I cant beleive it has been a week again.
So just a quick post before I fly off to melbourne for a course..
I trained with hayzer on Sat for the first time in 3 weeks and he said that he can see some changes and that by butt is shrinking.. The relief can not be expressed. I feel good and can see changes myself and using it to keep me going. Weight is down to 71kg (which is still higher then I want but hey as long as it is moving and im not going mad im happy).
Training will be slightly off this week due to the course. I will fit mycardio in without an issue but I have rearranged weights to fit everything in. I trained 2 body parts yesterday (ow) and will do 2 on Thursday and then will have covered the lot by Sat.
My food is all preped to take with me on the course so no excuses there.
Only 4 months to go now (nearly time to think about Kini and music oh and the 15kg still to loose. :))

Im back to the land of the living - just. Last week I was getting sick and sure enough Friday came down with a full blown head cold. Right before my exam. This entire weekend feels like a blur and not entirely sure how my exam went. Cant really remember. That cant be good. I know I left early. All I really needed was a Pass so am pretty confident I did enough to get me through. I had plans to study all weekend which was not going to happen.
Had a BBQ dinner with my family and Nanna and Pa last night and a small scoop of icecream (that was my sunday treat). Had a great night with them inspite of the cold. Had a very touching conversation with my baby bro who is 14 and was confiding in me which im just chuffed about. He is just the sweetest boy and Im glad he felt he could come and speak to me. I just hope the advise I gave helped. My parents and brothers went away for Sat night to a birthday party and have all collectively decided they have found my next boyfriend. Its been awhile since they have played match maker so im intrigued to see what they have come up with.
Woke this morning to the miracle of a clear head. Must have been that big sleep and icecream that fixed me. I slept through my morning cardio but will make that up tonight.

Scale has finally dropped again (must have just been the snot LOL). Im feeling more positive with the whole comp process (well today I do. who knows what tomorrow will bring).
It is going to be a very busy week with work (thinking retirement would be the way to go), training (last week before I see H), studying (last exam on Friday), and Birthday celebrations (where I will show full self control - no cake this year).

Work calls to I will catch you all very soon! XX

Spent most of the weekend sleeping which I think was my body telling me it needed rest to fight something off. Finally feeling on the mend and am in a positive mind space. Does anyone else have a few days every 3 months where the just cant move?? Dont care to move, dont care for work, dont want to do anything? Well this lasted 4 days.. I just didnt want to play. Took Friday and Monday off work to recupperate and was still off yesterday but im back now.
Now I did all my training over the weekend including weights and cardio.
I even trained with Sean (a mate of mine) on Sunday and we trained chest. I put him incharge of the session which proved to be very interesting. He has a different way to train more of higher reps, drop sets and very little rest. Got a mad pump after which was promising to see. Mind you I went home and slept for another 3 hours after.
Diet was a little hit and miss especially when I am definately trying for near perfection. I slept through meals and I think I underate all weekend. Yesterday though morning tea time I just could not face the idea of my prepared food (not that tuna and blanched cauli and brocolli is all that appealing) but felt physically ill at the idea of eating it. Had a protein shake instead to get something in.. Lunch came and all I wanted was a sandwich (which I fully enjoyed) but not on plan. Oh well.. back on the horse today. But surprising no drop on the scale even though I can see improvements.
I know the scale should not be the be all and end all but it would make coach happy to see. He loves scales - I think he secretly wants to marry them ;). I have another week and a half before I see him again and I really want an obvious difference (for the better preferably).
My birthday is a week away and the folks cant get it out of their heads that we dont HAVE to go out to dinner to celebrate. I think we comprimised with a BBQ at home. That way I can stay clear of temptation. Speaking of temptation.. I need to bake a cake for work.. again whats with the 'must eat cake - must drink - its your birthday? I think making a cake sounds like alot of fun.. now if I could just work out how (I can imagine myself to be a very fancy cake maker).

And thinking about Magda's blog on 'The perfect day". I have realised I dont know what that would include.. this will take some thought..

Well - I have an exercise bike! I pick her up on Saturday and we will be good friends. Went to fitness concepts in Adelaide and they were the best price I could find with heaps to choose from. I tried them all - I was like goldie locks. (Can I count that as cardio??).
Had a great walk this morning - I have got alot faster (due to a very embarrassing moment when an old man over took me). Im not competitive at all..
Spent most of the day studying for my exam and feel pretty happy with it. Also got an assignment back today which I was worried about and I got a P1 - not brilliant but it was a relief to not fail (it was a pretty poor attempt).

Went shopping at lunch and walked about a thousand miles.. well maybe not. Im going to a baby shower on the weekend so it was a great excuse to buy baby clothes.. I got 2 of the cutest (in a tough guy kind of way) little outfits for the baby boy. Getting very clucky lately which is a concern but there are enough babies to keep me occupied (and out of trouble!). As my friend kindly pointed out 'Cheryl ya got ta have a fella to have a baby". Thanks Janelle for pointing that out.

Training last night went well. Bi's and Tri's are a real challange for me. Bi's are just non existant and they mock me while training. Need to really work on these before the comp early next year. Got in 30 min extra on the bike last night - Bonus.
That leaves Legs tonight - leave the best till last. Going to really push myself tonight followed by sushi for dinner (before grocery shopping).

The WNBF comp i am entering is actually is the 15th March - I think I wrote it was a different day. I meet a girl who will be competing for the first time in March - this girl is ripped already. Here is hoping for good weather on the day (its an outdoor event).

Back to study for me!

