Weigh-in-Wedesnday: 21st November 2012

I have had an amazing week. 

I...

• celebrated my 9 year wedding anniversary
• met Michelle Bridges
• took part in the 12WBT Round 3 group workout & finale
• taught my first casual day at my old primary school...and saw some of my old teachers (...yes, 19 years after leaving primary school some of my teachers are still there!!!)

I tracked almost every day and ate all of my weekly PP. I didn't exercise as much as usual, so I knew a loss was out of the question.

The results...

SW: 80.7kg
CW: 67.8kg
WIR: +300g
TOTAL SHED: 12.9kg

So a small gain. I'm ok with that. I know why it happened and I'm going to work so hard this week. It's the second last week of my Summer Slim Down Challenge. I'm 1.8kg away from my 12 week goal...I want it bad...and I know what I have to do...

12WBT Round 3 Workout and Finale

Yesterday I attended the Michelle Bridges Round 3 12WBT workout and finale. As I mentioned in my previous post, a friend of mine completed the program this round and got tickets for the event for my husband and myself.

The workout took place at Queens Park, Sydney. We arrived just in time to see Michelle present her new OneActive workout gear, which is exclusive to BigW. I have quite a lot of the range and I love it! It's super comfortable to exercise in and as casual wear. We then watched the finale of the fitness challenge...and let me tell you...those ladies were inspiring! They were machines!!

Mish and her team then lead the giant workout. Over 1000 people exercising together. The workout was a high-intensity aerobics workout, with some group activities and running thrown into the mix. I loved it and enjoyed every moment. It was great to be doing a workout with such an inspirational and motivating instructor...Mish is one fit chick!! I was so excited to meet her and extremely happy that I got to have a photo taken with her as well!

After spending the afternoon getting ready for the finale, we headed to the Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park. Everyone looked amazing and Michelle was as exquisite as always! The night began with the Top 20 being announced and the overall winners being awarded their prizes. After the formalities concluded, canapes were served, drinks flowed and the dancing began!

The beautiful SWSyd Crew all dressed up at Finale

It was an unbelievable day...and the best part about it was sharing the experience with my beautiful husband. 

I am so thankful to have met Michelle and am so inspired to continue on my weight loss journey.

I'm sitting down tonight to write out my meal plan for the week, plan out my exercise and get ready to lose the last few kilos to see me back at goal.

Michelle Bridges, here I come!

Today I will be meeting Michelle Bridges and attending the 12WBT Round 3 Workout and Finale! I'm so excited!

I participated in a previous round of 12WBT and like most of you know,  I'm part of the SouthWestSyd Crew (we have a Facebook Page for past and present 12WBTers) and we're all rocking up in our super sexy shirts this morning! A friend of mine got us tickets for the workout and finale and am so thankful to her!

The event kicks off at 9:30am...and there is a fancy dress competition this morning...do you like me workout attire?!!!

Will post more pics later on!

Weigh-in-Wednesday: 14th November 2012

A quick one from me tonight...but wanted to actually post a weigh-in Wednesday post on a Wednesday!

Had a good weigh-in this morning...after a very indulgent week (daughter's birthday, relaxing Saturday and a kitchen tea on Sunday) I ate a lot more food than usual...and really paid the price! A sneak peak on Sunday saw me up a kilo...yep...pull on the reigns lovie and regain control...

To compensate for extra eating, I had a WW Filling & Healthy Day on Monday and Tuesday. It was great eating so cleanly and I feel so much better...

The results...

SW: 80.7kg
CW: 67.5kg
WIR: -400g
TOTAL SHED: 13.2kg

Very happy with my 400g loss this week. Am getting closer and closer back to goal which is awesome!

Running Clinic

Last Sunday I attended a running clinic presented by Kaz Muddell from Mind Body Motion.

The clinic ran for two hours. It was a great session, whereby she gave us a lot of information about how to keep ourselves safe while running, how to avoid injury, the correct running technique, as well as other tips and tricks.

The last half-an-hour was a practical session. We had to run for a minute whilst counting the number of times our right leg struck the ground (to assess our cadence) and then we each had a turn at running so Kaz and the group could critique our running style (she also videoed us).

As soon as I ran, I realised my arms were swinging across my body...I need to learn to keep them at my sides.

I enjoyed the session and learnt a few tricks I'll put into action. It was also great to complete the clinic with friends.