More than just weight loss.

I have been very fortunate to meet IRL some amazing, caring, friendly and inspirational people since joining the 12WBT. One that I am very thankful for is Raelene, she is such a great motivator and is so freaking funny. I have trained with her several times and she really knows how to push everyone to go harder. Raelene and I did a group training session a little while ago with the gorgeous Lisa Farmer and at one stage we were running against each in intervals, my HR managed to get 160 several times !!!! That's just insane but it was so much fun. Anyway, a few weeks ago Raelene gave me a heaps of clothes that are too big for her now (20kg lost for her baby!) and I am so so so thankful to her. They are all gorgeous pieces of clothes and I love them all <3 Thanks chicky :)


                                       This was taken today (25/3/12) my last weigh in was 83.8kg

This was taken Monday 19/3/12 at 84.3kg

Hmm after looking at these pics more, I really would like the double chin to be gone !

Relay for Life

On March 16th and 17th I particiapted in Relay for Life with some of my local 12wbt crew - CC12C is our name (Casey-Cardinia 12 chicks). It was a fantastic exeperience to be apart of and I thoroughly enjoyed my 24 hours at the event. It was extremley tiring but worth every minute. Our team raised over $3000 to go towards cancer research which is something to be really proud of. We are already registered for next years event !

Challenge 5.

1. What adjustments have you had to make to your exercise regime over the last 6 weeks? 

I have started using the C25K program more seriously. I am now more determined than ever to be able to run/jog.

2. What have you changed in regards to your food intake? 

I have had to cut out some of the regular 12wbt meals and it was starting to impact on my family financially, so I now follow the dinners but I am more laid back with the breakfasts and lunches, however I am still sure to stay within 1200 calories a day. 

3. What is the difference in your mindset? 

 

I am definitely more confident with everything in general. I wear clothes I have never worn before (tighter fitting). I am more open to taking compliments more postivily now whereas previously I would have put it back on the person giving a compliment.

 

 

Challenge 4.

So, what does being healthy mean to YOU? What is it that has made you start this journey into being a healthier you?
It means not having to rely on using my Ventolin puffer all the freaking time. It means being able to exercise while having fun. It means enjoying being able to play sports with my kids. It means being less tired and grumpy. It means being more happy and spontaneous.

Challenge 3.

How will you acknowledge and reward yourself during Round 1, 2012 of the 12WBT? What are the small wins? What are your big accomplishments? How will you achieve these and how will you reward your efforts? (food doesn't count!)

Since starting the 12wbt last in round 3 2011, I have been rewarding myself at every 10 kilos.

At 10kg I got a new tattoo :)

At 20kg I bought a pink Polar FT4.

The next 10kg have been really really hard so I think I will re evaluate my goals and rewards and I might drop them down to 5kg intervals.

Challenge 2.

So this weeks challenge is to look at what are you actually TAKING up? What are you giving yourself? Are you learning something new? Taking up a new sport? Giving yourself a social life?

Since starting my 12wbt journey last year the greatest thing I gave myself was a gym membership which has made exercising so much more fun. I now exericse with new found friends and it really takes the hard work and pressure out of building up a sweat.

Stolen !

A friend who I meet through this awesome 12wbt has shared her blog with me and I feel really honoured to be able to share her journey with her. The lovely Raelene has joined a blogging challenge and I have decided to copy it, (although I'm not apart of the challenge).  I hope that is not bad blogging ettiquite (however it is spelt).

Anyway, this was the first challenge -

1. Tell us a little bit about yourself. What makes you, you?

I'm a mum, I have been a mum for almost 14 years and really that is all I feel I have been known as. My kids are my world and they have always come first with everything I have done. I have always put myself and my needs 2nd to theirs. I have always figured that is what mums do. Now I know that there is time for me and that there needs to be time for me. I need to be the best person I can be to be the best mum those 3 cherubs need me to be. So losing weight and getting healthy is definitely my top priority now.

2. Why did you decide to do the 12WBT?

I decided to join the 12wbt back in August 2011 when my family came home from a wonderful 8 night cruise on a P&O ship to the South Pacific. I was sorting through our holiday snaps and it finally hit be that I was FAT, or moreso not just fat but moridly obese. It was the same day I came across Michelle Bridges on Facebook. That day my life changed forever :)


3. What are you hoping to achieve through the program?

Obviously weight loss is my number 1 reason for joining the 12wbt, but not I realise there is more to it than just weight loss. I want to have the right mind set  and I want to learn how to make the right choices. I also have found it a great way to make meet new people with similar goals to my own.

4. Why have you decided to blog about the 12WBT? What will be the main focus (eg, food, exercise, a bit of everything?)

I decided to start blogging last year as a way to keep myself accountable and to put my thoughts on paper without any judgement. Most of what I write is focussed on my achievements.

5.How will you be exercising this round? Gym, home, outdoors or a mixture?

At the gym. I am so in love with the gym and the classes and equipment that it offers. I have joined a gym previously many years ago when I thought I was ready to lose weight but I think I only ever walked in the door 5 times. Now though, I go 6 days a week.

6. What is your greatest strength that will help you?

My greatest strength would have to be my support network. I definitely couldn't do it with them all.


7. What are you afraid of?

F.A.I.L.I.N.G

8. What are you looking forward to the most over the next 12 weeks?

Having the tools to guide me to make the right choices in all aspects of my life.

9. What is your downfall? Food? Exercise? How will you overcome this?

Definitely food. I am a lazy cook and I take short cuts all the time. I need to be prepared in advance.

10. If you had to pick one word to motivate you over the next 12 weeks, what would you choose?
twelve (size)