Genesis Challenge Day 3, Week 4

Here's a quick update!!

So after Saturdays massive calorie blow out, I decided that it wasn't the end of the world and that I would still enjoy my Sunday with the family as planned (after my 9.15am Yoga Class).  The kids chose to go to the movies (we saw Rango - it was OK) and so in order to save a buck and also my hips we made our own popcorn and snacks at home and took a bottle of water too. 

On the way home we stopped and splurged on Fish'n'Chips for dinner - my first Free Meal.  As much as I would love to say that I really enjoyed it - I didn't.  I just kept looking at it all and saying to Glenn "Do you realise how many calories and grams of fat we are eating?", to which he replied "It's not like we do it all the time, just eat it!".  So I figured that it wasn't going to kill me (although the arterties might disagree) and just resigned myself to the fact that tomorrow I could just do some extra time on the treadmill to burn some of it off.

So tomorrow came (Monday Day 1 of Week 4), and I was ready for another big training week BUT my body had another plan for me when I pinched a nerve in my upper back (under my right shoulder blade) by  snatching a pair of pants of my 7 year old son who at 8am had already managed to get on my nerves (no pun intended).  When I told my Mum what happened her response was "So whats the moral of this story?".  I was like "Huh?", and so in her motherly voice she says "Don't snatch" LOL!

So anyway, I called Marianne and told her that she had to go it alone, which she did after coming over to make me a cuppa and to get my first aid box down for me so I could get a pain killer and do my dishes while she was here - thank you so much precious.  

I was hoping that REST was all I needed for it to be right for me to do Boxing that night but unfortunately it was not to be so instead Brendan allowed me to take the class under his supervision and I have to say that it was the best part of my day - I LOVED IT!!  Thank you Mr.  Impact.

Despite me hoping that it would be miraculously better in the morning - Tuesday Day 2, Week 4 was also a write off both exercise and food wise.  Emotional eating is such a vicious cycle and a habit that I really need to learn how to deal with better.  I am a pig when I am emotional, I will raid the cupboard and eat everything in sight until I feel satisfied - which doesn't happen so then I end up back into a negative pattern of self abuse =(

And so here I am Wednesday Day 3, Week 4 and although it is a little better (I no longer cry when I move), it was another exercise free day and a crappy food day.  I did however manage to get out and go for a short slow walk (with Kerriann, the girls and the puppies) and so that along with a visit from my good friend Jane (JT) my day has been quite wonderful, considering that I am struggling a little with the fear of this week being a huge setback - the food side of which I have brought on myself - GRRR!!

Anyway as you can probably hear in the tone of the writing - I am not coping too well with it all right now BUT its really isn't the end of the world and I need to learn to be kinder to myself and to find a way to divert my emotional eating.  I am not training again tomorrow or Friday so I am hoping that Saturday morning I might be right to get back to combat but I am not going to push if I'm not or else I could do more damage physically which will just devastate me mentally and emotionally.

Well thats it from me for tonight - I am hoping that it is these kind of experiences and feelings that will help to make me a success trainer!

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Genesis Challenge, Day 6, Week 3 Update

I am exhausted and am craving all the wrong types of food.  I have given in to temptation a couple of times but have managed to keep it controlled and reasonably within reason.  My exercise has been good although today was a struggle because my knee and heel are really sore - my own fault for pushing too hard - I cannot wait until they get fixed.  Anyway I am heading to bed so this is short (not so sweet), this will be the 3rd time this week I have been in bed before 10.30pm which for me is very rare indeed.  Wish I could say I have been sleeping well but I haven't - grrr.  I am hanging in there, being flat sucks but this too shall pass.  You need to experience the lows in order to appreciate the highs!!  Teaching Yoga in the morning which I am looking forward to as I just researched some new postures to try out.  Will write again soonish!  xoxo

ADDITIONAL NOTE:

So much for it being reasonably controlled - I feel disgusted in myself.  1900+ Calories - OINK! OINK!  My stomach feels even worse than it did before - I have not had any relief in 1 week and today is weigh in day - GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!  GGGGGGGGGRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!

