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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