Full Throttle

The stairwell at work

I've decided to go full throttle with the exercise while I am in the right frame of mind.  I know that I can get derailed from time to time, so I might as well make the most of my positive mindset.  My ankle is sore, so a visit to the physio is on the cards, and my heel spurs are only slightly aching, so I thought I would ramp it up.  However, the weather in Melbourne has been HOT!  Exercising in the heat is not something I enjoy or something I want to do, but stuff it, I'm doing it!

Yesterday (Sunday) I had a full 8 hours shift at work.  I didn't exercise in the morning as Greg was going out on the bike, so I used my 2 x 15 minute breaks to run up & down the stairs at work - which is what I used to do when I first joined the 12wbt & was totally committed.   Not a big deal you may say, but to me, this is a HUGE deal!!!  When I started the 12wbt back in June last year, I did the stairs at work on my breaks and I slowly climbed up and down them holding onto the handrail.  Yesterday I actually RAN up and down these stairs!  I couldn't believe how much my fitness has improved since June.  I then went for a walk in my half hour lunch break in the heat.  Only 245 calories for the exercise I did, but it was better than me sitting on my breaks on my fat arse on Facebook!!!

Today we are experiencing a 37 degree day in Melbourne.  But once the Kinder & school drop offs were done & I was childfree, I was off on my new bike.  I had wanted to do a 50km ride, but the heat & wind won the battle and I managed a 22km ride - but burnt 507 calories!  Tonight I am off for a walk with some girlfriends, so even more calories gone!!!

Monday morning ride in the heat

It's not all roses though.  I got home from the bike ride and made myself a big healthy tuna salad for lunch.  Then afterwards I had some lollies that were in the cupboard for the kids.  I didn't even enjoy them, and felt so sick afterwards.  Why!?!?  Because I was bored!

Quite ironic that Mish's mindset lesson video this week was about cravings.  I wasn't craving the lollies though, I didn't even enjoy them.  It was just mindless eating because of boredom.  But I recognised what I was doing and put a stop to it, and I think that is something that has happened the last couple of weeks with me - I've realised what I've been doing and I've been able to analyse why I'm doing it, and put a stop to it.

I have, however, been craving my good old friend, white wine.  Oh how I miss a nice cold glass of wine in the evenings.  This week we've had 12wbt bunless burgers & steak sandwiches for dinner, both cooked on the BBQ.  BBQs and a cold wine or beer just go hand in hand, don't they??  But I will not sway, I am off it for the 12 weeks - but God how good that wine will taste on Finale weekend!!!

Last night's dinner - Potato, Spinach & Feta Tortilla. YUM!

So week 2 is here & I have all guns blazing with nutrition (no more lollies!) and exercise.  Bring on the next 11 weeks I say!!!

Onwards & downwards......