Tuesday 4 February 2014

for bootcamp!

I started this blog when I started 12wbt last year and when I had to 'say it out loud'... It's one of the pre-season tasks where you have to tell as many people as possible that you are doing the challenge as a way of being accountable and gaining support from your friends and family.

Well it's been a while since I did an update on how I've been travelling. It's been almost 6 months since I reached my goal weight.

Looking back on it now I'm thinking that that weigh in may have just been a little bit of a fluke. I don't think I weighed that much again and to be honest, the scales have gone up ever since.

Not drastically, not quickly but over time I started to lose a little focus. I have never been a really bad eater, if 12wbt taught me anything it was probably that my biggest problem is portion sizes. I would say that I follow the 'eating healthy 80% of the time', but I do probably eat a little too much. So I guess there were a number of reasons that the weight started to creep back up. Work, Time, Exhaustion all being high on the list. I guess I probably went a little silly during the silly season and holidays, indulging in a few too many 'coffee and cake' catch ups with friends.

So while I may sound, and I am, a little disappointed it's not all bad news. I haven't had a massive weight gain, and despite what I have put on, I know that I am fitter and stronger than I was 6 months ago, so am happy with that.

I have signed up for an 8 week bootcamp here in Toowoomba and we started on Saturday with our first season! IT. WAS. AWESOME! Loving it already! It is going to come with challenges of it's own as it runs 6pm-7pm and I am usually well and truly curled up on the couch refusing to move at that time of night!

I decided to do all my stats and share them with you as a way of saying it out loud! When I compared them to my last lot of stats I am quite disappointed and knew immediately where the weight had gone! (and I didn't need a tape measure to tell me that, my clothes are screaming it at me loud and clear!)

So here goes, my initial before stats for my new bootcamp:

Weight = 63.9kg (it was higher but managed to get it down 2kg prior to bootcamp starting)

Chest = 80.6cm
Waist = 84.5cm
Hips = 107.2cm  :(
R Arm = 28.8cm
L Arm= 28.5cm
R Thigh = 49.3cm
L Thigh = 49.6cm

Stay tuned for Bootcamp updates over the next 8 weeks!

Linking up with Essentially Jess for IBOT!!


22 comments:

  1. That's great that you started bootcamp! I've never really tried any kind of bootcamp but wouldn't mind giving it a go some time. I've currently re-started 12WBT's lean and strong program...wanted a new exercise routine and manage my diet again. Not that it was too bad but still... good luck with your exercising! Will be following your journey...

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    1. I LOVE bootcamp! I thought that I would, but never realised how much! I actually look forward to it and feel fantastic (albeit stuffed) afterwards!

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  2. Have fun at Bootcamp, I hope that you can reach your goals again :)

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  3. Good luck with bootcamp. Losing weight and putting it back on is such a bummer, I just did it myself but put in much more than I started with! This time I am focusing on getting more toned and fit rather than the weight and food and am doing light weight training at home as well as walk/jog/running every day and I feel so much better for it. Good luck :)

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    1. That's great Steph! I am aiming for more toning and definition as well! And it's amazing how great it makes you feel!

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  4. Bootcamp? Exercise? What are these things of which you speak?! ;-) Can you tell I'm allergic to exercise - yep you can probably see it in my photos. Good luck with it, I admire your dedication!


    Visiting today from #teamIBOT xxx

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  5. I too lost weight and then put a few kilos back on. That's great that you have joined the boot camp. I am back at gym this week. Look forward to seeing how you go even though I know you will get there! Cheers, Tanya

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    1. Thanks Tanya! It's motivation to do it knowing others are also working hard and sharing the journey! Good luck to you!

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  6. I need to do my measurements because it's been a while since I updated them. I love the idea of bootcamp, but trying to fit it in to my life just sounds too crazy!

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  7. Another challenge, you might actually guilt me into it one day! Go girl you can rock it

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  8. Awesome, awesome, awesome! Looking forward to hearing about your progress!

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  9. Go you good thing! I love the idea of shouting it out loud to help with accountability. What a great motivator!

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  10. And here I am eating a Zooper Dooper while reading your post! Have fun with that!!

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    1. oh wow... I haven't had a zooper dooper in years!!!

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  11. Oh I remember you sharing your progress on the 12WBT. I love that program. I was 62.9kg when I commenced it and now 25 weeks pregnant and 12 kilos heavier, I've thrown a spanner in the works. Ha ha. Good luck with the boot camp. Looking forward to seeing your updates.

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    1. awwww congrats on your pregnancy! What a great reason to put on 12kgs!!

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    2. Neets, what is your blog called?

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  12. ooooh! exciting! look forward to hearing all about it and getting some inspiration, not to mention motivation! Go you!

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