Food and Exercise Diary HERE

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Genesis Challenge Day 2, Week 3

Food and Exercise Diary HERE - Not very happy with myself today, but tomorrow is a new day and I will try harder to get the calorie intake up there again!  Grrr, this time its MK's turn to give me the lecture!  Yes, Yes I will practise what I preach :oP.

"Every day may not be good, but

there's something good in every day"

You know how sometimes you just wake up flat? Well, today was my flat moment, I just couldn't be bothered getting out of bed.  But I did and I still went about my usual routine including going to Gym.

So today I discovered first hand that it really is true what they say about the mind being the make or break when it comes to exercise.  As I was waiting for the Boxing class to start this morning I was already convinced that I wasn't going to be able to keep up with everyone, and then ofcourse we started and I struggled with the first lots of sprints.  It wasn't until about half way through that I changed my mindset and took control enough to focus and give it everything I had and by the end of the class I was the one leading the sprints.  At the end of the class the Instructor 'Michael' praised and high fived me and I have to say that it gave me a real sense of pride which saw me walking out of the Gym with my head held high and a pep in my step. =)

Unfortunately by the afternoon I was back to feeling flat again and now as I write this I am totally exhausted and still feeling flat but it's nothing that some sweet slumber won't fix (and probably a higher calorie intake too).

Anyway so not to end on a negative note even though it hasn't been the best of days, there are still moments that have made me smile and I am still thankful that I got to wake up and experience it and so for me that's good enough.

"If you don't like something - change it;

if you can't change it,

change the way you look at it".

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Genesis Challenge Day 1, Week 3

“It is good to have an end to journey toward;

but it is the journey that matters, in the end”.

My gorgeous friend Marianne had her 2 week weigh in today and her results were incredible!!  A loss of 4.5kg and a total loss of 25cm (2cm off chest, 13cm off hips and 10cm off waist) - WOW!  This girl has worked her ghetto bootie off and deserves every bit of the amazing result - she really is an inspiration.  But, instead of being happy with these results she was beating herself up because she was hoping for more. 

Why do we insist on not appreciating the smaller steps that we need to take in order to get to our final destination?  Why can't we just enjoy the journey?

In conversation with Marianne and Kerriann today it came to my attention that I have not acknowledged that I am proud of how far I have come since losing my weight. 

For me I believe that this is because on one level I feel as though I cheated by taking the easy option and getting the lapband (even though I know that journey hasn't exactly been all roses) and also because I am still not content to just stay at this place that I am right now.

So anyway, it got me thinking and so this afternoon I spent some time reflecting on my Before Photos and some Photos of myself over the past couple years and whilst Yes, I am the first to admitt that I am still not 100% 'content' where I am now and so will still be striving to achieve my ultimate goals (in a way that I am proud off which is through bloody hard work and dedication), I am so much happier now than where I was then at 127.5kg, 110kg, 105kg, 100kg, 95kg, 90kg. 

I have lost a total of 56.5kg and even though I have put on weight again and am 10.5kg heavier I still achieved it and am nowhere near where I was.  I have covered an enormous distance on this journey and have got to experience what it feels like to lose an excessive amount of excess baggage that was holding me back (because I allowed it to).

I now realise that I should of acknowledged how great of an achievement it was to have lost what I had lost.  But, instead of taking pride in my accomplishments I took it for granted and beat myself up which led to distructive behaviour and self abuse. 

I write this in the hopes that I can stop people (including myself) from beating themselves over something that they should be proud of, so that they do take the time to reflect on the awesome acheivement and accomplisment that they have made - no matter how big or small.

Every step counts...

One step forward

Is a step in the right direction!!  

I am not this person anymore...

I am proud of my achievements...

I am happy to be where I am... 

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Genesis Challenge Weigh In, End of Week 2

This week I lost 1/2 kg which is a good loss considering my food intake increased. 

