Well hi everyone!! I set up this blog site last round of 12WBT, but didn't really get to work on it all that much. I really hope to write a lot more this round, but so far, haven't really got there. I have start of round blogs to write, and I still have a blog to write about my experience in my first every fun run from last weekend. However......joining this blogging challenge will make sure I get on here at least once a week, so until I can get the posts done I want to for myself, I am happy to know I have committed to this challenge! Thankyou to the wonderful Kath for getting this challenge up and running, and it's fantastic to see so many have joined in.
Anyway.....to the task at hand.....
1. Describe yourself in 25 words or less. You can get straight to the point - or bring your creativity into play.
I am a singer and retailer from Brisbane, newly getting into the fitness thing, loving the results so far and excited for Round 3!
2. What brings you to 12wbt? Getting fitter? Losing weight? (Gaining weight??) Are you first timer, a repeat offender??
This is my second round of 12WBT. I did the last round, and lost quite a substantial amount of weight (22.4kg!!), however I still have more to go. Currenty at last weigh in was sitting at 81.7kg, and would like to get down to 70kg by the end of this round. While the weight-loss and looking slimmer is a visual bonue, my main reason for finally starting something was for my health. I am petrified of death, and knowing that heart disease is common for the men in my family line, I was always scared of the thought of having a heart attack. At least now, as I am not a drinker or smoker, combined with my newly improved health and fitness, if something happens, I can't say I didn't try to live as healthy a life as possible for myself.
This round I also want to continue to improve my fitness, tone up the arms more, lose more 'jiggly bits' off my tumm yand hip/thigh area, I would like to get better at running and improve my stamina.
3. Why do you blog??
When I started my blog, it wasn't 'for' anyone in particular. It was actually more for me, so I could look back and see how far I had come, and what I could achieve. Kind of a way to record things, but with video and photos to accompany experiences I had had during my weight loss process, during the return to me!! (Hence the name - Return Of The Mackie). I don't have many followers, but I like to share my blog posts by linking it on facebook or on the 12WBT forum sites. I want people to know - and in particular the newer members - what can be achieved if you really work hard. Especially for the ladies (& gents) that started over 100kg like I did, that you can get your body moving, and really have results that blow your mind! The fact that I have had emails and messages from people stating that, and that I have inspired/encouraged them to keep going makes me want to write more!
4. Who is your biggest inspiration in life and why (doesn't have to be weight loss)
I am constantly inspired by fellow 12WBTers - their amazing transformations, and their commitment to creating their most spectacular lives possible. Whether it's a participants who has done lots of rounds and are at their goal weights and now doing the lean and strong round, or someone just starting out, who has managed to walk around their block for the first time in a long time. I am inspired by the whole program and especially Michelle Bridges for the wonderful program she has created and the empowering way she speaks and teaches us all about the choices we make, and how to live a better life.
5. What things in life bring you the most joy?
My partner Leonie, my friends and family, my band members and performing in my band, my cats, the sound of laughter, the smell of rain and a day off with no housework to do, to relax and maybe read a book (very few and far between those days!!)
6.What do you think your greatest challenge is going to be this round?
I think for me this round, I am really going to step up the intensity of my workouts, I need to really get a sweat happening. I need hardio cardio workouts, and to push myself to that uncomfortable place to get the most out of my time.
7. What are you most excited about 12wbt?
To see the results for myself and everyone else after all our hard work over the next 3 months. The look on people's faces when they have started losing weight is exciting. There is a sparkle in their eyes, that despite the early morning workouts and sore muscles etc, they are feeling proud of themselves, sometimes for the first time in a long time!! Also I hope to meet lots more new friends this round!
8. And what scares the pants off you?
The thought of the increased intensity level I know I need to work at to get to my goal!! Also the thought of my wedding part way through this round, and being out of my normal routine for about a week!! Will be doing lots of planning for that soon though to ensure I stay right on track!
9. Tell me - right now - today - how do you feel about exercise in no more than 10 words
I get it done, but don't love it - yet.
