OPERATION BOOTCAMP!!!

Well, tonight was my first night of Operation Bootcamp!!!! Which I will be doing for the next 8 weeks!

Probably like all bootcamps, we began with an official weigh in, measure, and fitness test!! OUCH!

We began with the 'Beep Test.' I have NEVER done one before (this is not an excuse I promise) and I got a bit confused when the Beeps changed levels! Ooops! So probably didn't do as good as I could have, but hey I gave it a go!!! I got to level 2.4!

Then, it was to the grassed area to do 'The Plank.' The first official time I have ever done this and my time was 1min and 44secs. Not sure if I suck at this or if it is ok??? I guess I can tell you that in 8 weeks! lol 

Then it was the "Push Up's" and not the girl kind, the proper ones on your toes. For the first time in my life (that I can recall anyway) I had to do real push ups. I got 6 in a minute! (Don't think I did them really well though!) There was one guy doing them and he was a machine (obviously doesn't carry a toddler around all day lol).

Then came 'Step Ups" I got 40 in a minute (I was pleased with this).

Then the Sit Ups (elbows touching thighs) and it was 25 in a minute - I might actually change levels this round in the 12WBT! Oh and my neck didn't hurt for a change (must remember to thank Jill my massuer for that!).

Then, the squats. 57 in 1 minute!

And lastly we had to balance on one leg for as long as possible. I think I made 2 mins 34 secs.

So all in all I am pleased with my results, and know that there are huge improvements to be made.

Over the next 8 weeks, I hope I can lose at least a kilo a week! Fingers, Toes and everything are crossed!

Bring on Boxing Wednesday Night at Bootcamp - can't wait!

EXCUSES, EXCUSES, EXCUSES ... What are yours?

So I have come up with a list of excuses that I have used in the past for not excercising or for getting take away food. And my there is quite a list:

First of all the Internal Excuses (you know the self talk excuses between the devil and angel that go on in your head):

1. I’m too tired  
2. It’s weigh in day and I have lost weight so I can celebrate and eat/ drink whatever I like as I have a week to lose it!
3. I don’t have time to cook tea we will just get take away
4. I’m too fat and will look very silly!
5. I will look stupid
6. I hate going to an exercise class and seeing myself in the mirror
7. I will be the only one who ends up looking like a tomato and dripping in sweat
8. I am too uncoordinated
9. I will start tomorrow (or Monday)!!!

Then came the External Excuses (within my control), the excuses that are prompted by external factors but I do have some control over:

1. I’m don’t have anymore time to be able to fit exercise in as well
2. It’s too hot to exercise – I will pass out! Or drip in sweat and look stupid!
3. It’s too expensive/ I can’t afford to go to exercise classes
4. I don’t have any/ the right clothes to wear
5. Someone might see me!

And lastly the External Excuses (that I have no control over):
1. Kids/ Family getting sick
2. Me getting sick/ injured
3. Natural Disaster (bush fires)

Hmmm, so how does one avoid giving into these EXCUSES!! (cos yes that's what they are, just EXCUSES no real valuable reasons at all!). Thinking, thinking, thinking ... as Michelle says you need solutions and a solution for each and every excuse so here goes:

Internal Excuses and Solutions:

1. I’m too tired  Go for a quick walk – you may surprise yourself because it may ‘freshen you up!2. It’s weigh in day and I have lost weight so I can celebrate and eat/ drink whatever I like as I have a week to lose it! Yep you can – but just think, if you don’t you will lose a heap more weight because you won’t have to lose what you will gain by eating/ drinking that crap!

3. I don’t have time to cook tea we will just get take away By the time you drive to town and wait for take away you could of had tea cooked for a fraction of the price!

4. I’m too fat and will look very silly! You may look fat in your eyes but everyone else will think it is GREAT that you are exercising and too busy trying to do the exercise themselves!

