I finished the first fitness test last night to see which level I'm starting in.
With the cardo test I just made it into intermediate how ever the strength tests put into beginners.
I thought I would do a little better than I did so that was a disappointment but it does give me something to work towards for the week 4 re-test.
I'm struggling a little with my eating so far this week. Its that time of month so I pretty much want to eat everything in sight. I did well all day yesterday although I did cave and finish off the baked polenta chips after dinner.
I also discovered I really don't like rocket, I tried it in the salad I made for dinner last night and although I could eat it I'd rather not. So my plan is to use regular lettuce, which I know I like, instead.
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Monday, September 12, 2011
Sunday, September 11, 2011
It starts
Today is the first day of the first week of the 12 Week Body Transformation and I'm excited. I've watched the video and printed all the information.
I did my shopping on Sunday, spent about $50 dollars more than usual but there are things I won't need to buy every time, like spices and pantry stuff. Really looking forward to trying some of the recipes, I already like the egg, sprout and lettuce sandwich.
I'm finally getting over my cold as well so I'll be right to do the fitness test tonight. Thanks to the forums I have a way of working out a 1km route for the run (google maps). I'm a little scared of the flexibility part, I know I need a lot of work on that hehe.
This weekend I struggled a bit on Sunday. All I wanted to do was eat, all day. I tried to keep it at least to healthy stuff and I don't think I did a bad job. I resorted to cooking baked polenta chips, I'm not sure how good or bad they are but I figured it was better than heading to Macca's. I really have to push myself harder to exercise. I've been really lazy and it's got to stop.
I did my shopping on Sunday, spent about $50 dollars more than usual but there are things I won't need to buy every time, like spices and pantry stuff. Really looking forward to trying some of the recipes, I already like the egg, sprout and lettuce sandwich.
I'm finally getting over my cold as well so I'll be right to do the fitness test tonight. Thanks to the forums I have a way of working out a 1km route for the run (google maps). I'm a little scared of the flexibility part, I know I need a lot of work on that hehe.
This weekend I struggled a bit on Sunday. All I wanted to do was eat, all day. I tried to keep it at least to healthy stuff and I don't think I did a bad job. I resorted to cooking baked polenta chips, I'm not sure how good or bad they are but I figured it was better than heading to Macca's. I really have to push myself harder to exercise. I've been really lazy and it's got to stop.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Food shopping time
Week 1
The first official week has opened early so we can get ready, so I've been working out my weekly shopping list.
I've gone through the menu plan for next week and I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised.
I was expecting to not like a lot of the recipes but I think there are only a couple I'm not to sure on. I'll be substituting anything that has fish with chicken (I just can't do seafood) but I'll have a go at everything else (although I will have a back up plan ready for a couple of things, mainly anything with spinach)
I've written down the workout plan, of course sticking to it is going to be interesting but I'll see how I go. I'm kind of looking forward to the fitness test, except for the 1km job because I'm not sure where I'm going to do it. I'm guessing I might just make it into intermediate but I'm not sure.
I'm also excited to find out about the mindset lessons, I think these are a great addition to the program. I've been on other weight loss programs and this is the first one I've seen with kind of thing.
I'm doing my stats (the last pre season task) tomorrow so I'll up date on that then.
The first official week has opened early so we can get ready, so I've been working out my weekly shopping list.
I've gone through the menu plan for next week and I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised.
I was expecting to not like a lot of the recipes but I think there are only a couple I'm not to sure on. I'll be substituting anything that has fish with chicken (I just can't do seafood) but I'll have a go at everything else (although I will have a back up plan ready for a couple of things, mainly anything with spinach)
I've written down the workout plan, of course sticking to it is going to be interesting but I'll see how I go. I'm kind of looking forward to the fitness test, except for the 1km job because I'm not sure where I'm going to do it. I'm guessing I might just make it into intermediate but I'm not sure.
I'm also excited to find out about the mindset lessons, I think these are a great addition to the program. I've been on other weight loss programs and this is the first one I've seen with kind of thing.
I'm doing my stats (the last pre season task) tomorrow so I'll up date on that then.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Happy happy joy joy
Yay I hit my first mini goal today, 3kg lost before the 12wbt starts.
My official weigh in day isn't until sat but I like to check on Wednesdays to see if I'm on track.
I haven't been going as well with the exercise as I would like. I did some dancing on the Wii on Monday, only burnt 200 cal but I look at that as being better than nothing. Yesterday I didn't get home until almost 7 so I ate and then studied from 7.30 until 9.
The cafe I work at has just been sold (I knew it was going to happen but the sale finally went through yesterday) and working with the new owner is a bit of a nightmare. She's a lovely person but has no idea what she's doing and her English is very poor which is making it hard to teach her. I'm focusing on not reaching for comfort foods when it starts to stress me out.
