Yesterday was the dreaded HBF run for a reason. I was kind of hoping secretly that the predictions of the imminent 'Rapture' were true so I wouldn't have to do it (and assumedly fail!). But I donned my sneakers, met my beautiful bubbly energetic friend and we promised ourselves that we would complete the 4.5km run in under half an hour. Off we went and to cut a very long, and very humorous, story short...my friend and I missed the turn off and had to navigate our own way back to the finish line. And in doing so, racked up a total of 7.2km! That's by far the most I've run consistently in months! Felt fabulous and felt amazing to do it with my lovely friend at my side, I don't think I could've done it (without crying!) if she wasn't at my side.
This morning had my job interview so wasn't able to have an early morning workout like I would have hoped. But that didn't matter, I told myself that not exercising on the first official day of the 12WBT wasn't an option! I got home from work at 5pm and headed straight out. Determined to smash one of my mini milestone goals (to run my whole estate) and to beat my negative thought processes and mental blocks; I promised myself that I would not stop until I got all the way around the estate and back to my front door. In total 4.3km in 28minutes. It was a lot more bloody painful after yesterday and minus the electrolyte drink to relieve cramps! But I thought I couldn't go on at 1km, but I did and I didn't think I could go on at 2km, but I did so I just kept pushing and pushing until I did it. Stopping at my door felt amazing (and tight!!) and I know now that my mental roadblocks are a thing of the past.
Watch out goals, calories and kilos - you is going dowwwwwwwn!!
M x
Monday, May 23, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
In the words of Charlie Sheen ... Winning!!
Fabulous day at work and fabulous opportunities appearing on the horizon; possibilities I didn't even dream of are potentially coming to fruition! I felt on top of the world at work. I feel like finally I've got control of my life, am actively making things happen and, as a result, fantastic things are happening!! :)
Attended a seminar tonight on health and wellbeing and learnt so much! Honestly - it surprised me how much I thought I knew. But also re-invigorated my passion for learning and in particular learning about health and health promotion/advocacy. In addition I got attendance prizes of a free chiropractic consultation and an initial fitness/health assessment at a wellness gym! Aaaand was one of three major door prizes that got me a fandango new posturpole for better spinal alignment; 2kg of yummy, healthy, all natural muesli and a book on health and wellness.
Plus, had an early sneaky weigh in prior to my measurements for the "Measure Up" final pre season task of 12WBT and have had a loss! :) Woooo!
Feeling good, feeling powerful and feeling more like the real me then ever before!
And in the wise words of one of the presenters tonight -
"No matter where you are today, you have the power to change tomorrow by the decisions that you make right now..."
M x
Attended a seminar tonight on health and wellbeing and learnt so much! Honestly - it surprised me how much I thought I knew. But also re-invigorated my passion for learning and in particular learning about health and health promotion/advocacy. In addition I got attendance prizes of a free chiropractic consultation and an initial fitness/health assessment at a wellness gym! Aaaand was one of three major door prizes that got me a fandango new posturpole for better spinal alignment; 2kg of yummy, healthy, all natural muesli and a book on health and wellness.
Plus, had an early sneaky weigh in prior to my measurements for the "Measure Up" final pre season task of 12WBT and have had a loss! :) Woooo!
Feeling good, feeling powerful and feeling more like the real me then ever before!
And in the wise words of one of the presenters tonight -
"No matter where you are today, you have the power to change tomorrow by the decisions that you make right now..."
M x
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
My commitment!
Here is my commitment...
I commit to following this program 100% and achieve, not just my fitness goals but also my lifestyle goals. I commit to using everyday to become a stronger, fitter, happier and optimistic version of myself. I commit to challenging myself. I commit to pushing myself to my limits and proving that I am strong, independent and worthy of amazing things!
By the end of the 12WBT I will:
a) Be at least 5 kg lighter
b) Run 12km without stopping
c) Be able to look back on the program and know I gave it 110%
Over the next 6 months I will:
a) Complete a triathlon
b) Run the city2surf again and smash my PB
c) Surround myself with good people and good environments
d) Challenge myself in something - I haven’t decided as of yet exactly what this will be!
e) Continue to push myself @ work and strive for excellence in the tasks I take on
f) Be the best daughter, sister, friend and girlfriend that I can be
g) Be happy and never ever ever ever take for granted what I have
M xx
I commit to following this program 100% and achieve, not just my fitness goals but also my lifestyle goals. I commit to using everyday to become a stronger, fitter, happier and optimistic version of myself. I commit to challenging myself. I commit to pushing myself to my limits and proving that I am strong, independent and worthy of amazing things!
By the end of the 12WBT I will:
a) Be at least 5 kg lighter
b) Run 12km without stopping
c) Be able to look back on the program and know I gave it 110%
Over the next 6 months I will:
a) Complete a triathlon
b) Run the city2surf again and smash my PB
c) Surround myself with good people and good environments
d) Challenge myself in something - I haven’t decided as of yet exactly what this will be!
e) Continue to push myself @ work and strive for excellence in the tasks I take on
f) Be the best daughter, sister, friend and girlfriend that I can be
g) Be happy and never ever ever ever take for granted what I have
M xx
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Changes.
Already I can see the small mindset changes beginning to happen. I am a lot more positive about everything, not just things relating to the program. I am starting to bring those subconscious thought processes/excuses and looking at them a lot more objectively. So when I had been for a run last night and had a healthy dinner, I found myself planning what 'treat' I would have for dessert! And I wasn't even hungry! So a lot of these excuses are being addressed quickly and shut down even more quickly!!
I also found myself yesterday morning as my alarm sounded at 5:30am on a very cold morning, saying to myself "it's too cold", "I deserve to sleep in" and all these other BS things that I was telling myself to get out of something that was actually going to make me feel a lot better! So I snoozed the alarm. After work, I knew I was going for a run. I wasn't 'motivated' or 'diciplined', I just knew that I HAD to go for a run before I went to bed that night. So I did and it was a GREAT run! One of my best and longest runs. And when I got home, I wasn't hungry, the run kicked my appetite for a good few hours when normally I come home from work starving! I'm beginning to really understand and appreciate what Michelle says about 'motivation' being a myth and, rather that, consistency is the real key!
Looking forward to setting my goals for task 3 next! I'm waiting until I'm completely focussed and alone, so I can nut out a fabulous list of MY goals without the influence of anyone/anything else around me. Exciting times ahead indeed!!
M xx
I also found myself yesterday morning as my alarm sounded at 5:30am on a very cold morning, saying to myself "it's too cold", "I deserve to sleep in" and all these other BS things that I was telling myself to get out of something that was actually going to make me feel a lot better! So I snoozed the alarm. After work, I knew I was going for a run. I wasn't 'motivated' or 'diciplined', I just knew that I HAD to go for a run before I went to bed that night. So I did and it was a GREAT run! One of my best and longest runs. And when I got home, I wasn't hungry, the run kicked my appetite for a good few hours when normally I come home from work starving! I'm beginning to really understand and appreciate what Michelle says about 'motivation' being a myth and, rather that, consistency is the real key!
Looking forward to setting my goals for task 3 next! I'm waiting until I'm completely focussed and alone, so I can nut out a fabulous list of MY goals without the influence of anyone/anything else around me. Exciting times ahead indeed!!
M xx
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