Day 30

Weigh in day tomorrow.....hhmmmm. Calorie deficit is GREAT.....should get a good result....but who knows!!!!

Cheers

Lynda

Mini Milestone Day

It is so bizzare....this map says that I only completed 4.89km...but my phone and the website say it was 5.03km???? who cares. I DID A 5KM WALK in UNDER an hour!!!!

cheers

Lynda

Day 22 - Fitness Test 2

Today I completed the fitness test again.....I am very pleased with my results. Slowly slowly chipping away....

Part 1 - Time Trial

Week 1: Completed (Walk): Distance 1.00 km, Duration 0:11:17, Pace 11:20 min/km, Speed 5.3 kph.
Week 2: Completed (Walk): Distance 1.00 km, Duration 0:09:52, Pace 09:51 min/km, Speed 6.1 kph.

Part 2 - Push up Test

Week 1:5 completed
Week 2:12 (still not getting very low and coach says it is not good enough but I think my form is better and my ability to get lower will improve.)

Part 3 - Ab Strength Test

Week 1: 1.....just 1.
Week 2: Still 1

Part 4 - Wall Sit

Week 1: 5 sec
Week 2:14 sec......better!

Part 5 - Sit & Reach Test

Week 1:-4.5
Week 2 : -1.....I got some flexibility back!!!!!Wonder if I will ever get into the +'s

Cheers

Lynda

Day 17 - Weigh in number 3!

Can't believe I have left it so long between blogs...... I guess the blogging every day was always going to be hard to maintain. I plan at LEAST to stop by on weigh in day, and if anything else significant happens I will drop in as needed.

I was a VERY apprehensive about getting on the scales this week. My calories and been over more than on track AND I had to get a new set of scales. I was really concerned that they would not weigh the same and it would affect my result.....maybe it did, I will never know? BUT I had to check twice, no three times (again) but I have recorded a loss of 1.6kg today!! That gives me a total of 3.3kg since kick off.....AMAZING!

This week I have also commenced the Proper training program! I have spent the first 2 weeks just pedaling away on my stationary bike. I will tell you another day why that in it's self has been such a momentous achievement for me, but then starting on Michelle's training program in addition to what has become my regular 12km ride... well I am actually a little gob smacked. Part of that program is learning to run ......... something that when I started out with the program 2 weeks ago I had not thought was possible. I have to admit that the months leading up to me deciding to commit to Michelle and the 12 WBT....I have day dreamed about running. I honestly thought I was barking mad.....how can a 42 year old, 110kg, mother of 4 even entertain the idea of running??? AND it was certainly not one of the goals I set 2 weeks ago....not sure what is happening....little frightened by it all.....but hey in for penny in for a pound!! I can't believe I am saying this but I am really looking forward to the fitness text NEXT weigh in day!!! I am going to SMASH that 1km time trial I just know it!!

Well now I must sleep.....3kms of learning to run and then actually 13km on the bike today....I am a little bushed!!

Night....

Lynda

a.k.a. Bozzy

Day 8

Blogging after midnight is turning into a habit I need to break!!! So Day 8 is Monday NOT Tuesday.

I had a great day.....calories perfect, I had a very light lunch and expected to need a mid after noon snack but got through on a couple of celery sticks, and really I only ate them because they looked delicious. I think I ate a banana in the car too now if I think about it? Hhhmmmm Anyways dinner was DELICIOUS!! I will be making that mustard sauce again for sure so so good!! I like that I feel like I am eating real food, and having done so well in the early part of the day I gave myself an extra couple of Sweet Potato chips. I stood in the kitchen just before and offered myself a hot chocolate and apple tart?? I grabbed 5 pretzels and a cup of tea instead?? WTF?? I really didn't feel hunger today at any part of the day and that is AMAZING!!

I really need to work on locking in this training. I promised myself all day I would do the circuit but just didn't get to it. So back on the bike this evening, another 12km knocked off!! I am sooo frustrated with the set back in regards to my foot. As much as I enjoyed my walk on Sunday I am wishing I hadn't done it. Maybe I need a trip to the physio for some treatment or maybe it is time to give into getting orthotics?? I have resisted that for nearly 12 months but now that it is stopping me from training I am rethinking it.

All I know is that what I AM doing is working.....my cankles have not made their monthly appearance?? I had hoped that my circulation would improve and they would go but so soon?? Only 8 days in?? Pleased as punch and I keep looking at my feet in wonder!!!

Hope you had a great day 8 too.

cheers

Lynda

Day 7

I had a Super Smash it up Sunday...... instead of Saturday. I tested my foot with a 3km Walk. It took me 37min, a time I hope to improve on. I obviously got all the way around but I am paying for it now. I was able to do what has become my regular 30 min on the bike also.....which was good. But I think I will stick to the bike...I burn so many more calories for the same investment of time and it is easier on the injuries I am carrying. I am going to try some of the outdoor work out tomorrow.....hhmmm will see!!

Calories were a little over today but the extra exercise compensated for that. Going to sleep now as it is really already Day 8....LOL

cheers

Lynda

Day 6 - Part 2

Today I have to admit I feel better than I have in weeks. Wasn't sure when I first woke up.....but a relaxing day has just been the trick I think. I am far from 100% well.....but fingers crossed I have turned the corner.

I have not long finished my bike ride for the day, and today I managed to squeeeeeze out 12.5km!! in the 30 min. Also I decided it was time to get acquainted with the fit ball my mum gave me. Luckily it came with a great book and I have worked through the warm up exercises. So exercise done, calorie count good. I am off to make some apple tarts!!


Cheers

Lynda