Body Blitz Update at Day 2, Week 4

WOW times goes so fast, it feels like only yesterday I was adding all my stat's into the Body Blitz site and now here we are 4 weeks into it with only 8 weeks and 6 days left to go.

Things at this end are so hectic and life isn't exactly running as smoothly and controlled as I like it (we are moving to a new home) and as such my food and nutrition has suffered in one form or another whether it be 'skipping' meals or eating 'junk'.  On a plus however I have kept up my training and so rather than putting on weight I am maintaining which isn't exactly the point of the challenge but its better than the alternative.

I also have not had access to the internet which means I haven't been able to input my food consumption into calorie king or update my blog regularly which I feel has had an impact on my willpower, as for me inputting that information and sharing it with everyone makes me more accountable which means I work harder to stay on track.

Anyway I still as determined as ever and so I will keep on keeping on.

xoxo

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Body Blitz Day 3, Week 2

I wish I could say that the devastation of the floods is all over but unfortunately rather than subsiding they are getting worse and spreading throughout the rest of the country.  Once again writing this blog feels like such a trivial thing and yet at the same time I feel so blessed that I can infact do so.  My heart goes out to everyone who is affected and I pray that everyone remains safe overnight.

Todays FOOD: Total Calories 1218

Breakfast
1/2 cup Skim Milk
50g of Coles: Muesli, Natural, Low Fat

Snacks
1 bar (40g) of Nature's Way: Slim Right, Choc Caramel

Lunch
1 tub (175g) of Yoplait: Yoghurt: Forme, No Fat, Classic Cheesecake

Snack
2 servings of Coffee / Skim / Equal

Dinner
1 cup (150g) of Pasta: Plain, Cooked
1 serving of Bolognaise Sauce (made with Lean Mince)

Snack
30g Net (One Bar) of Atkins Milk Chocolate Endulge Bar
1 bar (68g) of The Skinny Cow: Ice Cream Bars: Bar, Vanilla Chocolate
2 Jarrah: Chai Latte, Vanilla Spice

Today's EXERCISE

45 minutes of Toning Circuit with Impact Fitness & Wellbeing.

It was really humid tonight so it was a very hot and sticky intense session with lots of Legs - OUCH!

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Body Blitz Day 2, Week 2

Todays date is 11-1-11

I sit here and realise how trivial writing this blog is in comparrison to the devastation that the Queensland flood victims are facing.  Some people have lost their lives, loved ones, homes and all possessions and its not over yet as flood waters are expected to rise over night.  My heart is heavy and I cry as I watch the footage on the news and feel incredibly helpless.  I am sending an abundance of love to all those affected by this random act of Mother Nature and pray that everyone stays safe.

Todays FOOD: Total Calories 922 (*Way Too Low)

Breakfast
1 serving (50g) of Coles: Muesli: Natural, Low Fat
1/2 cup Milk, Skim (0.1% fat)

Lunch
1 tub (175g) of Yoplait: Yoghurt: Forme, No Fat, Apple Pie
*I tried to have Chicken and Vegetables but it ended up in the toilet, very restricted today!

Snack
2 Coffees with Skim Milk and Equal

Dinner
Lamb Souvoulaki

'RECIPE' - 276 calories per serve

1 slice (25g) of Mountain Bread: Wraps, Rye
50g of Lamb: Stir Fry, lean
1/4 cup Tri-Colour Capsicum, Sliced
1/4 Small Onion, Sliced
1 Tbs of Farmers Union: Yoghurt: Lite, Natural, Greek Style
1/2 teaspoon (5g) of MasterFoods: Seasonings: Greek
1 slice of Light Cheese (Aldi)
Salad (if desired)

Mix seasoning into half of the yogurt and coat meat.  In pan add some lemon juice and fry off meat, onion and capsicum until cooked.  Place mixture, cheese and salad onto mountain bread dallop on remaining yogurt, wrap and enjoy.

Snack

1/2 large Mango, raw, edible portion

4 small Strawberries

One Serving of Coles Lite Custard

1 Jarrah: Chai Latte, Vanilla Spice

Today's EXERCISE

45 minutes of Toning Circuit with Impact Fitness & Wellbeing.