10. Complete this sentence - in 12 weeks time - on the last day of 12wbt I am going to be feeling
like I left nothing in the tank, I gave it my all, and that I am proud of my achievements and couldn't have done any better!
Thanks everyone for reading! And thanks again to Kath for the great challenge. I can't wait to see what the next week's topic is! Looking forward to a night at home tonight so I can read everyone else's introductions!
Kate xxx
Round 2 12WBT
Michelle Bridges 12 WBT Round 2 2nd Place Winner. Before (May 21st 2001 - 108.9kg) and After (August 10th 2011 - 86.5kg)
Friday, 16 September 2011
Tuesday, 30 August 2011
12 Week Body Transformation - Wrap-Up of My First Round!
Well.......this post has been a long time coming, but finally I have time to sit down and write it.
So let's recap on where I started out at the beginning or Round 2 of Michelle Bridges' 12 Week Body Transformation, roughly now around 14-15 weeks ago.
I weighed in for my pre-season weight at 108.9kg - the heaviest I had EVER been, and yes, while I might be smiling in this 'before' photo, I knew then that I was not at all happy with how I looked, and I was worried about my health. I was especially also worried about my wedding coming up this November, and how I was going to look, if I was going to find a dress, and how much I would regret looking back on our rather pricey photographs years later and thinking ' what a waste of all that money, to be so unhappy with how I look'.
I had put off joining 12WBT in January, thinking 'I can do it myself', but 4 months later, I hadn't done anything, except maybe put on a few more kilos. In the last few days of registration for Round 2, I decided - 'this is it!'.
For me, once I had made that decision, and said out loud my commitment to Michelle, her program, and to my friends, family, and MYSELF, it was like a light was switched on. I had focus, determination, and I had a goal to work towards! I wanted to become the best version of myself possible!!! Yes there were days when I didn't feel like exercising, but I did it anyway, and I did it as hard as I could. I stuck to the nutrition plan, and didn't once stray from it. I found I had light bulb moments, where, when I said no to a piece of cake or chips, I realised I wasn't resisting saying no, I was actually fine with saying no. I had made the choice to be good to my body, as I want it to last me as long as possible.
About half way through the round, I started saying to myself that I was going to win the competition (which I had only just found out there were actually 'winners'). I didn't really expect to, but I started to think like a winner, and act like a winner. My whole life the hardest thing had always been getting the exercise done, so I just put my head into the place of an athlete every time I worked out, giving it my all, setting myself goals in my training sessions - eg just 5 more laps, or get to 15km, or 1000 cals burnt. This definintely got me through the sessions, and kept me getting up every morning when I was already feeling exhausted.
Week 10 arrived and I made this 3 minute video (which I have posted before) to show all that I had achieved up until that point in the round. Looking back, I still can't believe that this was the change in my lifestly after only 10 weeks!!!
With 2 weeks left of the round, I got really sick with the flu, and tried as much to keep up with my training. I eventually had to have about 4 days off, which really disappointed me as this was right in the last week of the round. It was such a weird feeling to be actually upset about not being able to do my workouts and exercise routine. It felt especially disappointing as rather than being able to really bring home the round strong, it almost fizzled out. I was really happy to still record a loss in Week 12, so I guess it really goes to show that the nutrition still plays a big part in losing weight.
Here is my Week 12 'after' photo!! Note the genuine smile! My finishing weight is 86.5kg - a whole 22.4kg less of me, and a loss of 54.5cm from off my body!!
In addition to the physical changes, I also took almost 2 minutes off my 1km running time trial, as well as increased other ares of my fitness test - my push ups, wall sit, flexibility - and generally feel fitter, less out of breath, and like I have more energy.