2 Week Weigh In Results:

• Lost 2kg
• Lost 1.3% of Body Fat
• Gained .7% of Skeletal Muscle
• Reduced by BMI

I am really happy with my progress so far but am very much looking forward to seeing further progress in the weeks to come. I am feeling confident about reaching my goals and cannot wait to see the new improved me at the end of it.

I am in the process of setting myself some target rewards which I will share once I have them properly sorted.  I am finding it to be a difficult process as I feel very selfish for rewarding myself with something when I already take time and money away from my family to go to the Gym.  I am trying to think of non monetary rewards but so far the things that make my heart flutter the most involve hard cash, so I have some work to do emotionally to allow myself to splurge on me and not feel guilty for it!   

I am only 1.6kg away from reaching my first goal of being under the 80kg mark again - I believe I can achieve this within the next 2 - 3 weeks.

My aim for Week 3 is:

• Minimum .6kg loss.
• Tighten nutrition
• Keep up exercise routine
• Balance Life and Gym better

I have to add how absolutely blessed I am to be taking this journey with my wonderfully supportive and inspirational besties Kerrianne and Marianne. Thank you both so much for kicking my butt when its needed, for pulling me up when I start beating myself up, for lending a shoulder when my barriers come down and for lending an ear even though I talk it off, I love you gals - go the Oooh Aaaah Sisters!!

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Genesis Challenge Day 6, 7, Week 2

Food and Exercise Diary HERE

Yesterdays combat session with Impact Fitness & Wellbeing was a really good and my heart rate was peaking throughout most of the session.  There was lots of running, punching and kicking but also lots of fun doing it which makes it even better. 

After the session JP and JT came back for a chat about nutrition which also resulted in me taking measurements and working out BMR's, BMI's and Goal Weights.  I have to say, that I really loved doing it and know that I have definately choosen the right field - I want to help people achieve their goals and the best part about it at the moment is that I get to achieve mine alongside them.  I am feeling so blessed with the awesome friendships that I am making and couldn't wipe the smile off my face all afternoon.

I had 7 at today's Yoga session and as always enjoyed the process, although I wish that I could of meditated for an hour longer but it was pure bliss while it lasted!

I did my shopping this afternoon so that I am all prepared for the week ahead.  The boys have some extra curricular activities this week which have been slotted into my already crazy schedule so its going to be a busy one.

Looking forward to sharing more with you soon.  Remember to think positive and to never give up!

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Genesis Challenge Day 5, Week 2 - REST DAY!

Food and Exercise Diary HERE

I worked out my BMR today and in order to lose between .5kg - 1kg per week I should having between 1455calories and 1955 calories.  This ofcourse will change when my weight changes and is based on my current level of exercise which is 3 - 5 intense 60 minute sessions per week.  Over the past 2 weeks my average daily calorie intake has been just under 1400 calories so I can afford to have some days where I take in a little more (healthy options ofcourse).

I gave a friend of mine some advise tonight and figured that I should make of note of it so that it can be reminder for myself also.

Losing weight is 80% Nutrition and 20% Exercise, Fueling the body correctly and adequately is just as important as putting petrol in your car. If your car is running on empty it is slow and sluggish, if you put the wrong fuel in then the same occurs. But when it has the right fuel it can run for miles and miles before its time to refill and if done in the proper manner it will just pick up where it left off.

Today was my exercise free day and my body is thanking me for it.  Tomorrow morning I have Combat and then on Sunday its Yoga.

I dread the weekends food wise but I am determined to stay strong and make healthly options - we are considering going to the movies tomorrow night so I have decided that we will make our own popcorn at home and take some water with us instead of going to the candy bar.  Not only will we save our hips but our pockets too.

Well that's it from me for now back to study I go - head down, bum up so the saying goes!

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Genesis Challenge Day 4, Week 2

Food and Exercise Diary HERE

I thought I would get this blog written early today as I have my first Nutrition Class to go to tonight and despite feeling energised earlier (even after my workout), I am now feeling washed out and flat.

Whilst I had originally planned on just going for a swim this morning (active rest), I changed my mind and did the Fat Blaster class instead.  Despite being ultra sore, I am so glad that I did it because it was an  AWESOME session!!   

