frustration

So, it's been a very long time since I've posted. I know this.  I've been feeling very VERY frustrated.  I've been stalled out for a MONTH, fluctuating within 500 grams (or 1 lb) every time I weigh.  I have lost a small amount of centimetres.  I've been eating properly and working out regularly and yet still stalled.  I even increased my calories in case that was the reason (about a week ago) and no results from that yet.  Even before I stalled out I was feeling like a failure even when I was succeeding. It's very difficult when you're doing nearly exactly the same thing as someone else and they're results are so much better.
Honestly I often feel like giving up.  What's the point of all my efforts if I'm getting NO results anymore?  The wind is seriously coming out of my sails and I feel like I'm just drifting.  I'm working hard and nothing is coming of it.  I've thought about stopping counting my calories, as when we lost weight the last time we didn't count, and it seemed to come off easily then, so I don't know if I'm too focused on that or what.
I've also considered stopping running.  I feel frustrated with that as well.  Yesterday morning, got up before 6am to go for a run. I honestly ran for about a minute and realised I didn't have it in me.  Talk about frustrating. When I run with Melanie, I feel like I hold her back. She runs at a faster pace and can run for longer than I can.  So either I'm holding her back, or I feel pushed TOO much (not intentionally by her, more of my own need to try to keep up). Then I feel pissed off that I can't.
So I don't know anymore.
That's it for today.

Sa

Great weather for ducks....?

I don't think so. We have had some seriously wet weather In my part of the world these last few days. the wet season seemed to have had a rather later start then usual. But early hours of this morning brought a large monsoonal low over us and with it a so called "mini tornado". Tornadoes are not something that we usually see in this part of the world, though we do have lots of pretty scary weather. Unfortunately along with this low it brought some seriously unexpected weather. Parts of my City have been devastated by this "Tornado" and it came without warning, in the very early hours of the morning when no-one expected it.

So many families live in this area. It is just 5 minutes drive form my own home.  Houses lost their roof, Families lives and belongings ripped out from under them.  Some while they lay sleeping in their beds. So tonight while your all cosy in your beds. Please spare a though and a little prayer for these families.

I drove through this area later in the day to go check on a good friend who wasn't answering her phone, And the disaster that I seen just rendered me speechless.

Someone's roof.

My girlfriend and her family live just near here.

A home destroyed.

Unexpected Chaos.

An evacuation centre has been set up near this area, And SO many people have just dug deep and got in to help clean up. The weather is still expected to be horrid, and we are still on a sever weather warning. Hopefully the worse is over though.

Looking at this map..there is still a lot of nasty weather to come.

Edited to add this link to another video.

Till next time.

Update....again. lol

So I have been totally slack updating this...But on and up note I am loving the 8 week challenge and have been pushed beyond my comfort zone. boot camp was AMAZING! I really enjoyed it. it was totally worth the 5 am wake up. haha! I ran on sand, almost fell out of a kayak and ran carrying Jerry cans full of water. It hurt.A Lot.  

After I cooled down. My Pink Do Life Shirt made a debut!

So After some careful thought I decided not to follow the food plan that they supplied. I know that within myself that I would not stick to it. So I have just continued to count my calories and log them using My Fitness Pal. I know I can not stick to a chicken and veggie diet. Im a red meat girl. But I have lost pretty stead since both on the scales and Measurements. I have added Protein shakes back to my daily diet too. Especially as part of my workout recovery.

Since my Last update I have also hit 20 lbs ( that is almost 10kg) lost so far!! I can really see the difference too. Ad my clothes are showing it too!

8 Jan 2012

4 March 2012

On the running front...I did C25k Week 5 day 3 today!!! 21 minutes of NON STOP RUNNING!!!!! I cold not believe that I actually did it!! I was a little bit scared of it to be honest. But today I just didn't stop after my first 8 minute run and just kept at it. I was so happy at my 20 min mark...I just kept going!! I finished off with a couple of shorter intervals. I finally feel like a popper runner. *Happy Sigh*


Things around here have been crazy with work, Kids, Sa at uni and general life.But We are feeling good and like we are back on track. Im on holidays form work in just over a week, and Im REALLY looking forward to it. really will try to update here more. I know Sa will Likely be along to update too.

Till nest time Little blog,

A long awaited update...:)

Well peeps, I know it has been awhile between updates. So I thought I would wander by to do one. so my weight loss journey has been successful so far. I'm really happy with how things are going. Im down 8 kg (18lbs, for you non metric folk) so far and exercise is on track!

But today...I started the 8 week challenge at our gym. 8 weeks of gut busting,  supplements ( a new lean chicken and salads- Im sorry I love my steak!!  So at this stage I plan to cut night carbs, Increase my protein and introduce some supplements into my day as well. The workouts will step up a notch too.
 
I'm starting this at 85.5kg and looking to lose at least 10-15kg out of this process. It will be full on and intense. But I want to make it worthwhile. It is ONLY 8 weeks. I want to challenge myself and be fitter at the end of this. Im VERY Excited about it!!

Tomorrow is my first ever "Bootcamp". Im not afraid to admit...Im terrified. Eeeep. Another new thing for me. But Im gonna give it all I got.  So Im sure the following weeks will be full of exciting updates and info. will try to get some new Pictures up too.  i WILL get here more often...I know i have dropped the ball. But hey..Im here now. ;)

What doesn't kill us makes us stronger...Right?!

week 7

Week 7 was mainly about trying new foods and things like that. I have tried many many new things in the past few years and at this point have tried everything new that I'm willing to. So I haven't really participated this week, but I thought I'd add in my usual stuff anyways.

Push ups Last week 30!!! Didn’t do them this week

Intermediate/Advanced:

Monday: rest/ill

Tuesday: rest/ill

Wednesday: work high activity, 42 mins 5km run

Thursday: 50 mins Jillian Michaels trouble zones circuit video.

