2007 - New Goals, New Challenges....My Journey

Off to Comp Land!!

2007-07-31T23:38:00.000+08:00

Hey

Due to lack of posting because time restraints and because of preparing for my comp and now another comp on October 13th I will have to say this blog is -
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON.

If you want to follow my comp journey please feel free to visit my other blog - http://journeytonovicefigure.blogspot.com/

Once the next comp is done and dusted and I wont have any prepping to do I will come back to my everyday blog!

so - BYE FOR NOW!! back in November!

Thanks to all who visit and please drop by my other blog.

Shar x

My new experience..............

2007-06-01T22:53:00.000+08:00

I am truly Brazilian!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :)

OMG, I don't think I have been so embaressed, so uncomfortable, so sore, so in pain and so bare!!! and I've had two bubbas! the above generally counts at childbirth too but at least its a natural process!

I have only ever had my armpits waxed before - ONCE, so what did Shar go and do???? get the whole lot done!

I have 6 weeks to comp and so that I can be done just before comp and know that I won't have a reaction I had to be done this week to allow for re-growth.

So in I went booked it - FULL LEG, FULL ARM and FULL BRAZILIAN.

I have to laugh now at my reactions and it does feel good to be waxed everywhere but I will definately have to physc myself up for my next appt.

Aside from that all has been good. Work is getting on my nerves a bit, but come to think of it so have lots of other minor things, perhaps the whole prep process is starting to take a turn.

Have had house hassles but they seem to be working out and not to anything by halves I will be moving house at 4 weeks out from comp.

Can't remember if I posted it but Hubby resigned from his Personal Training Managers role to return solely to Personal Training. He is doing very well and had a very successful 1st month, he deserves to do well, he has so much passion for it and also knows that he needs to provide a professsional service to his clients, which sometimes you realy don't see with some Personal Trainers.

Anyway, nothing furher to report, all going well and don't forget if yuo want more specifics and pics about my Comp Prep I have a different blog for that -

http://journeytonovicefigure.blogspot.com/ have a read.

Hope you are all well,

Shar x

Will get to this one soon........

2007-05-29T22:42:00.000+08:00

Hey all

Just to say I will get to updating this one soon, have updated my comp prep blog.

Thanks for all the comments, keep dropping by I will update soon on whats happening in Shar world apart from Eating, training, mummying and sleeping.

Hope you are all well

Shar x

Phew... HOW BUSY CAN ONE BE!!!!?

2007-05-14T12:30:00.000+08:00

I'm still here..... JUST!!
Hi all.
So yes I have been 'missing from blogland' but it is all good.
When I used to 'missing from blogland', it usually meant bad news, for example, I had had a binge or just not been training or my focus wasn't quite right!

Now it means I have no bloody spare time due to to much focus!!

My days looks pretty much like this everyday :
Get up,
cardio,
eat,
sort the kids,
teach a couple of classes,
home to eat,
go to work (Co-ordinator work),
Train,
eat,
get ready for evening classes,
pick up kids,
cook tea,
eat,
teach a couple of classes,
eat,
Maddison to bed,
Cardio,
eat,
shower & ready for bed,
Bryce to bed,
eat,
stuff for work on computer,
get everything & everyone ready for the next day
eat (drink)
sleep ZZZzzzzz.........
Get Up.......

But I hate being bored with no focus and life just floating on by!!

The days and weeks are just zooming past and it scares me!!

I have updated my other blog also, I had two weeks worth to get in! Opppssss! so much for it being called a daily diary :)

I could probably could be a little better with my time management and squeeze an extra hour out of every day, but I just need to concentrate on doing that and my concentration right now is on alot of other things.

So I will keep it brief now as my day is structured by the clock and I'm 45 mins behind!!!! ARRRGGGGGGGGGHHHH - the Virgo control freak in me is going crazey at that thought.

SEE YA!!!! I'm off.......................

Shar xxx

GO ALI!! & GO BRISSY GIRLS!!!

2007-04-29T23:18:00.000+08:00

Just wanted to Say..............

CONGRATS to all the girls that competed
this weekend!!!

Ali - it's so good to hear you enjoyed it!! You are an inspiration, so busy with life, training and comp prep and you did it all!! WELL DONE. Looking forward to July.

INBA Brissy Girls - Deb, Di, Alicia and Tracey - I just found the results on the website. Alicia, your so quick on posting and the pics look fab!

Deb, Alicia and Tracey- Well Done on competing in 2 shows one after each other I can't imagine what that must be like!! ENJOY NOW!!

Di - GO GIRL - Congrats on a 2nd place!! Great result!!!

Looking forward to all the updates and pics from all of you and thanks for being such inspirations, you keep me going!

Shar x

I'm soooooo TALL

2007-04-20T14:59:00.000+08:00

All this training and eating well and I have had a growth spurt!!

Or perhaps Sam has shrunk?

Sam and I at our friend Jen's wedding 3 weeks ago now (how time flies!!). We were laughing as Damo took a pic and Sam made me look so small!!(see Sam's blog) so I made her bob down to make me look super tall.

Thanks for all my comments in my diary blog, will still be using this one for general stuff.

Work has been busy as we had to have payroll done early due to ANZAC DAY and because I have two clubs at the moment it was lengthy!!

All training done for the week, just one more cardio session to do tonight. Thats cool though as hubby and boy have been and got themselves a PS3, so they won't even notice i've ducked into tthe treaddie for 45 mins!

Really looking forward to my session with Sam this week, hope to have made more progress and see perhaps a few ideas for my routine now the song has been choosen.

Probably gonna treat myself to a new polar HRM this weekend, been spying the F4 on e bay.

Anyways, not much else to tell you here, just been mummying, working, training, eating, wifeying, not much playing happening right now, but hey thats just fine, I love everything thats going on right now, I have an amazing family and all I could dream of.

Have a great weekend all

Shar x

PS (read post below to see what my 2nd blog is for and about and also get the link )

Mind Management

2007-04-19T07:33:00.000+08:00

Just to let you know I have made a second blog. It is going to be a place that I log more about actual training, nutrition and how I'm feeling mentally.

I wanted to keep something thats more of a diary so I can look back see how I was feeling and dealing with things on this Journey to July, especially when I get closer to comp.

This blog will be a little of everything about me, life, work, kids etc etc and the other wll be a more in depth account, my mind management! Please understand though, if I want to winge I will do (probably alot towards the end!), if I want to scream and shout about how well I think i'm doing I will, so if you don't want to read this stuff, don't, stay with this one, but one things for sure it will be open and honest.

I have had it for a few weeks now and kept it closed but have decided to open it up for all to read, as I feel this little community is great support and if this is were I'm putting all the nitty grity stuff I may be able to draw on everyones support.

Heres the link - http://journeytonovicefigure.blogspot.com/

Hope you are all well and thanks for all the comments.

Shar x

Another one down!

2007-04-13T21:14:00.000+08:00

Wow another week down!! 3 Weeks down and heading into 13 weeks out tomorrow.

Friday night and I'm sitting here feeling sorry for myself as I have a cold, feeling really crappy. BUT the difference now is I am still on track, still got all my sessions in and trying to focus on getting better - earlier nights etc.

Before when I got sick I would huddle up, eat crap 'nice' food that I couldn't even taste and abandon my exercise.

Anyway, I'm getting all my stuff ready for my 2nd sesion with Sam, I meet weekly with her now to do my posing practice and soon start my routine etc.
I really enjoyed it last week, you should have seen me in those shoes though!! and I kept getting told 'get your butt up'........ I wasn't tilting my pelvis enough!! well what do you expect, I have a huge ass and have always tried to tuck it in not stick it out! :)

My week has been busy, two Group Fitness Co-ordinators posts, all my classes, training, kids off school etc etc, but all I thought was 'I don't have as much on as Ali at the mo and she is doing it, so shut up and get on with it Sharleen'. THANKS ALI, your an inspiration!

Have not deviated one incy bit from my plans, both food and exercise, still feeling extremely focussed and really do want to make this reality.

Anyway, only a quickie as I must have my last meal and get to bed, Bodyattack to teach tommorow with a head cold, NOT GOOD!!!!

Have been doing my rounds of the blogs and all the girls hat are so close to comp now are keping it together and going well, you are all amazing and I can't wait for some pics.
Hopefully I get to meet you all in July!!! YAY!!

Shar x

The Decision was easy!!!................

2007-04-10T22:16:00.000+08:00

Chicken of course!!

94 days out from my first comp, in comp prep, it was the only choice!!

Remember - 'Do or Die' time, I CHOOSE 'DO'!!

Hope you all had a great weekend, enjoy your short week,

Shar x

Place your bets.............What's it gonna be?

2007-04-08T14:29:00.000+08:00

Chicken

Chocolate?

It'll all be worth it! stay focus Shar, stay focussed!!

2007-04-05T15:58:00.000+08:00

CALLING ALL FIGURE COMPETITORS............................

I don't know if this is 'normal behaviour' (probably not) and things will probably come and go from 'THE LIST', but I have had to start an 'after comp list' either bits I want to eat straight after, my favourites, or stuff I want the couple of days after.
Don't get me wrong, I am not fighting myself and wanting to give in now, just sometimes look at stuff and think oh that will be nice after comp!! for example .............

Peanut butter on toast!!!! *dreamy looking face, tastebuds watering*

and for sure with all the Easter talk and choc around, some of these babies will be in my comp bag for after..........

Cadbury's
Cream
Eggs

Also I have to go to KOKO BLACK!!! when I am in Melbourne and eat some of that devine high quality looking chocolate, does anyone want to volunteer to take me and perhaps join me for a choccie or two ;) (don't all rush at once!! :)

Anyway, enough thinking of food I'm not allowed and back focussing on the good stuff! I do feel so much better eaing clean. I don't get sluggish I'm not so tired, my skin is better etc etc.

Have a great weekend

SHAR X

I'm Back........... YAY!!!

2007-04-03T21:57:00.000+08:00

HI All

Firstly, I would like to say Thank you for all your comments especially the ones asking where I am and stating that really I should be updating by now!! :) It is really nice to know people read!

So missing in action for a while, so update time it is!

General

I am currently working extra hours covering as Group Fitness Co-ordinator at our city club in Perth, alongside doing my own club n the northern suburbs.

I love the city club, it has such a different feel. My Bodyattack class there is great, I love the members.

Kids are all good, 'my boy' has started training with his footie club, he's so excited. Went out got his boots, shorts and socks and when we got back put them on and went out to the oval to have a kick about, how cute. Just his mouth guard to get fitted.

'my angel' is growing up fast and is more a little miniture me at the moment than a angel! :)

Comp Prep

So as you have probably gathered from the last few posts and lack of , I was waivering a litle in my commitment and my decision.

I faltered a couple of times and had to just sit, focus and make my decision.

'Sarge' wasn' impressed with me at one stage and I don't blame her at all!

BUT.......................

My decision was made. 16 weeks out, do or die??? and I am please dto say I choose DO!!!!!

16 weeks hit and I have been so focussed, I can hardly believe it myself!

Food is now fuel and not something that taste nice for 5 mins, my muscles NEED it, not my taste buds! Cardio (although I don't mind it) is something that has to be done to get the legs into the best condition my legs can be, which isn't great but I can but try.

Of course the change in diet and cardio came at 16 weeks out. I can truely say I have been working my arse off (lets hope so! LOL).

I am prepared with all my food, as displayed here,

my freezer draw.........................

eating all my meals, training very hard with hubby and cardio, well how much cardio can you do in a week!!????

Here is my cardio heaven!! one of our spare rooms, a treddie and a tele is all I need!

Anyway I do have a few more bits and pieces to tell you but have run out of time, bed is calling and I must get my sleep!

I will be back in the next few days to update again, no long gaps anymore!!

Shar x

PS - Pepsi Max free for 7 weeks 1 day!

Been evaluating..........

2007-03-17T00:33:00.000+09:00

Back Soon

Shar x

9 down - 131 to go!

