Thursday 17 May 2012
Pantry before and after
Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Time for another song. This time I had the tune "Somewere Over The Rainbow" from The Wizard of Oz stuck in my head so I changed the words to it to relate to my upcoming life journey.
Somewhere over the rainbow
There is a life
Somewhere waiting for me
To arrive.
Somewhere over the rainbow
I found you
Now the goals that I dream of
Will come true
Someday I will go so far
And jump down from the clouds so high
Above me
Where troubles seem to make me stop
And then my confidence really drops
You will no longer find me
Somewhere over the rainbow
I am alive
Others got their lives back
Oh why can’t I?
And if those people no longer cry
When everything just won’t go right
Why, oh why can’t I?
Somewhere over the rainbow
I will try
Right here waiting for me
Is my life
Somewhere over the rainbow
I WILL SURVIVE.
Todays Blog brought to you by COMMITMENT!!
Yes thats right. Today is COMMITMENT day.
In the past I have always failed with commiting to a diet and exercise plans which always ended up in ultimate failure. I always made up excuses to why I can't do this and why i'm eating that and then get mad when the scales go up or not budge. I blame my weight, laziness and stupid diet choices for my PCOS. I am hoping that WHEN I reach my goals my PCOS symptoms will improve, I will feel more energetic and happy. I want more confidence and self-esteem. And the big one I say NO to Diabetes/Insulin Resistance, Heart Disease, Cancer, Infertility. I want to see my daughter grow up with a healthy mother and be a good role model for her.
This is not yet another fail diet that will cause me to give up within the first 2 weeks. This is a whole lifestyle change that I WILL COMMIT TO.
Below is my Commitment to everybody that I wrote on the 12WBT forums as required for the 4th Pre-season Task.
Michelle my commitment to you, myself and my family and friends is to get my butt into gear and train as hard as i possibly can to reach my goals. I WILL NOT give up when I think things are too hard, I will instead try harder until I succeed with the task and then keep going.
I will commit to this challenge and stick to this new lifestyle long after the challenge finishes. I am willing to try new things and are committed to exercising at least 6 days per week.
I WILL NOT QUIT. There are NO valid excuses for why this will not work. I WILL BELIEVE IN MYSELF AND YOU (Michelle Bridges) AS MY TRAINER!!. I will think POSITIVE and SMILE even if its a bad day!
JFDI!!!!!!!!
Also Hubby made me sign a commitment before even signing up to this challenge...Its stuck to the fridge with my pathetic excuses and my goals....And also some stop signs with Mish and Commando on it LOL. Yes I took over the fridge door....
I can look at all these bits of paper and see that this is real and not just another boring diet that I wont stick to. This time its different and I am more determined than ever.
So there you have it. My commitment to everybody including myself. I WILL NOT FAIL YOU OR MYSELF.
In the past I have always failed with commiting to a diet and exercise plans which always ended up in ultimate failure. I always made up excuses to why I can't do this and why i'm eating that and then get mad when the scales go up or not budge. I blame my weight, laziness and stupid diet choices for my PCOS. I am hoping that WHEN I reach my goals my PCOS symptoms will improve, I will feel more energetic and happy. I want more confidence and self-esteem. And the big one I say NO to Diabetes/Insulin Resistance, Heart Disease, Cancer, Infertility. I want to see my daughter grow up with a healthy mother and be a good role model for her.
This is not yet another fail diet that will cause me to give up within the first 2 weeks. This is a whole lifestyle change that I WILL COMMIT TO.
Below is my Commitment to everybody that I wrote on the 12WBT forums as required for the 4th Pre-season Task.
Michelle my commitment to you, myself and my family and friends is to get my butt into gear and train as hard as i possibly can to reach my goals. I WILL NOT give up when I think things are too hard, I will instead try harder until I succeed with the task and then keep going.
I will commit to this challenge and stick to this new lifestyle long after the challenge finishes. I am willing to try new things and are committed to exercising at least 6 days per week.
I WILL NOT QUIT. There are NO valid excuses for why this will not work. I WILL BELIEVE IN MYSELF AND YOU (Michelle Bridges) AS MY TRAINER!!. I will think POSITIVE and SMILE even if its a bad day!
JFDI!!!!!!!!
Also Hubby made me sign a commitment before even signing up to this challenge...Its stuck to the fridge with my pathetic excuses and my goals....And also some stop signs with Mish and Commando on it LOL. Yes I took over the fridge door....
I can look at all these bits of paper and see that this is real and not just another boring diet that I wont stick to. This time its different and I am more determined than ever.So there you have it. My commitment to everybody including myself. I WILL NOT FAIL YOU OR MYSELF.
