WTF!

I now sound like I've joined a cult, and my mantra is "Mish says...x", "Michelle reckons...x". I need to shut my mouth and zip it. Sure, I have a new mindset that makes perfect sense, and I know I'll never go back to where I was, but, Jesus, I sound like a freak...

If I am coming on, all over the top, please feel free to tell me to STFU!

OMG!

I did it! I was trying to lose 2.1kg this week to take me to the magical 10kg loss. Those hard yards at the gym, and my discipline have paid off. 2.4kg lost this week!! That brings my total to 10.3kg gone for good!

I am ridiculously proud of myself, and feel amazing knowing that I now have the tools, the knowledge, and the drive to keep this weight off forever.

I don't exercise when I do night shifts, as I just know that I'm not going to feel like it. There's no point expecting that I will, because I just know that when I wake up I feel like I've been hit by a truck, and why set myself up for disappointment? I just make sure that I do the hard yards in the gym on the 5 days per week that I do get there. I'm planning to alternate a weekend of night shifts with a weekend of late shifts, so the impact of nights on my life is reduced. I find myself craving my gym time, and wonder who the hell is this girl??!!

I don't know if I posted this here, so excuse me if I did, I think I posted in the 12 wbt forum... Last week, I wandered through Target and on a whim, I picked out an entire outfit (jeans, shirt and jacket) in a size 14. I'd been a size 16, with the occasional need for an 18 (cringe) prior to starting this. I thought that I'd just buy this ensemble, and aim to fit into it in a few weeks time. When I got home, I couldn't help but try it on. OMG! It fit like a glove. I had thought that I'd buy a size 14 dress to wear to the finale party in Brisbane, but at this rate, I'll be fitting into a 12! Way better than sex, chocolate, fries or wine!! On the same note, the scrubs that I've been wearing to work were an XL. They got way too baggy, so I dragged out the L that fit me way back when I was doing Bootcamp regularly. Now these are too baggy, so I've ordered a Medium set. How cool is that???

Another Wednesday...

...another 1.6kg gone. Yay for me! The only thing that annoys me is that this takes my tally to 7.9kg (since May 23rd), and 8kg would have been such a nice round number!! Never mind. My goal is to lose 2.1kg next week, to get to the magical 10kg. To do this, I'm going to make sure that my gym sessions eat up 700cal +, and I'll cut out snacks.

I am loving this. I am ever so much looking forward to the finale party and training session in Brisbane.

I want to acknowledge the love and support I've been getting from my family, (not to mention my lone blog reader!!). It'd be a tough gig to be trying to do this without any support or encouragement. Steve has been amazing. He just keeps on surprising me!

Another weigh-in smashed!

Ooops, haven't updated the blog since last weigh in day. Got a bit busy with work and family, I guess.

The amazing news today is that I lost 1.6kg this week, taking my total since 23rd May, to 6.3kg, and I've lost 24cm off my measurements. My one month goal was to lose 5kg, and I've still got another week to go until it's a month!

In other news, I joined the gym and I'm loving it. I haven't done any classes yet, just used the cardio and weights equipment.

The food last week was a bit blah, but this week it's amazing. The whole family are loving most of them, which was a surprise to me. For the first few weeks I cooked separate meals for them and then for me. After them wanting what was on my plate more than their own meals, I'm just cooking clean for everyone now. Of course, they get all the little extras that are forbidden for me, like pasta, bread, extra sauce, etc.

I am blown away by just how much my mindset has changed. I don't want to sound all preachy, and as if I've joined a cult, but this new attitude will really see me get back to my goal and live happily there for the rest of my life!

xxx

Weigh in day

Weigh in was yesterday, and I lost another 1.7kg. Total of 4.7kg for me. Yay!

For the first time, this morning, I was lacking motivation to get out there and exercise. I've still got a bit of a cold, it's freezing outside, and it all just seemed too hard. I knew I needed some motivation, so I got onto the 12wbt forums, and got inspired again. I love the way the fellow 12wbt-ers give each other so much support and inspiration. I sucked it up, headed out into the cold, and did one of my best workouts ever. Came home and soaked in a Radox bath for a little while, and now I feel on top of the world. I would have sat at home, wallowing in guilt and laziness if I hadn't JFDI.

I'm cooking up a few batches of soup today. Both Mish-approved 12wbt soups. I am going to freeze them in individual portions, so that I will have a quick, handy sub-300 calorie meal ready to go for work days, or when the item on the 12wbt menu fails to entice me. It's all about being organised, and making plans for those days when I would otherwise fall into old habits (like when time is of the essence, or it's too late to cook etc).

I have had a bit of an issue with a sore knee over the past few weeks. Nothing serious, but it just grabs at me every now and then, especially on steps, or when I take off running on that leg. Happy to say that today, it didn't bother me once. I reckon it's the combination of less weight on it, and my upper leg muscles getting stronger, so they're taking some of the load.

I signed up at Fernwood yesterday. Going tomorrow morning for an orientation. I am looking forward to incorporating some classes into my week, and also to have the option to go use the equipment on cold or rainy days.

Week 3 Day 2

I'm still on track, and loving this new routine. I have a bit of a cold at the moment, but I'm doing my best to shake it off, and I haven't stopped training. The old me would have delighted in an excuse to slack off for a day or two, but all I can think about is losing my fitness, and a less impressive loss on the scales tomorrow! What a difference a few weeks makes!

The food menu this week is a little boring, and doesn't excite me as much as the last two weeks have done, but I'll plod along and hope for more yummy dishes next week.

I have been popping onto the scales every few days, which I know I said I wasn't going to do, but I just can't help myself! It backfired on me a couple of days ago, when I saw a gain, but the next time I weighed myself, the gain was gone, and then some. I guess that will teach me for being too obsessed.

I got through a night shift the other night, with no forbidden foods eaten. I was worried that I'd be tempted, as there are usually plates and platters of calorie-laden food laying around everywhere. I got through the night having eaten just one orange. Yay for me!

Tomorrow is weigh-in day. I'm very excited!!