Fuelling it with the right stuff

It's week 3 and my body is definitely getting used to this new lifestyle. Have been sticking to 1200 calories a day and burning at least 500 calories per exercise session.

Last weekend I had two 'red flags'. The first of which occurred on Saturday night. I attended a wedding and I knew that there would be a lot of food.  I didn't overeat by any means, but obviously ate over my 1200 calorie quota.

In the morning I woke up and my tummy was screaming...

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I felt so bloated and had a major tummy ache. I forced down my breakfast and lunch before going to visit the in-laws. They asked us to stay for dinner, and hubby accepted the invitation. Dinner was quite healthy - an italian soup full of plenty of veggies, legumes and steak. Hadn't eaten much all day, so I knew I was within my calories. Thought all was good until we got home...tummy was on fire and the bloating had returned.

I'm shocked that my body has adjusted to this new nutrition plan so quickly. I'm really enjoying the 12WBT meals and don't feel deprived at all. I definitely gave my body a shock on the weekend, and I'm still paying for it days later. This experience has definitely taught me that my body enjoys the healthy and nutritious foods I'm fuelling it with.

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There are plenty more 'red flags' over the next few weeks, and I'm going to have to really watch what passes my lips. I don't enjoy felling uncomfortable and it's clear my body does not enjoy the shock! Will be interested to see how my body reacts on the scales this week...

How is your body adapting to its new fuel?

12WBT Blogger Challenge: Week 2

This week's challenge was to share where we workout, what we are completing and would like to complete this round. I thought the easiest way to do this was to "show you"...so sit back, relax and enjoy watching my first vlog!!

Hope you enjoyed my first vlog! Hope you all have an amazing Week 3...I'll be releasing another print this week so stay tuned!

If you live in Sydney and are looking at purchasing some exercise equipment, go and see Mario (my beautiful brother) at Workout World Penrith. He's the manager there and is a qualified exercise physiologist...so he knows his stuff! Tell him I sent you!  

Where do you enjoy completing your workouts?

Weigh-in-Wednesday: Week 2

I had a great week...ate clean and trained mean!

I was a little nervous stepping onto the scales this morning, as I didn't want to see a number I wasn't happy with...you see...I'm known to spiral out of control if a number faces me that I don't like. I will give up and go back to old habits.

So, what appeared before me was...

A loss of 400g...a little disappointed...but in the scheme of things I've shed 1.4kg in 9 days...not bad! Would have liked to see a 78.something...but I guess that will happen next week! My commitment is strong and I TRUST in this program...so I'm not going to get myself down...a loss is a loss.

My Stats - Week 2
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A little voice inside my head keeps saying...

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How were your results this week...were you the tortoise or the hare?

To train or not to train?

After a week of my gorgeous girls sneezing, coughing and spluttering all over me, I'm sick :( I was hoping that I wouldn't be the next victim, but alas I've spent all day rugged up on the lounge.

I have had a great first week, and do not want anything to bring me down...and even though I'm now on antibiotics and haven't trained today, I'm not going to let this be my unraveling. I'm in a good head space at the moment and I want to keep it that way!

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So, the question now is to train, or not to train?

Let me just say that I'm hating the fact I didn't train today. I've gotten into a routine and am a little scared that now that I've broken it, it will be that much harder for me to re-establish...but is it safe to train when sick? I've done a little reading today and it has been the consensus that...

If your symptoms are above the neck, including a sore throat, nasal congestion, sneezing, and tearing eyes, then it's OK to exercise. If your symptoms are below the neck, such as coughing, body aches, fever, and fatigue, then it's time to hang up the running shoes until these symptoms subside.

Information via HERE.

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So, I'll be taking it easy for a day or two...give the antibiotics a chance to kick in, so that I clear up as quickly as possible. Diet is 80% of the weight-loss equation, so a squeaky clean diet is a must if you're like me and feeling a little under the weather.

What are your thoughts...do you exercise when sick? 

One Lovely Blog Award!

It’s always nice to know that others enjoy reading your blog. Thank you Esta @ estaki12wbt for the nomination!

There are a few rules to receiving this One Lovely Blog Award and they are as follows:

- Add the award image to your site.
- Create a link to the blog of the person who gave you the award.
- Write 7 random facts about yourself.
- Nominate 7 blogs that you would like to share with others.

Ok, here goes...7 facts about me.

1. I loved school as a kid! Used to get home from school and play 'schools' with my brother! ... I eventually became a teacher...he eventually hated school - go figure!!! hehehe

2. I am a big Disney buff! Love Disney movies...Beauty and the Beast is my favourite, with Toy Story (all three movies) a close second!

3. I love travelling...but HATE flying! Would love to take my girls to Disneyland one day.

4. I love swimming...and wish I swam more now that I'm older. My brother was a national swimmer and I loved watching him at his meets. 

5. My favourite sport is baseball. My hubby plays and my girls play T-Ball...my goal is to also play some day. Loved watching the Sydney Blue Sox last season. Looking forward to the ABL season returning in November.

6. I love art and am currently studying a graphic design course.

7. My family means the world to me. I am very protective over them and would do anything for them. 

Blogs I enjoy reading that I would like to nominate for the One Lovely Blog Award are: 

(I hope you have time to visit them all!)

1. Suddenly Thirty-Three 

2. On a Mission to Prove Anything is Possible

3. She has Cute Runners

4. Flab to Fab

5. JFDI 12WBT Journey

6. Curve your Enthusiasm

7. I'm Bringing Sexy Back - Yeah!

  

Happy Blogging!