Friday: 4.12 km in 35 mins run 1.2 km 5 min bike 10 min weights =50

Saturday: ill

Sunday: 4.13km run 35 min, 50 mins weights, 11 min bike=96

Sunday after my run. I felt like I was going to die!

Total minutes = 238

Lost .6 kg on 06/02/12 Lost 1kg 13/02/12 (total 1.6kg) Gain 20/02/12 0.3kg (was throwing up night before previous weigh in and ate 500 calories that day) (Monday in weigh in)

I started week 4 of C25K this week. 2 3 min runs, 2 5 min runs. I can do the first three intervals no problem but I struggle around halfway through the last interval.

I also started back at uni today, so back to studying and fun fun fun. (notice the sarcasm). That is all for today.

Mel's week 6 Challange..and Update!

 So this week has been a tough one for me. I have been full on at work and at home. I gave blood again on Monday, but this time did my first PLASMA donation ( I donate to Australian Red Cross for the record. It is Illegal to be paid for this donation in Australia)! Which I have to say was kinda weird and somewhat educational! I have a somewhat rarer blood type ( Ab+), so I am a great choice for a plasma donor. I also learnt that while plasma generally is a bright yellow colour,  mine looks more like a darker yellow/olive greenish ( due to my birth control apparently). haha  Sketchy. So while this meant I had to rest up for Monday, it has not slowed me down workout wise at all!
Later in the week I was feeling pretty run down. I had two long shifts (one late night) this week back to back and on top of working out and home commitments I was feeling a bit burnt out. But I rested up Friday night. Pumped an extra dose of Vit b6 sups on Saturday. And I was good as gold. 


been working hard at getting in my net calories too. Some days ahve been harder then others. i struggle to cover what Im burning off. 


But Now Onto the Challenge!

WEEK SIX CHALLENGES:


Focus on your excuses again. Write them down and defeat them. 
 -Work: Been working out BEFORE. And If not before. Getting it in at night. :) 

 Commit to exercising all seven days even if it's just active recovery.

-  6/7 this week due to plasma Donation. But Im pretty happy.

Get outside the box. One day, do an exercise routine you've NEVER done. Go to Zumba, try a swim class, go rollerblading. It doesn't matter what it is, but give it your all and push hard.

- Got this one done by chance!!  Thursday's Light and Lo class = Surprise circuit class! ZOMG, That Instructor is TERRIBLE!! 

Surprise Circuit we walked into!

Intermediate-Advanced: Do your scheduled routine but add a workout from your partner. 
 - Regular workout CHECK! Late Night extra Run CHECK! Workout from Buddy...Um. No. But we did convince each other to NOT chicken out of the Circuit class. So that Counts ...right?

Message your partner telling them to give you an assignment.
Stay connected with your partner.

- Melissa And I check in with each other daily ( living together it is rather handy!)  But we always make sure that we are not over doing it and Push each other when we need it. :)



Send the Men in Black to my apartment to zap out the Super Bowl. Do not want to remember.

"It was a bad bad dream, Superbowl hasn't been played. In fact the game was cancelled. Due to a Pocket of Swamp gas exploding and knocking out the Satellites."

Push hard, guys. We have to stick with it even when it's getting monotonous. 

After the Class On Thursday.

Work Out breakdown for this week!: 

Monday: Plasma

Tuesday: Run (treadmill) - 34 mins 4.03k. Weights 35 mins, Bike- 7 mins. 1.85k

Wednesday: Outdoor run!! 5 k - 37mins ( 07:24 pace)

Thrsday: Surprise circuit Class- 65 mins 

Friday: Treadmill run - 4.22k  35 mins. Stationary bike -3.59k 9;10 min.

Saturday: Bike- 8.56k  20mins. Body balance class -55 mins.

Sunday: Run- 35mins - 4.52 k , Weights- 55mins - Bike 13 mins. 5.48k

Total: 400 mins!!

Push Ups- No idea how many. Just kept going till I couldn't do any more. 

Till next week Do lifers! 

Sa's week 6, 12 week challenge

So here is my week 6. Half way though and I'm feeling good and way more active. Building up my endurance and getting out to classes.

This week, we went to go to our usual Tuesday class on Thursday morning, and not only was the instructor different (sadly) but she had changed the class to a circuit class. Here's our something new and different! We haven't done one of these before and it nearly KILLED me! I got through it well, but for the next 3 days my calves were so tight and sore it was painful to walk. It's only just let up recently.

Identify your biggest excuse:

-I'm tired.

Conquered

Getting out and just doing it gives me more energy and more desire to keep going. Awesome run on affect.

I'm not pushing myself 7 days. My body needs at least one day of rest, and I'm giving it that. If I don't, I will wear myself out and make myself sick. I'm not willing to do that. So I WILL have a rest day.

Push ups

Last week 24 This week 30!!! Which btw, is twice as many as week 1.

Intermediate/Advanced:

Monday: rest

Tuesday:34 min 3.86 km. 35 strength 5 bike 1.4km =69 mins

Wednesday: (high activity work) Mowed lawn for 60 mins

Thursday: Light and lo? No, Surprise Circuit class!! Guess that fulfils our something new requirement. 65 mins

Friday: 4km 35 mins run. 2 km 5 min bike =40 mins

Saturday: 8.7km bike in 20 mins, 60 mins body balance = 80 mins

Sunday: 4.14km 35 mins run, 5.12km 13 mins bike, 50 mins strength =98 minutes

Total minutes = 407 minutes!!!

Also, I only have one pic this week, Just see the previous blog, it's up there.

Lost .6 kg on 06/02/12 (Monday is weigh in)