My Stats: Week 4

Completed my Time Trial yesterday and the rest of the fitness test today. Very happy with my progress so far. I achieved one of my first goals, which was to run the 1km time trial without stopping. I jogged at a steady pace and sprinted the last 150 meters. I felt on top of the world when I finished the run! I smashed 32 seconds off my time! My next goal is to run 10 minutes without stopping!

Here is an overview of my results...

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I'm very proud of my progress over the last four weeks. I'm amazed that my body is now 22cm smaller and the improvements I've made in my fitness. I remained a woman of my word and have trusted in the program. I'm committed and I will achieve my goals.

Have you completed your measurements and fitness test?

12WBT Blogger Challenge: Week 4

This weeks blogger challenge is all about reflecting on the past four weeks...

What were the highlights for you? 

What have you found the hardest or the most challenging? 

Do you have any new goals that you would like to achieve in the next four weeks big or small?

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On reflecting over the first four weeks of the challenge, I'm extremely proud of the fact that I have stayed true to my word. I have believed and trusted in the program and have had great results. I'm enjoying the meals and loving the exercise...yes loving the exercise! I'm beginning to think of myself as an athlete, not just a woman who wants to lose weight. This is my new way of life, it doesn't end at the end of the 12 weeks.

The most challenging thing over the last few weeks would have to be my health. I've had the flu and am battling severe stomach pains and bloating. I've got gastritis and have been put on medication, to try and ease the burn in my tummy. I will need to have a test in a few weeks to check for helicobacter pylori...hopefully I don't have it, otherwise I'll be on more antibiotics. 

Looking ahead at the next four weeks, I want to be able to run for 2km without stopping and also last 20 minutes on the elliptical. I want to have shed 8% of my starting weight, which means weighing 74.3kg. I plan to take part in a SWSyd event - Blue Mountains 1000+ Steps Walk and start training for my first triathlon! 

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What are you looking forward to over the next four weeks?

Weigh-in-Wednesday: Week 4

Another great weigh-in this week! This is what appeared on the scales this morning...

A loss of 1kg! One of my first 4 week goal was to shed 4kg in 4 weeks...and I'm only 500g away! Will weigh myself again on Sunday to see if I've achieved my goal!

My Stats - Week 4
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Mini Milestone week this week...will post again on the weekend to report my results!

What have you got planned for you Mini Milestone week?

Cheesy Mushroom Chicken with Broccoli

I was feeling a little adventurous tonight, so I channelled my inner MasterChef and cooked up a storm! This dish was inspired by one I had seen on Eat Yourself Slim, where Kelly filled chicken breast with cheese and broccoli. I love mushrooms, so I tweaked the recipe by filling the chicken with mushrooms and serving with steamed broccoli.

Cheesy Mushroom Chicken with Broccoli

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Calories: 240

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Serves: 2

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                        Ingredients:

                        - 160g chicken breast

                        - 2 slices lite swiss cheese

                        - 1 large mushroom (thinly cut)

                        - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

                        - 1 egg

                        - pinch of pepper

                        -  olive oil spray

                        - 200g broccoli

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Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.

Place egg and pepper into a bowl and whisk to create an egg wash. Place breadcrumbs into a second bowl.

Cut chicken breast into two pieces and flatten with a meat mallet. Place a slice of swiss cheese on each chicken breast and top with the mushroom.

Wrap the chicken around the filling and hold in place using toothpicks. Dip the chicken into the egg wash and coat with breadcrumbs.

Coat the chicken with olive oil spray and place on a baking tray (covered in baking paper). Place tray in the oven and cook chicken for approximately 25 minutes, or until cooked through.

Whilst the chicken is cooking, steam the broccoli.

Serve and enjoy!

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Self Sabotage

I watched Michelle's Week 4 video this morning and thought I'd create a little vlog in response to the topic...self sabotage.

Do you consider yourself to be a self saboteur?