Warm up was on the Spin Cycle which was intense, mind you I am convinced that us girls had our tension up way more than everyone else.  After spin it was 2 rounds of 'Cross Fit Training' for 10 minutes each, followed by Abs and a good Stretch.

Cross Fit Round 1

20 Squats

10 Diamond Pushups

Sprint - up and back (half court)

Cross Fit Round 2

50 Crunches

15 Burpees

Sprints - up and back X 2

I managed to do 11 rounds of Round 1 and 4 rounds of Round 2, which I think is pretty good.  I would of been happier to finish my half rounds which I could of done if I had of pushed myself just that little bit harder.  I love the fact that I was working towards achieveing a Personal Best because now I have something to measure it against next time.  Measureable Achievements are the best!
Here's What I did in the Cross Fit Rounds

235 Squats

110 Diamond Push ups

250 Crunches

75 Burpees

19 Sprints

I have re-read what I just wrote and am wondering why I'm not proud of my achievements for today.  I say 'its pretty good' just like water rolling off a ducks back but in 20 minutes to achieve those figures anyone else would say that it is a bloody good effort.  Also, could I really of pushed any harder today?  Perhaps I could of jogged faster but I isn't the main thing that fact that I didn't stop jogging despite wanting to walk a couple of times?  Why am I so hard on myself? I have come so far with regards to weight loss and increasing fitness levels and yet its not enough?  Will it ever be enough?  Will 'I' ever be enough for me?  Grrrrr I am annoyed at myself so I am leaving it there!

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Genesis Challenge Day 2, 3, Week 2

NEW PLANK RECORD:  4 MINUTES

Not only did I beat my previous record but I well and truly smashed it by a whole 1minute and 10seconds.  I can't even begin to explain how awesome it feels to know that I can do it, that I DID IT!  If it wasn't for my Impact Fitness & Wellbeing Trainer (Brendan), encouring me and telling me that there is no way I was giving up, I would of given in at the 2 minute mark, then again at the 3 minute and then every second after that but, he talked me through it and I was able to keep my mind strong and my body followed.  I AM SO PROUD OF ME!  Oh this by the way was after this mornings workout session and straight after 40 minutes of Toning - let me just say OUCH now and get it over and done with LOL!

“Limits exist only in the mind...

- if you think you can't do it,

then you won't

- but if you think you can,

then you will.”

I had my last PT session with Steve today (Upper Body Torture - I chest pressed 40kg X 6 reps plus a heap of other stuff) and it was awesome.  I really wish that I could continue but unfortunately finances suck - he was really understanding and offered to keep tabs on me whenever he had a free chance which I ofcourse accepted as it is a very generous offer.  He also gave me some really positive feedback which I needed to hear so that helped to increase my confidence a little more.

The girls and I went for a massage today with the Chinese people in the Woodgrove Shopping Centre and I will once again need to say OUCH!!  The lady I had kept asking me "oooh, you sore here" and I was like "Yep" all the while gritting my teeth.  At one stage she was up on the chair digging her elbows into my shoulders - she was like tell me if that is too much, I felt like tapping like they do in wrestling LOL!  Despite it hurting like heck she did loosen up the muscles a bit and most importantly put my neck back in :)

Oh here's an awwww moment - tonight at training I was struggling to run my last lap of the oval and so Glenn came back and grabbed my hand and we ran together - or more he dragged me while I moved my feet.

Oh, Yesterday was Boxing at Genesis which I enjoyed but don't feel that it was as intense as last weeks.

HERE is my Food and Exercise Diary!  My calories are higher this week, which is making me paranoid but I will get over it - food is good!!

Well that's it from me for tonight as I am EXHAUSTED and tomorrow its 'Fat Blasting' class and tomorrow night I start my Nutrition Course which is exciting. 

Goodnight all xoxo

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Genesis Challenge Day 1, Week 2

This morning I woke feeling bright eyed and bushy tailed after getting 8 hours plus of sleep - something which is very rare for me but has been a constant for the past 3 days (unfortunately though it will not be the case tonight).  I drove to my first aid course with a smile on my face and a small skinny chai latte in my hand singing at the top of my lungs (with an unknown audience due to me accidently knocking my phone OMGosh). 

