HELLO 2011!!!

Above before and after of Clare Nasir. ( A British TV reporter )

Starting over...

At the end of my last 10 week challenge I had lost a total of 11.5kg and 69.5cm which was an amazing effort on myself. I really showed myself what I could 'really' do!!! I've had a break form the gym over the xmas break, (with also included getting ill due to reoccurring chest issues, having my sister and my own birthday and also 'pigging' out at my friends wedding).. which unfortunately has gained an extra 4kg onto what I have previously lost.

BUT!.... this is a new year, a new day.. a new beginning.....

We all have our set backs but it's up to us to make sure we jump over them instead of dwelling on what 'I should of done' ( I should of ate less, exercised more etc...) Now is a new start.. and I proved it to myself before and I will dazzle myself again with this challenge!!! YESSSSS little white wedding dress HERE I COME!!!! Whooooootttt!!!

Also... I've been looking at Clare Nasir for inspiration. I saw her picture in some trashy magazine and noted her name down so I could look for more pictures of her.. this woman is amazing in less than a year she has completely transformed her body.... what fantastic inspiration to start this new challenge!!!!

Once Upon a Time....

Once Upon a Time...

There was a young girl who dreamed of marrying the man of her dreams, dressed in a most beautiful dress of all the land. Everyone would come to celebrate the event with this girl as they were happy to see her so happy with love and joy. Everyone would stare at her as she walked up to her prince with cordial delight, they would all comment 'Oh my isn't she the most beautiful beauty of them all'...

Now back to reality.. hah

Ever since I was a little girl I was in search for the man of my dreams.. some dark handsome doctor was the type of man I had decided I would like to marry at aged 3.... lol

He's not a doctor but he is dark, handsome and the most amazing man I have ever meet in my entire life. I am so blessed to be marrying my best friend, my hero, my love, and the person who has always supported me in what ever I would like to do with out any hesitations.

And I know he loves me for who I am, thick of thin.....

Yet I never expected to be this 'thick' for my wedding which has been one of my main motivators for the 10 week challenge. I want to be the princess at my wedding not the pumpkin :)

Week 3: Day 3

Broccoli Soup...

So.. plain old broccoli is starting to get a bit boring! so I bought myself a heap of mushrooms and broccoli and started to make a little 'what ya call it broccoli soup special' lol! Just finished cooking it and then blended it all up in the mixer and put into little portion size tubs for the morning. Fingers crossed it's edible! If it tastes any good tomorrow I'll post you the recipe here.

Had a really good day, I'm feeling really good about myself and I'm feeling so positive about all the new changes in my life... My work pants are getting bigger on me! and also my face feels fresher and I look a lot more 'alert' and healthy!

'Ally' a girl I meet at the gym today who is doing the 10 week challenge ( and also won the last challenge at the gym) commented on my appearance as well.. saying I look more fresh and healthy. This new lifestyle is not only good from the weigh loss perspective but flushing the impurities through my skin with the perspiration... is obviously helping my appearance too :)

Was booked in for a new personal trainer tonight a step up on my training, would like to do 2 personal training sessions a week if I can make it! Tonight I was training with Ryan.. went well.. he introduced some new leg lunges while pressing weights up above your head as you come up.. yip that was hard! lol

Water: 2.5 Liters
Exercise: 10 min fast power walk on the treadmill, 30 min PT session with Ryan.
Work out Energy Level: 8/10
Mood: Determined!
Encouragement: While I was working with Ryan today on the treadmill I got a MASSIVE cramp in the back of my leg.. I thought it best to power on and try to walk it out.. no matter how painful. and it was - but it worked! I feel really good that I was able to push myself through the pain... mind over matter and determination!