Here are my full comparison shots -
Later in the night, it was time for the awards and presentation. Mish first gave a speech - which I am sure was amazing, but unfortunately there were 4 or 5 REALLY drunk and loud people standing right near me, with their backs to the stage, and I found it really hard to concentrate on what was happening on stage :( Anyway, Michelle announced the winner of the magazine competition - Jo! She has had an amazing transformation, and looked fabulous!! For the regular 12WBT competition, Clinton was the 3rd place winner, and then when announcing the 2nd place winner, all the stats Michelle was reading out were mine - and next thing I knew, I was up on stage again!! 1st place, was the very deserving Mary (aka Splasharama!). Kerri was the winner of the Lean & Strong category - and she sure did look lean and strong! Everyone was very excited and happy, and after posing for some photos, the rest of the night was spent being congratulated and saying hi to lots more new friends from the forums etc. I would like to point out, that although I said I started thinking like a winner throughout the round, I most certainly did not do this for prizes, or status, or to 'win'. The prize to me is being healthier and stronger, and adding years onto my life. The other thing that I am most proud of, is that I have had some lovely emails and messages, from people heavier (and lighter) than my start weight, who are feeling a bit daunted about starting their journey, who have seen some inspiration in what I did, and are telling me they're feeling like they can achieve something for themselves too.
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So, 12 weeks on and what have I learned......
I have learned that I am worthy of a healthy body, healthy mind and healthy future.
I have learned I can do more than I give myself credit for.
I have learned that I am strong.
So let's recap on where I started out at the beginning or Round 2 of Michelle Bridges' 12 Week Body Transformation, roughly now around 14-15 weeks ago.
I weighed in for my pre-season weight at 108.9kg - the heaviest I had EVER been, and yes, while I might be smiling in this 'before' photo, I knew then that I was not at all happy with how I looked, and I was worried about my health. I was especially also worried about my wedding coming up this November, and how I was going to look, if I was going to find a dress, and how much I would regret looking back on our rather pricey photographs years later and thinking ' what a waste of all that money, to be so unhappy with how I look'.
I had put off joining 12WBT in January, thinking 'I can do it myself', but 4 months later, I hadn't done anything, except maybe put on a few more kilos. In the last few days of registration for Round 2, I decided - 'this is it!'.
For me, once I had made that decision, and said out loud my commitment to Michelle, her program, and to my friends, family, and MYSELF, it was like a light was switched on. I had focus, determination, and I had a goal to work towards! I wanted to become the best version of myself possible!!! Yes there were days when I didn't feel like exercising, but I did it anyway, and I did it as hard as I could. I stuck to the nutrition plan, and didn't once stray from it. I found I had light bulb moments, where, when I said no to a piece of cake or chips, I realised I wasn't resisting saying no, I was actually fine with saying no. I had made the choice to be good to my body, as I want it to last me as long as possible.
About half way through the round, I started saying to myself that I was going to win the competition (which I had only just found out there were actually 'winners'). I didn't really expect to, but I started to think like a winner, and act like a winner. My whole life the hardest thing had always been getting the exercise done, so I just put my head into the place of an athlete every time I worked out, giving it my all, setting myself goals in my training sessions - eg just 5 more laps, or get to 15km, or 1000 cals burnt. This definintely got me through the sessions, and kept me getting up every morning when I was already feeling exhausted.
Week 10 arrived and I made this 3 minute video (which I have posted before) to show all that I had achieved up until that point in the round. Looking back, I still can't believe that this was the change in my lifestly after only 10 weeks!!!
With 2 weeks left of the round, I got really sick with the flu, and tried as much to keep up with my training. I eventually had to have about 4 days off, which really disappointed me as this was right in the last week of the round. It was such a weird feeling to be actually upset about not being able to do my workouts and exercise routine. It felt especially disappointing as rather than being able to really bring home the round strong, it almost fizzled out. I was really happy to still record a loss in Week 12, so I guess it really goes to show that the nutrition still plays a big part in losing weight.
Here is my Week 12 'after' photo!! Note the genuine smile! My finishing weight is 86.5kg - a whole 22.4kg less of me, and a loss of 54.5cm from off my body!!