2007-03-04T21:17:00.000+09:00

HOW DO YA LIKE MY PATTIES!!!

Was so impressed with myself I just had to show you!!
One of my meals right now is Chicken, Sweet Pot and Brocolli.
Not a lover of anything green looking!!! and have been eating the
above as per normal cooking methods for 8 days now, so wanted
to try something different.
So whilst doing my weekly mass cook up of all my meals, I thought
I would experiment with that one meal.
So weighed up all the individual portions and one at a time
(very time consuming) popped it in the blender. Scopped it all
out and made some patties.
Added herbs and spices and voila!
Warmed up in the oven, they are delish!!!

So update needed I guess?

I have been with Sam since Jan now. Been training hard no probs
there, but I didn't quite get my mojo back with diet since coming
home from the UK.

So desparate measures were required, well not really desparate,
but I was sure feeling desparate.
So we increased my comp prep from 16 weeks to 20 weeks and
will take it a little slower. I needed this to pull my focus back.
I am pleased to report I have now been in comp prep with Sam
leading me along for 9 days now.
Have stuck to my plan, both diet and exercise. A couple of days
I didn't eat all my meals and got a slap on the hand but I have
gotten back up to all meals per day.

I haven't had a pepsi max for 20 days!! I feel in control of that now
and will perhaps allow myself one on a Sunday if I make it through
the weekend on track, weekends are terrible for me a real mental test
for me with regards to food.

So what else has been going on?

SAM came to my Bodyattack Launch on Monday!! Was great to see her there. She was the one armed Bodyattacker, in a nice way - it was funny!

I must say as the week has gone on and I have taught the whole release a good 4 times, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT. If you normally do Bodyattack you will love it, just give it a couple of classes.
If you don't normally do it and you want some HIT, then get your butts in to a class and prepare to be challenged! Don't be scared off though, if you get a good instructor they should always give lower options to allow you to reduce intensity and work at your own level to complete the whole class.

I wen tto my first AFL match last weekend!!! My dad and Hubby surprised me, got a friend to have ou little girl and we all wen tto the footie!!
The Eagles and Dockers played in the NAB cup at Subiaco here in Perth.
I have loved the ottie since we first arrived, I appreciate the physical side of the players and find the speed of the game very engaging and I must say I JUST LOVED GOING TO THE MATCH!! I am hooked for sure.

We have signed 'My boy' up to the local club, can't wait to get involved with that! He is very lucky with regards to sport. He can turn his hand to anything. A very good sprinter AND endurance runner! I think he will excel at footie once he is coached in the technique of playing.

I have no idea about Melbourne and its surrounds, but my hubby and I are looking forward to the comp so if anyone reading can advise on somewhere to stay that is central for after comp but with easy access to the Camberwell Centre for the comp please can you let me know, I will start to ponder on flghts and accomodation soon I think.

Well, a rather long post for me!! Thanks for reading.

Hope you are all well

Shar x

Time flies when you having fun!

2007-02-25T23:21:00.000+09:00

Hi all

So sorry for the lack of posting.

No excuses, honesty is the best policy (reading Lia's open and honest post helped), I have just been struggling a bit with various mind games I play with myself.

Had to have a few weeks to gather my thoughts, process my feelings about this journey I want to set out on and check it is really for me.

So here I am, I have offically started my comp prep, a little earlier than planned, 4 weeks extra to be precise.

I had lost control a little a couple of weeks back and needed to be reigned in. The fantasic 'Sarge' seems to have done just that.

So all good in Shar world right now and I will update regularly from here on in.

I have two weeks food prepared, weights sessions are still going well with my hubby and all exericse is planned.

I have a very busy week coming up, we have to launch all the new releases for Group Fitness. My first one being Bodyattack tomorrow night and another launch on Thursday, Bodybalance
tomorrow night, tuesday morning and wednesday morning.

Payroll to do tomorrow, a big new internal audit at work on Thursday, a meeting somtime this wek yet to be confirmed, demo's for FF all next weekend, the list goes on, but I like being busy, I just have to be careful not to get stressed and worked up.

OH yeah!!!!!!!!!

.....................' My names Sharleen and I'm a recovering Pepsi Max addict'

YES YOU READ RIGHT!! I haven't had a PM for 12 days, not one, zero, zilch......I just did it and went cold turkey.
So all good on the PM front and saving myself some cash not buying them anymore!

OK peeps, must go to bed, cardio first thing!

Speak soon

Shar x

Crunch time...........

2007-02-12T21:27:00.000+09:00

I'm still here just, sorry for the lack of posting.

This won't be a long one and I hope to be back to blogging regularly asap.

I'm just having what I would call 'a moment', except it is 'a moment' that
has lasted a week or so.

I have still been reading everyone else's blogs and love to keep up to
date with you all.

Back soon. . . . . . . . . . REMEMBER . . . . . . . .

SHAR x

Di - You were right!!!................................

2007-02-02T15:18:00.000+09:00

My first training session with the 'Personal Trainer', my hubby, took place Thursday, chest and shoulders as prescribed by Sam.

Di was soooooo right, training with your partner or hubby can be hard, it took all my might not to cry, scream, shout etc etc, before we started I was told to 'just get on with it'. BUT guess who cannot move her arms in any direction due to my chest being soooooo sore!

I also just did legs, about 4 hours ago and I am so in trouble, soreness starting to creep in already.

WHAT A DIFFERENCE! He is now book all the way through to comp!, no questions, training that hard will surely bring results???????????

Have been e mailing with 'SARGE' about various things, one being an addiction I have - sorry, correction, HAD. Please don't gasp in amazement when I tell you !!

This is the honest truth, I was/am addicted to Pepsi Max (PM), drinking around 8 cans per day was normal!
I know, I know, although no sugar, BAD, BAD, BAD, BAD...... I don't drink it because I'm thirsty, I drink 4 litres of water a day for thirst reasons, I drink it due to being addicted to the caffiene and have formed a habit.

So i have been down to 3 per day for the first three weeks and then came the instruction from 'SARGE' to have a maximum of ONE if any!

So this week I thought, lets just kick this no nutritional value, carbonated, coloured, sweetened shit to the curb and try for none but worse case go ONE.

Well, one a day all week, and as yet I haven't had today's BUT headaches, tirdness, craving - pardon the pun - TO THE MAX!!!!!!!! I might see if I can go into PM re-hab! :)

This is a long term habit that was formed about 4 years ago when I did my 'drink diet fizzy drink to fill me up and don't eat' diet, I'm sure you must have heard of it?? Well it worked I drop about 3 stone (19kg?) and of course long term it went back on. I have since carried on drinking it, have had periods where it wasn't as much but before my trip home and whilst we were there I have been drinking about 7-8 per day.

So to sum up I am chuffed I have made it to 1 per day, I'll see if a couple of days next wek I can make it without and weeeeeeeen myself off of the HARD CORE PM.

Anyway, thats about it for now will update soon, with how limited my walking is after todays leg session!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope you are all well, have a great weekend, I'll be spending mine with my gorgeous husband and kids, down the beach, Perth is sooo hot right now.

As always THANKS for the comments!

Shar x

Me/Training/Food/ 'SARGE'

2007-01-30T13:51:00.000+09:00

OOOUUCCHHHH what’s that I can feel????
Oh it’s RAE on my back!! Hee hee!

About time someone kicked my butt for another post!!
Especially after asking for you to all to get on my back!

So three weeks done, BUT I must be totally honest in saying
I have been about 80% with food, the lost 20% being a free
meal each week, that has continue to a free meal, with dessert
and then a little something else etc etc.

About 90% with my weights, the lost 10% being intensity
of training! When I teach my Group Fitness Classes,
especially Bodyattack, I ALWAYS give EVERYTHING I HAVE,
no backing out, no taking it easy, I’m there to get
everyone else through it and I give them all I have, but with
my weights it’s seems to be a different story, when I could
do a couple more reps, perhaps I just do one etc so I really
need to pick up my intensity and ooommpphh.

So along with Rae on my back in comment world I have my coach,
master, oh wise one, there for guidance………. And guide me she has.
I have my new food plan and a few dates to commit to and this
should help.

I have decided to call her ‘SARGE’ and it is the fabulous, most
gorgeous SAM I AM!!!!! (Sam D-M)

Yay!! I am so excited that Sam decided to take me on and I
have no doubt if I do as I’m told she will get me there in July!

So I have 8 weeks left until I start my prep stage for the comp,
'SARGE' is helping me get a handle on the free meals, (which
will end soon anyway) and I have decided to hire a trainer to
push my harder with my weights.

So that job falls to the best Personal Trainer in the world – MY
HUBBY!!
I had a chat with him and he basically told me that if I really
want this I need to get real, shut up, don’t winge, don’t give
him grief and do as I’m told, then he will train me!
Oh thanks hunny! Love you too! :)
Actually sounds a bit like Sam, sorry, SARGE, will be when
the going gets tough at 16 weeks out!! NO CRAP and do
as I say!

I SOOOOO CAN’T WAIT!

So that’s me right now, a rise in intensity of training, a little
more control on the food and just keep plodding along for now.

Hope you are all well, I click through the blogs daily so keep
updating and THANKS sooooooooooo much for the comments,
I love em.

Speak sooner rather than later this week! I promise.

Shar x

This is it - I NEED YOU!!

2007-01-22T21:54:00.000+09:00

I need you on my back..................................

Not one to be happy with what I achieved for myself before I went home to the UK, oh no, the bar has to be raised and I have to have a target, a goal, a challenge......................

so I have made the decision, with initial guidance from my old 'boss lady', Sue at IBO, to try my hand at competing this year in NOVICE FIGURE!!!

I have a lot of work to do, but I feel I need something more and this will be it.

I wanted to enter the WA State All Female comp but there isn't to be one this year, so that leaves me All Females in Melbourne, July, or WA States in October.

Having hired someone to set down the law, tell me my training and tell me my nutrition plan I am heading on this long, painful but rewarding journey to July.

She goes by the name of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _???????????

Lets play guess who!!??? :) Let me know who you think? I have yet to decide on her blog name........................

So I need you all on my back, this is going to be one tough challenge for me but I have nothing to lose and a huge amount to gain!

I have around eight weeks before I start my comp prep, am weight training hard and trying to eat to plan! I will be blogging about my progress etc.

So that's about all my news apart from the kids are my angels, my husband is just the best thing and I'm working hard right now.

Hope you are all well

Shar x

UK HOLIDAY - Part 2

2007-01-12T14:53:00.000+09:00

Hi All,
Thanks for all the comments, I love em.

So what else happen whilst we were away??????????

The first week was pretty much spent just staring at each other!!! No not really!! but it was hard to believe we were actually there and that I could hug my mum after 2 whole years etc etc.

We made sure we saaw all close family again in the first few days as the Airport expadition was just crazey and we didnt really catch up properly.

Then we had a birthday party for Maddi who was 3 a couple of days before we left to go back. I love having tea parties!! We had buffet style food, her cake and games!

Maddi doing
cheesy smile
in her fairy
dress she got

We went to the well known Santas Grotto as posted whilst I was away, she loved it there.
Beyce was taken Bowling, the movies a couple of times, we went to a huge indoor adventure play area (had to do stuff inside it was freezing!) and guess what?

ALL MY FAMILY WENT TO THE BEACH ON CHRISTMAS EVE!!!!

It was raining,
no sorry, drizzling,
cold, windy but
I was with the
ones I love so
tended to forget
all that until
I saw this pic!
Not a touch on my fav
beach here in Perth -
Trigg.

We had a party on Chrissie eve, both families and friens all round to my in-laws, food AGAIN!!!!!! (everything social has food involved, no wonder I came back wih an extra few kilos!)

We had games going, music, drinks and lots of excitment with kids about as you can imagine.
Maddi got hold of the camera and snapped me and Alfie the black lab pup! hes sooooo gorgeous, his tongue in my ear wasn't though!!

