I was really excited today. My mother has been away on vacation for the last couple of weeks so I have not seen her since I started on this 12 week transformation challenge.
I popped around to her place this afternoon and the first thing she said was "Wow, look how much weight you have lost". I was so excited. It has only been two weeks (well almost two weeks), actually it's been 12 days to be exact. I haven't lost a lot in kg's but I know I have lost quite a lot in cm's, well a lot for 12 days. But the exciting thing was my mum is the only person I have seen who doesn't see me on an almost basis since I have started.
It feels so great to see and feel the results of my hard work. I have been eating the 6 meals a day as instructed. I actually eat a lot more than I did before oddly enough and I have been exercising every day. Not crazy, but an hour a day alternating between cardio and resistance and it's just falling off.
Woo Hoo!
Sep 22, 2011
Sep 21, 2011
Junk Food Ad's
Is it just me or when you are on a diet all you seem to see on TV is ad's for junk food.
I have not eaten McDonald's in over two years. I remember when it was... it was at an airport as we were waiting for a plane. We just grabbed the McDonald's at the airport before boarding the plane. So this is not something that we eat often, it's not something that I ever crave, not something that I ever had a desire to eat! Until NOW!
As I write this, there is an ad for blocks of chocolate, light fluffy chocolate filled with bubbles! What prompted me to hop online and write this post was a McDonald's ad! I suddenly got hungry and wanted a McFlurry or whatever it was they were advertising. I have never had a McFlurry! Never wanted a McFlurry. Until now that is... now I want a McFlurry, why? Not because I will like the McFlurry, not because I actually want a McFlurry, it's because I am not allowed or supposed to have a McFlurry!
Now I could head out to McDonald's and get myself a McFlurry. Nobody would know, nobody but myself. I will not be doing that as the only person that will suffer is myself. But I am just surprised how many ads there are on TV about food and junk food and I don't normally notice them. Chocolate, KFC, McDonald's, Red Rooster, Hungry Jack's, Pizza, Pizza and more Pizza (Pizza Hut, Eagle Boys, Dominos), more chocolate, ice cream, Subway. Then the Weight Watchers or Jenny Craig comes on straight after the mouth watering KFC chicken fillet burger ad to try and sway you away from the junk in the previous ad and into their program, LOL.
There is the odd ad for apples or mandarins or bananas, but not many, it's always for junk food! So annoying.
That's my vent for the night, thank you for listening. I will continue to watch my show and continue to ignore those ad's for yummy looking things, that are not good for me, that never actually look like they do in the ad when you get them in the shop or restaurant anyway.
Does anybody else notice how many food ad's there are on TV?
I have not eaten McDonald's in over two years. I remember when it was... it was at an airport as we were waiting for a plane. We just grabbed the McDonald's at the airport before boarding the plane. So this is not something that we eat often, it's not something that I ever crave, not something that I ever had a desire to eat! Until NOW!
As I write this, there is an ad for blocks of chocolate, light fluffy chocolate filled with bubbles! What prompted me to hop online and write this post was a McDonald's ad! I suddenly got hungry and wanted a McFlurry or whatever it was they were advertising. I have never had a McFlurry! Never wanted a McFlurry. Until now that is... now I want a McFlurry, why? Not because I will like the McFlurry, not because I actually want a McFlurry, it's because I am not allowed or supposed to have a McFlurry!
Now I could head out to McDonald's and get myself a McFlurry. Nobody would know, nobody but myself. I will not be doing that as the only person that will suffer is myself. But I am just surprised how many ads there are on TV about food and junk food and I don't normally notice them. Chocolate, KFC, McDonald's, Red Rooster, Hungry Jack's, Pizza, Pizza and more Pizza (Pizza Hut, Eagle Boys, Dominos), more chocolate, ice cream, Subway. Then the Weight Watchers or Jenny Craig comes on straight after the mouth watering KFC chicken fillet burger ad to try and sway you away from the junk in the previous ad and into their program, LOL.
There is the odd ad for apples or mandarins or bananas, but not many, it's always for junk food! So annoying.