The course went all day from 9.30am - 3.30pm and mostly consisted of the class listening to the lecturer and reading from a white board that was hard to see due to glare - something which my eyes cannot handle and at one point I think I actually closed them long enough to nod off (embarrassing much)!  There was about an hour of practical work and another hour of testing which were the best 2 hours of the day and I successfully passed my Level 2 First Aid Certificate.

I popped in briefly on the way home to visit my Step Dad and to check out my little sisters engagement ring which is very sparkly and then it was home to rush around like a headless chook before heading out to kick some butt at our regular Monday Night Impact Boxing Class.

Tonights Boxing Class kicked butt but I felt a little flat and didn't push as hard as usual.  I think it was a combination of being tired from the course and also from feeling drained due to it being my moontime - either way I could of pushed more but am still happy that I at least got to work out seeing as though I missed my morning Genesis session with my much missed Oooh Aaahhh Sisters.

After class we headed to Mariannes house for a quick visit which didn't see us get home until 10pm and after doing some paperwork and last minute house wifey / mum stuff here I am at 12.24pm feeling BLAH and :( 

FOOD AND EXERCISE DIARY HERE

I am really shitty at myself because todays calories are 1606, which is 176 more than they should be.  This mornings Chai was an edulgence that I didn't really need and also I had 2 Fish Wraps at dinner when 1 should of been enough.  I am hoping that it will all balance out with the days I was under my calorie intake but plan to work harder and keeping them in check.

Anyway I am going to go to bed because being tired isn't helping my depressive mood.  I am sure that I will be back to my bright chirpy self after some rest.

Oh, stressing over not getting enough study done isn't helping either so this week I really need to focus more time on school work.

Goodnight everyone, thanks for the support through the highs and the lows. xoxo

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Genesis Challenge Day 5, 6, 7, Week 1

I lost 1.5kg this week =) 

I decided not to pay any attention to the BF% and SM% as I weighed in 'after' todays exercise and its my moontime so that would alter the reading too.

Food and Exercise Diary HERE

Weekends are my downfall each and every time!!  I think its a combination of not being as organised with my food, being out and about (I sang at the Ballan Autumn Festival on Saturday afternoon and then afterwards spent some time with my beautiful friends Heather and Geoff) or just the fact that I am home and food is a comfort, a way to ease the bordom - or more pass the time.  Mind you, in saying that I managed to turn yesterdays little blow out around and so today has been a positive one.

Friday I did NO EXERCISE at all and as much as I struggled with it mentally, physically my body thanked me.  Saturday it was Combat with Impact Fitness and Wellbeing which despite being a killer on my poor old legs was a really fun session.  This morning I was up with the birds for an Impact Challenge which ended up being 4 x up and down the Peppertree Stairs and after that I taught Yoga at the BMLC. 

I had 8 in the class today which was fantastic.  Once I am in the moment I really enjoy teaching but leading up to it I am always so nervous to the point that I begin to question whether its what I want to do and if I'm really good enough to be doing it - gggrrrrr self doubt sucks!

On another note, I am going to miss out on my Gym session tomorrow morning as I have a First Aid Course to do - luckily, I have boxing tomorrow night or else I would of been fretting LOL!

Well that's it from me for tonight, I have a HEAP of study that I need to get done - just a little behind the 8 ball but I will get there eventually.

Good Bye Week 1 - Bring on Week 2!

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Genesis Challenge Day 4, Week 1

View my FOOD and EXERCISE Diary HERE

"Every accomplishment starts
with the decision to try.”

Today's accomplishment was trying and successfully getting through my very first 'Fat Blaster' Cardio Class and walking out with a smile on my face.  I have to admitt that it wasn't quite as intense as I was expecting - although intense, it was!  