How does 100 push-ups sound for a warm up, followed by 100 lunges of-course - Intense Session this morning which is just the way I like it.

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Body Blitz Day 1, Week 2 - WEIGH IN RESULT

....Week 1 result = 2 kg's down - 'AWESOME', .2% down in Body Fat 'OK' and .2% down in Skeletal Muscle 'WTF' - Overall a positive result but I will be adding more weight training this week.

Week 2 of 12 has now begun!!

Todays FOOD: Total Calories 1068 (*Too Low)

Breakfast

1 serving (50g) of Coles: Muesli: Coles, Muesli, Natural, Low Fat

12 cup of Milk, Skim

Lunch

1 wrap of Wattle Valley: Bread: Wraps, Soft Lite White

1 slice of Light Cheese (Aldi)

25 g of Turkey, 97% Fat-Free, Shaved

Salad

1 tablespoon (20g) of Praise: Mayonnaise: 97% Fat-Free

Snacks

2 Coffee with Skim Milk and Equal

2 scoops (30g) of Musashi: Protein Powder, Hybrid 92, Choc
1/2 small, Banana

Dinner 

1 serving of Chicken Tonight Lite Curry with Vegetables

*196 calories per serving - This was delicious, a little on the hot side, will definitely have it again.

1/2 cup of Rice, Basmati

1 serving, 1/2 cup Broccoli

1 serving, 1/2 cup Carrot

1 serving, 1/2 cup Zucchini

Snacks

1 bar (68g) of The Skinny Cow: Ice Cream Bars: Bar, English Toffee

Today's EXERCISE

45 minutes of Boxing Circuit with Impact Fitness & Wellbeing.

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Body Blitz Day 6 and 7, Week 1

Day 6 - SATURDAY

Coast road trip with my precious family = a challenge with regards to snacking, thank goodness I packed healthy options - at least for half the day.

Todays FOOD: Total Calories 2341 (OMFG - that is just Crazy)!!

Breakfast

2 level scoops (30g) of Musashi Protein Powder, Hybrid 92

40 g of Uncle Tobys: Brans & Oats: Oats, Traditional

Snacks

30g Assorted Rice Crackers

Lunch

1¼ wrap (43g) of Wattle Valley: Bread: Wraps, Soft Lite White

80g of BBQ Chook

1 tablespoon (20g) of Praise: Mayonnaise: 97% Fat-Free

Salad

Snack

12 Arnott's: Crackers: Savoy 97% (BAD CHOICE - 218 calories)

1 tablespoon (20g) of Kraft: Dips: Dip, French Onion, Light

1 Large Juice:Low Fat Mango Fruit Smoothie

*I choose this option rather than an ice-cream.  Considering it had approx 400 calories, I think I would of been better off getting an ice-cream.  Hmmmm! 

2 SunRice: Ricecakes: Thin, Sour Cream & Chives

The Snacks went down hill from here...
Trigger = Migrane and past dinner time!

10 Arnott's Shapes - Savoury

1/4 pkt of The Natural Confectionery Co: Lollies: Dinosaurs
1/4 pkt of The Natural Confectionery Co: Lollies: Snakes
*340 Calories in lollies - these were an on the way home at the end of the day weakness

Dinner

Thai Chicken Laksa  

1/3 pkt (100g) Thai Rice

'RECIPE' - (Serves 3) - Approx 248 Calories per serve

2 teaspoons Chang's Sesame Oil

100g BBQ Chook

500g Asian Stirfry Vegies

Gourmet Garden Thai Blend

375mL Nestle: Evap. Coconut Milk Light & Creamy
 

Heat oil in wok, throw in chicken and vegies and heat through.  Add Thai Blend and Evap Coconut Milk, Stir, heat through and Serve.

 

Snack
1 Coffee / Skim / Equal

1 Jarrah: Chai Latte, Vanilla Spice

Today's EXERCISE

45 minutes of Boxing Circuit with Impact Fitness & Wellbeing.

NOTE:

Well today was a huge learning curve, and as much as I am disappointed in myself I know for a fact that it could of been way worse.  For Example:  Fish 'n' Chips rather than a healhty picnic lunch, McDonalds instead of LowFat Laksa and Chocolate and Chips for snacks - Just to name a few.