That's my vent for the night, thank you for listening. I will continue to watch my show and continue to ignore those ad's for yummy looking things, that are not good for me, that never actually look like they do in the ad when you get them in the shop or restaurant anyway.
Does anybody else notice how many food ad's there are on TV?
Sep 19, 2011
Baggy Pants
I don't have my next weigh in and measurements for another 2 and a half weeks. For the challenge, I had my weight in and all of my measurements on the first day, then we are done again at 4 weeks, 8 weeks and then finally at the end of the 12th week. I do mean to post my starting measurements here but I have not received them from my trainer. I am taking my challenge book to the gym tomorrow so I will get all of them then and reveal them to all of you tomorrow.
I know I have lost weight. Well I had better have! It's 9 days today and I have been sticking to the eating plan and also exercising every day. I haven't been to the gym every day but have exercised. If I don't go to the gym then I go for a big walk. How do I know I've lost weight? Well my pants are getting a lot more room in them. My jeans and shorts were getting so tight that I was hanging over the top. Yes, the classic muffin top. Well the muffin top has gone! Completely gone! So that is very exciting. Now I am not any where near finished yet. Just because the muffin top has gone, if I put on a size smaller jeans then I would have the muffin top. So until I get down to my desired, healthy weight then I will not be celebrating! But I am happy, happy that there are results for all of my hard work so far.
I will update tomorrow with my starting measurements.
I know I have lost weight. Well I had better have! It's 9 days today and I have been sticking to the eating plan and also exercising every day. I haven't been to the gym every day but have exercised. If I don't go to the gym then I go for a big walk. How do I know I've lost weight? Well my pants are getting a lot more room in them. My jeans and shorts were getting so tight that I was hanging over the top. Yes, the classic muffin top. Well the muffin top has gone! Completely gone! So that is very exciting. Now I am not any where near finished yet. Just because the muffin top has gone, if I put on a size smaller jeans then I would have the muffin top. So until I get down to my desired, healthy weight then I will not be celebrating! But I am happy, happy that there are results for all of my hard work so far.
I will update tomorrow with my starting measurements.
Sep 18, 2011
Sunday Breakfast
I made breakfast for the family this morning and then breakfast for myself. On the menu for the family was Mickey Mouse pancakes. We love Disney in our house, Disneyaholics I guess you could call us!
They turned out perfect little mickey heads.
For myself I made an egg white omelette with one egg yolk, filled with Spinach, Feta and Radish Sprouts.
It was delicious (yes not as good as the pancakes would have been, but still good). I had this a few hours after my regular protein and frozen berry shake.
What a perfect Sunday Morning breakfast!
I made the pancake batter with flour, sugar, eggs, butter and milk, just a plain simple recipe.
Heated up the pan and added the cute little pancake rings that we got at Walt Disney World last year.
They turned out perfect little mickey heads.
That was had with butter and maple syrup, YUM.
For myself I made an egg white omelette with one egg yolk, filled with Spinach, Feta and Radish Sprouts.
It was delicious (yes not as good as the pancakes would have been, but still good). I had this a few hours after my regular protein and frozen berry shake.
What a perfect Sunday Morning breakfast!
Protein Shakes
Day 9 of my challenge has started with my usual protein shake with frozen organic blueberries and strawberries, some Acai powder and some cacao powder. Yum. I have this three times a day as per my eating plan and it really is delicious.
I was worried about having these protein powders that it said I was to have on my eating plan. Whilst I do like sugar, (I wouldn't be over weight if my diet didn't contribute to my weight gain in some way), but my eating in general isn't as bad as it could be. In my household we rarely eat processed foods and a majority of my diet is fresh organic food. We tend not to buy something that has numbers in it and virtually never foods with preservatives, additives and/or colours (I can't say never as we do eat out at restaurants so I can not say what they use). But at home, never. My major problem is the 100% lack of exercise, doing about 2000 steps of a recommended 10,000 steps a day.
