No more weekly weigh in's

I have decided that I will NOT be weighing in on a weekly basis during this Aim To Change Challenge as in the past week I have been on the scales 'everyday' and it is doing my head in!

It is only a number!!  and yet, that number was once again determining whether I had a good day or one where I beat myself up just that little bit more than usual - crazyness!

On a plus, I am proud of the fact that I have managed to catch it and stop it before it got as out of control as it has been in the past.

So with that said, I will now be weighing and measuring every 4 weeks (Start of Week 5, Start of Week 9, and End of Week 12).

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A 1000 Steps Challenge!

I discovered a 1000 step trek tonight (thanks to the amazing Amy) called the Kokoda Walk.  It is in Ferntree Gully and allows you to experience a sense of the exhaustion felt by the Australian soldiers following the Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea in World War II.

This is going to be my next challenge!  Care to join me?

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Day 2, Week 2 Aim to Change

I lost 500grams, which isn't much but is still a loss and so therefore still something to =) about.

Whilst I am happy that it is a win I know that had I not veered slightly off the track over the past couple of days it would of been a better result.  But, in saying that I know that I am allowing myself to enjoy life and to not deprive myself in the hopes that it will prevent a binge sesh - which has worked thus far.

So let me tell you about my day....

I did my very first Tummy, Hips and Thighs class this morning and survived 60 minutes of ouchiness.  And!! Even managed to do a Boxing Class straight after it where I was praised for a good intensity level - gotta love compliments.  So it was 2 hours of intense exercise and 1294 calories burnt - WOW Go me! 

So if you follow this blog you might be thinking 'but I thought you said no double sessions' and you would be correct in thinking so.  However I made an exception because for the first time in I can't even remember I worked out with my little sister Marketta (Skeet) and I LOVED IT.  We don't get to spend alot of time together and have little in common and so to be able to share something I am passionate about with her was an incredible feeling.

After Gym I went shopping for fruit and vegies but am dissappointed to say that I made a 'moment of weakness' buy at the register of a 'Cherry Ripe'.  It didn't even hit me until it was devoured and then the guilts started.  In the past I would of beat myself up over and over agiain but, instead I decided to just own it, get over it and get back on track. 

It was such a beautiful day today and so I walked to school and picked up the boys.  They weren't too impressed about having to walk (rather than ride their scooter) but we talked the whole way and played a game of not stepping on the cracks and we were home in no time.

Tonights Fitness Class was about Business stuff and I picked up a few good tips.  I only have 1 more class left and then I can just focus on getting my modules completed.  I have to admitt that I am feeling as though I have bitten off way more than I chew (AGAIN) but I will get there!

Well I had better finish up so that I can get some sleep as tomorrow I have a 30 minute PT session and after it I am going to do Cycle with Skeet.

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Day 6, Week 1 - Aim to Change

My body is so tired right now that even typing is a struggle, suprisingly though my mind is still feeling pretty good - proving I don't have to think too much LOL!

Here a quick catch up...

Thursday

Exercise - An awesome 60 minute Fat Blaster class

Food - Under 1200 Calories and had 5 lollies as a treat.  They were delicious and I am so proud of myself for not eating the entire packet.

I wagged school tonight, not for any reason other than I just couldn't be stuffed!

Friday

Exercise - 45 minute workout with IFW which saw me run 2 full laps of the athletic track, do 1200 jab crosses, plus deadlifts, duckwalks, burpees, sprints, squats and ofcourse lunges.  Let me just say that my Hamstrings are killing me!

Food - Not the best of days but not as bad as today.

I had a gig tonight for the NEW HOPE CAMBODIA campaign and so I was treated to a delicious Cambodian 3 course meal which consisted of:

Entree: Papaya, Carrot and Mango Salad Ball

Main: Chicken Curry and Rice

Dessert: Rice Balls with Ice Cream and Berry Sauce

It was a fantastic evening and I came home feeling very fulfilled :)

And that brings me to TODAY!

This weekend consists of an Intensive Massage Workshop which runs from 9am - 4pm and I find them to be mentally, physically and emotionally exhausting but rewarding at the same time.

Food:  My son Ace (7yrs) cooked me 'Egg, Bacon and Vegie Pie' for dinner tonight (with help from Mum) and although it was totally high in calories I couldn't (wouldn't) say "No sorry mate but Mummy can't eat it because shes on a diet".   So I ate it and it was delicious.  I am so proud of him and it felt lovely to be spoilt just because he loves me :)

With that said todays food intake hasn't been the best but, it could of been worse.  I have decided not to dwell on the negatives or to beat myself up because the week as a whole has been positive! 

Exercise:  Despite getting home and just wanting to have a shower and crawl into bed I made myself do a 45 minute workout.  Luckily Glenn agreed to holding the mitts for me and after some persuasion offered some encouragement to push me a little harder.  I have to admitt that I felt much better mentally after it.

10 rounds

5 x Star Jumps

5 x Squats

20 x Jab Cross

10 rounds

5 x Dips

5 x Push Ups

20 x Upper Cuts

200 Hooks

20 rounds

4 x Jab Cross

4 x Uppers

4 x Hooks

1000 Jab Crosses (non stop)

25 each leg Hip Abductions

15minutes - Abs

I have Yoga in the morning and am hoping that someone actually turns up because its getting a little disheartening.

Oh well time to just chill for the evening, will write again soon!

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