Current weight: 115.1 kg
This week I am clinging to the fact that muscle weighs more than fat because although I have lost 2% of my body fat, I have actually managed to put on weight (though not up to my starting weight). It is a little disheartening as I feel like I have worked really hard this week. I have followed my diet really well and I used the gym 5 times.
As promised last week, I have attempted some classes. I thought I would start gently with a water workout, but it turned out not to be so gentle. I found that because the water is so supportive I could push myself so that I got a great muscle and cardio workout.
Today I did a double class of cxworks and bodypump. As this was my first time, the instructors were great in keeping an eye on me and giving alternative moves if they saw that I was struggling. These clases are great for developing core muscle strength which will help the niggly back pain I sometimes get. I am sure I used muscles that I never knew I had and I will feel the results tomorrow morning.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Monday, March 18, 2013
Week 2: Settling in
Current weight: 114.3 kg
Weight loss: 0.3kg
This week I am starting to feel comfortable in the gym. I am getting more familiar with the equipment and the staff. I am also feeling like I can push myself a bit more. I have been increasing the level of the incline on the treadmill, increasing the resistance on the bike, and upping the weights that I am lifting. I am also starting to feel like I could handle a group class, so stay tuned.......
My two trainers are Tracey and Suzy and they've been great so far in helping me make some lifestyle changes. I have worked with Tracey the past 2 weeks with diet, fitness assessment and a fitness program. This morning I had a session with Suzy where we concentrated on working all my muscles, especially my core muscles. I have some good take home exercise to help me switch these on.
A major change in my diet is ensuring that I have protein in each meal/snack and have cut out a lot of junk food that is high in carbs. This week I have starting having cravings and in particular cheese and onion potato chips, however I am resisting! (even though it makes me grumpy). The one thing that keeps me going through the week is that I can have one meal where I don't have to think about what I am eating. Last week I treated myself to roti at an Indian restaurant. This week it will be going out to dinner with work friends and I am drooling already!
Weight loss: 0.3kg
This week I am starting to feel comfortable in the gym. I am getting more familiar with the equipment and the staff. I am also feeling like I can push myself a bit more. I have been increasing the level of the incline on the treadmill, increasing the resistance on the bike, and upping the weights that I am lifting. I am also starting to feel like I could handle a group class, so stay tuned.......
My two trainers are Tracey and Suzy and they've been great so far in helping me make some lifestyle changes. I have worked with Tracey the past 2 weeks with diet, fitness assessment and a fitness program. This morning I had a session with Suzy where we concentrated on working all my muscles, especially my core muscles. I have some good take home exercise to help me switch these on.
A major change in my diet is ensuring that I have protein in each meal/snack and have cut out a lot of junk food that is high in carbs. This week I have starting having cravings and in particular cheese and onion potato chips, however I am resisting! (even though it makes me grumpy). The one thing that keeps me going through the week is that I can have one meal where I don't have to think about what I am eating. Last week I treated myself to roti at an Indian restaurant. This week it will be going out to dinner with work friends and I am drooling already!
Monday, March 11, 2013
Week 1: Diving in!
Current weight: 114.6 kg
Weight loss 1.5kg
Last week I said that I was “ready to dive into the pool, to step up to the treadmill, and to pump those weights”. I have indeed jumped into the deep end and used the pool, treadmill and weights and my body is feeling it!
This week I had some time with my personal trainer looking at diet changes, my current fitness level and devising a fitness program that I use in the gym. My motivation is high at the moment and I am making the most of using the pool and gym.
I was pushed the hardest this week at my first small group training session. We did a lot of work on our upper body, on muscles I haven't used much if the soreness afterwards was any indication. If anyone is a fan of “The Princess Bride”, how I felt the next day can be described by the whimpering sound The Man in Black (aka Westley) made when Count Rugen sucked a year of his life away. However for me, my goal is to gain more years by being healthier, which is worth a bit (read: a lot) of pain. And if you are now thinking “no gain, without pain” you would not be the first person to say that to me, it is true, but it doesn't make the pain less! :) However I know the more I use and strengthen these muscles, the easier it going to get.
The other challenge for me has been the diet changes. Although I am having three meals and two snacks, my body is reaquainting itself with hunger. Previously, the first sign of hunger had me searching for food. I am teaching my body that you are supposed to be hungry before you eat a meal. All this has paid off, as when I stepped onto the scales today I had lost weight. Yay!
Weight loss 1.5kg
Last week I said that I was “ready to dive into the pool, to step up to the treadmill, and to pump those weights”. I have indeed jumped into the deep end and used the pool, treadmill and weights and my body is feeling it!
This week I had some time with my personal trainer looking at diet changes, my current fitness level and devising a fitness program that I use in the gym. My motivation is high at the moment and I am making the most of using the pool and gym.
I was pushed the hardest this week at my first small group training session. We did a lot of work on our upper body, on muscles I haven't used much if the soreness afterwards was any indication. If anyone is a fan of “The Princess Bride”, how I felt the next day can be described by the whimpering sound The Man in Black (aka Westley) made when Count Rugen sucked a year of his life away. However for me, my goal is to gain more years by being healthier, which is worth a bit (read: a lot) of pain. And if you are now thinking “no gain, without pain” you would not be the first person to say that to me, it is true, but it doesn't make the pain less! :) However I know the more I use and strengthen these muscles, the easier it going to get.
The other challenge for me has been the diet changes. Although I am having three meals and two snacks, my body is reaquainting itself with hunger. Previously, the first sign of hunger had me searching for food. I am teaching my body that you are supposed to be hungry before you eat a meal. All this has paid off, as when I stepped onto the scales today I had lost weight. Yay!
Monday, March 4, 2013
I'm in the Tranform Your Life Program
4 March 2013
I am so excited, and a little nervous, as I have been notified that I am one of the successful applicants for Transform Your Life. I am hoping this will be a life altering experience. I really need something to kick start a new way of living. I am way larger that I want to be, I feel unhealthy, unfit and lack the engery to keep up with my family. However the main reason I want to do this program so much is that I have Type 2 diabetes and I really need to introduce changes if I am going to avoid going on insulin. Losing weight, feeling healthier and sexier will be an added bonus. I would never have been able to afford something like this so this opportunity is awesome. My friends and family are so supportive of me doing this, but I am feeling a little anxious. This is such a public way to improve my health which has both pros and cons. I have to publicize my measurements which will be embarassing, people will really know how far I have let myself go and not looked after myself. I can hear people now “WHAT, I knew she was fat, but 116 kgs!” And what if week after week I have to post no physical changes. Surely this won't happen! If I am excercising and eating different, things will change! My hope is that the publicity will work in my favour as I will be more motivated to stick to the exercise and make better eating choices.
I met all the participants today and we all have different reasons for joining the program and I hope we can encourage each other. As per usual, I was the largest person in the room, however I am talking steps to change that, so that is good.
I'm ready to dive into the pool, to step up to the treadmill, and to pump those weights!
Goals
"Transform Your Life" is a 12 week program that is offered by the Coburg Leisure Centre. It offers participants a 12 week free membership and personal trainer who accesses your fitness, creates a unique program for you and gives you personal training sessions, and access to small group training session.
My goals for "Transform Your Life"
To reduce my blood sugar levels to avoid going on insulin
To feel healthier and develop some good exercise habits
To lose some weight and to reduce my stomach circumference
My goals for "Transform Your Life"
To reduce my blood sugar levels to avoid going on insulin
To feel healthier and develop some good exercise habits
To lose some weight and to reduce my stomach circumference
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