Today I completed my week 4 fitness test and I had some great improvements.
Yesterday I did my fitness test -
1km time trial - 7 minutes 10 seconds - 41 seconds faster than week 1.
Push up - toes 4 (haven't previously done these on my toes before ) knees 31 (17 more than week 1)
Strength test - level 1 (no improvement)
Wall sit - 40 seconds (15 seconds longer than week 1)
Sit and Reach 16cm (11cm more than week 1)
Measurements-
Chest - 104cm (previously 105cm)
Waist - 100cm (previously 104cm)
Widest - 114cm (previously 128cm)
Thigh R - 60cm (previously 63cm)
Thigh L - 60cm (previously 63cm)
My journey doing the Michelle Bridge's 12WBT program.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Sunday, March 4, 2012
The blog updates have been few and far between but I have been busy kicking exercises butt !
oppsy, I keep forgetting to update in here, this round I have been very blog slack !
Since my last update I have been really busy trying to kick some more kilos. I have had some up and down movement on the scales since the official start of the round kicked off.
I started Round 1 2012 at 86.3 and since then I have weighed in at 84.8, 84.2 and last Wednesday it was 84.7. To say I am disappointed with my results is an understatement but I have noone else to blame except myself. The exercise has been exceptional especially when I got a Polar FT4 as my 20kg reward and I could actually track my calories smashed. The nutrition side of things is freaking hard work still. I mean I am not eating anything nasty, I am just eating too much of the good stuff, my meal portions definitely need to be monitored more closely. I also found last week I skipped lunch 3-4 times in the week. I just didn't feel hungry at the time but then come dinner time I was starving. Anyway, I know where I have been going wrong and I know what I need to do to fix it all up. Also a few days away with girlfriends and lots of alcohol certainly doesn't help :P
I forgot to mention last post that on Australia Day, Clint, Lisa and Myself did a 6km fun run on the Peninsula. It was a great day walking/jogging along the foreshore. We all even got a medal for our efforts :) My goal was to do it under 1 hour and I did it in 58 minutes I think it was :)
I have also climed the 1000 steps a few weekends ok, I think I recall I did that in about 40 minutes, I am hoping to improve on that.
Last week Clint, myself and some of the fabulous 12wbt local girls in my CC12C group did a 5km and 10km run/walk. My goal was to do it under 45 minutes and I made that by the skin of my teeth... 44 minutes and 59 seconds !!!!
I am loving the fun runs that I'm doing and I would love to be able to do more but financially it is really hard unfortunately. I really wanted to do the Run for the Kids, but right now I will have to give it a miss. There are just too many other 'more important' things that need my money atm.
Last weekend my local gym was raising money for their support group and they organised a Dance Party of 2 hours of Sh'Bam and Zumba, once again the CC12C girls came along and we all danced the morning away in 38 degrees. Phew it was hot !
This Saturday coming I am doing my very first boot camp session to help raise money for the RFL, a few of the girls from CC12C are also doing it so it should be good fun
Something that I am really looking forward to it happening in 2 weeks. Relay for Life. I'm staying for 24 hours to support and complete as many laps as possible, it is for such a good cause and will be a lot of fun :D
As I said the exercise part is well and truly covered. :D
Since my last update I have been really busy trying to kick some more kilos. I have had some up and down movement on the scales since the official start of the round kicked off.
I started Round 1 2012 at 86.3 and since then I have weighed in at 84.8, 84.2 and last Wednesday it was 84.7. To say I am disappointed with my results is an understatement but I have noone else to blame except myself. The exercise has been exceptional especially when I got a Polar FT4 as my 20kg reward and I could actually track my calories smashed. The nutrition side of things is freaking hard work still. I mean I am not eating anything nasty, I am just eating too much of the good stuff, my meal portions definitely need to be monitored more closely. I also found last week I skipped lunch 3-4 times in the week. I just didn't feel hungry at the time but then come dinner time I was starving. Anyway, I know where I have been going wrong and I know what I need to do to fix it all up. Also a few days away with girlfriends and lots of alcohol certainly doesn't help :P
I forgot to mention last post that on Australia Day, Clint, Lisa and Myself did a 6km fun run on the Peninsula. It was a great day walking/jogging along the foreshore. We all even got a medal for our efforts :) My goal was to do it under 1 hour and I did it in 58 minutes I think it was :)
I have also climed the 1000 steps a few weekends ok, I think I recall I did that in about 40 minutes, I am hoping to improve on that.