In addition to the physical changes, I also took almost 2 minutes off my 1km running time trial, as well as increased other ares of my fitness test - my push ups, wall sit, flexibility - and generally feel fitter, less out of breath, and like I have more energy.
Here are my full comparison shots -
After all that hard work, there was one date we were all looking forward to - August 20th. This was the day for our massive group workout with Michelle and the party that night at The Hilton in the city. A chance to see everyone all dressed up and showing off their new bodies! Plus another opportunity to have a photograph with Michelle, and also have her give us one final mindset lesson for the round.
I decided to challenge myself in the training session and go in the Intermediate group. I am glad I did. It was a hard workout, but it felt very satisfying, and the time went so fast! Although everyone was sweaty, hot and sore, everyone had a smile on their face and I am sure could have gone longer if the opportunity was there!
I decided to challenge myself in the training session and go in the Intermediate group. I am glad I did. It was a hard workout, but it felt very satisfying, and the time went so fast! Although everyone was sweaty, hot and sore, everyone had a smile on their face and I am sure could have gone longer if the opportunity was there!
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| With some of the 12WBT QLD Crew!! |
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| Having fun doing push ups?!! |
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| Ski-Jumps with the Viper!! |
At the party, I got a big surprise when my parents were there, and the night got even more surprising a after that!! First they were on stage talking to Michelle's husband Billy about my changes in the 12 weeks, then I was on stage to talk about a big pivotal moment in the 12 weeks, where I discussed setting a big challenge for myself early on, and that I think that set me up for the round as I had proved to myself I could do anything after the 10k kayak challenge. This was after the fabulous Leanne - also from Brisbane - had been up to talk about her 12 week experience.
We were shown a fantastic video of the 12 weeks program, with heaps of video and photos sent in from fellow 12WBTers - it made me feel awesome just watching it, to see the changes everyone has made in their lives. I still get goosebumps watching it again today.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFADP1GnkfM&feature=grec_index
We were shown a fantastic video of the 12 weeks program, with heaps of video and photos sent in from fellow 12WBTers - it made me feel awesome just watching it, to see the changes everyone has made in their lives. I still get goosebumps watching it again today.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFADP1GnkfM&feature=grec_index
Later in the night, it was time for the awards and presentation. Mish first gave a speech - which I am sure was amazing, but unfortunately there were 4 or 5 REALLY drunk and loud people standing right near me, with their backs to the stage, and I found it really hard to concentrate on what was happening on stage :( Anyway, Michelle announced the winner of the magazine competition - Jo! She has had an amazing transformation, and looked fabulous!! For the regular 12WBT competition, Clinton was the 3rd place winner, and then when announcing the 2nd place winner, all the stats Michelle was reading out were mine - and next thing I knew, I was up on stage again!! 1st place, was the very deserving Mary (aka Splasharama!). Kerri was the winner of the Lean & Strong category - and she sure did look lean and strong! Everyone was very excited and happy, and after posing for some photos, the rest of the night was spent being congratulated and saying hi to lots more new friends from the forums etc. I would like to point out, that although I said I started thinking like a winner throughout the round, I most certainly did not do this for prizes, or status, or to 'win'. The prize to me is being healthier and stronger, and adding years onto my life. The other thing that I am most proud of, is that I have had some lovely emails and messages, from people heavier (and lighter) than my start weight, who are feeling a bit daunted about starting their journey, who have seen some inspiration in what I did, and are telling me they're feeling like they can achieve something for themselves too.
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| With my beautiful partner, Leonie, as we arrived at the party. |
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| Mary, Kerri, Myself & Clinton |
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| Michelle Bridges & Myself! |
Here is a wrap-up video of the night, made at 1.30 in the morning when I got home!! -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaEnrnoQCD0&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaEnrnoQCD0&feature=player_embedded
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So, 12 weeks on and what have I learned......
I have learned that I am worthy of a healthy body, healthy mind and healthy future.
I have learned I can do more than I give myself credit for.