Its funny what goes through our heads and how much stress we put ourselves through just with our wild imaginations.  I was expecting more of an areobics type workout with intense cardio drills that would leave me gasping for air but, it was similar to the type of training that I am used to just in a bigger group (like 24+ people - intimidating much) and with a different trainer.  Marianne said she was a cross between the Commando and Michelle! 

There were are few exercises that I couldn't do, NO rephrase that because I could do them they just hurt my knees and plantar lots and since I have to be able to continue to train like a mad woman for at least the next 11.5weeks, I opted for an alternative exercise that was kinder.  eg. Star Jumps were replaced with Side Steps.  

It has been a massive week training wise so far and I have to admitt that right now as I am typing this I am totally feeling it - OUCH!!  I opted out of Impact Training tonight as 'overtraining' can be just as bad as undertraining and so I figured it was well and truly REST time - which also includes tomorrow.

My Total Exercise so far this week = 5 hours 50 minutes

10 mins of Elliptical Trainer

30 mins of Upper Body Weights - PT Session
10 mins of Cycle, Stationary
45 mins of Impact Boxing
60 mins of Genesis Boxing
15 mins of Cycle, Stationary
30 mins of Lower Body Weights - PT Session
10 mins of Stair Climbs
10 mins of Treadmill / Uphill 
35 mins of Impact Toning
60 mins of Genesis Fat Blasting
35 mins of Cycling - School Run

On another note, I weighed in today and there was 'No Change' which at first I was really down about but then I reminded myself about changes to Body Fat and Skeletal Muscle Percentages and I got over it.  The other thing that would play a big part is the fact that I haven't got to play queen for the day at all during the past 4 days - no suprises there!

Anyway that's it from me - Goodnight, thanks for reading this post!

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Genesis Challenge Day 3, Week 1

Short and sweet tonight...It was yet another awesome day with my Team Mates the 'Ooo arrrs' LMAO!

I am exhausted and nervous about doing the Fat Blaster class tomorrow as its Cardio based and my endurance isn't that great.  But, its all about giving it a go and performing to the best of your own ability so there is only one way to find out!

“Change is the essence of life...
Be willing to surrender what you are
for what you could become.”

FOOD and EXERCISE DIARY:  HERE

Total Calories for the day = 1294

Breakfast (265 Calories)
Oats and Protein Powder

Lunch (351 Calories)
Subway Chicken Breast and Salad Wrap with Sweet Onion Dressing
Coke Zero 600mL

Dinner (332 Calories)
Homemade Pita Pizza
(Turkey, Egg, Cheese, Capsicum, Olives and Onion

Snacks (347 Calories) 
Protein Shake
Banana
Herbal Tea
3 Tea / Skim / Equal
1 Coffee / Skim / Equal
1 Jarrah Chai

EXERCISE

5 mins of Cycling 24 kph - this is the school run!  I was running late this afternoon so only did to and from this morning.  The past 2 days I only put my speed at 17kph as I wasn't sure so today at the gym I did that speed and I could of crawled faster LOL!

Warm Up on Cycle @26kph - 15 mins
Lower Body PT Session - 30 minutes of weights
10 mins of Stepper/Stair Climber at Level 5
10 mins of Walking, Treadmill / Uphill @6kph

35 mins of Impact Ftiness and Wellbeing Toning (100's)

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Genesis Challenge Day 2, Week 1

OMGosh is it really only day 2, I am EXHAUSTED already!  Despite this however I am motivated, determined and committed - nothing is going to stop me from reaching my goals - not even myself (my biggest barrier)!

Today I did my very first 'Genesis' Boxing Class and I have to admitt that I had lots of self doubt floating around in my head about whether I could keep up, was fit enough and blah blah blah, BUT I did it!!  I can remember my first ever boxing class (at the Bacchus Marsh Leisure Centre) and the fact that I segregated myself from the group line because I didn't feel comfortable working out with anyone else except my partner.  Well, that wasn't the case today I well and truly pushed the comfort zone barrier.  I have to add here that if it wasn't for the amazing go get it attitude of Marianne I probably would of decided not to do the class and just worked on the gym floor instead but this amazing woman is fearless and so I figure that I can be too plus safety in numbers always helps ;o)

TODAYS EXERCISE - Total Calories Burnt - 720 calories.