Me and Alfie

Paul and I got to go out on our wedding anniversary, we had a gorgeous meal, a couple of bottles of wine and babysitters!!! we don't get out alot here in Oz as we only have my real dad here, in fact we have probably only been out twice in 2 years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SAD!!!

Anyway we did lots of other stuff but mainly spent time with family which is what it was all about!

Back to work and in full swing now, teaching, co-ordinating etc, actually had some bad news when I got back in that my club is closing! Fitness First took it on a 6 month lease after the previous gym went into receivership, the directors for various reasons have decided not to pursue it and drive the money into another 2 clubs to open around Perth this year.
One of my collegues has resigned a day before we found out, so unfortunately we lose her (I love her, great instructor and GFC) but I get a transfer to that club, so good for me, alot closer to home.

Focusing hard on my new goals for this year and will update you with all of that soon.

Have a great weekend, (Perthies - enjoy the glorious weather!)

Shar x

My Trip to the UK

2007-01-05T13:12:00.000+09:00

Hi all

So we have been back nearly a week now and it has taken us that long to get our sleeping and eating patterns back to normal!
My boy got himself sorted pretty much straight away with just 1 early morning the day after we landed back in Perth, my little girl on the other hand had her first full nights sleep for the first time on Wednesday night, she was waking up hungry and wide awake at around 2am, this then became 3am, then 4 am until gradually her bodyclock re-set to Oz time and slept through.
Paul and I are still a little off, feeling quite tired at around 4pm and wide awake at midnight!

Anyway, the trip itself was fntastic, to see my family again was great. My new neice is just gorgeous and after about a week she would recognise me when I walked into the room, or called her name etc.
Here is a picture of us playing ........

The plane over there was as OK as it can be with a just 3 year old! My plan of the flight times working in with sleep worked.
The flight to Singapore was 4 1/2 hours and we just played, did colouring, did drawing, play dough etc etc had lots of little pressie that we gave her in times of need!
Then we had 2 hours at singapore airport as our flight got delayed an hour, so we just walked around, stretch our legs, got Maddi's PJ's on and onto the long 14 hour flight to the UK.
As soon as you are settled into the flight they serve a meal up, so we had that and then Maddi was so tired she just zonked! she slept for 7 hours!!!! YAY! then we played a little, she watch some cartoons etc and then they served breakfast. So all in all OK, sometimes hard to keep her attention.
Heres a pic of her doing her fake smile, opening one of the little pressies on the plane..............................

My boy, Bryce, who is in the background was just superb on the plane, he didn't once moan, never got fidgety etc, what a star!

When we arrived at Heathrow we were just expecting my Step-Dad to pick us up as we needed the room in the car for us and our luggage, my mum told me she was working and would see us in Norfolk when we had done the 2 1/2 hour drive, my sis said she would be waiting at my nans for when we arrived there etc etc, everyone had an excuse!
So as the arrivals door opened, I spotted my Step-Dad standing there, her then started to walk quickly to the right hand side, I thought he was comming to greet us past the barrier thingy and then he stopped ............... and stood with EVERYONE ELSE!!!!!! The whole bloody family were there, mine and Pauls! My sis, my neice, my mum, EVERYONE!!
They had gotten a mini-bus. I just burst out crying and my legs froze, it was so good to see their faces in person!
WHAT A WAY TO START OUR VISIT..................................

More to come...................

Shar x

Happy New Year!

2007-01-01T23:18:00.000+09:00

Hi All

I'm Back from my lovveeeeerrrlyy break in the UK.
Had a fanastic time with all my family and friends.

I will post a full update very soon!

I just wanted to say Happy New Year, good health
and happiness to you all.

'a very warm'
SHAR X

IT IS FREEZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2006-12-12T20:55:00.000+09:00

Hi All

I cannot remember it being this cold!!!
My face nearly froze this morning! We went for a walk to the local park (which may I add is slightly different from Carine Open Sapce in Perth!) to feed the ducks and I almost lost use of my mouth, I'm sure I must have been dribbling like you do when you have a numb face after the dentist!

My little girl had her lovely pink fluffy coat on, gloves hat etc, new trainers and went head over heels into a big muddy puddle! ARRRGGGHHHHH!

So what have we been doing, apart from being wide awake at 3am.......................

I have been spending time with close family, caught up with all family, seen my bestest friends Katie and Tanya, looked after my baby neice Lauren who is just gorgeous!!!, had a birthday party for Maddison, been to see Santa, had a chinese!!! (not important but its my favourite chinese, just can't find one like it in Oz), been to the gym..... EVERY day!! doing lots of classes and running, got alot planned for end of this week and next week, including a night out with my hubby for our anniversary.

Here is a picture of the day we went to see Santa in the big grotto display.

from left to right
my mum,
Baby lauren,
Maddison
and me

I will be back soon with no doubt another update and a few more pics.

I hope you are all well and getting ready for Christmas and to those in Oz, enjoy the sunshine!!

Speak soon

Shar 'The Dribbler' xx

I'm off!!!!

2006-12-02T11:45:00.000+08:00

Hi All

A very quick post to say thanks for all your comments.

I am literally leaving for the airport in 10 mins!! YAYAYAYYYYYYY

had a great loss this week! been working so hard!

WEEKLY LOSS - 1.3kg

TOTAL LOSS - 10.8kg

Maddi had a great brthday, Bryce brought a great school report home and Paul and I had a very busy week.

I will try and blog from the UK with some pics too.

If for some reason I don't manage too, have a great
Christmas and New Year.

Shar xx

10 weeks down - ALL DONE!!

2006-11-26T23:25:00.000+08:00

I'm not at all done!
but I hit my 9kg loss this week.

Would really love to make it 10kg for Friday!

Did I mention we leave for Christmas in the UK on Saturday morning???

I cannot believe I will see my family THIS WEEK!!!!!

Anyways, a quick update and I will try and update again later in tthe week.

WEEKLY LOSS - 0.7kg

TOTAL LOSS, 10 WEEKS - 9.5kg

Measurements
Chest loss of 5.5 cm (feels like loads more, boobs are non-existant)
Arms L loss of 2.5 cm
R loss of 2.5 cm
Waist loss of 9.5 cm
Hips loss of 12 cm
Thighs L loss of 12.5 cm
R loss of 13 cm
Calves L loss of 3.5 cm
R loss of 2.5 cm

Wanted to do Fat % but we can't find the calipers!

OK so really don't want to do this but here is a before picture from
mid August, I started about 2 weeks after.

ARRRRGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! How did I get like that!!!

OK so remember hubby did these at home and I wasn't looking to
fresh with hair and make up. 10 weeks on...................................

1st one I Didn't know
how to Stand!!

2nd one is a
Bodybalance pose.

I have lost a little more since hubby did the pics but thats a true
representation of how I am looking right now.
10 weeks of hard work and eating clean.

I will now continue on and have exciting times ahead in a few areas of
my life, work and personal so am really looking forward to have a great
break in the UK ( a very active one mind you!!, got a gym lined up for
the month, a few classes to make a guest appearance at and some
running) then hitting it all hard when we get back.

The best thing to come out of this is the fact that I wanted to
become a confident and contented person in all areas of my life.

I can say I haven't just changed in 10 weeks, but I have had a
definate mind shift and I know for fact I will not waste another
year like i did this one, fighting the battle with myself!

Believe in yourself and all that you are.

Know that there is something inside you
greater than any obstacle.

Christian D Larson

I will be back to blog before I go ........ did I mention I go to the Uk on Saturday!???? :)

So have a great week, keep checking back as I will also try and blog from the UK,
perhaps a few pictures with my new neice!

Have a great week

Shar x

Days 57 - 64 - 9 weeks done

2006-11-20T22:05:00.001+08:00

WHERE IS THE TIME GOING?????????

9 weeks completed............

and its still coming off!!! slowing down now but still getting losses.

This weeks loss - 0.7kg
Total loss in 9 weeks - 8.8kg yay!

(getting told now not to lose anymore!! What!?, my butt is still huge!) :)

This was quite pleasing to me as I had boobs full of fluid and puffy legs from the monthly curse!

So my aim was 9kg........ 0.2kg to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! would love to hit 10kg!! 1.2kg to do in 2 weeks?

I have really been pushing hard this last week, extra running, weights 3 times this week and normal classes.

My legs are just the worst at shaping up, each time I have lost weight I swear by running and I swear that it is the only thing (along with weights of course) that helps to trim my legs up.

I will weigh on Saturday for final post of this journey as the following Saturday I will be a little to busy to post the result so I may just give a last update on the Friday.

I will measure this week and hope to have hubby do a few pictures so I can post them, along with the dreaded before shots of course!!!

Did I mention why I would be busy?????????? :)

I am not only eating my own hands with excitement now I have had to move to my feet!!!!!

12 sleeps to go...........

I had my Les Mills quarerly training this weekend and I just love the new Bodyattack and Bodybalance they are great releases!! I also start to teach Bodystep in the New year!! Don't think I posted that I passed my training?

So we are launching the new classes all this weekend coming, so choreography flying around in my head, we normally get a week to learn it but, o not this time, lets just do a week,why not add to Sharleesn pressure and make it the busiest two weeks of my entire life, :) :)

PRESSURE - some people fold, some people rise!!!
I WILL RISE !!!!! OH YES I WILL!!

Anyway enough of my rambling!! busy week and weekend ahead with work, lot of packing, sorting, arranging, foot and perhaps arm eating and somehwere in there I hope also to meet 'Sam in sling' this weekend for a coffee.

Hope you all had a good weekend

SHAR X

Days 49 - 56 - 8 weeks done

2006-11-15T22:44:00.000+08:00

HI all

I hope you are having a good week.

Thanks for your comment in regards to my last post, nice to have the feedback and to know that I am normal in what I fel sometimes as others feel that way too!

Anyway, I forgot to give you my weekly check in, it's nearly round to another one. Although I do not expect a drop this week as Boobs are back to swollen state and I am holding lots of water due to the monthly horrors approaching.

So end of week 8, trained extra hard last week, lots of runs (5), normal classes taught and 4 weights sessions.

Weekly loss - 0.7kg
Total loss after 8 weeks - 8.1kg

Scales slowing down but inches are still coming off, will measure this weekend and post losses.

17 SLEEPS!!!!! I am so excited i'm eating my own hand!!!! will have to peck at the keyboard like Sam!!

I'll check in soon with this weeks progress! Quarterly Workshops (Les Mills)this weekend though so busy busy busy.

Have a good remainder of the week and weekend.

Shars xx

Do You Truely Believe You Can?

2006-11-10T12:42:00.000+08:00

Firstly I would like to say thanks for the
comments girlies!

Hilary - Thanks for always congratulating me when I do my weekly update!! I always stay up to date with you via blogland. Just read your latest post, re: Bodyattack, you just cannot beat it for some high intensity cardio can you? I love teaching it, I love how strong and powerful the moves are and then throw in the old school aerobics feel, what more could you want? I may be a little biased?

Amy - Thanks for your encouragement! Your going well at the moment too! I read about your wonderful trip!! You must be sooooooooo excited.

Magda - thanks for dropping by. I am going well at the moment but it has just been a hard time getting to the point where I just put my head down and did it! Thanks for reading my post from the 27th, I was having a funny day that day and it di help to get my feelings out! I'm glad it helped, go back and read it when you 'need' to.

mvn4wrd - thanks for reading my blog and commenting, glad the above mentioned post help you too.

Arna - thanks for the song!! it made me sing it and smile. It is getting tough as I am pretty much down to the last few kilos, but, I will keep pushing as everyday I feel better, better with how I look, better with how I feel and my vision of how I see things has changed for the better.

Yes my trip is approaching and I can't explain how much I have missed my mum, step dad and sister over the past two years, sometimes it has hurt so bad I just cried, BUT I have 4 whole weeks with them and my new baby neice! I will make the most of EVERY DAY!! then I plan to have mum out here next year so it will never be that long between visits again.

