Genesis Challenge Day 4, Week 1

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"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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