60 minutes of Boxing

10 minutes of Cycling (school run)

Food wise today I once again fell short on my calorie goal - I really do need to work harder on getting the extra protein shake in.  Mentally I am struggling with that if I have the extra shake it will put up my calories which will mean that I may not be able to have my 'late' snack  because it will put me over BUT when I think about it realistically I know that I am doing more damage by having too little calories than by having 50 - 100 more!  So here's me kicking myself up the butt before the girls do it for me.

TODAYS FOOD - Total Calories 1302 calories.

See the individual Calorie Totals HERE

Breakfast

1/2 Cup Oats with Protein Powder
Lunch
Roast Turkey and Fetta Salad with Balsamic Vinegarette Dressing and Sourdough Wattle Bread
Dinner
Turkey MeatLoaf with Potatoes,Carrots, Broccoli, Beans and Weight Watchers Chicken Gravy
Snack
Protein Shake
20 medium size Grapes, Green
2 cups of Teas: Herbal, no sugar
2 serving of Tea / Skim / Equal Tablets
1 tub (62g) of Nestle: Diet, Chocolate Mousse
Jarrah: Chai Latte, Vanilla Spice

Well thats it from me as it is past my 11pm curfew because it was a school night and I didn't get home until 10pm which meant that I was once again behind the 8 ball so I want to get up bright and early to get back on top again ready for another big day - PT session number 2. 

Oh, that reminds me - I spoke to Steve face to face today about the whole control thing yesterday so I am hoping that tomorrows session will have me begging for mercy - I am really a sucker for punishment hey!

PERSONAL NOTE:  I got out the guitar and played and sang today and even though it wasn't perfect due to still getting over my lung infection, it really put me into a good place - inner peace!

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Genesis Challenge Day 1, Week 1

Never be anything less than you can be!

This is the motto of my Genesis Personal Trainer - Steve and it really spoke to me loud and clear.  I had my first training session with him today and enjoyed being back in the swing of things but have to say that I am  disappointed in myself.  My disappointment is NOT because of my performance, considering I am still not 100% I put in an amazing effort today it is because I took 'control' and told him how I wanted to train rather than letting his do his job to smash down my comfort zone barriers.  I just want to add here a huge Thank you to my amazing friends Marianne and Kerriann for being honest and upfront with me and calling me on it!!  So what's done is done and I have sent him a message apologising for being a Diva and organised another session for Wednesday this week based on how he wants to train me and what he thinks is good for me.  I did ofcourse tell him that I like to be challenged and use to time efficiently and all that kind of stuff but its at least a step in the right direction.

EXERCISE:

It has been a massive exercise day today and I have to admitt that I am feeling it - my legs are like jelly!

10 minutes Bike (Kids to and from school)
10 minutes on the Elliptical at M.E.T of 7 (warm up)
10 minutes on the Bike (cool down)
30 minutes PT session - Upper Body Resistance
45 minutes Boxing session with Impact that was awesome!

Total of 1 hr and 45 mins - Total Calories burnt = 1036

FOOD:

The girls and I went for a cuppa after gym and I am so proud of myself because instead of my usual 'skinny chai latte' I had a Peppermint Tea and it was really nice and refreshing and I will definately make the same choice next time.

I have done OK with my nutrition today although I fell short on my calorie intake (I should be having 1430calories) and I didn't fit it within my 3 hour time bracket.  Oh, I also had an Atkins Chocolate Bar but I really could of gone without it.