Monday 14 May 2012
Time Flies when your having fun.
Well this last week has flown. Have been very busy getting things organised for my lifestyle change.
Tast 2 was unlocked on Thursday which was a goal setting task. Have got some great goals set which I am working towards already. In fact I have actually reached one of my goals.
I bought a pair of jeans a while ago that I couldn't do up. I tried them on this morning and low and behold I could do them up. They are still a little tight but they fit. That was one of my goals...I'm so proud of myself.
I also bought some new runners since my old ones are a bit daggy and not good for doing intense workouts with. Also got some of Mish's crunch time DVD's and OMG what a workout. Was worn out after 15 minutes. I know I have said this before but I am really looking forward to this challenge starting.
Task 3 was unlocked today which was a gear up challenge...We had to make sure we had all the gear we will need for the challenge and know where we are doing our exercise. I will be doing my workouts at home and outdoors.
Bought a half barrell from Bunnings Warehouse and got some herbs and planted them in it so I can have fresh herbs.
Another great thing we did over the weekend was we cleaned out the kitchen pantry. You know its overdue to be cleaned out when you fill 2 large garbage bags full of crap.
Well thats all for now. I will post my goals a little later.
Tast 2 was unlocked on Thursday which was a goal setting task. Have got some great goals set which I am working towards already. In fact I have actually reached one of my goals.
I bought a pair of jeans a while ago that I couldn't do up. I tried them on this morning and low and behold I could do them up. They are still a little tight but they fit. That was one of my goals...I'm so proud of myself.
I also bought some new runners since my old ones are a bit daggy and not good for doing intense workouts with. Also got some of Mish's crunch time DVD's and OMG what a workout. Was worn out after 15 minutes. I know I have said this before but I am really looking forward to this challenge starting.
Task 3 was unlocked today which was a gear up challenge...We had to make sure we had all the gear we will need for the challenge and know where we are doing our exercise. I will be doing my workouts at home and outdoors.
Bought a half barrell from Bunnings Warehouse and got some herbs and planted them in it so I can have fresh herbs.
Another great thing we did over the weekend was we cleaned out the kitchen pantry. You know its overdue to be cleaned out when you fill 2 large garbage bags full of crap.
Well thats all for now. I will post my goals a little later.
Monday 7 May 2012
Pre-Season Day 1
Day 1 of pre-season started today. First challenge is to write down any excuses that I have used to get out of doing exercise or eating healthy. Then had to write down solutions for them. It was a real eye opener since I didn't realise how many excuses I used until writing them down. And all of them are pathetic.
From now on I decide to exercise and eat healthy rather than making excuses for why I shouldn't. I will never reach my goals if I don't think positive and help myself.
From now on I decide to exercise and eat healthy rather than making excuses for why I shouldn't. I will never reach my goals if I don't think positive and help myself.
Thursday 3 May 2012
Megzy's Rainy Day Training Circuit.
Since this morning it was raining I designed myself a workout to do indoors if it was raining. I didn't end up doing it since Sophie woke up before hand which makes it impossible while hubby is at work...I will keep it there for next time it rains (Which i'm pretty sure wont be long until it rains again since its always raining here)
First you need to make a bit of space in your loungeroom or a room where you can make space. Even a garage or carport would do.
2 minute on the spot jogging as a warm up...Or you can do a few laps up and down the hall way or around the room.
Then repeat the following sets 2 -3 times.
20 Situps
10 Burpees
50 squats
Plank (Hold for as long as can and try to increase the time each round)
20 pushups
20 lunges (Each leg)
50 start jumps
20 tricep dips (On a chair, step, crate whatever you have handy)
90 seconds of bicycle legs (Laying on back with legs moving in bicycle motion)
2 minute on the spot jogging as a cool down
Make sure you stretch afterwards.
First you need to make a bit of space in your loungeroom or a room where you can make space. Even a garage or carport would do.
2 minute on the spot jogging as a warm up...Or you can do a few laps up and down the hall way or around the room.
Then repeat the following sets 2 -3 times.
20 Situps
10 Burpees
50 squats
Plank (Hold for as long as can and try to increase the time each round)
20 pushups
20 lunges (Each leg)
50 start jumps
20 tricep dips (On a chair, step, crate whatever you have handy)
90 seconds of bicycle legs (Laying on back with legs moving in bicycle motion)
2 minute on the spot jogging as a cool down
Make sure you stretch afterwards.
4 Days to go until Pre-season starts!
Well its only 4 days to go until pre-season starts. I cannot wait for the extra challenges that will get me ready for the 12 weeks to start.
