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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The Challenge - Day 7, Week 4

In general this week, I was happy with my exercise effort but know that I could of done better food wise. My Baby Boy turned 5 yesterday and so its been a HUGE weekend of celebration. I am shitty at myself, if tomorrows results suck then I have no one to blame except myself and that means not...

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The Challenge Day 1, 2, 3 Week 4

Not a huge weight loss this week but the fat loss percentage more than makes up for it.  Finally it looks as though I am on the right track, I just hope that I can reach a balance at some point soon so that I can achieve both my weight loss and fat % goals. Total of 3.9kg, 13.5cm and 1.5% BodyFat  I have missed...

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The Challenge - Day 6 & 7, Week 3

Another week is almost over and tomorrow is weigh in and measure day which I am kind of nervous and excited about all at the same time.  The past week has been the hardest so far due to a number of factors;  moontime, lapband adjustment and general complacency, however I am still as...

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How many calories in a kilo?

My wonderful trainer put together the following information which I found to be very valuable and thought I would share it. Firstly you need to work out your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate), this is the energy your body uses in a state of rest to 'maintain' your current bodyweight/composition. How...

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The Challenge - Day 4, Week 3

EXERCISE:  2 Hours and 30 minutes!! Whoa!!!!!! It was a huge training day but somehow I managed to dig deep and do it despite feeling flat and I gotta say that I am so proud of that accomplishment.  Its amazing how time flies when you are in the zone and working out with friends! 30 minutes Personal Training. Warm...

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The Challenge - Day 3, Week 3

I did it - I had .5ml removed from my band!!  Now I just hope and pray that it works in my favour and not against gotta say that I'm not feeling all that optimistic but its worth a try either way. I didn't do a workout today as my iron levels are way too low and I am feeling very...

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The Challenge - Day 2, Week 3

After yesterday's weigh in result I allowed myself to splurge a little and I woke up this morning feeling really guilty - all I can say is Thank goodness I did the Impact Boxing Class last night otherwise I would of completely blown out the calories.  Check out what I pigged out on Here.  I know its not 'really really' bad I still...

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The Challenge - Weigh In # 2

Here are this weeks results... The Challenge - Weigh In #2 I am shocked at the amount of weight I lost this week as I figured that after a big loss last week I would of been lucky to get even half a kilo.  Despite my lack of optimisim I still set myself a goal of 1 - 1.5kg and have managed to completely blow that figure...

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The Challenge - Day 6 & 7, Week 2

Arrrhhhhhhhh I am so totally pissed off at myself, I have not eated regulary or enough all weekend and I haven't exactly gotten a great deal of rest either.  Yesterday I cleaned and today I was out in the garden; well, up until a mad dash to the emergency department to...

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The Challenge - Day 5, Week 2

FOOD Once again I haven't managed to get in enough calories which is really starting to piss me off because I am trying so hard and feel like I am constantly eating to the point that by the time I finish one meal I am starting the next.  Yesterday and Today I have craved something sweet...

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The Challenge - Day 4, Week 2

Colds and Flu's SUCK - I am feeling like death warmed up and so this will be short and sweet.   EXERCISE: Despite feeling like crap I still dragged myself along to my 30 minute PT session and also managed to do a 15 minute fat burn on the bike afterwards.  As hard as it was I am so glad that I pushed through...

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The Challenge - Day 3, Week 2

Food Diary FOOD Savoury Mince Serves 1 100g Cooked Beef Mince (Lean) 1/2 tablespoon Olive Oil 2 teaspoon Minced Garlic 1/2 Brown Onion 1 Zucchini 1 Carrots 3 Celery stalks 1/3 can Ardmona Tomatoes (No Added Salt or Sugar) 2 teaspoon Curry Powder 1 teaspoon Mixed Herbs (Dried) 1 tablespoon Tomato...

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The Challenge - Day 2, Week 2

Food / Exercise Diary FOOD Today's Food Accomplishment - No more sugar!! I didn't manage to get to my 1000 calories again (Food minus Exercise) and so tomorrow I am going to try harder to eat more although I have to admitt that I am struggling.  I'm thinking that I may just have to do Protein Shakes - which is better than being in...

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