5. I will look stupid You won’t be on your own – the others don’t know the moves either

6. I hate going to an exercise class and seeing myself in the mirror Don’t look into the mirror or stand at the back!

7. I will be the only one who ends up looking like a tomato and dripping in sweat You seriously think that!!! Put some make up on lol

8. I am too uncoordinated And the only way you will get coordinated is through practice!

9. I will start tomorrow (or Monday)!!! Tomorrow never comes! JFDI NOW!

External Excuses (within my control) and solutions:

1. I’m don’t have anymore time to be able to fit exercise in as well Well do some incidental exercise – park the car honey and walk! Do a DVD at night or get up 30mins earlier – you will feel better for it

2. It’s too hot to exercise – I will pass out! Or drip in sweat and look stupid! Drink some water and take a towel!

3. It’s too expensive/ I can’t afford to go to exercise classes you can easily get a DVD and do it at home! Start saving or go without something else! Isn’t your health a priority?

4. I don’t have any/ the right clothes to wear Look in your wardrobe. There is definitely something in there appropriate!

5. Someone might see me! Go in the dark! If they do see you they will only be proud of you for doing something about your health rather than sitting on your fat ass!!! 

External Excuses (that I have no control over) and solutions:
1. Kids/ Family getting sick Take 5 (or 10mins) mins to go for a walk in the fresh air – it may help clear your head!!! It is important to look after yourself too!2. Me getting sick/ injured Try and do some exercise for 5 - 10mins at a slower pace. If you have had enough stop but if you can keep going WELL KEEP GOING!!!
3. Natural Disaster (bush fires) If you can take 5 (or 10mins) mins to go for a walk in the fresh air (if there is any) – it may help clear your head!!! Do some stretches. 

So, there they are! All the excuses I could come up with (and I am sure there are more!). How many of these have you used or are still using? 

Before, I end I have a favour to ask ... if I ever try and use one of these excuses, STOP ME on the spot there and then!!! Please, I beg you!   

 

Wednesday Weigh Ins!!!

HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY!!!

So since the New Year a friend and I have been 'unofficially' weighing in each week and reporting to each other!!! Since last round, there was a definate increase of a couple of kilos. Since starting with Jen I have manage to shift the Xmas baggage plus 2kg (but then gained a couple with a few parties etc :( ) and now I have shifted them again! Yay!

So if you are lost from all that dribble - I am 1.8kg lighter today than when  finished Round 3, 2010! Woohoo!

Have learnt very valuable lessons over the past couple of weeks:
DON'T under any cirncumstances Michala Drink Alcohol and Order Pizza = far to dangerous = extra kilos
DON'T if, Michala, you have to go to the supermarket after having a few wines, and you happen to have the munchies, do NOT go near the Camambert Cheese!!!! Unless of course you want to be working out ALL the next day!!!

I haven't been exercising as I was last year when doing the program. But I have been doing Zumba approx. 4 times a week for last 2 and a half weeks and it appears to have done something. Next week (this is not an excuse!!!) I am starting Operation: Bootcamp twice a week (and will keep a couple of my zumba classes up until basketball starts again). I CANNOT wait for the bootcamp! I am a bit nervous but VERY excited about what Bek has in store for me!!! I will keep you posted!

Better go get ready for an Australia Day Lunch that my girls and I are going to! Should be fun!!!

Zumba

So I have been going to Zumba for 2 weeks now and I absolutely LOVE it! I have been doing it 4 times a week and if time persisted oh and the funds) I would go more! Just over an hour ago I found out that I can't go tonight because I have a meeting (that I hadn't had confirmed until then :( ) I am shattered to say the least. And on top of that because of Australia Day this week - I only get to do 2 classes now. Plus I haven't done any real exercise today because I knew I was going to Zumba - arrrrgh!

Anyway, just had to get that off my chest! lol

The beginning of Round 1, 2011

Hey there,
Ok to begin with - I have NEVER done a blog. I have no idea what I am doing and I am not the best writter! But hey I will give it a shot!

Well, preseason has finally begun! YAY! Although I wish we didn't have to wait another 4 weeks until the program begins - but I guess I have survived since mid December another couple of weeks will not hurt!

My goal for this round is to increase my fitness and aim to lose more than 12kgs! Fingers, toes and everything is crossed!

Last round, exceeded my expectations! I lost 16kgs and came 20th out of approx 2500 people!!! I was sooo excited (and a little bit proud lol)!

I am so looking forward to this round and can't wait to meet you all on the forums and hopefully some of you at some training sessions!!

Chat again soon
Michala