12WBT Task 1

So after going out for brunch on Tuesday and over endulging on Pancakes with Ice Cream and Maple Syrup I reached a point that enough was enough and decided that it was time to turn things around and get the me I like back. SO, I bit the bullet and joined the the Michelle Bridges 12 Week Body Transformation Challenge!!

Before getting stuck into the challenge, Michelle sets 8 Pre-Season Tasks which need to be completed in order to prepare you for the journey ahead.  Usually, these are done over a period of 4 weeks prior to the round beginning (it actually started on Monday) but as I dove in head first at the last minute (I started on Wednesday 6th June 2012) I needed to do these asap.

PRE-SEASON TASK 1 - Time to Get Real and Get Rid of the EXCUSES

So I have to admit that I needed a little help from my friends to get me started and I am so thankful for their brutal honesty as it helped me to really look at the road blocks that have been preventing me from reaching my goal/s - which let me tell you, is not an easy task to do.

Here I was thinking that I had my excuses under control but my list clearly shows that this is not the case.  I also have a feeling that more will arise as I go along and I will be sure to acknowledge and add them to this list rather than just ignoring them.

My Excuses and My Solutions to overcome them

Internal Excuses
(negative self talk)

• Too self critical as I need  to be perfect at what I do
• I punish myself too harshly for small slip ups
• I expect big results too soon
• Fear of not being defined by my weight
• Fear of giving up what I find comfort in
• Scared to train alone for fear of injury
• Scared of overdoing it and relapsing
• I feel too fat and yucky

Solutions

• Remember Perfection is a state of mind
• Mistakes happen its how you amend them that counts
• Patience - small victories add up to the grand prize
• I will define myself by who I am on the inside
• Nurturing myself will prevent seeking comfort in food
• I will find training buddies and do PT sessions
• I will listen to my body and allow myself to have rest days if needed
• In 12 weeks time I will look and feel fabulous

External Excuses

(within my control)

• I need to study
• I need to get the housework done
• I am too tired and sore
• I don't like wasting food - especially if someone else pays for it
• I have to juggle my workouts around my clients
• I treat/reward myself with food

Solutions

• Manage time better or arrange study day/s on my exercise free days
• Delegate jobs and do the basics
• Exercise will energise me and the soreness will pass - it is best to keep moving
• It is better to waste it then to deal with the guilt of eating it & I can always pay for it instead
• Workout with them or in between them or schedule around my schedule
• Come up with non food rewards eg. New outfit, Manicure

External Excuses

(outside my control)

• I can't drive to Melton to go to the Gym or do PT session
• Medical Appointments for myself and family members
• Weekends, Curriculum Days and School Holidays 
• Social Outings
• My loose skin makes progress hard to see

Solutions

• Get a lift with someone, use my home gym or dvd's
• Be prepared food wise and work around them exercise wise
• Stock up on good food options for snacks
• Choose options wisely or use my free meal
• Pay attention to the Body Fat and Skeletal Muscle % 

They are mine....What are yours?
Be honest and really look deep inside, it will be worth it.

As Michelle says 

there are no more excuses JFDI!!  

Yep that's right 

Just F**king Do It!!