Anyway, when I was told to have protein powder 3 times a day, I asked if I could have anything else that was more natural, I really didn't want to start taking something, that was filled with additives and unnatural things. My trainer could not help me, she looked a little blank actually, so I told her not to worry. When I left the gym I called my brother. My brother is the go to guy for all things healthy. He is the epitome of a healthy person. Eats an all natural, organic, additive free diet, very fit, exercises regularly. He has studied nutrition and he is just a very very healthy person. So I asked him about protein shakes and what they were wanting me to have at the gym. He told me about a great protein powder which I could get from my local organic supermarket and this is what I have been having for the last week and I really like it. Well it took a little getting used to, but when I filled my blender with frozen berries and the powder, it is just like a berry smoothie and really quite delicious!
I was worried about having these protein powders that it said I was to have on my eating plan. Whilst I do like sugar, (I wouldn't be over weight if my diet didn't contribute to my weight gain in some way), but my eating in general isn't as bad as it could be. In my household we rarely eat processed foods and a majority of my diet is fresh organic food. We tend not to buy something that has numbers in it and virtually never foods with preservatives, additives and/or colours (I can't say never as we do eat out at restaurants so I can not say what they use). But at home, never. My major problem is the 100% lack of exercise, doing about 2000 steps of a recommended 10,000 steps a day.
Anyway, when I was told to have protein powder 3 times a day, I asked if I could have anything else that was more natural, I really didn't want to start taking something, that was filled with additives and unnatural things. My trainer could not help me, she looked a little blank actually, so I told her not to worry. When I left the gym I called my brother. My brother is the go to guy for all things healthy. He is the epitome of a healthy person. Eats an all natural, organic, additive free diet, very fit, exercises regularly. He has studied nutrition and he is just a very very healthy person. So I asked him about protein shakes and what they were wanting me to have at the gym. He told me about a great protein powder which I could get from my local organic supermarket and this is what I have been having for the last week and I really like it. Well it took a little getting used to, but when I filled my blender with frozen berries and the powder, it is just like a berry smoothie and really quite delicious!
I have the Vanilla flavour as I can add different things to it. I had the chocolate in my basket to start with but decided I may not always want chocolate flavour so changed to the vanilla. Next time I'm actually going to get the natural flavour to try.
Sep 15, 2011
Ah The Pain
After my first two days at the gym I am still in agony. I have realised that after my session on Tuesday with the trainer and being so very sore in my legs and stomach (I have realised I must have virtually no core muscles, LOL). But I didn't rest, I'm determined to win this challenge so off to the gym I went yesterday.
By last night I was in agony. Every step was just a killer, getting up off the chair was almost impossible, moving hurt my lower stomach muscles so much. I had a wheat pack on my stomach and on my legs. I then decided to go and lie in a bath with some Epsom salts. That was absolute bliss, just sitting in the bath was giving so much relieve. After a while I dragged myself out.
I awoke this morning even worse. I thought that after a big session that the next day you can be sore, but I didn't realise it can get worse over 48 hours! (but it can, I have now read). So I contacted my trainer this morning as I was due to see her today at the gym. I explained that I was so unbelievably sore and she said that I really should rest today as the muscles do need time to rest when they are really sore.
I really didn't want to do no exercise today so I have just been for a light walk. Every step was painful, but I pushed through it and did about 45 minutes.
As the saying goes... "no pain, no gain". Well with all of the pain I'm experiencing, there had better be a great deal of gain, LOL.
By last night I was in agony. Every step was just a killer, getting up off the chair was almost impossible, moving hurt my lower stomach muscles so much. I had a wheat pack on my stomach and on my legs. I then decided to go and lie in a bath with some Epsom salts. That was absolute bliss, just sitting in the bath was giving so much relieve. After a while I dragged myself out.
I awoke this morning even worse. I thought that after a big session that the next day you can be sore, but I didn't realise it can get worse over 48 hours! (but it can, I have now read). So I contacted my trainer this morning as I was due to see her today at the gym. I explained that I was so unbelievably sore and she said that I really should rest today as the muscles do need time to rest when they are really sore.
I really didn't want to do no exercise today so I have just been for a light walk. Every step was painful, but I pushed through it and did about 45 minutes.
As the saying goes... "no pain, no gain". Well with all of the pain I'm experiencing, there had better be a great deal of gain, LOL.