I have learned that I am strong.
I have learned that preparing and eating healthy, nutritious food is more rewarding than a quick fix from a takeaway store.
I have learned not to give in to my weak inner teenager.
I have learned that life isn't meant to be easy, but that persistance and determination makes it much more rewarding.
I have learned that I am becoming a better version of myself every single day.
I have learned not to give in to my weak inner teenager.
I have learned that life isn't meant to be easy, but that persistance and determination makes it much more rewarding.
I have learned that I am becoming a better version of myself every single day.
I am ready to SMASH Round 3 now. Round 2 is gone. It is a clean slate. In 2 weeks I will take a new set of 'before' photos, my measurements, re-do my fitness test, and start Week 1, Day 1, with thousands of other people across Australia and the world, wondering what my results will be. I have between 16-20 kilos to lose, as I am still deciding what my final goal weight will be. I have set myself new goals for this round, and in the middle of it all, I have my wedding!!
Good luck with all your health and weight loss goals, be it on the 12WBT or something you are doing on your own. I can't wait to share with you (a lot more regularly) the next chapter in my journey to a better me!
xxx
Good luck with all your health and weight loss goals, be it on the 12WBT or something you are doing on your own. I can't wait to share with you (a lot more regularly) the next chapter in my journey to a better me!
xxx
Thursday, 25 August 2011
Sorry, I've been M.I.A - New Posts Including Wrap-Up of 12WBT Round 2 Soon!!!
Hi everyone!
I have been quite absent from my little blog the last month. It started as my new little baby during my first round of Michelle Bridges' 12 Week Body Transformation. Unfortunately, as I was spending most of my free time exercising, combined with the fact that I like things to be done well, I didn't want to blog things in a rushed, halfed-ar*ed way!!
Anyway, Round 2 wrapped up last week, and after my very surprising results (more to come on that soon), I have been even busier, and I want to re-design this blog and blog more often! I want to share it with everyone I can, and spread the word of the wonderful program that is the 12 Week Body Transformation!!
So....stay tuned, and there will be some exciting posts over the next few days!
Kate xxx
I have been quite absent from my little blog the last month. It started as my new little baby during my first round of Michelle Bridges' 12 Week Body Transformation. Unfortunately, as I was spending most of my free time exercising, combined with the fact that I like things to be done well, I didn't want to blog things in a rushed, halfed-ar*ed way!!
Anyway, Round 2 wrapped up last week, and after my very surprising results (more to come on that soon), I have been even busier, and I want to re-design this blog and blog more often! I want to share it with everyone I can, and spread the word of the wonderful program that is the 12 Week Body Transformation!!
So....stay tuned, and there will be some exciting posts over the next few days!
Kate xxx
Saturday, 30 July 2011
Yes yes.....check out fat old me in my underwear! That's right - the OLD me!!
Hi everyone!!
This was a week to challenge one of my most hated things - technology!! Michelle set us a challenge to either write a 300 word response, or create a 3min video blog as to how (with help of 12WBT) we are making our lives more extraordinary. It was due at 6pm today, and at 5.35 I got mine loaded onto the forum site. Well better late than never hey? I had a day off sick yesterday and it took me half the day just to get the knack of how to edit a video!! Got up this morning to finish the last few bits before work, when the program crashed and all appeared to be lost!! Needless to say, as I am still sick and over tired there was an immediate bursting into tears!!
Thankfully my partner managed to retrieve it today from goodness knows where, and now that I am home from work, I am able to share it with you all.
It’s funny, I wouldn’t have wanted to share my ‘before photos’ with anyone, let alone my dreaded ‘number’, but I just simply don’t care anymore. That’s the old me!! And looking at those photos only makes me stronger, and pushes me to work harder, as I know where I’ve come from - and NEVER plan on returning there again!!
12WBT has given me determination, strength, self belief and a feeling of self worth, that I can achieve whatever I set out to do, and that no-one, most of all myself, can’t tell be that I can’t!! Because I’ve proven to myself I can.
