Measure up

Task 8 in the 12WBT is “Measure Up!”

This is the last Pre-Season task and I completed it tonight with some assistance from my partner. We also took a “Before” photo but I don’t plan on showing that unless I am happy with my “After” results!

I felt really disappointed in my weight. 4 months ago I was 11kg lighter. That weight I sustained for at least 3 years without needing to try too hard to maintain it. Sure I wanted to be lighter but I never really took the steps required to commit to change. Now I am 30 and it seems my metabolism is now changing. What I used to do is no longer enough, which is ok as I wasn’t doing enough anyway. Now it’s time to make a sustainable change and improve my health and well being. 30 be damned! You’re not going to get me down!!

MY MEASUREMENTS:

• Height: 160 cm
• Weight: 87 kg
• Chest (at nipple line): 108 cm
• Chest (under breasts): 91 cm
• Waist (at belly button): 108 cm
• Hips: 114 cm
• Thighs (at largest point): 70 cm
• Arms (3 fingers from elbow crease): 32 cm
• Arms (bicep, flexed): 35.5 cm
• Neck: 36.5 cm

Taking Control and Setting Goals

Task 2 in the 12 Week Body Transformation is “Take Control: Set Your Goals!”

MY GOALS:

After 1 month:

• Identify & purchase fitness methods/ tools 
• Exercise at least 7 hours per week 
• Run 10 laps a week by the end of the month 
  • Be able to complete 1 lap while running at least 1/2 the oval  
  • Start going to the oval 3 times a week
  • Attempt to run laps in quarters of the oval, gradually increase to halves
  • Run 3 laps each visit
  • Play tennis Saturdays

After 3 months:

• Lose 5kg
• Exercise 6 days a week or at least 7 hours per week
  • Run 15 laps, 3 times a week 
  • Run 2km without stopping 
  • Participate in 3.5km Fun Run – Sydney Running Festival Sunday 16/9/2012
  • Stick to meal plan and actively reduce and monitor portion sizes
  • Play tennis and go swimming Saturdays and Sundays

After 6 months:

• Lose 10 kg
• Run 5km without stopping
• Exercise 6 days a week or 10 hours a week
  • Run 15 laps, 3 times a week 
  • Run 4km without stopping 
  • Stick to meal plan and actively monitor portion sizes
  • Play tennis and go swimming Saturdays and Sundays

After 12 months:

• Lose 20kg
• Run a half marathon (City To Surf?)
• Quit smoking
  • Continue with 12 WBT
  • Continue with active lifestyle
  • Follow half marathon training and nutrition plan
• Exercise 6 days a week or 10 hours a week

With luck and love I will get there!