Breakfast: (265 Calories)
1/2 Cup Oats
2 Scoops of Protein Powder

Lunch:  (322 Calories)
100g Turkey Thigh Roast
1 x Wattle Valley Sourdough Wrap
Salad with Balsamic Vinegar Dressing

Dinner: (259 Calories)
*Struggled with this meal as I was still full from lunch!
25 g of Lamb (raw weight)
40 g of Zucchini
25 g of Capsicum, Red
1/4 of Dry Mix (not made with oil) of Continential Mediterranean CousCous
Salads with (1/2 serve) Balsamic Vinegar Dressing
25g South Cape Reduced Fat Greek Feta 

Snacks: (448 Calories)
Protein Shake
Herbal Tea (no sugar)
2 cups of Teas: White w. skim milk x 2 equal tablets
20 Grapes, Green
30g Net (One Bar) of Atkins Milk Chocolate Endulge Bar
1 tub (200g) of Nestle: Yoghurt: Diet, No Fat, Peach Mango

Total Calories: 1293

Well that's that for day 1....I didn't finish this blog post last night because I was totally exhausted and ended up going to be at 9.30pm which for me is very rare and meant that I didn't get any study done so once again I am behind the 8 ball :( *sigh*, but on a plus I did get a good rest.  I am now heading off to my very first Genesis Boxing Class and although my body is feeling a little sore (mostly shoulders - I do not like lateral raises) and I am having comfort zone issues I am ready to give it everything I've got.

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Starting Stat's for Genesis Challenge

My goals for this week...

• Lose 1.0kg
• Follow Nutrition Plan
• Take Supplements
• Increase water intake
• 1 X PT Session to the best of my capability
• 6 X Training Sessions - Mix of Resistance and Cardio 
• Get adequate rest (bed by 11pm)

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Let the 'Genesis' Challenge begin...

As you can tell by the title I have decided to take on another challenge.  Whilst it is a Genesis challenge, I am not 'officially' part of it ($$$) but will still be going through the motions in order to get myself back on track and to also support Marianne who is an official participant (and who is going to whoop everyones butt because Kerriann and I are going to help by whooping hers Bahahahahahaha).

The past week has been absolute hell for me as being sick has meant my training suffered and me being an emotional eater turned to food.  Why do I continue to do it when I know it only makes me feel worse?  I really am my own worst enemy and it is such a vicious cycle.  I eat because I want comfort because I feel crap, then I feel crap because I eat crap, then I eat more crap because I feel crap that I ate crap GRRR!!  As a result of abusing my body with 'crap' food my stomach as been so bloated and sore (because of no crap - too much information I know but I was on a roll LOL) that last night I resorted to taking some laxatives which thankfully have helped a little - ahhhhh! 

I am so unhappy in my own skin at the moment and even though I am uncertain that I will ever get to a place where I am 100% happy with myself, I at least want to regain some of the feelings that I had only a few months ago - when I was feeling 'lean and tall' rather than 'fat and frumpy'.

I was looking back over some of my photos last night and found one of me in July 2009.  I can remember how totally disgusting I felt back then to the point that I was abusing my body by either not eating or eating and purging or, the list of abuse goes on and on.  Now I look at it and although I know that I was 'skinny fat (no muscle tone) and not healthy' I 'like' the shape and size of my body and have decided that it is what I want to aim for. I figure that I have been there before and so I CAN DO IT again, although this time I want to achieve it the HEALTHY way and enjoy it when I get there.

WHERE I WANT TO BE

Weight = 73.5kg, Bust = 94cm, Waist = 89cm, Hips = 108cm  

WHERE I AM

Weight = 83.5, Bust = 101cm, Waist = 99cm, Hips = 118.5cm

So tomorrow it all begins and whilst I am still feeling pretty ordinary (Throat and Lung Infection) I am determined to get back on track and turn things around and so in true Tash style I decided to jump straight into the deep end and book in my first PT with Steve - nervous much!!



MY LONG TERM GOALS:

Ultimately I would like to be 69kg which would give me a BMI of 22, this is the middle of my healthy range of 64kg - 74kg.  In order to achieve this I will lose 14.5kg.  My aim is to lose 1/2 to 1kg per week. 

BF% within 25% - 30% - I will lose 12 - 17% of body fat.

SM% within 35 - 40% - I will increase my skeletal muscle by 10 - 15%.

In order to achieve the same sort of figure that I had in July 2009 I need to reduce my Bust, Waist and Hip measurements by approximately 10cm each.  I will reduce my measures and be a comfortable Size 12.

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