I am living a healthier, more honest life. And aside from any other rewards - buying smaller clothes, getting compliments etc - that is what is what is most important to me.
I hope you enjoy my video, and now that I’m home from work, I can’t wait to sit back and watch lots of everyone else’s tonight!!
xxx
Check out me in my undies here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkrmJIZjnWQ
This was a week to challenge one of my most hated things - technology!! Michelle set us a challenge to either write a 300 word response, or create a 3min video blog as to how (with help of 12WBT) we are making our lives more extraordinary. It was due at 6pm today, and at 5.35 I got mine loaded onto the forum site. Well better late than never hey? I had a day off sick yesterday and it took me half the day just to get the knack of how to edit a video!! Got up this morning to finish the last few bits before work, when the program crashed and all appeared to be lost!! Needless to say, as I am still sick and over tired there was an immediate bursting into tears!!
Thankfully my partner managed to retrieve it today from goodness knows where, and now that I am home from work, I am able to share it with you all.
It’s funny, I wouldn’t have wanted to share my ‘before photos’ with anyone, let alone my dreaded ‘number’, but I just simply don’t care anymore. That’s the old me!! And looking at those photos only makes me stronger, and pushes me to work harder, as I know where I’ve come from - and NEVER plan on returning there again!!
12WBT has given me determination, strength, self belief and a feeling of self worth, that I can achieve whatever I set out to do, and that no-one, most of all myself, can’t tell be that I can’t!! Because I’ve proven to myself I can.
I am living a healthier, more honest life. And aside from any other rewards - buying smaller clothes, getting compliments etc - that is what is what is most important to me.
I hope you enjoy my video, and now that I’m home from work, I can’t wait to sit back and watch lots of everyone else’s tonight!!
xxx
Check out me in my undies here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkrmJIZjnWQ
Friday, 22 July 2011
Time to Watch The Clock or The Love of An Inanimate Object Part 2
The postal delivery van......... faces peer excitedly through windows, front doors open, hushed whispers turn into excited gushing as everyone wonders if they will be the recipient of the parcel about to appear from behind the sliding door of the courier truck....
This was me today! Not waiting on a book or dvd purchase, a snazzy piece of new clothing or a secret gift from a family member. Nope, today I was like a giggling school girl over a Heart Rate Monitor! Haha! That is something I would never have expected myself to say.
Back at the start of the 12WBT, I looked into purchasing one of the fancy HRM from Polar. http://www.polaraustralia.com.au/au-en In addition to tracking how hard I would be working out through the heart rate reader, I was mostly interested in the fact that it can count calories worked off. The exercise bike I am using does tell me this, but as for the gym classes, I have no idea!!
It wasn't really in the budget, and for the last 2 months I have hoped every week that I might win one in the various competitions and live chats. Unfortunately this was not to be, and so on Tuesday afternoon I decided to just buy one.
Of course, I ummed and aahhed for a good half hour over the colour choice, and eventually chose the FT7 in black with silver accent. I had been put off that one at first as one website was calling it a Men's model. I figured though I wear my Dad's watch, so how big could this be? I would like to wear my HRM to work to get a rough idea of how many cals all that walking around the store actually burns off every day, and I thought this colour option would best suit my uniform, so bit the bullet, and that's the one I ordered.
This morning I did my biggest workout to date, and the whole time I was thinking 'if only I had my Polar HRM'. Of course, 10 minutes after I got home, a delivery van drove slowly up my street. My face uncontrollably broke into a grin and I am sure that to no-one in particular I exclaimed with glee 'it's here!!!'
I am reminded of my best friend's blog post over at SaveMum'Sanity about her love for a beautiful antique sideboard. How she couldn't stop looking at it in all it's glory.
(check it out here at: http://savemumsanity.com/2011/06/20/inanimate-object-of-desire/ )
I have realised I am doing the same, and despite the agony I am currently in after this morning's workout, I can't wait to get out tomorrow and see what calorie killing I can do!!
