I've been trying to write a blog for 2 days straight now. Haha. I'm terrible.

-Round 2 basics-

Goals

1 Months-Lose 5kgs. Be able to run at least 1 km without stopping. Increase time on fitness test. Increase upper body weights in pump class.

3 Months- Be down to 70kgs (lose approximatley 15kgs). Be able to run 5ks. Be able to compete in City to Surf.

6 Months- Be down to a healthy weight of 65kgs. Compete in a half marathon. Begin lean and strong program.

12 Months- Maintain healthy weight. Continue working on toning and building strength, as well as running.

Commitment (or re-commitment)

"My commitment is too finish what I've started. To eat clean, train hard and think well- all with integrity and gusto. I will give myself what I deserve- a healthy life and a happy mind!"

-Day One-

Well today actually went really well! I've been feeling super frazzled with everything since before Melbourne trip, so I was anxious to get started today and have the stability of the program back in my life. I ate super clean- All Bran for breakfast with some fruit, Tuna and crackers for a snack,a fabulous Roast Beef wrap for lunch (rice cakes make me gag ;) and a beautiful salmon stirfry for tea. I did not put my toe out of line once! There shall be no complacency this round- every calorie counts!

I also managed to smash out a Cycle class, sans HRM, with a few blisters and a big case of the CBFs. But as always, JFDI won and I had a great workout- fantastic end to the day. 

I'm really excited for tomorrow- early morning Body Pump and then a boxing class with my manager at lunch, who's also joined 12WBT. It is going to be fab- boxing is one of my favourite things (someone remind me of this when I feel like I'm about to die at about 12pm tomorrow).
I have a ridiculously huge gym bag tomorrow as well to fit in the boxing gloves.. I will definitely be leaving them under my desk in future.

Anyway.. NIGHT!

Round 1 Wrap Up

Well thats Round 1 all done! I can't believe its gone by so quickly, and I'm really proud of my results.

Melbourne was a blast- the workout was a fantastic mud fest, I burnt just over 900 calories. It has reminded me that I really need to work on running though.. in the bootcamp part I had a double stitch just from running.. god it killed! Going to try and set myself clearer fitness goals this round, especially as I'm planning to run the City to Surf in August.

The party was great, but packed. I had hoped to catch up or bond with some 12WBTers who I'd been talking to on the forums, but it was literally impossible with how tightly packed the venue was. Mum and I managed to make our way downstairs (snuck down, past the grumpy seccies) and got a good spot for the awards/speeches. 

Mum and I at the party.

My outfit for the party :)

Very excited for round 2! I'll update a post with my goals once I figure them out.

Much love x

Just a quick note I'm noting on here so I'm accountable.
I want to be down to 80 kgs by kick off of round 2 (May 23, 18 days away). There I said it. Now it IS going to happen ;)

My new goal- Becoming a morning person.

So, slight confession time. I skipped spin class yesterday.. I made myself justify it with old, petty excuses. Like.. I was exhausted, hungry, I could go home and do a dvd instead (I didn't.. Haha). I bargained with myself (not new behavior) and even made a few co workers agree with me that I was too tired for a spin class. I am a dilllllllll! I knew exactly what I was doing! I posed my justification too my lazy coworkers because I knew they'd help me sabotage myself! Had I instead jumped on the forums and asked for advice, without a doubt I would have ended up in spin last night.
This kind of bargaining behavior has become to common over the past couple of weeks. My results on the scales havnt been fantastic, and I know exactly why.. I've skipped too many gym sessions, indulged into many poor foods and basically have been setting myself up for failure with my terrible sleeping patterns. I'm not being consistent.
Too combat this I've decided I need to regulate other areas of my life too better support consistency when it comes to my fitness and eating.
So, everyday I'm going to have my alarm set for 5.30am and either jump on a train to the gym or do a workout dvd in the loungeroom. I still want to make spin classes after work, but this removes the pressure from the situation and I'll be able to go for enjoyment. I think I cave quite easily when I put pressure on myself- about week 8 or 9 when I told myself I wanted to lose up to 18-20 kgs for the round I started faltering with inconsistent training sessions and too much food.
It's a weird mental barrier that I need to work out, I truly believe.that this program is the perfect place for me to be to sort ky shit out, basically. I'm over playing mind games writhing myself.
I will do this and I will reach my goal weight! Soon!

Progress

Seeing as Week 10 was such a write off I took a progress photo and I've decided its time to reflect a little and make sure I SMAAASH week 11! No more of this feeling sorry for myself. Psh.
Stats:
Kick off weight: 101.3kgs Current weight: 85.8kgs Total loss: 15.5kgs
Kick off BMI: 33.5 Current BMI: 28.83 Total loss: 4.67 points
Embarrassing undie pics:

I look at this ALOT because I still can't get over how different I look, let alone feel. I never realised just how fat I used to look. I had always convinced myself that I hid my weight well.. that I had a big butt but maybe my face and arms were ok. Wrong wrong wrong. I was obese! I'm now overweight and still have another 20 kgs to let go of, but I'm so proud of how far I've come. It feels different this time- my heads clears, I'm determined and I'm consistent. 

Cannot wait to buy a dress for Finale party and see what size I can squeeze into!

Equally excited for round 2 and helping my Mum learn the lessons I've learnt. Bring it.