So far in 7 weeks I have lost a total of 5.5kg Weight, 3.3% Body Fat and Gained 1.4% Muscle. I now have less than 10kg and less than 6% BF to loose until I am at my goal. ...

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The Challenge - Day 7, Week 7

Last night Glenn and I went to an engagement party and so we decided to make the most of a kid free night and get all glammed up.  I brought my dress at Femme (Caroline Morgan) which is one of the little Asian Shops and its a Size L (12).  I must admitt that I felt pretty good being able to see that my hard work is paying off,...

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The Challenge - Day 6, Week 7

The end of the 8 weeks challenge is drawing ever near and that to me is a little sad!  I have however made the decision to continue on with the nutrition and exercise plan for an extra 4 weeks - taking it to a total of 12 before having a short break (which NO, doesn't mean going...

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The Challenge - Weigh In #6 Day 1, Week 7

I achieved the Trinity this week - Lost Weight, Lost Body Fat and Gained Muscle!! Whoo Hoo - AWESOME result! My motivation over the weekend and for the most part of today was pretty much non existant.  On top of that I have also felt drained and just generally blah.  Despite feeling this way I managed to kick myself up the...

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The Challenge - Day 7, Week 6

I have the GUILTS something bad right now - OMFG what the hell was I thinking??  Friday Night I had 2 Chocolate Crackles (320 calories), an Atkins Peanut Cluster Bar (110 calories) and a Small Bag of Potatoe Chips (127 calories). Saturday Night I had 2 Chocolate Crackles...

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The Challenge - Day 2, Week 6

Today was a 'blah' kind of day for me to the point of me bawling my eyes out in the Gym (half way through my PT session) like a sooky girl - how embarrassing!   I am so frustrated that my knee is still sore and prevents me from doing certain exercises (eg. Dead Lifts) when...

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The Challenge - Weigh In #5, Day 1 Week 6

Well in the words of Mr. Meatloaf, 2 out of 3 aint bad!!  Weight Down, Muscle Down but No Change in Muscle Percentage. So far over the past 5 weeks I have lost a total of 4.1kg and 2.1% body fat. I looked up in the Louise Hay 'You can heal your life' book tonight about Knee Problems and this is what it says:  'Stubborn ego...

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The Challenge Day 4, 5, 6, 7 - Week 5

This week has been one of frustration, complatency, guilty splurges and self punishment and so I am interested to see how it is reflected in tomorrow's weigh in results again if it is a not so great result I have only myself to blame! I have still exercised this week despite my knee giving...

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The Challenge - Day 2, 3 Week 5

I did it!!  I went to the movies and did not have one single piece of popcorn!!  I was even passing it back and forth between Glenn, Mum and the Boys and managed to stay strong.  I am so proud of me right now. :oD Its been a week of ups and downs with regards to motivation for...

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The Challenge - Weigh in #4, Day 1, Week 5

Todays weigh in result was as I expected - a GAIN!!  But, on a plus I didn't let the team down because my Body Fat % was a LOSS!  So it at least shows that I did something right.  I am fairly confident that the weight gain is not just due to me splurging on Birthday Cake and Fish 'n' Chips but also a lack of bowel movement...

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