DAY 7 - SUNDAY

Todays FOOD: Total Calories 1126

*Under in my Calories today but considering yesterdays blow out I figure its not much of an issue.

Breakfast

30g of (Aldi) Low Salt Corn Flakes

1/2 cup Skim Milk
1 One Tub (125g) of Two Fruits in Juice (Aldi)

Snacks

1 serving Jarrah: Chai Latte, Vanilla Spice

30g Assorted Rice Crackers

Lunch

1 wrap (43g) of Wattle Valley: Bread: Wraps, Soft Lite White
25 g of Turkey, 97% Fat-Free, Shaved

1 slice of Light Cheese (Aldi)

1 tablespoon (20g) of Praise: Mayonnaise: 97% Fat-Free

Salad

Snack

1 serving of Coffee / Skim / Equal

Dinner 

1.5 Herb and Garlic Beef Sausages (Aldi)

3 slices of Avocado

Salad

15ml (one serving) of Balsamic Vinegar Dressing

Snacks

1 serving Jarrah: Chai Latte, Vanilla Spice

Today's EXERCISE = Zip!

SUMMARY

Despite yesterdays blow out I am still confident that I will get a good weigh in result tomorrow - I am however, not expecting it to be as good at what Fridays result was! There will be no 'FREE' day for me this week - as I figure that yesterdays effort was bad enough.

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Body Blitz Day 5, Week 1

Todays FOOD: Total Calories 1418

Breakfast
2 level scoops (30g) of Musashi: Protein Powder, Hybrid 92
40 g of Uncle Tobys: Brans & Oats: Oats, Traditional

Lunch
*I went out for lunch with two incredibly inspirising woman who I am very blessed to call my friends, Bec and Kerriann.

1 Asian Chicken and Salad Wrap at the Young and Main Hotel, which may I add was D.E.L.I.C.I.O.U.S!

Dinner
1 wrap of Wattle Valley: Bread: Wraps, Soft Lite White
20g Extra Lean Rump Steak
1 egg, medium (48g) poached
1 slice of Light Cheese (Aldi)
1 tablespoon, mashed Avocado
Salads

Snacks
1 Jarrah: Teas: Chai Latte, Vanilla Spice
200g of Yogurt and Museli Berry Crumble
1 bar (68g) of The Skinny Cow: Ice Cream Bars: Bar, English Toffee

Today's EXERCISE

I swan 2 laps of the Bacchus Marsh Pool - Total of 50m and then just chilled out enjoying the water whilst chatting to one of my wonderful friends and her little boy.  Other than that I enjoyed my day of R.E.S.T.

Note:  I did something really naughty today and weighed myself and on one hand I am really glad I did because the result was 'better than awesome - a loss of 1.9kg' but on the other hand, if Monday mornings result is less than what todays was I'm gonna be peeved AND I always find weekends really difficult.   Oh well my bad, I will just make sure I change my mindset between now and Monday and work extra hard to stay strong this weekend because 'I CAN DO IT' (said in the voice from the guy in Waterboy ofcourse LOL).

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Body Blitz Day 4, Week 1

Today was a really hungry day for me as you can see by the higher calories, but I am happy that I didn't go off the rails and splurge on junk.

Todays FOOD: Total Calories 1577

Breakfast
2 level scoops of Musashi: Protein Powder, Hybrid 92 Vanilla
40g of Uncle Tobys: Oats, Traditional

Snack
2 scoops of Musashi Protein Powder, Hybrid 92, Chocolate
1 small Banana
(Blended into shake)

Lunch
1 wrap (43g) of Wattle Valley: Soft Lite White
25 g of Turkey, 97% Fat-Free
1 slice of Light Cheese (Aldi)
1 tablespoon, mashed Avocado
Mixed Salad
1/2 tablespoon Mayonnaise: 97% Fat-Free

Snack
Serve of Lite Aeroplane Jelly - Portwine
15 Almonds

Dinner
Mexican Chicken

'RECIPE' (Serves 4) - approx 213 calories per serve
500g of Chicken Mince
1 Medium Diced Onion
1 cup chopped Capsicum (Tri-Colour)
Pkt of Old El Paso: Seasonings Taco Mix Mild

Cook onion and mince until browned, add capsicum and heat through.  Add Seasoning mixed with cup of water and simmer.

