Measurements just in!!

Check out these numbers!!!!! Super pumped!

                17/7        24/7        Results

Waist 72.5        69       -3.5

Hips         84        82         -2

Bust         87        82.5         -4.5

Thigh 49        46         -3

Bicep 25        24.5         -0.5

Calf         31.5        31.5         0

Weight 51.1        49.9         -1.2

Exercise definitely makes you feel better...that and coffee!

I'm feeling great.......now! Woke up feeling pretty sluggish this morning. Trent works early on Wednesdays which means he's already gone by the time the rest of us get up and I need to get things organised for kindy myself. Not a problem, just means I don't have any help with breakfast, dressing kids, feeding baby, packing bags, etc.

Also think my killer PT session yesterday contributed to my tiredness. Wasn't too sore but definitely tired and the thought of going to the gym for a weights set was not at all appealing.

But I did it and I feel much better now. Coffee has probably helped too!

So I'm feeling very smug and proud of myself for doing this whole challenge and sticking to it.

Maxine's Challenge - the beginning

So I've entered the Maxine's Challenge and have been living the life of a challenger for a week now. It really is a pretty good program they provide - nutrition plans, training plans and a forum which lots of people are using already. One week down and I'm doing pretty well. We had a wedding in Adelaide on the weekend and that was always going to be a challenge - eating out for every meal. But I managed to find meals that weren't too bad - definitely different to what I would normally order but I really enjoyed it! I probably didn't have as many protein shakes as was in the plan, but I don't see that as a huge problem. Trent and I even managed to get to the gym! I find it hilarious that we were there for less than 24 hours and we still managed to find time for exercise - bring it on!! I had planned to do a weights workout but when I got to the gym I realised that the machines were all different and it would have aken too long to work out how to use them. So I ended up doing a bit of a cardio set - treadmill, chin ups, sit ups, push-ups, squats, stairs, abs.......was great!

Today I spent quite a bit of time prepping my lunches for the coming week - chicken, sweet potato and stir fry veg. It took a long time but I now have breakfast, lunch and snacks all sorted for the week - no excuses!

Also got the Max's WPI last week. Couldn't get the Maxine's burn as it has carb blockers and fat burners which are no good for breastfeeding. Listen to me - sounding like I know what I'm talking about! Hahahaha. Thanks to Mass Nutrition Chermside for not making me feel stupid when I go in and have no idea what I'm talking about!

Got the chocolate powder but think I'll try vanilla next time. Will also get some protein bars because it will give me another option so things don't get boring.

I thought it might be a good idea to put down some of my goals for the challenge to keep me honest and reflect on in 12 weeks time...... 

1. 6 pack!!!

2. Lower body fat to 16% (currently 22%)

3. Don't miss a training day - must do SOMETHING every day 

4. No cheat meals - will be tough for my birthday/camping but need to be organised

5. Do not let the challenge effect my ability to breastfeed Matilda

That's about it! Sounds easy - we'll see!!

8 weeks into challenge

In the excitement of entering Maxine's Challenge, i forgot to put up my latest comparison photos. These are the photos from beginning, 4 weeks and 8 weeks.

The latest photos were taken at night and I'm hoping that's the reason for such little change. But considering I also had a lot of disasters over the past 4 weeks (see previous post) its not too bad. 

I'm expecting some big changes over the coming months with the challenge! Watch this space!!!

Ready to go.....I think

Just a very brief entry to let you all know that I have registered!! Aaarrrrgggghhhhhh!!! Was feeling pretty good about it until I decided to post it to Facebook. Only once I posted did I realise that the link goes directly to the pic of me in my bikini!!! Awesome! Oh well, nowhere to hide......bring it on!
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IN

I'm in!!! I've made the decision that I'm going to enter Maxine's Shape Up Challenge! Registrations open tomorrow so looks like I'll be strapping on my bikini for the official 'before' shot! I'll make sure I write another post tomorrow with all of the details. I'm currently feeling very nervous, excited, like I'm going to vomit!

Running!

Awesome run this morning. Ran with Halli (one of the mums from Kindy) along our regular route. It's a 7km loop and I wasn't planning on running that far..........yeah well, I did and it was great! Hard work after the 5km mark but its great to be pushing myself.

Still haven't made a decision about the 12 week challenge. These are the thoughts that keep rolling around in my head:
1. I'm pretty much doing it already so why do it
2. I'm pretty much doing it already so why not
3. Can I do it to the level I want while breastfeeding
4. If I do it, I will need to consume more calories because of breastfeeding - am I happy with this
5. Why do it this year? Why not wait.
6. I can do it
7. I really want to give it a go and see what happens
8. If everything goes pear shaped I can stop
9. It will give the extra incentive to keep going

As you can see, every 5 minutes I change my mind!

Can someone out there please just tell me what to do!!!