ANYWAY, to my title today............

Having gotten your comments and especially in relation to Magdas. ALL YEAR, from Jan 2nd 2006 (couldn't start 'diet' on Jan 1st as it's a public holiday and sadly to me that used to signify 'nice' food, oh how my relationship with food has changed!) there were hard days,

there are days I questioned whether I should should give it all up and stay overweight,
there were days after my operation and the second operation I wondered whether I would get back to intense exercise,
there were days I just 'couldn't be bothered',
there were days I got mad with how society could judge 'fat' people and just wanted everyone to be fat,
there were days I would catch people judge me for how I looked (I was 10kg overweight but my profession does not seem to sympathise whatever the amount)
there were days 'I didn't believe I could'
there were days I felt like the crappiest mum because I was so consumed by me and how I felt
There were numerous other feelings, too many to list.

I spent all year 'fighting' until i made a decision, same as all the other decisions this year, to eat clean, exericse and finally put all the demons to rest, but, the difference this time was.....

I HAD TO TRUELY BELIEVE I COULD DO IT , nothing can take your belief away, not a single person, not a peice of food, you have to believe that you can reach your end goals, if something sways you, the belief has to be there to get you back on track, if something 'ruins' your plan for the week, you have to have the belief that this won't ruin the rest of the week, you have to beleive you are in control.

Sorry to ramble but just wanted to get this down so perhaps if 1 person ust can't seem to find the belief right now, maybe it will come, because you have to know when I say the old cliche

IF I CAN DO IT, YOU CAN I so mean it, i have had my ups and downs, struggles etc and I do truley believe that we can achieve, but we have to want it and believe it deep down.

Anyway, I will be back over the weekend with my weekly update on weight, food and exercise.

Here's hoping for a good one!

Have a great weekend all,

SHAR X

Days 43 - 49 / 7 weeks down

2006-11-05T21:54:00.000+08:00

I just cannot believe how my body is responding now, daily changes occuring.

So pleased with this weeks result! ..........

Weekly loss - 1.0kg
Total loss for 7 weeks - 7.4kg

I have 4 weeks until I go home to the UK and although that was my original target to lose for (also so I could be and feel happy about how I looked and felt) I do feel now I have crossed the line and it is more about reshaping my body, eating well and feeling in control, than losing 'WEIGHT'.

Ideally I would drop a little more on the scales but hey the jeans I wore when I left the UK fit me again, my arms and shoulders have shape, my abs are starting to show, I feel strong and my confidence is getting better again.

I have been training hard and eating well so will continue on the same path and see what happens.

I was at a bad point there for a long while, most of the year in fact, no control, no dedication, couldn't summons the energy or the inclination to do this and the weight was creeping on not to mention some of the other stuff that happens when you are not in control and your body is just not at a good place.
I was worried there for a while that it was going to creep all the way back on.

Luckily I have gained control.

I have a whole new outlook and a whole new set of goals and aspirations for the coming year, I feel excited again and 'ALIVE'.

OTHER STUFF

Hubby's first week oficially in his new job, all good there.

Bryce has in-term swimming for 2 whole weeks and is going well so far.

Maddi is being Maddi, hard work and demanding but hey, thats kids for you! she is just a litlle darling most of the time so can't complain.

27 DAYS til we leave for Christmas in the UK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am already not sleeping due to the excitment, I don't mean I can't get to sleep, I wake up from a sleep thinking about it etc then I just can't clear my head!!

ARRGGHHHHH!!!! I hate losing sleep, I NEED SLEEP!

Anyway no more news, hope you are all well.

Thanks to those who comment, I love reciving them, I'm actively trying to return the favour by commenting, if you can all take the time to let us in on your life, then I surely can find time to comment?

HAVE A GREAT WEEK!

SHAR X

I'm SOOOOOO excited!!

2006-11-02T09:13:00.000+08:00

30 DAYS!!!!! til we are on the plane!!!! YEEEEE-HAAAAAAWill be back Saturday with my weekly update, going extremely well this week so far, my body seems to be giving it up!! Have a good weekSHAR X

Days 36 - 42 - 6 weeks down

2006-10-30T07:31:00.000+08:00

Well well..... last weeks little loss must have been the impending period just as I thought.

This week I dropped another 1.6 kg
Total loss for 6 weeks - 6.4kg

Going well and really trying to pick it up a bit now as I'm sure I'm gonna start plateau-ing soon! People have been commenting this week, almost like there was a switch and my body has just instantly changed shape! YAY, feeling good.
I am so pissed at myself though for messing about playing mind games with myself, basically all year! What a waste, all that energy. We live, we learn! No more messing, no more wasted time, lifes to short.

Was sick at the beginning of the week with a bad stomach but soon back into it, 2 weights sessions in, a 45 min run along the beautiful coast path from North Beach to Hilary's and back and taught Bodyattack and Bodybalance as usual.
My week starts on a Sunday so have already got 1 Bodyattack, 1 Bodybalance and a run on the board.

Other stuff

4 weeks 5 days until the UK!!!!!!! I am peeing my pants already!! I'm soooooooo excited.

Fitness First had a 'Party in the Park' to celebrate our 6th club in WA (the one I'm GFC at) on Saturday, the purpose as to promote a active and healthy lifestyle to the community, everyhing was free, lots of kids stuff - face painting, mini bootcamp, Perth Glory Soccer, Group Fitness Demos (I did Bodybalance on the Foreshore! it was fab), mini tennis, salsa demos, bouncy castles, etc etc.
The weather was fab, the staff were all pump and did well to last all day in the heat and people that came along seemed to enjoy it.

Pic of me and Maddi (she wanted a FF singlet on !)
before I left to go set up.

Hubby has offically started his PTC position! Going well and he starts on his own properly this week.

I'm really looking forward to seeing the results from the bloggers that were at the National this weekend. I find it so inspirational that people have the dedication to train to get up there on stage.

Well thats about it from me, have a great week,

Shar X

Days 29 - 35 / 5 weeks down

2006-10-21T21:52:00.000+08:00

Hey to all that drop by,

Well this week has been ne of my best weeks for food and exercise!!

So a tad dissapointed when I get on the scales for my weekly weigh in and it tells me
0.4kg loss!!

Yes I can hear some of you saying, 'it's still a loss', agreed and I am greatful it is still dropping BUT I have worked so hard this week.

Going by the size of my 'bossum' and severe pain there , I would say my period is imminent. If my boobs have swollen then I must be holding fluid elsewhere?

Anyway perhaps it will all pay off next week?

Weekly loss - 0.4kg
Total loss for 5 weeks - 4.8kg

Other stuff

6 week today until I get on the plane to the UK!!! I hate planes, but I'm so looking forward to getting on this one!

My sis is getting excited!, e mails to tell me how long it is etc.

I have been doing my BODYSTEP training today and have another full on day tomorow including our presentation and assessment! ARRRRGHHHHH!!

Will let you know how I go.

OMG!! How could I forget! Guess what?

WHAT I HEAR YOU CRY!!!

My hubby went for an interview last week to become a PTC (Personal Training Co-ordinator) with Fitness First, we heard on Thursday that someone internal had gotten the club that had the position, but of course that left that club open and my bestest boy got the offer!!! YAY!

He took it and now has a permanent, Part time (30 hours) position, the few less hour than full time will allow him to stay active in his personal training so great news all round. WELL DONE HUBBY!

Kids are fine, my little one is getting excited about going on the plane! she thinks that those that have visited us here in Oz and that we have aken back to the airport to go home on the plane are still on the plane!! isn't that just cute, funny how their minds work!
I pity my sis, if we go on my bubs theory, she's been up there flying around for a year, gone through the last 5 months of her pregnancy and given birth up there! :)

No more news for now, other than to say WELL DONE TO ALL THOSE THAT HAVE HAD COMPS RECENTLY AND GOOD LUCK FOR THE NATIONALS & NO!!
I love reading all about your journeys and your blogs are so inspiring, I hope to be there myself 'one day'.

Have a great weekend and good start to the week.

Shar x

Days 22 - 28 - 4 weeks down!!

2006-10-14T14:24:00.000+08:00

YEE HAAAAAA!!!

Weigh day today! Still dropping!

Loss this week - 1 kg
Total Loss in 4 weeks- 4.4kg

Exercise
So to update my weeks activities -
6 Bodyattack Classes
3 Bodybalance classes
1 Weights Session - this will be 3 next week! kids holiday's are sooo inconvienient!! :)
2 Runs
1 Powerwalk.

Food
My eating has been good this week, in fact 100%.
Free meal tonight.

Getting excited about my trip home - 7 WEEKS to go!!!!!!!! I am just busting to see my new neice!! and of course my little sis, mum, step dad, nan, my freiend Katie and Tanya etc etc the list goes on!

Can't wait to hear all the news from the WA State INBA Comp. Good luck to all those competing, lots of photos please!

I check in with everyones blogs regularly and have found a few new ones this week! My BLOG folder in my favourites is getting bigger!!

Hope you are all well, speak soon.

Shar x

How's this for a view!

2006-10-10T22:50:00.000+08:00

I LOVE
PERTH!!!!!!

A view accross the
Swan River, looking
at the city.

The club that
I am GFC at
with Fitness
First has pretty
much got this view! I went for a run around the river on Monday before I taught my Bodybalance class, it was a fantastic day and such a relaxing run! (if thats possible!).

Going well this week, all exercise on track, personal training session this morning for my weights! Food 100%. I think they call it - On a Roll............ lets hope I don't hit a hill!!

Anyway, keep blogging all, been reading, just have to find the time to comment in everyones!

Shar X

Little loss, better than nothing? Days 14 - 21

2006-10-07T21:43:00.000+08:00

Hey all

Just a quick update as I am a little sick again, bloody throat infection this time.

Anyway week 3 done and a loss of 1/2 a kilo. so all up 3.4kg total for the first 3 weeks.

Not bad considering I fell off for the day last weekend! also have been sick so only got in a few cardios and 1 weights session.

Good news though - I am now having 2 personal training sessions a week (with Hubby!) to make sure I do at least 2 weights per week. Had one on Tuesday and my butt was soooooooo sore, bloody squats and walking lunges.

Anyway only 9.30pm and I'm off to bed, two classes to get through in the morning.

See ya soon

Shar

Week 2 - DONE! Days 8-14

2006-10-01T08:25:00.000+08:00

Hi All

Just want to say a Big Thanks to all who commented, its great to receive comments and I must start logging in more so I comment back!! not just read everyones blogs!

Arnajade - Your right I can definately lose this 9kg!! Feeling a little stronger everyday I get through! Thanks

Rebecca - Yes we can!! Keep pushing and we will make it hey!

Carolyn - You have done soooo well, 21kgs is fantastic!! Keep pushing on.

Rene - Yes, I know that I have done it before so I do know I can do it, I can be so energy zapping sometimes if you don't stay focussed and you let negative energy around you bring you down. All good now.

Hey CJ - I did hang in there and got through the week just fine! Thanks

Hilds - Thanks Hilds I have been doing the day to day thing and it has helped me this time round, focussing on just getting through one day isn't as big a task as a week.

Anyway.............

Weigh day was Saturday - 1.2kg lost!!!! YAY

Total so far - 2.9kg, clothes feeling a little difference, lost the bloaty flat look, feeling great.

I have taught 7 Bodyattacks this week so that well and truly took care of my cardio, although I did manage to throw in 2 powerwalks pushing Maddi in her baby jogger.
3 bodybalance classes, so that takes care of alot of things! Flexibilty, mobility, definately my Core strength training and my relaxation!!

My only down fall is I still have to introduce my weights in, that is my aim this week without fail!! so thats what I need to be reporting on.

Had a great week this week. My son Bryce just keeps blowing us away!! He won his 200m at schools sports day the other week and came second in the 75m sprint so he got choosen to represent the school for the INTERSCHOOL ATHLETICS CARNIVAL, 8 schools go and compete.

