Clean Eating

I've been side tracked with my exercise, can't seem to be consistant with it. I'm a bit of an all or nothing kinda girl, if I can't do a least an hour workout and smash 600cals, then 'why bother'.  I really need to snap out of this mindset, it's a work in progress.

I've been hearing and now reading alot about 'Clean Eating'.  I'm giving it a go and starting to make changes.  There are a few takes on what 'Clean Eating' is, but for me it's about limiting my intake of processed foods and sticking to natural whole foods.

I'm loving The Gracious Pantry what a fabulous resource on the whole 'Clean Eating' lifestyle.  I tried the Super Berry Smoothie this morning....so yummy!! I was really thick like one of those Boost Juice smoothies, but with way less calories.  I really want to try one of the green smoothies, I'm a little apprehensive as they don't look particularly appetising, but I'm assured by many comments and reviews I've read, that they are in fact 'delish'.

I have one more day of work left, then I'm on holidays for three and a half weeks, I can't wait.  Really looking forward to not waking up to a screaming alarm, moving more, going to the beach.  I don't care if I don't look my best at the moment, part of my whole 'life is to be lived' attitude.  I have just as much right to play at the beach as the skinny girls do.  I'm looking forward to relaxing, trying new clean eating recipes and time with my family.

I'm looking forward to the New Year, I really want to make some changes and try some new things. 

xox

Mixing It Up

Its been a while since I'm blogged, I'm not much of a blogger really.  But I really want to record the fact that I'm going to be succesful in my fitness and weightloss journey.

It's only in the past week I've gained some motivation, I'm doing Shannan Ponton's 8 week challenge and I sort some support from the forums last week.  Which is the best thing I've done to get my head in the right space. 

I've also been googling some stuff, mainly Jillian Michaels.  I discovered she has become a mother through adoption and also her partner has had a baby, gorgeous kiddies especially her 2 year old daughter, adopted from Haiti.  Anyhoo, I heard about her 30 day Shred years ago and vowed to learn more about it, but didn't.

Yes, Shannan does have an Exercise Plan to follow, but for some reason I just find it painful to watch the little instruction videos on my laptop and do them.

So, I got hold of 30 Day Shred and started it, I've only done 2 mornings, getting up at 5am (pat on back for me) and I love it.  What I love about it? The workouts are only about 25 minutes, it's mainly weights, which I need cause I won't do weight unless I'm training with someone, I get really bored doing weights.  But watching Jillian makes it alot easier.  I struggle a bit as the only hand weights I have at the moment are 5kg (11lb) each....OMG, my arms are so sore.  I do have some smaller weights which I loaned to my Mum, I don't think she is using them, so I'll get them off her this weekend.  I think they are 3kg (6lbs) each.

I'm supplimenting the 30 Day Shred with interval training on my tready, just to boost my calorie burn. 

I'm blogging at work (so naughty), so I don't have my before measurments with me, but I'll definately post them and I have some before photos too, although I'm not sure I'm confident enough to post them atm, might just wait til I've completed the 30 Day Shred and post them then. 

I love one of Jillian's quotes:

"Why Choose Failure When Success is an Option"

I love it!!

Okay, I'll be back soon'

Janey
xox

Exercise, Exercise, Exercise

I'm trying to get it into my head, I need to exercise.  I have good intentions, but the execution is eluding me.  I sometimes wake in the night, dreading having to get up early to exercise, then when the alarm sounds, I'm tired and I flick it off.

But I seriously need to get my act together.  I've joined Shannan Ponton's 8 week challenge, it starts in the 22nd October.  I've started preparing, stocked the fridge full on fresh goodies, been to Mrs Flannery's and stocked up on some healthy seeds (my favourite is Aussie Trail Mix) and now I'm planning my exercise.

I'm back into boxing with Sonya, we had a great session on Thursday afternoon, I was so sore for days.  I've researched something new, in keeping with my intention to try new things, I've found a Zumba class close to where I live.  So I'm thinking of going, it's on a Tuesday night and Saturday morning.  I'm nervous though, and haven't ventured there.  I'm hoping I can rope someone into coming with me.  Although a couple of years ago I went to a Bootycamp all by myself (a huge thing for me) and I survived.

So I'm thinking if I do a Tready session on Monday morning, Zumba on Tuesday night, Boxing on Thursday afternoon, and a weights session on the weekend, it's a good mix up and should keep me interested.

I've weighed in and I'm down 700grams.

This week I'm focusing on exercise, i need to get myself up and moving.

Love
Janey
xox

A Fresh Start

This year was suppose to be a big year for me; the year I turn 40.  I made NY resolutions, as we all do at the beginning of the year, with things I wanted to achieve. 

The first half of the year was great, I felt like I was achieving what I set out to achieve.  I was losing weight, enjoying exercise, doing higher duties at work which gave me a new found focus (once the shock wore off) for working.  But then I had a knee injury, which set me back weight loss wise.  Looking back I was just lazy, I didn’t do any exercise, even though my Dr gave me options.  I had hyped up turning 40 into some sort of life changing pinnacle and I was disappointed that things weren’t turning out the way I had planned.

I’ve turned a corner recently. I’m in the process of attending a Future Leaders program at work.  I was nominated by my manager, and although I wasn’t particularly keen on attending, I felt obligated.  I thought it would be boring and I actually didn’t know if I wanted to be a ‘future leader’ in the organisation I work for.  I have an awesome work/life balance, working 9am-2.30pm each day, so it fits perfectly into my family life.  Becoming a leader would involve working full time hours and I’m not sure if I want that.  The Future Leaders Program has had a HUGE impact on my life, the sessions we have done on Positive Thinking, Building Resilience and Finding Purpose in Life have made me re-evaluate my life.  I’ve also made some discoveries about myself, I put so many things off and don't try new things, due to fear of failure or it’s too hard or I don’t believe in my ability.  My conclusion is I have limited/no confidence in myself to be successful and I find that really sad. 

So, now I embark on a new chapter in my life.  I want to achieve thing and try new things and to hell if it’s doesn’t work out or it’s not for me.  At least I’ve tried.  I don’t want to reach a point in my life and have so many regrets.  I’ve really struggled and felt unhappy the last few weeks and most of it boils down to how unhappy I am with myself.

The things forefront in my mind at the moment:

J Eat Fresh and limit processed products

J Get back into the exercise I love…..I love bootcamp

J Get my family eating more healthy and exercising

J Don’t be fearful of trying something new

I've not been much of a blogger in the past, but I'm hoping this will be different and I'll try and blog every few days.

Love

Janey

xox