2009 starting weight: 79.7kg...
2009 goal: 69.0kg
Week Ending 01/02/09: 76.5kg
2009 goal: 69.0kg
Week Ending 01/02/09: 76.5kg
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
A Better Week
Last week was an improvement on the week before! Nothing much to report, I really need to start on the exercise part, but just have no motivation for it at the moment. Not having someone to train with makes a huge difference...
Thursday, February 5, 2009
A few weeks in between
So I've been very very slack with this blog... We have had two more lots of visitors and the start the the preschool year to deal with since my last entry. Through all of that (namely a lot of eating out while people were holidaying with us) I still managed to lose a little bit... At least those scales are going down and not up!
I'm still sticking to the Weight Watchers plan for the most part, and trying really hard not to snack, especially after 9pm! While we keep nothing "nice" in the house, and getting dressed and driving to the shops for a chocolate fix is very unappealing, late night snacking is almost non existent in our house. I'll just have a glass of water instead then, shall I?! Not quite what I was after, but it'll have to do :)
I'm still sticking to the Weight Watchers plan for the most part, and trying really hard not to snack, especially after 9pm! While we keep nothing "nice" in the house, and getting dressed and driving to the shops for a chocolate fix is very unappealing, late night snacking is almost non existent in our house. I'll just have a glass of water instead then, shall I?! Not quite what I was after, but it'll have to do :)
2009 starting weight: 79.7kg...
2009 goal: 69.0kg
Week Ending 01/02/09: 77.5kg
2009 goal: 69.0kg
Week Ending 01/02/09: 77.5kg
Monday, January 12, 2009
End of Week One
Last week I was good. REALLY good. I even rejoined Weight Watchers online. I love being able to count points online, especially since the laptop is never far away. So, I was counting my points and eating really well. Up until Friday! We had a friend come to visit, and well, instead of being a over the top about what I did or didn't eat, I just went with the flow and tried to choose foods that weren't as bad as some... It must have worked. At least I lost something last week, even if it was such a small amount. A loss is still a loss! The box of Roses and McDonald's stop obviously didn't help, but I'm not beating myself up about it. Life is going to always get the in way and I don't want to get all anal about what I should and shouldn't be eating. There's no fun in that at all!
Back to the WW plan this morning though :)
Back to the WW plan this morning though :)
2009 starting weight: 79.7kg...
2009 goal: 69.0kg
Week Ending 11/01/09: 79.6kg
2009 goal: 69.0kg
Week Ending 11/01/09: 79.6kg
Sunday, January 4, 2009
New Start for 2009
2009 is the year of weight loss and fitness for me (as well and attempting to become more frugal, but that's another post altogether!).
2008 was a year of being pregnant for what seemed like forever, and finally giving birth to Reuben on the 20th October.
In March I need to look relatively decent in a beautiful bridesmaids dress for Meegan and Rob's wedding. This is my main source of motivation for the next 9 weeks or so. I don't want to be the largest in the bridal party!
So far so good. But it's only the 4th Jan :)
I had given myself a wide girth for 'healthy eating' up until today, as we weren't supposed to be home from holidays until last night, but we made it in good time and drove 14 hours straight on Friday. This drive all depended on what the boys were like and whether we needed a break and stay somewhere over night. Luckily we didn't and so I got an extra days start on my goal for '09.
My only gripe: Why is it so expensive to eat healthily on the run?
Because we didn't want to spend hundreds of dollars on food and drinks on the trip home, we kept to the major fast food chains. McDonald's got a rather large donation from us over a few different stops along the way home!
2008 was a year of being pregnant for what seemed like forever, and finally giving birth to Reuben on the 20th October.
In March I need to look relatively decent in a beautiful bridesmaids dress for Meegan and Rob's wedding. This is my main source of motivation for the next 9 weeks or so. I don't want to be the largest in the bridal party!
So far so good. But it's only the 4th Jan :)
I had given myself a wide girth for 'healthy eating' up until today, as we weren't supposed to be home from holidays until last night, but we made it in good time and drove 14 hours straight on Friday. This drive all depended on what the boys were like and whether we needed a break and stay somewhere over night. Luckily we didn't and so I got an extra days start on my goal for '09.
My only gripe: Why is it so expensive to eat healthily on the run?
Because we didn't want to spend hundreds of dollars on food and drinks on the trip home, we kept to the major fast food chains. McDonald's got a rather large donation from us over a few different stops along the way home!
2009 starting weight: 79.7kg...
2009 goal: 69.0kg
2009 goal: 69.0kg
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Friday, September 7, 2007
I should be eating through a straw...
...but I'm not.
This morning I was booked in (and all psyched up) to have my wisdom teeth out at 8am this morning.
But in the early hours of Thursday morning both Marc and I decided it was the perfect time to get a gastro bug.
Excellent timing on my part :)
So now I have to reschedule the teeth thing, something I'm not looking forward to at all. But on the up side, I've got next week off on holidays so at least I won't be spending it all swollen and sorry for myself!
This morning I was booked in (and all psyched up) to have my wisdom teeth out at 8am this morning.
But in the early hours of Thursday morning both Marc and I decided it was the perfect time to get a gastro bug.
Excellent timing on my part :)
So now I have to reschedule the teeth thing, something I'm not looking forward to at all. But on the up side, I've got next week off on holidays so at least I won't be spending it all swollen and sorry for myself!
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Friday, August 31, 2007
PT Sessions. 3 down and in for another 8!