200m isn't really his thing but he ran so hard, bless him and got third!!

75m Sprint is more his race, he got 5th last year and was disapointed in himself! he didn't really take in that he was now against the best from each school, I did all the 'its the taking part' talk etc.

Anyway, this year, bang goes the gun, my hearts pumping so hard I think I might pass out, I remember how sick I used to feel when competeing in stuff!!

Hes running his little 10 year old legs off, as he approaches he looks to be in third!!!!
I start going crazy!! shouting and jumping up and down etc (I had Bryce very young, therefore I'm alot younger than alot of the other mums and they all appear to be quite reserved!!)
then he must have heard me or found something else as he just gave more and came 1ST!!!!!!!

He was so chuffed!, it is the taking part, but dam, its good when they win!!! :)

Sorry for that rather long
and probably boring for
some, proud mum moment !!

Here is a picture of Bryce
and Maddi on the day,
Bryce is holding his
First place ribbon up!!

Anyway, thats my news for this week!

Have a great week and I will try and post mis week and again when I have gotten through this next week! Hopefully with another success on the scales!

Have a great long weekend!

Shar x

One of those days!

2006-09-27T21:26:00.000+08:00

Hi All

I have had one of those days when I could have easily just eaten my way out of feeling crap!! BUT would have ended up feeling Crapper!! Do you know what I mean?

I am a pretty confident and strong person in certain areas of my life.

I am raising two children that are a true gift to me, I have the FULL help and support of my gorgeous hubby and although I feel the strain of being a Mum sometimes, the good outweighs the testing times. This is one area I feel confident and strong in, my love for my Children and Husband is unconditional and no matter what I will ALWAYS put them first.

The other area I feel confident and strong in is my choosen career. I always put myself out for others I work with, I always give 100% to each and every class I teach, I am passionate about what I do and helping people to enjoy exercise and change there exercise experience for the better.

The one area that I feel drains me more than anything and is such a waste of my time, is worrying constantly about how I feel, look and how I am perceived, not only to others but more to myself.

For those who are reading and don't know my history I have been up 100kg and down to 55kg no once but TWICE!

Here is the 100kg picture !!!
ARGHHHHHH!!

I can't believe I'm posting this!!!
This is around 5 years ago now.

With alot of hard training, eating right I managed to get down to this.........

Since this photo I have gained 9kgs!

I cannot explain how dissapointed I am in
Myself!

But the thing I am most dissapointed
about is the fact that I gained this last year
and I have spent ALL OF THIS YEAR
trying to get rid of it!!

MY GOD ! can lose 45kg but I can't get
my head right to lose 9kgs? what is that all about!?

Anyway the reason for all of my ramblings above is that fact that today I can say I am NO WAY, NEVER, EVER going to waste my time, my emotions, all of my effort on worrying about whether I can do this, whether I can lose 9kgs, whether I can feel confident in myself and how I look.

I have 'started again' too many times, I have said 'this time i'm gonna do it' too many times.

I cannot afford to waste any more time making excuses!! I have to get there and I have to enjoy life.

I am feeling very powerful and strong today which is why I have written this blog, I am truly focussed at the moment, my training is going well, I am eating clean and I feel unstoppable. I cannot honestly say that in all my other 'attempts' this year I have never felt this way.

I am going to seize this moment and continue to push on.

'A ship in the harbor is safe. But that's not what ships are built for.'

Navigating your ship

Taking the easy way out is, well, easy. Human beings naturally stick with their normal routines because they offer feelings of security. But by staying in the same routine, you miss out on new opportunities.

If you are waiting around for your goals to just fall into your lap, it could take awhile. But your goals are achievable- if you're willing to break from the norm and cast your ship down uncharted waters.

My aim, my goal, is not only to lose the 9kg that seems to be holding me back, but more importantly to be CONFIDENT and STRONG in all areas of my life, so I can raise Confident and Strong children.

Thanks for listening

Shar x

Just a few words........

2006-09-24T21:54:00.000+08:00

What we can learn from our path to the present?

Often in moments of discouragement or depression, it's easy to feel that your life is going nowhere or that change is impossible. But it's simply not true!
Take a minute to think back over your life.
Chances are, you'll see a lot of growth in all of your formative areas. From childish playing, to youthful impulsiveness and adult reasoning, life sure has taken you on a rollercoaster hasn't it? When you were young, someone probably asked you what you wanted to be when you grew up. If someone posed that same question to you now, what would you say?
Let this reflection be an indicator of your dreams

Shar X

DAYS 4 - 7 - DONE!

2006-09-24T09:20:00.000+08:00

Yep one week down! 10 to go!

Day 4
Taught Bodybalance and Bodyattack.

Day 5
Didn't teach today, didn't do anything infact just worked on all my paperwork, really could have got a cardio session in and will try and put this into place for next week.

Day 6
Taught Bodyattack and trained weights. Had a sunbed, watch THE WEST COAST EAGLES go through to the GF and then popped out and brought Maddi and Bryce a new bike each!

Day 7
Teaching BB today, will do a cardio seesion and hope for weights session too!
We were all up at 6.30am so we gave the kids a quick cereal bar breakkie and then went to the park (FOR PERTHIES - CARINE ) the sun was shining, birds singing, it was fab.
Just had breakfast and I'm now gonna get ready to go and teach.

Oh yeh!!! Weigh day is a Saturday, so I weighed yesterday and I have dropped 1.7kg this week. I am going really well at the moment and am so shocked I am still on track and its sunday, usually I blow it on a Friday night or Saturday and thats it for the whole weekend !

Hope you are all well, thanks to those who have left me comments!

Shar x

Back to It !!! Days 1-3

2006-09-20T22:21:00.000+08:00

I had 4 days off training and teaching !! I hate being sick.

Monday I felt better. I figured I won't get sick again, right? I had it quite bad so surely I can stay well for 10 weeks 5 days? until we fly home.

So I have strated my countdown again

Day 1
Better on Monday so taught a Bodybalance class

Day 2
Did a weights session at the gym in the morning along with a short session of cardio
Then in the evening I taught Bodyattack, my true cardio session!

Day 3
I taught Bodyattack this morning followed by a Bodybalance. Felt a bit tired so didn't push it and do anything else today!

Food has been spot on - 100%

Plan for tomorrow is to get a weights session in before lunch and I have two classes to teach in the evening.

Hope you are all well,

More reports soon!

Shar X

DAYS 7 - 12 - SICK!!

2006-09-17T15:05:00.000+08:00

Hey all

DAYS 7 - 12
Sorry for the gap, have been realy sick! got a bad cold, cough fever thingy!! Hit me quite bad and have had time off work and also spent alot of tme sleeping.

Stating to feel a little better, still having my classes covered tomorrow though as I need to get better properly.

I will be back to my daily grind and daily blogs soon.

I only have 11 weeks now until I goback to the UK for Christmas!! I can't wait to see everyone!

Have to shift this last bit of lard though!!

Speak soon

Shar X

DAY 4,5 & 6 - DONE

2006-09-12T09:54:00.000+08:00

Was going so well with daily reports until the crazy weekend hit!!

I have been teaching in launches and covering classe all weekend!

Cardio - Bodyattack, bodyattack, bodyattack and one more bodyattack, 2 sat, 1 sun, 1 mon.

Weights - No time!!!!

Other - did 2 bodybalances somewhere in there! Both Launches, which went well and the members sem to like it.

Food - OK, now for food. decided to allow mysel a fre meal at the weekend due to the amount of HIT cardio I had done /would be doing with Bodyattack.
Had a chinese with my dad and hubby whilst watching WEST COAST EAGLES, could only eat a little bit!! too rich! and fatty.

Had a few treats on Sunday also - small milky way and a packet of chips. :( felt bad after!

Back on track now, my weigh days are going to be Saturdays, so will let you know if I get a loss this week.

Anyway must dash, last bits of chorie to learn, masseage to have, little girl to play with etc etc

See you soon

Shar x

DAY 3 - DONE

2006-09-08T23:22:00.000+08:00

Day 3 - All done for another day

I must say I'm getting used to this 5 minute blog writing thing - EVERYDAY!! Although it takes me a good 30 -45 mins to get hrough everyone elses blogs!

Cardio - None today!! 'NO CARDIO' I hear your cry! thats right, no cardio today, for the pure fact I have a double Bodyattack again tomorrow! 7.30am - New chorie launch and then a drive to another club to cover the 9.30am. I have a crazy week this week a total of 8 Bodyattacks! too many but all i a good cause - Launches and covers.

Weights - Taught Bodypump this morning. I also have sore Triceps from training on Wednesday!

Food - 100% clean! Allowed my carb portions to increase slightly due to tomorrows madness and the energy I need to do two in a row.

General day to day stuff - Had to go and pick Maddison up early from day care today as she was sick! poor little thing, very hot and then was sick another two times when I got her home. Sound asleep now though, will do her good.

Nothing planned for the weekend apart from a few extra classes. Will have a house tidy up on Sunday arvo, feel like I need a clean out.

Hope you all have a great weekend and thanks to those who left me comments.

Shar x

Day 2 - Done

2006-09-07T22:11:00.000+08:00

Day 2 - Done

Still feeling strong, 'WOW 2 days' I hear you all saying, but if I could put into words how much I have been struggling lately to just 'get back to business' you would understand that it feels great to be back eating clean and focussd again! Already I have more energy, I don't have the puffy feel etc etc. . . . . .

Anyway. . . . . . . . . . .

Cardio - Bodyattack class, had loads of energy and loads of people turn up, great buzz when you have a big class.

Weights - day off as I can't be sore tomorrow as I have to teach Bodypump

Other - Bodybalance class

Food - 100% clean and all meals eaten today!

Soooooooooooooooo busy this week, we are launching the new Les Mills releases this weekend, my head knows nothing else but new choreography.

Speak soon

Shar x

DAY 1 - DONE

2006-09-06T20:13:00.000+08:00

DAY 1

All good for Day 1!!

Cardio - Taught Bodyattack this morning and then taught Bodyattack tonight!! Man it's tough to do two in a day

Weights - Shoulders and Abs

Other - Taught a Bodybalance this morning, I think i would go insane without teaching BB, it calm me and gives my body a different kind of workout.

Food - 100% clean, but missed a meal (opps)

Feeling positive and strong, but don't we always when we start something new!! Just gotta keep it rolling!!

Other news - My boy did well at school today in his sports carnival!! YAY for Bryce! He won the 200m, came 2nd in the sprint (75m) and 2nd in Long Jump, 4th in 400m.

Foxtel being installed tomorrow, obviously my hubby is more excited than I am, in fact he is the only one excited by this!

Keep watching and love to get your comments! :)

SHAR x

THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS!!

2006-09-05T21:24:00.000+08:00

I can't wait any longer!!

I just have to start the countdown to my visit home!!!

It just so happens that I really, really , really need to shift this last 4-5 kgs!

87 days to go, so that means, 87 days to eat clean, train hard and kick this fat ass to the curb!

Day 1 begins tomorrow

Join me on my journey and watch this space!

See you soon!!

Shar
x

Is it all downhill from now?

2006-08-28T23:20:00.000+08:00

I'm 30!!!!!!
Below are a couple of pics from my day.

PRESSIE TIME!!!!!

CAKE TIME!!

Had a fantastic weekend, was truely spoilt! My free meal was a nice lunch at Hillary's Boat Harbour, followed by cake!

Have been training hard since!

Spoke to my mum also the rest of the family rang, so was good to catch up with everyone.

Katie my good friend in the UK - I know you read this and I would like to say 'Thanks' for my most gorgeous Make Up Bag, it arrived today, I had to fight with Maddi for it! I MOST DEFINATELY WON, may I add!

Anyway only a quick one as I have to get some rest after my hectic wekend.

Hope you are all well

Shar x

I AM HERE - JUST!!!

