My bumpy journey through my fitness challenge

As I near the end of my 2nd round of participation in the 12WBT, I try to focus on what I have achieved over the last 12 weeks, and I then need to look back and accept that the last 12 weeks didnt go along quite as planned.
When i reflect on my last 6 months to know I have lost 9kgs, and put only one back on over the last 12 weeks, due to a few bumps in my routines and health along the way.  I have lost a total of 34 cms off my body.I have dropped a dress size. I am the lightest I have been since 2004.  I am happy that I have made this change to my life, so far.

My fitness has improved slightly in the right direction and i have worked out this week that my aching and sore hip is from trying to run on the road. So I have resolved that walking is better in the long run and that any exercise I get out to do is for the benefit of myself and my mood and body.I can still walk and talk, and my chest doesnt burn anymore. I struggle to attend the gym but when i get there I feel a lot better for it.

I managed to get one big work out in for the 12 weeks, a free PT workout near our local lake, and sponsored by 24 FIT gym . I made it,  slowly and couldn't move my legs for the next 3 days, but felt an achievement, in that i had actually got out of bed and made it to a class.

As I get ready to have a fun weekend in Sydney to celebrate with the other participants in the Round 3 of 12WBT, I will be also thinking about what my new goals will be for the next 12 weeks and what I am hoping to achieve. I am hoping from the enthusiasm from the 12WBT workout and challenges I will become more motivated to get it together and bring home some of the motivation with me, so that I can start moving forward again in my challenge to get fit.

During this current round, I didnt join in the weekly challenges, I struggled to keep up with the planned menus, I struggled to just get everything together.

Goals for the next 12 weeks, include getting some motivation back, to increase my exercise routine and get to gym at least twice a week. With a couple of walks in between. To learn how to do the exercise routines as suggested in the program.
To try to get back on track with my meals and to reduce the chocolate and sweets that keep creeping back when things don't go right or I feel depressed or frustrated.
To get through the silly season of the year with an increase in fitness and a reduction in size and weight will be an achievement within itself.
To enjoy some more active time with my kids and husband with bike rides and outings together.
TO SMILE WHEN THINGS ARE NOT GOING WELL and JFDI.

design one exercise algorithm

Week 7

Going into Week 7 is hard work, going backwards a bit, but trying to keep going forwards.
Tomorrow will tell me how far behind i fell this week.  I have upped the exercise more than last week from nothing to some the last 2 days so far for this week.
This weeks challenge is to create a tshirt logo, I will share with you my 2 designs that i have submitted.
I have had fun putting these together.

A month has nearly gone by

The time flies so quickly, a few weeks have gone by since i last made notes on this page. Since then my total weight loss has come down to 6kgs, I am so happy that it is going in the right direction. I am naughty and have not been as dilligent as i would like to be, but I am a mum and also only human and when I see chocolate in front of me , well that habit hasn't yet gone, but is being curbed a bit.
I am enjoying my occasional visits to the gym and my walks around the neighbourhood with my kids. I do realise that it is going to get harder soon, and that I will have to up the exercise to get things moving.

I had a lovely day at Falls Creek, in the Victorian mountain ranges, playing in the snow with my kids, we had a beautiful sunny day to toboggan down the toboggan run.   I have achieved one of my goals this year and that was to take my kids to the snow, I handled walking up with the toboggan a lot better now than i would have a few months ago.

I love the meals that are in the meal plans, and my husband enjoyed having real meals again, he has started to loose weight as well.

Here's to another week and hoping it isnt going to be as hard as the last week I just go through.

Until next time
cheers

Falls Creek July 2012

My experiences so far on the 12WBT as I head into the end of week 3. I have started out slowly following the meal plans supplied, the suggested meals are fantastic. I have been adventurous and I have been introduced to two new meals that I would not normally indulge in, using red curry paste. I have been enjoying being in the kitchen and preparing meals. Unlike a few weeks ago where it was a big effort not to get something frozen out of the freezer and quickly microwave it. I have been preparing really nice meals from scratch, so even if I don't reduce my size hugely over 12 weeks, I will at least know I am able to cook tasty meals for myself.

