No more girly pushups for me!

I just wanted to blow my own trumpet- I decided to actually try some pushups on my toes this morning (I've always told myself they would be too hard and I wouldn't be able to do any) and I could actually do them! And more than I expected. I'll have to try more things I think. I don't think I'm brave enough for burpies not on the bench yet though!

Week 4 already?!?

Week 4 of 12WBT has kicked off with a bang! After completely disregarding my resolve last week to make smart food choices and exercise while I was away I'm here to own it. I went a bit stupid, and I don't really know why. Cos I could? Cos I was away? And I knew I was doing it, but still did it. I need to learn to say no, or make the smarter choice. I don't need 2 scoops of creamy gelato. Just one of a fruity sorbet would be fine. I don't need to eat all the sour cream on top of my baked potato, just put some to the side. It's like I was out to defy myself- my head told me what to do, but then I just did the opposite. No more. I've joined up to make changes. Over indulging for the sake it is stupid. Everyone now and again and a one off is fine. But 4 days solid. No deal.

Now thats out of the way! This week is also a mini milestone, where we do measurements and the fitness test again. I'm not going to pretend I wasn't a little disappointed with my results- my measurements haven't done anything dramatic (my thunder thighs got more thunderous, go figure) and my fitness test wasn't really any better from the start. But these things happen. I was tired from the mornings gym session, so maybe that slowed me down. Next time I guess. I'm not going to make any excuses though or chuck in the towel either. I've got twelve weeks. Fingers crossed things change by then, as I've been following the program pretty darn closely bar last weekends blowout.

My chin is up and I'm solidering on. Good-luck to all with this week- hoping everyone has a positive one :)

Week 3 starts!

Ok. So I'm a fairly sporadic blogger. I'm now starting week 3 of the 12WBT, so I'll back track a bit!

Week 1 went really well, I followed the meal plan, did all the training and had a bit of success on the scales. I haven't weighed in to see how week 2 went, but I was pretty good in what I ate and once more did all my training. I only really digressed and had churros on Sunday. But I had a kids serve so I think that's a step in the right direction ;)

I'm feeling really good with myself. I've been getting up at 5.15am (with the hubby) and doing my workouts then so I have no excuses at the end of the day. Its out of the way and then I don't have to worry or feel guilty and not do it. The food I've been liking too. I've made sure I've spent one weekend night doing a big cook up so I'm prepared for the week ahead, and being in control like that feels great. I've got a bit of a stock in the freezer too so when I feel a little less enthused I've got stuff to fall back on :)

My first real test will be this weekend- we are heading interstate for a few days, so I am going to have to crack out the big guns and stick to my resolve. I'm not going to pretend I'll be a saint, but I am going to try to make good choices. I'm also going to do my training- I've checked out the place we are staying has a gym so I'll do my stretch Friday and some version of cardio on Saturday. My hubby has gotten quite into the gym thing too so having him onside certainly helps. All in all, I'm going pretty well. I hope everyone else's journeys have gotten off to as good a start. Fingers crossed for a good weigh in tomorrow!