*Weigh-in*
97.5 kg (215 lbs)
+ 1.4 kg (3 lbs)
*Weekly Review*
There isn't much to report here as I really didn't do much this week. Exercise was minimal and food was okay. The scales didn't say what I wanted them to, but sometimes the scales lie to me. I did however semi-conquer a huge fear of mine!!
One of my greatest fears is public speaking and so much so that I actually did the majority of my Education degree by correspondence just to avoid the oral presentations. Last Saturday night, not only did I get up in front of a small crowd of about 20 - 25 people, but I actually sang a song, using an actual microphone in a singing competition. I purposely chose the heat (4 heats) with the least amount of people in it cause it meant that I would be singing in front of the smallest crowd.
I love to sing, but have only ever done it in the school choir and would always refuse solos. I was happy with the rest of the pack as it was easier to hide, to blend in. Recently, just before Easter, I started singing lessons and as of 3 weeks ago, I moved into a group class. When I say group class, I mean me, the singing teacher and 1 other lady and we have a huge amount of fun. Sarah my teacher somehow convinced me to go in the competition. I think the fact that the competition was beginners only helped me feel better, anyway, I ended up agreeing and last Saturday was the big event.
To my total and complete dismay (and horror), I made the top 10 which means I am in the final and have to do it again this Saturday! I was pleased and happy that someone thought I was good enough to be in the final, but I am also scared and nervous about having to do it again. I just keep telling myself that if I did it once, I can do it again.
One of my greatest fears is public speaking and so much so that I actually did the majority of my Education degree by correspondence just to avoid the oral presentations. Last Saturday night, not only did I get up in front of a small crowd of about 20 - 25 people, but I actually sang a song, using an actual microphone in a singing competition. I purposely chose the heat (4 heats) with the least amount of people in it cause it meant that I would be singing in front of the smallest crowd.
I love to sing, but have only ever done it in the school choir and would always refuse solos. I was happy with the rest of the pack as it was easier to hide, to blend in. Recently, just before Easter, I started singing lessons and as of 3 weeks ago, I moved into a group class. When I say group class, I mean me, the singing teacher and 1 other lady and we have a huge amount of fun. Sarah my teacher somehow convinced me to go in the competition. I think the fact that the competition was beginners only helped me feel better, anyway, I ended up agreeing and last Saturday was the big event.
To my total and complete dismay (and horror), I made the top 10 which means I am in the final and have to do it again this Saturday! I was pleased and happy that someone thought I was good enough to be in the final, but I am also scared and nervous about having to do it again. I just keep telling myself that if I did it once, I can do it again.
I must
in myself more :)
The Good
- I was careful with what I ate, but obviously not careful enough.
The Bad
- I didn't exercise as much as I should have.
The Ugly
- I gained 1.4 kg
*This Weeks Challenges*
I Won't . . . . . . . . . .
- Eat carbs after 5pm
- I know this can sound silly and extreme, but limiting my carbs to breakfast and lunch really does have an effect on my weight loss
- Eat white bread
- Count calories
- I know this sounds weird, but I have had more success in the past when I have simply focused on eating healthy, nutritious foods instead of counting calories
I Will . . . . . . . . . .
- Pre-plan all of my meals
- Drink a minimum of 8 glasses of water
- Exercise for a minimum of 30 mins a day
*Health Blitz*
*358 days*
*In the Kitchen*
This week I made a new smoothie. I called it the :
Bluenana Berry Smoothie
- 250 mls Coconut Water
- 1 frozen Banana
- 125g (1 punnet) frozen Blueberries
- 2 handfuls of Spinach
- 1 serve Chocolate Whey Protein Powder **I only used this cause I got a free sample sachet, but I am extremely glad I did. It added a nice, subtle chocolate flavour to the smoothie.
This smoothie was thick and creamy! Even though it has 2 handfuls of spinach in it, the blueberries totally dominated the usual green colour making it a pretty pinkish hue. Can't be unhappy with pink :)
*Thursday Thoughts*
Please share with me......
- Do you count calories?
- What is your favourite go-to / low on time exercise to do?
- Have you noticed any food events that really have an effect on your weight?
- Eating after a certain time?
- Is there a Particular type of food you need to avoid?
- Do you still allow yourself occasional treats?