The parcel arrives!!
Tui is interested in what's inside.
The contents - lots of instructions!!
All set up and ready to go - pity it was just after a 3hr+ workout. There's always tomorrow though!
This was me today! Not waiting on a book or dvd purchase, a snazzy piece of new clothing or a secret gift from a family member. Nope, today I was like a giggling school girl over a Heart Rate Monitor! Haha! That is something I would never have expected myself to say.
Back at the start of the 12WBT, I looked into purchasing one of the fancy HRM from Polar. http://www.polaraustralia.com.au/au-en In addition to tracking how hard I would be working out through the heart rate reader, I was mostly interested in the fact that it can count calories worked off. The exercise bike I am using does tell me this, but as for the gym classes, I have no idea!!
It wasn't really in the budget, and for the last 2 months I have hoped every week that I might win one in the various competitions and live chats. Unfortunately this was not to be, and so on Tuesday afternoon I decided to just buy one.
Of course, I ummed and aahhed for a good half hour over the colour choice, and eventually chose the FT7 in black with silver accent. I had been put off that one at first as one website was calling it a Men's model. I figured though I wear my Dad's watch, so how big could this be? I would like to wear my HRM to work to get a rough idea of how many cals all that walking around the store actually burns off every day, and I thought this colour option would best suit my uniform, so bit the bullet, and that's the one I ordered.
This morning I did my biggest workout to date, and the whole time I was thinking 'if only I had my Polar HRM'. Of course, 10 minutes after I got home, a delivery van drove slowly up my street. My face uncontrollably broke into a grin and I am sure that to no-one in particular I exclaimed with glee 'it's here!!!'
I am reminded of my best friend's blog post over at SaveMum'Sanity about her love for a beautiful antique sideboard. How she couldn't stop looking at it in all it's glory.
(check it out here at: http://savemumsanity.com/2011/06/20/inanimate-object-of-desire/ )
I have realised I am doing the same, and despite the agony I am currently in after this morning's workout, I can't wait to get out tomorrow and see what calorie killing I can do!!
Tuesday, 19 July 2011
Every Day I'm Shufflin'
Well......every second or third day!
Hi again! It has been a while between posts - about a week and a half actually. Things have been really busy with work, travelling for work, and fitting in training sessions whenever, and WHEREVER I can.
I have been keeping up my exercise bike sessions at home, and also Body Pump class twice a week, kickboxing on a Wednesday night and Body Balance once a fortnight (the class times for that class unfortunately do NOT work with my schedule!)
3 weeks ago though, I started something I never thought I would want to do - run. Ugh. Just the thought of it makes me shudder. Ok, maybe not so much anymore, but it still not my best friend.
In the past I have had my attemps to run described many ways.
#1 - the chicken run - short legs and arms bent at elbows like wings, flapping around as I make my way accross the road.
#2 - the nana run - stooped over back and awkward limp like movements. Quick! Someone hand this woman a walking frame.
#3 - the shuffle - this is the style I am still working with. Feet don't come too far off the ground, arms swinging side by side, and generally getting along ok, albeit at a fairly slow pace.
Inspired by my wonderful friend SpeedyReidy: http://speedyreidyrunning.blogspot.com/2011/07/asics-10km-training-its-about-time.html and her return to running, starting with a run through London last weekend; I decided to start a running program. To learn to run well. Mish keeps saying running is the best way to lose weight, so why not give it a proper go I say! The one I chose (after a successful recommendation from a friend) was Couch25K: http://www.c25k.com/ Just make sure if you look at it, you convert from the miles to kilometers.
My first session was a cool Brissie morning. I hadn't got the podcasts onto my ipod yet, so instead of following the instructional audio track, I was planning following the interval times for running and walking on the stopwatch on my mobile.
New adidas running shoes laced and ready to go, I set off!