I love love love my PT sessions with Billie-Jo. She's awesome! And apart from pushing me harder than I would ever push myself, she's really funny and a blast to hang out with (after our training session, of course!).
Initially I signed up for 3 sessions on a whim while I was joining the gym and signing my life away for the next 12 months. I am really happy that I did sign up for it though, otherwise I probably would never have met Billie-Jo or discovered how great personal training session are for me.
Session 1 was all about the finding out my FittnessAge which you can read about here.
Session 2 was a bit of a plunge in the deep end of the pool, with Billie-Jo trying me out with exercises and weights to guage how much I can handle and be pushed. Let me just tell you, there was lots of giggling and talking going on during my second session. We even sat around for nearly an hour just chatting about anything and everything after my half hour session :)
Session 3 was a very hard workout. I did heaps of weight training and ab work. At the time I thought I was working as hard as I could, but the next day I wasn't feeling any of the muscle burn that I should have so I must not have worked quite as hard as I should. It was still a great session though. I'm super keen to get the technique right so I'm getting the full effect of each exercise. This is a bit painful, but it will be worth learning. Technique is everything!
I am so happy with the sessions that I've signed up for another block of 8 with Billie-Jo. I know this isn't everyone's cup of tea, but I am already reaping the benefits, so can't say enough about it - just get out there and have a go! You'll be surprised :)
Initially I signed up for 3 sessions on a whim while I was joining the gym and signing my life away for the next 12 months. I am really happy that I did sign up for it though, otherwise I probably would never have met Billie-Jo or discovered how great personal training session are for me.
Session 1 was all about the finding out my FittnessAge which you can read about here.
Session 2 was a bit of a plunge in the deep end of the pool, with Billie-Jo trying me out with exercises and weights to guage how much I can handle and be pushed. Let me just tell you, there was lots of giggling and talking going on during my second session. We even sat around for nearly an hour just chatting about anything and everything after my half hour session :)
Session 3 was a very hard workout. I did heaps of weight training and ab work. At the time I thought I was working as hard as I could, but the next day I wasn't feeling any of the muscle burn that I should have so I must not have worked quite as hard as I should. It was still a great session though. I'm super keen to get the technique right so I'm getting the full effect of each exercise. This is a bit painful, but it will be worth learning. Technique is everything!
I am so happy with the sessions that I've signed up for another block of 8 with Billie-Jo. I know this isn't everyone's cup of tea, but I am already reaping the benefits, so can't say enough about it - just get out there and have a go! You'll be surprised :)
Friday, August 24, 2007
Thought I was organised
This morning I had planned to do a bit or work at home and then book Owen in to the gym's day care centre and do a class.
Ah, no. I can't do that on the day apparently. I need to book Owen in at least 3 days in advance!
So since that plan is out the window I guess I'll just have to work extra hard doing housework to make up for the lost class :)
Must make a note to book Owen in for next Friday... on Monday!
Ah, no. I can't do that on the day apparently. I need to book Owen in at least 3 days in advance!
So since that plan is out the window I guess I'll just have to work extra hard doing housework to make up for the lost class :)
Must make a note to book Owen in for next Friday... on Monday!
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Time to fess up...
Tonight I had my first ever personal training session.
I was nervous and excited about this meeting with my PT, Billi-Jo. I had these horrible thoughts all day today that she was going to be a nasty piece of work and that I would be worked so hard that I wouldn't be able to stumble out of the gym and make it home in one piece :)-
Anyway, I'm happy to report that Billi-Jo was exactly the opposite to what I had imagined - she's great! But in saying that, tonight's session wasn't a real traning session for me. The next one wil be harder - I can pretty much guarantee that much!
It was half an hour of testing to find out what myFitness Age really is.
Your Fitness Age tells you that you are, physically speaking, performing at the same level of the average person that age.
So here are my stats, taken tonight that assist in the Fitness Age calculation:
Weight: 75kg
Height: 168cm
Birth Date: 15/04/1979
Waist: 86cm
Hips:113cm
Recovery Pulse: 115
Sit & Reach: +15cm
1 min of Sit Ups: 24
Max Push Ups: 10
Ok, so here's the home truth - my Fitness Age is 49.
Yep, I know. What a shocker, hey.
But at least I've got a starting point to progress from now, and it will all improve. It may take a while, but at least I'm willing (and able) to work on it.
I was nervous and excited about this meeting with my PT, Billi-Jo. I had these horrible thoughts all day today that she was going to be a nasty piece of work and that I would be worked so hard that I wouldn't be able to stumble out of the gym and make it home in one piece :)-
Anyway, I'm happy to report that Billi-Jo was exactly the opposite to what I had imagined - she's great! But in saying that, tonight's session wasn't a real traning session for me. The next one wil be harder - I can pretty much guarantee that much!
It was half an hour of testing to find out what myFitness Age really is.
Your Fitness Age tells you that you are, physically speaking, performing at the same level of the average person that age.
So here are my stats, taken tonight that assist in the Fitness Age calculation:
Weight: 75kg
Height: 168cm
Birth Date: 15/04/1979
Waist: 86cm
Hips:113cm
Recovery Pulse: 115
Sit & Reach: +15cm
1 min of Sit Ups: 24
Max Push Ups: 10
Ok, so here's the home truth - my Fitness Age is 49.
Yep, I know. What a shocker, hey.
But at least I've got a starting point to progress from now, and it will all improve. It may take a while, but at least I'm willing (and able) to work on it.
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