The last week...

Has been great!!! This is going to be a random catch-up post laced with photos...

*I have lost 1.7kgs since I started the pre-season at 68kg and weighed in at the gym yesterday, and I was 66.3kg

*I have SMASHED both of my 1 month goals already and one of my 3 month goals already! I am in the process of setting some new goals!!!

1 month goals:

• to fit comfortable into my size 12 dress for the wedding on the 31/8/13. So about that size 12 dress... yeah, it's TOO BIG!!! 
• to run / walk 1km in less then 8 mins. I did it on the 17/7 in 9.07 mins. (I DID IT!!!!!!!! I went to the gym on Sunday afternoon and ran it TWICE!!! First time was 7.44, second time was 7.32!!!!!!!!!!) I ran 1km again yesterday (Mon 5/8) and got my time down to: 

My knees were really, really sore (too much cardio I think) but I was really pleased that I didn't stop once

3 month goals:

• plank for 30 seconds on toes DID IT!!!!!!!! I stopped right on 30 seconds, but am well pleased that I have already beaten a 3 month goal!! 

*I have submitted my Fitness Test results for the beginning of the 12WBT which was exciting.

1km run: 6.41

Plank on toes: 30 seconds

Push ups on toes: 25

Sit and reach: +8cm

Wall sit: 3.02mins (I actually did 1.02 with Connor in my arms and 2.30 without so I decided to add a bit more to my time!)

I am already excited to see how much I can beat everything by in 4 weeks times. 

 

*I made this amazing dessert last night... a healthy little apple pie

-1/4 piece of mountain bread

-1/4 green apple chopped up (will use 1/2 an apple next time)

-topped with a mixture of almond flakes, cinnamon, coconut and a little bit of brown sugar

Put mountain bread into muffin tray, place apple inside and top with mixture. Bake on 180 for about 10 minutes. Top with Greek yogurt. 

*I had an amazing weekend and definitely made the most of the fabulous Brisbane weather. I caught up with the lovely Tonina for her birthday lunch at a little place at Eagle Street Pier. The food was ok (I was good and ordered the salad - which came with fried chicken. Boo) but check out the view... 

 *We went to the Sunshine Coast for lunch with Paul's sister on Sunday. We went for a walk along the Maroochy River which was just amazing. 

*This kid? Seriously... he is just incredible. I love being with him... best age ever! 

I have spoken with a PT at the gym and have booked in a session with her on Thursday morning... this woman is a competitive boxer and is going to absolutely kick my arse. Which is good. That is exactly what I need to keep me motivated and accountable. 

I am off to Canberra next Wednesday so have printed out all of my exercises to do while I'm there... this will test my willpower like nothing has before!!! On one hand, this is my first real holiday just for me so I kind of think 'who cares' when it comes to the food. On the other hand, I know I will pay for it and will probably undo all of my good work so am reasoning with myself to be strong.

My final challenge for the pre-season is to 'Measure Up' so I will be back with measurements on Thursday!