2006-08-23T22:24:00.000+08:00

OMG!!!

YES Selina, I did do two posts in a week and then crashed again!! same old, same old hey!

So it has nearly been a month!!

I have been SOOOOOOOOOOOOO busy, NO not an excuse!!

I have a new job - well not a new one but a FITNESS FIRST CLUB OF MY OWN TO GROUP FITNESS CO-ORDINATE!!!!!!! YAY FOR ME!!!!

Yes, thats right I am no longer a cover GFC I have my own position within a club.
FF acquired a new premises, I applied and got it.

I have also had my in-laws here for the UK.

So, busy busy but I wouldn't have it any other way.

I have still been checking all the blogs daily just don't seem to have the time to spare to update mine, wrong really as 5-10 mins is all it takes!

I'm still teaching my classes and loving it, i'm still being a mum and of course loving it, i'm still working for IBO and loving it and i'm still married to my bestest man in the whole world! (just! hee hee! we pass like ships in the night!).

My training is going well, I have to get my cardio from my classes as I just don't have time to do extra and I am training my weights at home in the spare room that is now my gym! ALL GOOD!

I am going to be ................. 20/10 on Saturday!! Have a real complex about saying 30! and being 30! ARGGHHHHHH!!!

Will have my free meal, going for lunch with some friends to Hillary's Boat Harbour, also doing the Gold Class thing at the movies in the evening, I just know I'll fall asleep!! :)

Anyway thats it from me, my aim is to be back sooner than a month's time!! I WILL BLOG EARLY NEXT WEEK OR SOONER!!

Keep blogging people as I always check in to blogland even if I don't blog myself!

Have a great week

Shar x

Going well!

2006-07-27T13:13:00.000+08:00

Hi Again

A bit impressed with myself today as this is my second blog of the week!!

OK, so all has been great this week, eating has been a breeze and exercise is going well too.

Tuesday
I had a pilates to teach and a Bodyattack.
Also went for a stady run, 6.5km.

Wednesday
I taught a Bodyattack and a Bodybalance
Then back again in the evening for Bodybalance.

Today
I have 2 tonight, Bodybalance then Bodyattack.
I have been and done my run, a Hills Session, felt hard, legs felt like lead.
I think I will have a nana nap in a minute as my little girl is having her arvo sleep so I should get a rest really, seeing as I have to do the 'crazy' class tonight!

Work is going well, although I seem to have no time whatsoever spare. Oh well, loving it so all good.

When I do get the odd half an hour I have been spending it, doing some goal setting, writing down my aims for the next year or so and just focusing on where I'm going.

It is a great motivational tool, aswell as helping you to stay focused and look ahead with some passion and drive, rather than plodding along.

Have a great few days, I'll be back soon, keep reading and great to get your comments.

Shar x

One person working toward a dream is worth 99 people just working.

The power of having a dream and vision.

We've all worked with people who just show up to fill space.
Uninspired and stuck going through the motions, they pick up a paycheck on Monday and wait for Friday.
Some are just killing time until retirement. Maybe you even find yourself in this mindset. Not a very satisfying way to spend your days is it? Sounds like an easy life—except that in life, retirement can be permanent and unexpected.
In your life, are you actively heading straight for your goals, or are you puttering around vaguely? Nothing is wrong with hard work; determination and elbow grease are what make the best dreams possible. But it's interesting that most work makes us look downward, while dreams lift our eyes to the sky. While you're keeping that nose to the grindstone, make sure you keep your head up to see where you're going.

Back from Hols!

2006-07-24T22:01:00.000+08:00

Back from my break away with the In-laws. We had the most gorgeous cottage in the most wonderful setting!

Had a nice rest, did a few runs, chilled out and watched a few DVD's, had no mobile phone coverage so couldn't get caught up in work!

Back to work today and am still loving it.

Classes taught today = Pilates

Other Exercise for Today = 6.5km Run (in the pouring rain!!)
Weights

Food for today = Very clean but not enough! (opps)

I am still have total admiration for Sue and the whole competing thing!! Also Kimmy looked fab and Sam! Well done to all. Will have to get across to a show one day!! Or perhaps you can all had across to PERTH for the Natural Olympia!!! HOW COOL!!

I am still reading everyones blog an a daily basis, just sometimes don't get a chance to post a comment! Keep blogging!

Have a good week

Shar x

End of another week!

2006-07-16T21:31:00.000+08:00

Hi All

So another week has past and I have been excitedly awaiting Sue's comp and the photo's.
I must say she looks FAB!!!! Such an inspiration to many!! WELL DONE SUE!!

So my week does not slow down at the weekend, infact I did 5 classes this weekendalone!

I am just adoring my two programmes now, I feel content that I have found two I can continue to grow in.
Everytime I teach Bodybalance I feel calm but strong and the benefits from this class are immense especially if you train in the gym or are always doing 'Ra Ra Ra' stuff!

Everytime I teach Bodyattack I feel alive!! it is so intense but enjoyable, great music combined with simple athletic moves.

Anyway feeling a little tired now and no wonder hey!! Lots going on right now. In-laws here from the UK, preparation for my classes, teaching my classes, doing my new GFC role, my IBO work and being a MUM.

Have had time to do a couple of runs this week. Food hasn't been spot on but trying to stay as close to the line as possible!! This is my area to focus on this week!

We go away for 4 days this week, down to Karri Valley, great place to chill and relax, CAN'T WAIT.

I hope you are all going well

Will post when I get back.

Shar x

New Look BLOG, new reports!

2006-07-11T22:38:00.001+08:00

Hi All

Have changed my template to reflect the fact that I will now be focussing on just blogging in a general manner without to much emphasis on JUST 12 WEEKS!!!

I have to start looking beyond the 12 weeks and have got a few longer term goals in mind.

I have now started my GFC posisiton and absolutley love doing this job. I can't wait for FF to open the next two clubs in WA!! Perhaps I can get a permanent position!

I am now teaching around 12 classes a week and the proportion of different programmes I teach has decreased, pretty much I now only teach Bodyattack and Bodybalance (pre-choreographed) and Pilates.

I absolutely LOVE and ADORE Bodyattack. A tough programme to teach, physically, but I just enjoy it soooo much!

Same with Bodybalance, the two compliment each other well!!
Major in your face and over the top with Attack and focussed, calming and chilled with Balance.

Anyway only a quick update.

Oh yes, I am now using Calorie King Nutrition Software, it is great for tracking daily nutritional intake and has nice charts etc!!

Have a good week

Shar xx

New Look BLOG, new reports!

2006-07-11T22:38:00.000+08:00

Hi All

Have changed my template to reflect the fact that I will now be focuassing on just blogging in a general manner without to much emphasis on JUST 12 WEEKS!!!

I have to start looking beyond the 12 weeks and have got a few longer term goals in mind.

I have now started my GFC posisiton and absolutley love doing this job. I can't wait for FF to open the next two clubs in WA!!

I am now teaching around 12 classes a week and my proportion of different programmes has decreased, pretty much I now only teach Bodyattack and Bodybalance (pre-choreographed) and Pilates.

I absolutely LOVE and ADORE Bodyattack. A tough programme to teach but I just enjoy it soooo much!

Same with Bodybalance, the two compliment each other well!! Majorly in your face and over the top with Attack and focussed, calming and chilled with Balance.

Anyway only a quick update.

Oh yes, I am nw using Calorie King Nutrition Software, it is great for tracking daily nurtional intake and has nice charts etc!!

HAve a good week

Shar xx

Week 6 - Day 4!

2006-06-30T08:55:00.000+08:00

Hi All,
Thanks for all the comments!!

So week 6 - Day 4!! where is this year going let alone my challenge!

Its hubbys B'day on 1st July and that to me always signals how quick the year has gone!!
We are both 30 this year!!! ARGGHHHH I have a real problem with getting to 30! So I'm going to be 20/10.

This week is going well, I have a cold that I thought I has escaped but no I had to go and get it!! I have still been Ok to teach all my classes,(9 so far!) I couldn't do my long run on Monday though as my nose was totally blocked and my throat was sore.

So did it on Tuesday but reduced the distance a little, then Bodyattack on Wednesday and Thursday was enough cardio for those days!!

Plan to do Short High Intensity run today, then a Bodybalance class, then driving to Cannington to do my handover for my GFC position!!!! YAYYY!!

FAMILY NEWS!!! My little boy has blown us away this week with his maths skills!!! All kids at his school (and other schools) were invited to partcipate in the 2006 International Competitions and Assessments for Schools - Mathematics test. All organised and set up by the Uni of NSW. So we paid the fee, sent back the form and heard nothing more, until he came home and said he had done it.

So of course we asked how he went, we got the usual (those without kids - they get to a certain agae and everything becomes 'alright' and they don't disclose alot about their day without intense probing!) 'yeah, it was alright'.

UNTIL!!! he comes home on Wednesday with a certificate and report that you get sent with results on!!
HE GOT A HIGH DISTINCTION!!! (the highest!!) PLUS the report shows him a being top 10% for his year in WA, way above average in all sections of the test and in most sections over and above the range of year 5 scores in WA!!!

GO BRYCE!!!! Anyway, that is my proud mum moment!!! Sorry for going on and on!!

So onward for the weekend, I do plan a free meal with my hubby!!! We have go my dad babysitting!! (he is our only family here) for a couple of hours and we will go for lunch, should be nice, probably going to Hillary's Boat Harbour, those not from Perth, it is a gorgous hub of life, energy and beauty.

Anyway must dash, run to do and class to teach!! Will report on 1/2 way results next week.

Speak soon

Shar XXXX

4 weeks down, 8 to go!!

2006-06-20T22:49:00.000+08:00

Me and my girl!!

Just loving this pic.
Me and Maddison on
our local beach Trigg,
in Perth.

Shes the only one
that finds me funny!!

Anyway, 4 weeks done and dusted!!!

4 week stats
3.1kg loss.
Skinfolds and measurements down.

Feeling good so far perhaps a little slack in weeks 2 & 3 with my food, had free meals and didn't wanT to and added little extras over the rest of the weekend!! but pulled in the reigns since and feeling really positive.

We have moved and I have the most gorgeous park on our doorstep now. The path round the outside is 2.4km, so have been running round and round and round and round for cardio!!

Have got a change in schedule soon with my Group Fitness Instructing, so hoping the body will respond well to that.

Also had some good news in that I have been asked to be 2IC GFC for Fitness First and get to do covers for the Group Fitness Co-ordinators. I have done 2 months at Murray St, the city club and am commencing a 3 month stint at the Cannington club, bit of travelling but hey, this is where I want to be so all good.

Have the In-Laws ariving from UK in 3 weeks so that will be good, the kids will love having Nanny & Grandad here!!

Anyway no more news for now, hope you are all well and THANKS SOOOOOO MUCH for all the comments, it's good to be back on track and blogging again.

Take care, Shar XXX

PS - Sue your looking fab, love the pic.

I'm Back!! Sorry for the Gap!!

2006-06-11T15:27:00.000+08:00

I'm Back!!! So please keep checking in all you loveeeerrllleeeyyy ladies that posted comments!!

Anyway a quick re-cap.

Finished my challenge, lost some CM's, lost 3kg, and skinfolds did come down BUT decided against my photos being done as I knew deep down I hadn't made the changes I wanted to due to a bit of a poor effort in all respects really.

Was very disappionted in myself and felt like I had failed etc etc and although I preach the failure way of thinking is no good for body or soul I was feeling it myself,

UNTIL.........................................................I was browsing everyones blogs as I do daily and JODIE saved me!!! (I don't think she knows this!) I read this on her blog , see what
you think.......

The value of failure

The value of failure Failure is a normal and natural part of achievement.

When the failures come, learn from them and then move quickly along.

Failure is not the worst thing that can happen. The worst thing that can happen is to let the fear of failure prevent you from ever doing anything.

If your top priority is to avoid all failure, then you will surely fail.

