How times have changed.

I have always watched The Biggest Loser but this season is the only one where I haven't watched it while chomping into chips, chocolate and coke ! In previous seasons I never cried at the contestants journey's or I have never had a favourite trainer or I have never been really inspired by anyone on that show. However this season, things have changed more than ever. I love watching the show ( I have to record it and watch it the following day or so because I work at night), I love knowing how they actually feel after a big training session and the mixed emotions that go with a weight loss and lifestyle change journey.

So to be given the chance to do a training session with the trainers and the contestants was a dream come true, it happened at just the right time as it has now given me a much need boost :) I loved being able to share the experience with friends - Lisa, Judy, Raelene, Bec, Chantelle and Alicia. It would have been extra special if some time was actually set aside for photos and signatures with the trainers, but other than that I loved every minute of it <3


                                               Lisa, Raelene and Judy at Melbourne airport.         
                                                       

                                                                          Me !!!!                                                              
   

                                           Judy, Raelene and Lisa in our 12wbt CC12C tshirts

                                                       The lazy girls way of doing squats !

                                                                 The CC12C represent :)
                                                 Judy, Bec, Chantelle, Raelene, Me and Lisa.

                                                                
                                                                      Girl Crush <3

  The trainers - Tiffiny, Michelle, Shannan and drool The Commando

                                      Judy and myself were lucky enough to get a photo with Tiff

                                          I was able to get my CC12C tshirt signed by Tiffiny

Look where I'm going TOMORROW ....

                                                
                                                 WOO HOO I am so freaking excited !!!!!

So myself and and some of my other CC12C friends are going - Lisa, Raelene, Judy, Chantelle, Bec and Alicia aswell as some other randoms ! It is being held in Sydney so we L, R, J and myself are flying out first thing in the morning and we can't wait. I am super nervous but totally pumped for this experience. I personally can't wait to meet The Commando as I am sure he is just a pussy cat and not a tiger hee hee. The contestant I was hoping to meet the most was Simon, I think he seems like a lovely bloke who has worked his butt off this season, but now that he has gone I am on the look out for Casey :)

                                                  check out this video of the trainers <3

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.