1 tortilla of Mission: Packaged: Tortillas, 96% Fat Free
1 tablespoon of Sour Cream, Extra Light
1 tablespoon, mashed Avocado
1 slice of Light Cheese (Aldi)
Lettuce, Cucumber, Alfalfa

*Whilst this meal was incredibly delicious it had a total of 509 calories.  I could of saved around 40 calories by having a Wattle Lite Wrap instead of the Tortilla.

Snack
1 tub (200g) Yoghurt: Coles, Lite, Peach & Mango
1 Jarrah: Chai Latte, Vanilla Spice

Today's EXERCISE

45 minutes of Impact Fitness & Wellbeing Boxing - Rocky Balboa eat your heart out!

3km (60 minutes) walk around Moon Reserve.  My boys took their bikes and found it really hard to ride on the gravel and so I pretty much push/pulled them along (in turn) on their bikes the entire 3km's.  That's one way to burn extra calories - phew!

Note:

I am trying to keep my focus with exercise on training smart, so this means that I work within my Aerobic and Thresold zones of between 75% - 90% of my Max Heart Rate - Interval Training.  In order to do this, I work at a high intensity in order to get my heart rate up.  I then keep it up for a minute or more, and then I have a break until my HR drops back down again to the 75%.  Even though the breaks are only around 30 seconds (sometimes a little longer - depending on how buggered I am LOL) I am finding the breaks incredibly frustrating.  But they say that this is the 'SMART' way to train and so I figure I have nothing to loose by giving it a go.  

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Body Blitz Day 3, Week 1

Last night it was lights out by 11pm and this morning I lazed in bed until 11am and then got up and layed on the couch watching DVD's with the boys all day and it was absolutely W.O.N.D.E.R.F.U.L!

Todays FOOD: Total Calories 1320

Breakfast
2 level scoops of Musashi: Protein Powder, Hybrid 92 Vanilla
40g of Uncle Tobys: Oats, Traditional

*I tried to have Low Fat Muesli with the Protein Shake instead of milk but had one mouthful and spat it out - definitely something I would have to get used to.

Snack
175g Forme Passionfruit Yogurt

Lunch
Pork Chow Mien (Last night's leftovers)

Dinner
2 x Coles: Fish Fillets, Crumbed, Herb & Garlic
1 serving (20g) of Praise: 97% Fat Free, Tartare Sauce
60 g of Potato
I serving Carrots
1 serving Broccoli
1 serving Cauliflower

Snack
1 Nestle / Peters: Icy Pole, Lemonade
200g of Tamar Valley: Yoghurt: No-Fat, Natural
1 tablespoon of Queen: Syrups: Flavoured Maple, Sugar Free
1 Jarrah: Chai Latte, Vanilla Spice

Today's EXERCISE

45 minutes of Impact Fitness & Wellbeing TONING Class.

I only used 3kg weights tonight which is lighter than I normally use but I don't want to burn out in the first week hence the lighter weights.  Oh, I used 4kg for the tricep extensions.

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Body Blitz Day 2, Week 1

It's amazing how fast your fitness level can drop (and your recovery rate increase) after only a week and bit away from training, admittedly the 1kg of extra weight from all the Christmas goodies doesn't help but it was so worth it.  They say the first step is always the hardest and so its all smooth sailing from here on in - yeah right maybe for some but so not for me - I have 12 weeks of torture ahead of me LOL - the things I do!