For only by accepting and living with the possibility of failure can you succeed and achieve.

Failure is not the end of the world. It is merely another step on the pathway to fulfillment, wisdom and achievement.

Though you would never intentionally set out to fail, when failure does come the best thing to do is to gracefully accept what has happened.

That will enable you to gain the most positive value from it.

Then you can move right along to the next step, and soon you'll be a long way past the failure, filled with more wisdom and experience.

Let failure be, and achievement will surely come.-- Ralph Marston

Bearing in mind that this was my second attempt as my operation got in the way during my first challenge!!, then the fact of the complications and being re-hospitilized knocked me for six but again I felt that I had failed, by not recovering quickly.

OK so 1st one, out of my control but gutted I didn't complete it, 2nd one some changes but just down to me not putting in with everything I have , with some outside factors too, but hey no excuses.

So I read this feeling like I had failed, so what was I going to do, not try again and just get there when I get there? be scared to try again incase I just don't make it AGAIN!! ?

NO- I am going to use everything to my advantage and learn form it, not be scared find the courage to go again.!! and that is what I have done, I am now into another challenge and plan on blogging again and reporting in general about my training etc.

So far so good with training, food could be a little better, still struggle at weekends, particularly last weekend when we were moving all weekend! BUT on top of it now and realise that to learn from my past mistakes/blips I need to just focus and get on with it.

Hope you are all well and look forwrd to your comments!! Oh and Thanks JODIE!!

Shar X

‘When the road is long, when the challenges are great, that is your chance to truly shine. For when you give it all you have, you end up with the best you can be.’

LET's SHINE BRIGHT!!

Start of Week 9

2006-05-10T22:11:00.000+08:00

So week nine is here.

Have been working hard with my trainng and feeling alot better with myself over the last week. My measurements are down which is good and I will get my skinfolds done again soon.

I have been really busy, I just seem to be running around all the time or sitting at my computer, no time to sit and relax etc, and that is not an exageration.

I don't feel tired just sometimes mentally exhausted.

One positive this week was that I became an Auntie, My sister had her baby (in the UK!!), a little girl called Lauren. I wish I could see them, I miss everyone back home so much and me and my sister are particularly close.

Anyway, thanks or all your comments girls, its great to know you are checking in.

Speak soon

Shar x

Another week gone by!!

2006-05-03T22:32:00.000+08:00

Hi all

I can't believe another week has gone by and it's already the middle of another!!!

I had a really busy weekend and also had my Pilates practical exam and theory exam on Sunday, GOOD NEWS is that I passed both!!!! Strange but I really enjoyed the studyng for the exam!!

Anyway training is going well, as usual and my food is back on track after some wise words from Sue and a incident with my bubba that made me realise that life is too short and I just need to get on with it!!

I am loving the protien puddings at the moment, from the recipe document - WPI and a couple of spoons of the Jello (the ones from Sue) and it sets like a yummy moose!!

Durathon is doing it's job!! I am easily making it to the evenings without feeling tired and worn out, perhaps the reduction in classes has something to do with that aswell.

Anyway still reading lots of blogs, on that subject how do I put the 'blogs I read' down the side of my page? Can anyone tell me?

Must get to bed, lots of work to get done tomorrow as I have another full on weekend and have no time to do it then!!

Blog soon, shar x

HALFWAY POINT REACHED!!

2006-04-27T23:13:00.000+08:00

One of the many beautiful

sunsets we saw on or trip

around OZ - 2005!

Week six done and dusted - my halfway results are:

3.4kg weight loss
4.7% drop in bodyfat (done from skinfolds)

These are OK, BUT there is going to be alot more hard work put into the final 6 weeks!!

If I am totally honest, which I am! I haven't given 100%, probably more like 90% and this is mainly to do with the food side of things, my training has been spot on and I can put hand on heart and say I haven't missed one training session!

I am a little disappointedin myself , but hey, onward and upward can't dwell on it.

If I manage the same results in the second half then all will be well.

My classes have dropped back for this 3 month roster so this allows me to do some additional cardio. Having been a quite keen runner at different points along my journey I have caught the bug again!! Just aswell I brought the treaddie!!

My first target is a 1/2 marathon in 7 weeks time, I CAN'T WAIT!!! I have a good base of fitness already due to the classes I teach, so this is achievable for me.

I am in my absolute element designing running programmes and had such success last time I did mine, taken my mile times from 10 1/2 minute miles to 7 minute 20 second miles for a 10 mile race.

I hope to do the Rott Nest Marathon in October! Hope is the key word there though!

I am sorry for the delay in updatng my blog, please don't stop checking, I will make a concious effort to update more regularly.

I have my Pilates exam this Sunday!!! I have een doing my training over the last month and fingers crossed I will pass, so much knowledge required!! Study, study,study.

Ok thats all for now, I'm tired today, I had a tough class tonight!!

Have a great start to the weekend.

Shar x

Week 6 - Day 4

2006-04-20T23:51:00.000+08:00

Maddi & I

This was taken at our

local beach in Perth just

after we arrived in Oz.

She looks like a bubba still!!

Where does the time go?

Sorry for the delay in updating, I have beeen super busy and I had problems logging on a couple of nights ago?

Anyway, all is well, back to training hard this week after I lost a week in bed with the poorly thing.

My treadmill has been working overtime as I have increased my cardio a little.

Its great, hubby has fixed up a telly for me, the time goes so quick, although it's annoying when I'm watching something as I have to keep such a close eye on my Heart rate I just can't keep it up in the correct zone.

Someone asked my today, 'have you lost weight?', I immediaely perked up!! then they sadi ' yeah your face looks alot thinner' !!!!! so I said ' nevermind me face, what about me ass????' (hee Hee)

Anyway, I am up waaaaayyyyyyyyyyy to late, I did 4 tough classes today and my legs are ready to drop off. Cardio to get up and do in the morning! getting a little sick in the head I think (like Rae!) I'm actually looking forward to it!

Anyway, thanks for the comments, love to get them :)

I'll update again soon, I promise.

Shar X

NEW TREADMILL & SPRAY TAN!!

2006-04-15T21:30:00.000+08:00

My Wedding Day 2002

I Lost 4 stone for the

wedding and then

put 5 stone back on

with Maddison

(no excuse, i know)

The rest of the storey's on

the IBO homepage!

I had my spray tan today!! I was giggling to myself all the way through!!

The good news is, she didn't ask me to lift up my boobs!! this means one of two things - she was too embaressed too ask or there isn't anything left to lift up!!

(my bobs always go first!)

Luckily she didn't ask me to lift up my buttocks either as they are most definately still there!!

I have got a new super duper treadmill ! YAY! This is so I can do my cardio first thing in the morning whilst my bubba is still asleep, my hubby os out 4 mornings a week so I can't go out myself.

We had a great morning at the beach making the most of Perth's faberooney weather- 29 today! I just enjoyed siting and relaxing geting some fresh air as I really haven't been out all that much this week while I was reovering.

I want to go and find Jacobs Ladder tomorrow and see if it can fit into my cardio sessions in some way.

Having a junk sorting / tidying day tomorrow as we are both at home with no work for a change!

For those that haven't checked out Selina's blog yet she has posted some after pics, have a look she looks awesome.

Great to hear from you all, keep the comments coming,

Speak Soon

Shar XX

Week 5 - Day 3 - POORLY

2006-04-12T22:08:00.000+08:00

Early 2005

Me and my boy at

Buchan Caves whilst

we were travelling OZ

Sorry for the delay, but I have been, still am poorly. Alot of the instructors I work with have had this throat, cold, cough thing and yes I recieved it too!!

Unfortunately I have had the throat bit quite bad and have a real bed issue with my voice aswell as the above. Nevermind, no classes for a week and lots of sleep and I should be good. Lucky it's easter and I had the weekend off anyway.

All has been good, seeing some changes coming along, nothing major but enough to re-fuel my fire and keep me going.

Booked photographer today will fill you in on next post.

Must dive back into bed as I'm starting to feel rough again, why are we worse in the morning and evening, anyone with the medical answer could you let me know?

Hope you are all well and a special mention to Selina who is finishing this weekend, just get through Friday and you will look fab girl!!

Speak soon

Shar x

Week 4 - Day 6

2006-04-08T14:14:00.000+08:00

A pic of me and my girl - Maddison.
Shes trying to make me eat a smartie!!

I thought I may aswell try this picture thing, it makes it a litle more interesting!

So it's the weekend and I was doing OK, UNTIL I went shopping, I have eaten to plan all week (Got told off by Sue for not eating enough though!) and I went shopping hungry and the things I love were all jumping out at me.

I didn't buy any of them but am craving something fatty right now so thought I would blog to try and stop it. It's not working !!!!!!!!!!!

Training has been great all week and I have completed every session even though I have had a sandpaper throat and bangignheadache for the last 3 days.

I have no work today, no classes, no IBO work so intend on just chillin with my bestest people in the whole world.

Bubba is asleep at the moment so will get an hour with my boy! think we will play X BOX 360!!!!

I hope you are all doing well and I look forward to hearing from you.

Shar X

Week 4 - Day 3 - Wednesday

2006-04-05T22:57:00.000+08:00

Hi All

Busy day, Sues got me working hard this wek - ALL GOOD!! and what with 3 classes today, i've been flat chat!!

Food
Spot on again, although I got hungry tonight so perhaps should have had my meeal 6? but managed without so that cool.

Exercise
Bodyattack class, this is so tough!!! and I have to talk throughout. At least it means no extra cardio needed.
Bodybalance and a Bodypump classes done and dusted too.

Focus
Still determind and have started looking well ahead to the last 3 weeks and planning bits and peices, this will keep me going. Although today right in the middle of my Bodybalance class, which was straight after Bodyattack, I found my mind wondering towards thinking of food!!! wanted some chips!! Bizarre.

Motivation
Quite high today noticing good shape through my shoulders starting to come on!! Yey!

SPRAY TAN BOOKED!!! having it done on Easter Saturday!

Hope you are all good

SharX

Week 4 - Day 2

2006-04-04T22:38:00.000+08:00

Hi all,

Todays update.

FOOD
Ate well again today, missed one meal due to timing of classes etc, should have eaten my breakfast earlier but got called to cover a class late.

Exercise
Had to move planned legs and shoulders session due to the cover being a Bodypump!! no can do - training and Bodypump don't like each other!!
Did Cardio first thing this morning so all good.

Focus
Very positive and yes Sue I will DO DO DO.

Motivation
Not in Hyperdrive today but feeling driven to get a full hiccup free week done. I did have a quick look at my before pics today and OH MY GOD!!! I have to look good at the end to make up for the state of the before pics!!

After reading Selinas blog I am soooo getting a spray tan sooner than week 12!! Will keep you posted.

I'm struggling with no scales!! Looking forward to my skinfolds again.

Speak soon

SharX

Week 4 - Day 1

2006-04-03T22:32:00.000+08:00

Week 4 - Day 1

Food - Went well today with my meals BUT i missed a meal!! opps, ran out of time to eat!

Exercise - All exercise don and dusted. Trained Chest and Triceps. Do two block of cardio, one of which was a jog to a lovely long hill, up and down 5 times!!! and a jog home!

Focus - Very strong today, have turned a corner I hope. Have been using a few excuses last week, with a few words from Sue and Hubby, something clicked.

Motivation - High today. Chart has been drawn up, gold stars to go on it when a sucessful day completed, $2 per star goes into a pot towards my photos, tan etc etc. Also my skinfolds were down from last week, so all good.

Those that are reading, I would love to hear your comments, so if you haven't registered then do so!! You never know you may find it good to strt your own blog?

PS - A BIG CONGRATS TO LISA - she looks fab, check her blog out or Sues!!! WELL DONE GIRL!!

Week 3 - Day 2

2006-03-28T23:03:00.000+08:00

A little tired today, up early 5am to get to my class - Bodyattack at 6am, sooo tough! But hey that was my cardio done for the day.