So Im going to pretend that it has not been 5 weeks since I last posted. And just carry on.
The past 5 weeks has seen a drop of 4kg which I am very happy about but I cant see the 4 so it is hard to accept. I have a challange from the coach that while he is away in New York (World championship) I need to drop 5 kg before seeing him. That gives me 3 weeks - and Im hoping it is a visible change. 5kg seems like a very large number but I am going to do my very best to make it happen. I am 3 days into it so far. Just trying to think 1 day at a time. Could be challanging with my birthday falling in the last week of the challange H gave me. There will be no drinking for my this year. Not a big loss really but my friends dont really get it so they tend to make it alittle harder. How many times can you say no thanks before you cave? Which wont happen (I have invited H to my birthday - that way there will be no way I will get caught with a drink in my hand).

Training has been going great guns. Have increased the amount I am lifting for 2 weeks now. I had the pleasure of training with Vivienne (Ms WNBF Australian Champ) last week and loved every second of it. I forgot how much fun it is to train with someone. It was great being pushed and when such an amazing ladies tells you '3 more' you do 3 more!

Cardio has been pleasant. The great weather has been making my morning walks all the better. H thinks I might need to be using a bike soon just to burn that little bit more so I am frantically saving $$ for a birthday present for myself. I have also been adding in 30 min on the bike after weights at night. I wasnt told to but thought that I need the extra work.

Dieting is getting easier. I am not thinking about it (or fighting it) as much as I had been previously. Still trying to work on getting more salad and veg in but not doing too badly. And while I can still have a free meal on Sundays I am happy to 'miss out' on the cakes at work all week.

Days are going like this:
6am - Walk 1 hour
7.20 - 4 x eggwhites 1/2 cup oats, 1/2 banana and berries
10.30 - Tuna and blanched (love that word) brocolli and cauli
1 - 150g chicken (with Chilli flakes - yumm) 1 cup rice and green beens
4 - Chicken (minced) with cabbage, carrot and bean sprouts (like a spring roll without the roll)
7- Shake post workout
8 - Steak and veg
I have been having 4 egg whites with 2 strawberries on top before bed if I really need to.
In emergencies when I have no food or those nights when I just can not be stuffed cooking (this happens generally once a week) I have been having Salmon Shashimi and sushi.

So things are going well I am crazy busy with work, training and study (exams in 2 weeks) but I love busy.

Well done to everyone who has competed this year. It is a hard slog and I admire all that have made the decision to compete. Have a lovely time enjoying the balance of life now AC(After Comp).

X

Well just a quick post to say all things are looking great. I had a few very down weeks which I didnt care to write about.. I didnt want a written reminder of my down mood cause that is just not me. After hitting the bottom with a thud I was sent an invite to a seminar by my ol' training buddy T. I had no idea what it was about and am the first to admit I am not into too many deep and mysterious things, so the idea of a Think Slim seminar didnt really jump out at me but thought why not?

It ended up being just what I needed. Mark Stephens is a hynotherapist and deals with the reason why people cant loose weight when they know what foods to eat and that they need to be active.. the one thing stopping us is our mind. This could not have come at a better time. They say that when the student is ready the teacher will appear. He talked about Time Line Therapy and the power of positive self-talk. I had no idea why I have often thought that I am not good enough and through the day the first time I ever felt this way came back to me.. I now know why I feel like this and can let it go.. We did a few hypnosis sessions and I really enjoyed it.. and more to the point..

I have been Supper happy, Supper energetic, Trained Hard, 1 hour Cardio every morning and eaten 110% for the week.

I spoke to Hayzer on Monday saying I am ready to diet now. I think he was a little stunned. But im ready and that is alot better then being told you have to start dieting now. Bring on March 11th!

Also a big congrats to everyone who competed in the WNBF South Australian Titles on Sunday. It was a great day and the show was a huge success. I think the venue was great for both the competitors and the watchers. Great job Kerry on your 2nd.

I have been a little slack on the blogging front of late but I can assure you I have not been slacking off any where else. I have been a busy little bee with work, uni and training.
Spent the weekend in Mildura watching the WNBF Regional Country Classics. It was a great weekend. What made it all the better was that knowing so many of the competitors and what they have done to be on that stage was inpirational. Well done to Kerry who looked stunning on stage and to Kate who took out overall in her first comp. This girl has a 8 pack to die for. Just between us I think me teaching Kate how to make pretty fingers during her posing definately was the kincher.. LOL. I will ask permission on posting pics.
Also I wanted to mention another man, we will call F who entered over 50's. This man was in such great condition winning his division and not only did he look great on stage but is son in the audience had a face lit up like a Christmas tree. The pride in his sons face kept dragging my eyes to him watching his dad - it was a touching moment to witness.
Another highlight was watching the Coach get up and do his guest pose. He was jaw dropping amazing (and a bit of a show off LOL). Not a bad routine either considering he made it up 2 hours before the show.

I think this weekend is just what I need to get me into gear again. Although I was away for the weekend I have got in all training and cardio sessions (well walking sessions). I am really enjoying my weights and walking early in the morning in peace and quite. Since getting back eating is going well. I have cleaned it up alot and increased my protein and veg. I am no longer going hungry. I have the date of the comp which i will be entering and I will give it my all.

So comp season has finally kicked off with the Mildura show. Next up is the 13 Sept NABBA show. I will be working the Max's stand if anyone is going - so you better come and say hi! Followed by WNBF on the 21st Sept.. another brilliant show not to be missed followed by INBA in Oct. This is like Christmas for me and I cant think of a better way to stage the comp prep surrounded by inspiration!

Keep up all the good work and stay positive