Sep 14, 2011
My Goals
I just saw a quote "Goals are dreams in writing". I thought to my self "I have not set my goals down on paper" (well this isn't paper but close enough, LOL). I have them in my head, I know where I am headed but writing down my goals is really something that I should do as I embark on this new journey.
So here are my new goals.
1. To get into a size 10 (size 6 USA) - I have so many brand new clothes in size 10, still with the tags on, that I purchased before I tore my artery. Since then I have packed on a whopping 18kgs (about 40 pounds) in the last 12-18 months so. So I have my new wardrobe for when I lose the weight.
2. To come off blood pressure medication - I would really love to be medication free!
3. To have more energy - I have so little energy.
4. To run the 4km run in the Mothers Day Classic - Up until now, I always do the 4km walk every year in the Mothers Day Classic (my blog about it here). I have always wanted to do the 8km walk instead but next year, I am planning on being so fit that I would love to participate in the 4km run!
These are my main goals. Yes of course I have goals/aspirations, that I want to look better, feel better, become healthier, fitter, reduce my risk of stroke, heart attack, diabetes, be a whole new me but they will all be a result if my above goals are achieved.
What are your goals?
So here are my new goals.
1. To get into a size 10 (size 6 USA) - I have so many brand new clothes in size 10, still with the tags on, that I purchased before I tore my artery. Since then I have packed on a whopping 18kgs (about 40 pounds) in the last 12-18 months so. So I have my new wardrobe for when I lose the weight.
2. To come off blood pressure medication - I would really love to be medication free!
3. To have more energy - I have so little energy.
4. To run the 4km run in the Mothers Day Classic - Up until now, I always do the 4km walk every year in the Mothers Day Classic (my blog about it here). I have always wanted to do the 8km walk instead but next year, I am planning on being so fit that I would love to participate in the 4km run!
These are my main goals. Yes of course I have goals/aspirations, that I want to look better, feel better, become healthier, fitter, reduce my risk of stroke, heart attack, diabetes, be a whole new me but they will all be a result if my above goals are achieved.
What are your goals?
FTC So Far
Today is day 5 of my Fenix Transformation Challenge.
I am going to head off to the gym shortly for a cardio session. Just the bike, treadmill and elliptical (which I hate, LOL). I did more of a light weights session with my personal trainer yesterday and I have to say I am in agony today, LOL. My arms are sore and oh my legs... they are sore with every step! My legs were like jelly for hours after the workout yesterday. But I am really enjoying it. The only annoying thing is that I have to take it easy and work up to more intensive workouts thanks to my high blood pressure and the vertebral artery dissection that I suffered from last year. So I feel as if I could do more, but am restricted to not getting my heart rate over 145.
Now the diet. I am still trying to get my head around that and get it all perfect but I'm doing pretty well I think. The diet is based on Metabolic Precision and from what I have read so far, you ultimately want to eat six times a day. With three of those meals being protein shakes. You have to have protein at certain times and carbs at certain times, around exercise, which I have been sticking to well. I have the guide printed up on my fridge to keep as a guide and I haven't been hungry once. In actual fact I am eating a lot more than I usually eat! I think my metabolism has slowed down to almost nothing or is it possible to actually have a negative metabolism, LOL. If it is I think that's what I have. The exciting thing is... is that I can still have my dark chocolate! I love dark chocolate and I think if I had to remove all of my very favourite things from my diet it would be harder to stick to, but having the chocolate makes it all fine and easy to stick too. Now when I say have dark chocolate, I'm sure they don't mean have a block or two a day. I have good quality organic dark chocolate and will have just one row or two a day. So with Metabolic Precision it's all about building up your muscles to increase your metabolism and burn more fat while in the end once your muscles have built up it will increase your metabolism enough so that you don't have to exercise 7 days a week to maintain, from what I can gather so far.
So I hopped on the scales today to just have a sneak peak to see if I was losing anything. After all it's not a week yet, its the beginning of my 5th day and I have lost just over 1kg (2.2 pounds), so that is exciting and encouraging!
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