After next week I'll be moving to another store so that will make things easier.
My official weigh in day isn't until sat but I like to check on Wednesdays to see if I'm on track.
I haven't been going as well with the exercise as I would like. I did some dancing on the Wii on Monday, only burnt 200 cal but I look at that as being better than nothing. Yesterday I didn't get home until almost 7 so I ate and then studied from 7.30 until 9.
The cafe I work at has just been sold (I knew it was going to happen but the sale finally went through yesterday) and working with the new owner is a bit of a nightmare. She's a lovely person but has no idea what she's doing and her English is very poor which is making it hard to teach her. I'm focusing on not reaching for comfort foods when it starts to stress me out.
After next week I'll be moving to another store so that will make things easier.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Kitchen makeover and diary time
Pre season 6 & 7
Time for a bit of catch up.
First the kitchen make over. This was one task I had no worries about. I don't usually keep bad foods in the house, we eat it as we buy it so there wasn't much to get rid of and I was looking forward to seeing what other things I could be buying.
The one thing I was said to see go was my muesli bars. But I'm going to look into alternatives I can make myself.
Task 7 is Organise and diarise.
This is another one I had already started. Now I'm studying I really need to keep things in order so I already have a diary with assignment dates and things in it so I've added my 12wbt stuff to that.
I'm adding in training sessions week by week and changing things up depending on how I go. Shopping will be done mostly on Sundays, unless OH is working. I'll also start to plan out my weekly dinners so I don't get home and go "I've got nothing to cook" "I don't know what I want" as I know I will.
And now for a weekend update.
I cooked a kangaroo roast last night for dinner and actually enjoyed it.
I really never thought anyone would get me to even try kangaroo let alone cook it. I'll admit I'm proud of myself.
OH wasn't all that impressed, he said he will eat it but he still prefers beef and so do I but kangaroo is higher in protein and lower in fat and cholesterol compared to lamb or beef. So while I'm not cutting out beef it gives me a little more variety in my meals.
Time for a bit of catch up.
First the kitchen make over. This was one task I had no worries about. I don't usually keep bad foods in the house, we eat it as we buy it so there wasn't much to get rid of and I was looking forward to seeing what other things I could be buying.
The one thing I was said to see go was my muesli bars. But I'm going to look into alternatives I can make myself.
Task 7 is Organise and diarise.
This is another one I had already started. Now I'm studying I really need to keep things in order so I already have a diary with assignment dates and things in it so I've added my 12wbt stuff to that.
I'm adding in training sessions week by week and changing things up depending on how I go. Shopping will be done mostly on Sundays, unless OH is working. I'll also start to plan out my weekly dinners so I don't get home and go "I've got nothing to cook" "I don't know what I want" as I know I will.
And now for a weekend update.
I cooked a kangaroo roast last night for dinner and actually enjoyed it.
I really never thought anyone would get me to even try kangaroo let alone cook it. I'll admit I'm proud of myself.
OH wasn't all that impressed, he said he will eat it but he still prefers beef and so do I but kangaroo is higher in protein and lower in fat and cholesterol compared to lamb or beef. So while I'm not cutting out beef it gives me a little more variety in my meals.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Yummy
One of the reasons I usually give up on eating healthy is because I am a fussy eater, I get bored eating the same thing all the time. I do like veges and fruit but usually on their own or raw and it's not always about the taste. I don't like the texture of a lot of foods especially when they are cooked together.
For example, I like most of the ingredients in minestrone separately but not together, uck.
So knowing this is a problem for me I'm making a real effort to branch out and find new recipes. I tried Mish's chickpea, beetroot, feta and basil salad for lunch today (with lettuce instead of basil). I was surprised at how filling it was and it tasted great. That one is definitely on my list of approved meals.
I've also picked up some cottage cheese to try from some snacks and some tofu. I've never wanted to try tofu before but I thought what the heck. Although I'll have to wait until tomorrow night to try that because OH says tofu is the devils food and has no interest in trying it, spoil sport. If it's good then I'll sneak it in one night without him knowing.
For example, I like most of the ingredients in minestrone separately but not together, uck.
So knowing this is a problem for me I'm making a real effort to branch out and find new recipes. I tried Mish's chickpea, beetroot, feta and basil salad for lunch today (with lettuce instead of basil). I was surprised at how filling it was and it tasted great. That one is definitely on my list of approved meals.
I've also picked up some cottage cheese to try from some snacks and some tofu. I've never wanted to try tofu before but I thought what the heck. Although I'll have to wait until tomorrow night to try that because OH says tofu is the devils food and has no interest in trying it, spoil sport. If it's good then I'll sneak it in one night without him knowing.
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