My exercising is taking off slowly, having a few walks around my neighbourhood, a new membership to a gym, which I have been using and setting myself realistic goals that I know I can start out and maintain. Looking forward to spending time this week and starting a new gym program to keep myself motivated. My start with some exercise DVD's did quite keep going as I had hoped I might, but at least I know they are there when the crunch comes to get things moving, if I cant get outside or to the gym.

It is actually nice to see stretch marks, and feel a bulge less around the stomach as the last 3 weeks have progressed. Will be interesting next week when the 4 weekly measure up takes place.

The weekly inspirational videos have been a really great boost in the middle of the week, for motivation and to keep on track. I love that I dont have to make an appointment to see anyone to help me set up this program  and that I am in control of how much or little I put into my efforts.

I am very happy that I took the step to change my lifestyle for myself, no packaged products, no merchandising endoursements that have to be purchased to take part in the program, the menus can be adapted to meet any budget (with a little bit of time and preparation).

Overall I have been feeling really well for the last couple of weeks and my chocolate addiction is slowly changing to a mini chocolate addiction.

Cheers until next time.

Yummy healthy food - Penang Chicken , so delicious and something i have never tried before. SO trying new things out in the kitchen this week.

I will be changing the tune of this blog a bit for the next few weeks. I am currently working, but not in the Graphic Design field, so I feel it is time to move on and change this blogspot.

I have commenced a new journey with the help of Michelle Bridges 12 WBT I am setting myself goals to become fitter and healthier during 2012.

This blog is going to be about my journey over the coming weeks. So far, I have started to feel healthier by eating the wonderful meals set out in the menu plans, remembering how to use the kitchen again and eating the lovely salads and fresh vegetables that are available and trying new tastes.

I have joined a gym, and have actually used it over the last couple of weeks in my pursuit for fitness, along with DVD's and the kids WII machine and PS3, I am aiming to vary my activities along with the usual walk around the neighbourhood and family bike rides together and social tennis games with my family.

This journey is for me, and myself alone. If anyone wishes to join me they are most welcome. My husband has been enjoying the new dishes being served to him as well.

I have participated in the goals that have been set by Michelle Bridges and have found them to be very helpful, the weekly inspirational videos are very motivational.

I have guidelines and goals and support and together with this I will succeed.

Cheers

Genevieve

 
 

Santas I made for xmas 2011

White Lego at Brisbane art gallery

White lego display at Brisbane Art Gallery in March 2011. We had a lovely time playing with the lego and in the air conditioned gallery.

Bombaderie boxes in heart shape display

The boxes on display at the wedding in a heart shape.

Closer pic of the sticker, the design matched the wedding invites as well.

I created this tag and sticker to go on my friends bombadierie boxes for her wedding.

Had them printed by moo.com. Fantastic company and fabulous quality.

Highland cows at Churchill Island.

My favourite highland cows at Churchill Island.

April 2011 Churchill Island

April saw a new temporary job for myself, for the next 7 months. So back to being busy as usual and not much creating goes on.

A quick visit to Phillip Island for a night, and a visit to the old settlement on Churchill Island, was a very pleasant way to spent a day. This peacock was very much at home, walking amongst the tables and dinners on the balcony of the cafe.

March 2011 ,where did the year go again.

March saw myself and children venture to Brisbane for a long weekend, to celebrate my grandmothers 100 th birthday. We also had 2 nights stopover at Seaworld Resort on the Gold Coast. The kids enjoyed getting up close to the dolphins and having direct access to the park from the accomodation. It was also a time to catch up with my cousins and other family members who live across Australia and overseas.

To celebrate grandma's birthday I produced a photobook of photos of her life and had it printed with snapfish.com.au. It will be a treasured book of photos for my siblings and cousins.

Phillip Island go kart track

My hubby and eldest child had fun doing a few laps on the go kart track at Phillip Island. The track is a smaller version than the grandprix track next to it.

February already!!

We visited the sandsculptures in Frankston in January, this years theme is Creepy Crawlies, hence a picture of a flea circus on a dog. They were wonderfully sculptured.

Hoping you have a Merry Xmas and a fantastic New Year

There are some really cute reindeer paper chains on the tree, that I purchased from Phoenix Trading this year. Merry Xmas