Warm Up challenge number 5 I am struggling a bit with since I usually follow my daughters sleep schedule and hubby's work schedule as well. The past couple of days I have been eating around the same time each day though so hasvn't been too bad.
My diet has improved also after last weeks diet blunder.
Yesterday I walked to the shops instead of driving and only got the things we needed rather than everything else we don't need.
Even bought an Oz lotto ticket...Havn't bought one of those for years actually. its a $70,000,000 draw so that would be nice to win.
Was raining this morning so couldn't go for a walk but the rain has cleared and its sunny now so once miss Sophie wakes up we will be going for a walk. I will also be getting the rower out again too since my butt chaffing has healed. Not sure if I mentioned it in previous posts but somehow i ended up with chaffing in my butt crack that blistered a bit and was sore for days. TMI lol. Hubby thought it was funny though.
Warm Up challenge number 5 I am struggling a bit with since I usually follow my daughters sleep schedule and hubby's work schedule as well. The past couple of days I have been eating around the same time each day though so hasvn't been too bad.
My diet has improved also after last weeks diet blunder.
Yesterday I walked to the shops instead of driving and only got the things we needed rather than everything else we don't need.
Even bought an Oz lotto ticket...Havn't bought one of those for years actually. its a $70,000,000 draw so that would be nice to win.
Was raining this morning so couldn't go for a walk but the rain has cleared and its sunny now so once miss Sophie wakes up we will be going for a walk. I will also be getting the rower out again too since my butt chaffing has healed. Not sure if I mentioned it in previous posts but somehow i ended up with chaffing in my butt crack that blistered a bit and was sore for days. TMI lol. Hubby thought it was funny though.
Wednesday 2 May 2012
The Light
The light,
it shines so bright.
Lightens up the darkened night.
It casts shadows on the empty streets.
The birds,
they all retreat,
into their nests,
until the morning comes,
and the sun is bright in the sky.
The sunlight,
oh so warm,
makes everybody cheerful.
Hear the birds sing,
as light is cast upon the morning dew,
and the flowers new.
What a wonderful thing,
the have the light.
To be able to see,
whether day or night.
The light.
it shines so bright.
Lightens up the darkened night.
It casts shadows on the empty streets.
The birds,
they all retreat,
into their nests,
until the morning comes,
and the sun is bright in the sky.
The sunlight,
oh so warm,
makes everybody cheerful.
Hear the birds sing,
as light is cast upon the morning dew,
and the flowers new.
What a wonderful thing,
the have the light.
To be able to see,
whether day or night.
The light.
This is one of my favourite poems I have written. The day I wrote it was actually a good day for writing for me.
Day 5
Good morning everyone, I have been a bit slack when it comes to writing in my blog. At the moment its been every couple of days rather than everyday. I think once the challenge officially starts I will be posting more.
Here is my last 2 days of my food diary.
This weeks meal plan changes are, Dump the sugar out of the tea, cut down on the takeaway, no more chocolatey desserts with icecream (If I want dessert if will make fruit salad with some diet yoghurt instead). I also still need to up my water intake...I have improved but still have to up it to twice as much.
Here is my last 2 days of my food diary.
Day6
Breakfast: bowl of cheerio’s with cup of tea with lite milk and 1 tsp sugar.
Morning snack: cappuccino with lite milk and 1tsp sugar, 1 banana
Lunch: 3 slices of left over dominos pizza.
Dinner: Rosemary and Garlic infused roast lamb with roast potatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, carrot, pumpkin and corn, Can of coke zero.
Dessert: Chocolate self saucing pudding with ice cream, Cup of tea with lite milk and 1tsp sugar
Day 7
Breakfast: Bel Vita breakfast biscuits (4 Biscuits), cup of tea with lite milk and 1tsp sugar
Lunch: Left over roast lamb with vegies, Cappuccino with lite milk and 1tsp sugar
Dinner: 2 Whiting (Fish) sausages in 2 bread rolls with olive oil spread, Can of coke zero
I'm going to continue doing my food diary since it gives me an incite of what I have been eating and what definately needs to be changed. It also keeps me accountable and not make up excuses if my weight doesnt change or I put on weight. I cannot say "Oh this week wasn't that bad" or "Its my medical condition" Yes I have medical conditions that are partly to blame but they can be controlled if I put the effort into it and eat the right foods and exercise. So basically i need to say "I am the one who ate all that and it is my fault and I need to fix it."This weeks meal plan changes are, Dump the sugar out of the tea, cut down on the takeaway, no more chocolatey desserts with icecream (If I want dessert if will make fruit salad with some diet yoghurt instead). I also still need to up my water intake...I have improved but still have to up it to twice as much.
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