Last week Clint, myself and some of the fabulous 12wbt local girls in my CC12C group did a 5km and 10km run/walk. My goal was to do it under 45 minutes and I made that by the skin of my teeth... 44 minutes and 59 seconds !!!!
I am loving the fun runs that I'm doing and I would love to be able to do more but financially it is really hard unfortunately. I really wanted to do the Run for the Kids, but right now I will have to give it a miss. There are just too many other 'more important' things that need my money atm.
Last weekend my local gym was raising money for their support group and they organised a Dance Party of 2 hours of Sh'Bam and Zumba, once again the CC12C girls came along and we all danced the morning away in 38 degrees. Phew it was hot !
This Saturday coming I am doing my very first boot camp session to help raise money for the RFL, a few of the girls from CC12C are also doing it so it should be good fun
Something that I am really looking forward to it happening in 2 weeks. Relay for Life. I'm staying for 24 hours to support and complete as many laps as possible, it is for such a good cause and will be a lot of fun :D
As I said the exercise part is well and truly covered. :D
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Week 1 Fitness test and measurements
Yesterday I did my fitness test -
1km time trial - 7 minutes 45 seconds (intermediate)- 7 seconds fast than week 12.
Push up - 15 (beginner) 1 more than week 12
Strength test - level 1 (beginner) same as week 12
Wall sit - 35 seconds (beginner) 5 seconds more than week 12
Sit and Reach -
Measurements-
Chest - 105cm (previously 115cm)
Waist - 104cm (previously 112cm)
Widest - 128cm (previously ??)
Thigh R - 63cm (previously 70cm)
Thigh L - 63cm (previously 70cm)
My BMI has gone from 39(severely obese) in September to 32(obese) today !
I'll be taking my Round 1 2012 before photo later today. I can't wait to compare it with last years :)
1km time trial - 7 minutes 45 seconds (intermediate)- 7 seconds fast than week 12.
Push up - 15 (beginner) 1 more than week 12
Strength test - level 1 (beginner) same as week 12
Wall sit - 35 seconds (beginner) 5 seconds more than week 12
Sit and Reach -
Measurements-
Chest - 105cm (previously 115cm)
Waist - 104cm (previously 112cm)
Widest - 128cm (previously ??)
Thigh R - 63cm (previously 70cm)
Thigh L - 63cm (previously 70cm)
My BMI has gone from 39(severely obese) in September to 32(obese) today !
I'll be taking my Round 1 2012 before photo later today. I can't wait to compare it with last years :)
Saturday, February 4, 2012
My exercise plan
I am putting my daily exercise schedule down on paper.
Monday - Zumba 9.20am
Tuesday - Pump 9.20am and Step at 11.00am
Wednesday - Sh'Bam 11am and a walk/jog at 7.30pm with my local 12wbt girls
Thursday - Body Attack 9.20am and Pump at 11.00am
Friday - Sh'Bam 9.20am.
Saturday - walk/jog at 7.30am with my local 12wbt
Sunday - Group PT session at 10am.
Now I need to fit in training for C25K and also turn my Saturday into a SSS (Super Saturday Session) ! I need to get more organised as I work until late Thursday and Friday nights and Saturday afternoons. So by Saturday morning I am struggling with energy and could easily sleep the morning away. I also want to add some swimming and RPM classes into the mix !
Monday - Zumba 9.20am
Tuesday - Pump 9.20am and Step at 11.00am
Wednesday - Sh'Bam 11am and a walk/jog at 7.30pm with my local 12wbt girls
Thursday - Body Attack 9.20am and Pump at 11.00am
Friday - Sh'Bam 9.20am.
Saturday - walk/jog at 7.30am with my local 12wbt
Sunday - Group PT session at 10am.
Now I need to fit in training for C25K and also turn my Saturday into a SSS (Super Saturday Session) ! I need to get more organised as I work until late Thursday and Friday nights and Saturday afternoons. So by Saturday morning I am struggling with energy and could easily sleep the morning away. I also want to add some swimming and RPM classes into the mix !
Thursday, February 2, 2012
I am starting the C25K and I won't stop until I am done !
This time I am determined to finish the C25K (couch to 5km) program. I want to be able to run 5km without stopping. I really want to be able to do it by April 1st when the Run For The Kids Fun Run is on. So I started day 1 today and will continue with it until I reach my goal :)
Pre Season Task 6 - Kitchen Makeover
I am pleased to say my cupboards, fridge and freezer are looking great and I don't need to throw anything out. Yahhh me! Not one ounce of junk food has entered my house since starting Round 3 last year and I am determined to keep it that way.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
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