24 minutes later, including 1 x 5min warm up and a succession of 60seconds running, and 90seconds continuously, I approached my final 90seconds running:
I will surely continue to update you on my running training as it progresses. 3 weeks in and it is going well. I was really stoked when this week I managed to run 1km without stopping on the treadmill at the gym. I didn't feel too fatigued, but had to stop as my gym class was about to start - shall see if I can increase this next week.
Till then, I shall keep shufflin'.
Hi again! It has been a while between posts - about a week and a half actually. Things have been really busy with work, travelling for work, and fitting in training sessions whenever, and WHEREVER I can.
I have been keeping up my exercise bike sessions at home, and also Body Pump class twice a week, kickboxing on a Wednesday night and Body Balance once a fortnight (the class times for that class unfortunately do NOT work with my schedule!)
3 weeks ago though, I started something I never thought I would want to do - run. Ugh. Just the thought of it makes me shudder. Ok, maybe not so much anymore, but it still not my best friend.
In the past I have had my attemps to run described many ways.
#1 - the chicken run - short legs and arms bent at elbows like wings, flapping around as I make my way accross the road.
#2 - the nana run - stooped over back and awkward limp like movements. Quick! Someone hand this woman a walking frame.
#3 - the shuffle - this is the style I am still working with. Feet don't come too far off the ground, arms swinging side by side, and generally getting along ok, albeit at a fairly slow pace.
Inspired by my wonderful friend SpeedyReidy: http://speedyreidyrunning.blogspot.com/2011/07/asics-10km-training-its-about-time.html and her return to running, starting with a run through London last weekend; I decided to start a running program. To learn to run well. Mish keeps saying running is the best way to lose weight, so why not give it a proper go I say! The one I chose (after a successful recommendation from a friend) was Couch25K: http://www.c25k.com/ Just make sure if you look at it, you convert from the miles to kilometers.
My first session was a cool Brissie morning. I hadn't got the podcasts onto my ipod yet, so instead of following the instructional audio track, I was planning following the interval times for running and walking on the stopwatch on my mobile.
New adidas running shoes laced and ready to go, I set off!
24 minutes later, including 1 x 5min warm up and a succession of 60seconds running, and 90seconds continuously, I approached my final 90seconds running:
I will surely continue to update you on my running training as it progresses. 3 weeks in and it is going well. I was really stoked when this week I managed to run 1km without stopping on the treadmill at the gym. I didn't feel too fatigued, but had to stop as my gym class was about to start - shall see if I can increase this next week.
Till then, I shall keep shufflin'.
Friday, 8 July 2011
Saturday Shout-out!!
Hi all, sorry for the lack of posts of late. Between swimming, running, biking, boxing and body-pumping, PLUS the regular day job the odd gig, I don't know where this week and a half has gone.
Anyway, today I want to send a shout out to a great guy who I know as TynoMite. A friend of a friend, I have been following his facebook training updates, twitter and blog for a while now as he has been getting into the world of triathalon events. This weekend he is in Germany for what has been described as the World's Biggest Triathalon event - Challenge Roth http://www.challenge-roth.com/en/ I don't even know how many kilometres of cycling/swimming/running it is, but I am quite sure it is a MAMMOTH event.
Check out Tyno's blog here http://tynogoals.blogspot.com/ and you can also follow his updates on twitter at TynoMitey
Can't wait to hear your results Tyno! What an inspiration you are to a total beginner like me!!
Anyway, today I want to send a shout out to a great guy who I know as TynoMite. A friend of a friend, I have been following his facebook training updates, twitter and blog for a while now as he has been getting into the world of triathalon events. This weekend he is in Germany for what has been described as the World's Biggest Triathalon event - Challenge Roth http://www.challenge-roth.com/en/ I don't even know how many kilometres of cycling/swimming/running it is, but I am quite sure it is a MAMMOTH event.
Check out Tyno's blog here http://tynogoals.blogspot.com/ and you can also follow his updates on twitter at TynoMitey
Can't wait to hear your results Tyno! What an inspiration you are to a total beginner like me!!
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