Todays FOOD:  Total Calories 1453

Breakfast
2 level scoops of Musashi: Protein Powder, Hybrid 92 Vanilla
40g of Uncle Tobys: Oats, Traditional

Snack
3 level scoops of Musashi: Fat Metaboliser Chocolate

Lunch
6 Thin Sunrice Ricecakes: Sundried Tomatoe and Basil
1/2 Cup of Low Fat Cottage Cheese
Garden Salad with Flaxseed Oil and Balsamic Vingar Dressing

Snack
185g Forme Tropical Yogurt


Dinner
Pork Chow Mien

'RECIPE' (Serves 4) - approx 270 calories per serve

500g Pork: Mince, raw
1 large Brown Onion, diced
1 packet (500g) Coles Coleslaw Mix
1 litre of Chicken Stock Liquid
1 tablespoon (20mL) Sauces: Soy
1 tablespoon (6.3g) Spices: Curry Powder

In large pot, Brown off Onion and Mince and add curry powder heat through.  Add coleslaw mix, chicken stock and soy sauce.  Add extra water if required and bring all the boil, then reduce to simmer.  Serve with Rice or Mashed Potatoe (if you are having carbs).

Snack
15 Almonds
Jarrah:Chai Latte, Vanilla Spice
30g of Atkins Milk Chocolate Endulge Bar

Note: I was really hungry this afternoon but managed to stay strong (other than my 'not quite' chocolate fix which is great because its 'guilt free').  I am thinking that if this hunger becomes a regular occurance, I will need to increase my calories so that I don't go off the rails and splurge.  My BMR calculations allowed me between 1485 and 1985 calories for a 1kg - 1/5kg loss per week.  I personally think that 1985 is wayyyyy tooooo much, but will be happy to try and find a middle ground if it means I will have more chance of staying strong.

*I ended up having another cup of Jarrah Chai which took my Calories for the day up to 1517.

Today's EXERCISE

45 minutes of Impact Fitness & Wellbeing Tummy, Hips and Thighs Torture!

3km (60 minutes) leisurely walk around Peppertree Park with my Boys and Gorgeous Friend Nicole.

I woke up this morning with a sore knee (L.H.S - over compensation for my Heel) and so out came the deep heat and knee brace and the show still went on.  This afternoon I was feeling a little worse for wear (migrane didn't help) and so with some help from my friendly pain killers and a radox bath I am now feeling very blissful and very much ready for bed (at 7.30pm LOL). 

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It's BODY BLITZ Challenge time!!

Happy New Year!! 

In staying true to my 'resolution' (for lack of being able to find a better word) of living each and every moment in the 'now', I have decided NOT to reflect upon the previous year as it has all just led me here to 'this moment'.  With that said, I have kicked things off in true Tash style, which is of course jumping straight into the deep end and have joined the Body Blitz 12 week challenge which started TODAY - Monday 3rd Jan 2011.

Whilst I do have 'specific & measurable' goals (Healthy Weight Range, Reduce Body Fat, Increase Muscle Percentage, Reduce Measurements) my main focus is to MAINTAIN A BALANCED AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE which I believe will ultimately help me to achieve the results that I would like to see.

Todays FOOD:  Total Calories 1443

Breakfast
2 level scoops of Musashi: Protein Powder, Hybrid 92 Vanilla
40 g of Uncle Tobys: Oats, Traditional

Snack
2 scoops of Musashi Protein Powder, Hybrid 92, Chocolate
1 small Banana
(Blended into shake)

Lunch
6 Thin, Sundried Tomato & Basil Rice Cakes
1/2 cup Low-Fat Cottage Cheese
1/4 bag (50g) of Gourmet Salad
15ml (one serving) of Balsamic Vinegar Dressing

Snack
15 almonds

Dinner
Apricot Chicken

'RECIPE' (Serves 4)
500g Chicken Breast (no skin, no bones)
Sachet Continental French Onion Salt- Reduced Soup
825g can of Coles Apricot Havles
2 Servings of Green Beans

Mix soup mix into the Apricot Juice and then pour over the top of other ingredients - Cook in oven and serve with Rice (if you are having carbs).

Snack
3 scoops of Musashi: Protein Powder, SLM, Fat Metabolising, Chocolate
1 serving of Jarrah: Chai Latte, Vanilla Spice
1 tub (62g) of Nestle: Dairy Desserts: Diet, Chocolate Mousse

Today's EXERCISE

45 mins of Impact Fitness and Wellbeing - Boxing Circuit Training

Well that's it for today, tomorrow I have a Tummy, Hips and Thighs PT session so I need to get my rest.  I have a feeling I will be saying OUCH alot by Wednesday/Thursday LOL!!

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