I'm on my way!

I'm disappointed I didn't get the chance to blog through pre-season properly. I completed all of the tasks and it opened my eyes to the reasons I have failed in the past. In a way, I guess I had a breakthrough. It all boils down to me being lazy, having no will power and blaming everything and everyone else around me for failing. Not this time. I know it's all up to me and I can do this.

Today is day 4 on program. My starting weight on Sunday was 92.3kg and yesterday (Wednesday) was weigh in day and I am now down to 90.3kg. So, very very happy with a 2kg loss in 3 days. It has been hard. I'm just not a salad eater, so I struggle getting through some of the meals, especially the lunches. Monday I did the beginners cardio program at the gym, Tuesday I did Body Pump and last night I did Michelle Bridges Cardio Kicker DVD. As soon as the boy goes down for his nap this afternoon, I am off to the gym to do some weight training. (My husband works nights so he's home sleeping - I'm not leaving the boy here by himself! ;))

I have been using my heart rate monitor for each work out and am yet to crack the 400 calories burned in a session. I did just under that during Body Pump so I think I must push myself more in a class environment. I'm doing RPM on Sunday, so I hope to crack it then.

All in all, it's been a pretty good week. Looking forward to week 2 coming up and another weigh in!

Goals

Ok then, goal setting time.

This was a lot harder than I ever thought it would be. When I really thought about it, the only goal I really had was to lose weight and get to a healthy weight as soon as possible (in a healthy sensible way of course!)

I have broken it down into stages, and will update these posts when I smash each goal!! ;) The program starts 21st Feb, so these goals are from that date on...

1 month

Run 1km non stop

Lose 4kg

I will achieve this by following the 12WBT program to the letter

3 months

Lose 10kg

Run 5km non stop

REWARD - Attending the 12WBT FINALE in a gorgeous frock!!

6 months

Lose 18kg

Run 5km under 30 minutes

Fit size 14 clothes

Do 20 push ups in 1 minute (I currently can do maybe 2! - on my toes )

BE FIT AND FABULOUS FOR OUR PLANNED HOLIDAY TO FIJI!!

12 months

Lose 25kg and be within healthy weight range/BMI

Enter fun runs at 8-10km distances

Wear a size 12 (without a muffin top!)

Sign up for 12WBT Lean & Strong

It seems pretty achievable to me. Even as I sit here now 25kg overweight, unfit, lethargic and craving sugar! I know when I eat well and do some exercise I feel better. Not just physically, but mentally, emotionally. I want to be that person that thrives off going for a run. I want to be that person who learns to love exercise. I WILL be that person. All that energy. I can't wait.