Then to the gym for Legs/Shoulders with my hubby, he pushed me hard today as I always complain I don't get sore in the legs!! BIG MISTAKE!!

Then a a Bodybalance class 7.30pm tonight, so chilled out when I come home.

Food was spot on, BUT missed 2 meals!! Opppps, just so busy I forgot to eat. Not good enough I know.

I am nearly out of Durathon, so must order some more tomorrow.

Hard long day ahead tomorrow, must sleep well and hope the little one sleeps a little later than 6am!! (fingers crossed)

Thanks for the comments on my last post girls, It definately keeps me going, I must try and read a few more blogs myself.

May try and post again sooner than end of the week as it seems to keep me on the straight and narrow.

Shar XX

Week 2 - Day 7

2006-03-26T09:31:00.000+08:00

Ok so I haven't managed my 3 blogs this week just two, not bad.

I am a little low this morning. I got on the scales this morning (as I did three other mornings!!!) a day earlier than normal and I have gained 0.5kg!! I'm so fed up.

So now my two week weight loss is 2.6kg, still not bad.

I am having real trouble staying off the scale and find it hard not to take notice of them (years and years of dieting), so much so that when my husband heard the scream this morning he walked in the bathroom lokked at me sternly and took the scales away !!!!

Initially I was like ' oh my god, what he hell am I gonna do without them!' but having sat down and had a chat with my hubby (he's a personal trainer) I have agreed to have skinfolds done every two weeks along with measurements, the next time I will weigh is at week 6 - 4 whole weeks away!!

I wonder how I will go? So pretty much I am gonna forget any weigh ins I have had since the start and keep my starting weight in my head, then when week 6 comes I'll update you with my weight, but hey if my skinfolds are improving and the cm's are coming off in the meantime, it's all good.

Speak soon
Shar

Week 2 - Day 2

2006-03-21T21:00:00.000+08:00

OK so I'm over my disappointment of my Free meal!! Sue's comment is so right, keep your eye on the prize!! whatever that means to you personally, it is so right, we all have a reason we are doing this, it could be health, body shape, self esteem, competition and we need to remember.............. that will be our prize.

Weekly Report

3.1 kg loss - yes very good BUT it will slow right down as this will be alot of water weight

Skinfolds to be done next week ( Sue wants me to do them two weekly because of the amount I exercise, she will be waching carefully to make sure I don't start losing any lean mass)

Made a good start to the week by training yesterday and have my other sessions planned.

Food all good today.

Have a good week.......Shar x

I'm only Human!!!!

2006-03-19T22:34:00.000+08:00

Ok, so for about 1/2 an hour I have been sat here wanting to post but trying to decide whether to mention my mistake or just brush it under the mat.

BUT, I decided I'm only human, I'm an honest person and felt that my experiences throughout my challenge should be open and honest.

I had a free meal on Saturday night!!! I AM SOOOOOOOOO FED UP (putting it mildly) with myself. I have been 110% all week, all training done all food by the book and already I give in to a free meal!! at the end of week 1. Weekends are so hard for me. WHY??????

So although I know they are there to have IF I need them, I am laying myself not only the 12 week challenge but the challenge NOT to use anymore of my Free meals!!
MADNESS I hear you cry, BUT I feel so much worse afterwards, mentally etc than I did craving the food in the first place, I just cannot cope with the mind games I play with myself.

I know one meal isnt going to ruin everything, but that is how I feel afterwards and all my positive energy gets zapped. So eleven straight 100% weeks ahead and I will promise to tell if I break my challenge within my challenge, but you won't be hearing it here!!!!!!

Anyway onwards and upward, New day, new week and training and classes galore to get through.

I will report my weekly figures here early next week, until then have a good one.

Shar

'When you make a promise to yourself, believe it with everything you have and you'll find a way to keep that promise.'

2nd Blog of the week!!

2006-03-16T22:56:00.000+08:00

On track with everything.

Trained Back/Biceps & Calves today, loved it !!!! So good to get back into the gym.

Food all good. I had the pancakes from the recipe sheet tonight - one word - YUMMY!!!

Feelin positive and strong still but my worst time is weekends as I have said before, so hopefully I can get through it.

Blog again soon.........

Week 1 - Day 3

2006-03-15T13:18:00.000+08:00

It feels so good to be training again and eating well. I continue to be busy this week but have stayed on track by planning ahead.

Today is my day of 5 classes!!! I get worn out by about 3pm and then have another 2 to do. But the good news for my body is that as of April I am cutting my classes back to 10 per week instead of 16. I can therefore give a little more to my resistance training and hopefully make some fantastic gains by the end of my challenge.

I have planned my training for Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week, not ideal but as I do a split programme it can be done.

I have a chart going on and everyday I complete all my training and eat 100% clean I can shade it in. I can then visually see myself progressing along the path.

I hope all your training is going well and I will blog again soon.

Sharleen

So what happened I hear you ask!!

2006-03-13T09:58:00.000+08:00

Three blogs per week as my aim!! How many did I manage................. 1!.... SORRY

I have been the busiest I have been in years, well thats a slight exaggeration but hey, nearly the busiest!!

So busy infact I totally forgot to take any pictures, measurements etc last week before I re-commenced my Challenge.

So although I had a good week exercise wise and was nearly spot on with my food (missed a few meals!!) my start date for official purposes (bodyblitz photos etc) will be today.

I plan to redeem myself with my blogging this week so please keep coming back and giving me your comments.

Week 1 - here I come...........................................

My week so far

2006-03-07T22:59:00.000+08:00

Week 1 - Day two

OK so all started again this week. Really looking forward to getting some results again and actually staying well enough to finish!!

I have Taught 2 Bodybalance classes, 1 Bodypump (they interfere with my resistance training!) and 1 Bodyattack class so far. I trained Back/Bi's & Calves Yesterday and am sore today!!

I have such a busy week this week and just need to make sure I fit my training in - still to do - Legs & Shoulders (this has to be done when I'm not teaching anything that relies on my legs!!very hard! He HE!!) and chest & triceps.

I am tired today so off to bed now, will post again soon.

Have a great week

Shar

I'm so excited ..(and I just can't hide it!!!......)

2006-03-04T13:27:00.000+08:00

Hi all

So, my first week back into activity. Little stiff and sore around wound aeras at the beginning of the week, but went OK. I taught my first Bodycombat class this morning, went quite well considering my cardioascular fitness has suffered.

Anyway now I know i'm good to go with exercise and feeling ready to get back into it all, I am Re Starting my challenge.

With the complications etc from my Ops I just missed too much time to continue on - five weeks time off, that's quite a chunk.

So Monday it is!!!! and I am so ready.

MY MAIN AIM - is to blog at least 3 times per week. If I know you are all reading (is there anyone reading????) it will help me to blog and stay on track!! So keep the comments coming etc !!

Anyway, have a great weekend and I'll blog next week!!

Sharleen

Back to teaching! OUUCCHHH!

2006-02-27T22:14:00.000+08:00

Hi

SO SO SO sorry it has been so long, I've not felt good the last week or so.

Not poorly just struggling a bit with motivation (the op and time off training has really made me mad!!) I was going so well then BAM, as if the first op wasn't enough I had to go in again for longer.

Anyway there are people worse off than me so enough of my moaning!!

I did my first class back tonight which was a Bodybalance which I love, but a little to much stretch on some of the positions!! OOUUCCHHHH !! Great to be back teaching though.

I will update again later in the week.

ALL CLEAR FROM HOSPITAL!!

2006-02-16T19:52:00.000+08:00

I can't believe it has been a week since I last posted!!

Anyway, had follow up appointment at hospital yesterday, the consultent explained properly what had gone wrong etc, checked me out and told me that all seems well!!! YEEE-HHAAAA.

Told me that gentle exericse (what's gentle exercise anyone know?) was ok to start with - i.e walking etc (I asked about running!!! he just stared at me!!) but I needed 3 whole weeks from 2nd op before I should introduce my teaching back in and strenuous weights should be a little bit longer!! AARRRGGHHHH.

SO, got out my pen and paper and started a plan, I love plans. I have mapped out the rest of my 12 week Challenge and will commence with some walking and body conditioning type stuff until my official 3 weeks is here (only 1 to go).

Then i will give it all I can physically manage right to the last day, I WILL have photos done (and a spray tan, hair and make up - no way I'm missing out!!).

Hope you are all well and look forward to your comments. . . . . .

Little by Little

2006-02-09T15:43:00.000+08:00

Hi All

Just a quick one to say that I am finally moving a little better and don't look like I'm 85 anymore!!

I went food shopping this morning with Hubby and enjoyed getting out!! although I was worn out after!! (how am I gonna get back to my classes?!!)

I slept well last night in the recliner chair and will do one more night there and then try lying flat in bed.

I am going to do my 6 week photos tonight, (just have to ignore the patched on my belly) as I felt I had made good progress up to when I went in for the first op and still want to check out any changes that may have occured.

Will let you know what I think tomorow.

Thanks for all the good wishes.

Sharleen

What a nightmere!!!

2006-02-07T09:38:00.000+08:00

Hi to all that read.

This is a very quick one as I can't stand for long without feeling worn out and I can't sit as it hurts!!
After making what I thought was a good recovery from my op, I started to feel a little worse again! Early Friday morning after a night of no sleep I got up and was in extreme pain, so I rang my mum (who is a nurse) and whilst on the phone I felt a sharp popping sensation within!

Anyway on the advice of the surgical registrar that I called, my hubby took me to A&E. After bloodtests, x-ray's and scans they discovered that the popping was actually blood and I was bleeding internally from the base of my lung!!

So yes, you guessed it, back into surgery that night.

I am home now after a 4 day stay in hospital, very sore, fed up and hot and bothered as Perth's weather has started to pick up.

Would have loved to have been reporting on my training etc but unfortunately I think I'm a good couple of weeks off that again. Now my Bodyblitz quest is in real trouble!

So to those whose feedback is waiting for me in my inbox I hope to get to it tomorrow and I am looking forward to doing it all being well.

Hope you are all well, speak to you soon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12 rounds with Tyson anyone?

2006-02-01T11:14:00.000+08:00

That is how my tummy felt when I returned home from Hospital on Saturday morning, like I'd been in the ring with Tyson!! It now just feels like I have been kicked hard a couple of times so an improvement at least!!! oouuchhhhhhh!

So, the op went well, I came home and have been resting. Today is the first day I have been up and about properly, I can move alot easier just need to avoid twisting, straining, picking my little girl up (try telling her that - 2 yrs old) and moving sharply.

And there was me thinking I may have been able to get out for a god brisk walk and a training session by now - Yeah Right!!

Should have had skin folds done on Monday but will do them when I am next at the gym, I have lost weight again this week - 0.7kg making a total loss of 4.1 kg for the first 4 weeks.

I can't wait to train again, perhaps early next week I will try a few bits with dumbells at home?
and a walk?

I hope you are all going well and I'll update again soon.

Week 4 - Day 3 - Where's the time going!!

2006-01-25T23:13:00.000+08:00

Well it's Wednesday again and I have been meaning to update since monday!!

Lost 0.5kg this week, making a total of 3.4kg over the three weeks. I am also noticing good improvements in tone and shape. Whoppee!!

I have been working hard since last week when I found out I was going in to have my gall bladder removed, I have to cover all my Group Fitness Classes, what a nightmere!! BUT Ive done it and I have three weeks off.

I have to go in on friday morning at 11.30am and need to try and get in two weights sessions in before then!! One tomorrow and one first thing friday, although I will have to go a little easy as it is nil by mouth from midnight Thursday!! perhaps I should leave the Friday morning one come to think of it especially if it's hot, I can't have water either!!

I normally have three classes tomorrow but as it's Australia Day I just have the one!! Phew, i did five today and feel a bit zonked!

Have been spot on with my food and am really enjoying the clean feeling. Although I am looking forward to a slice of my son's choccie birthday cake!! I haven't eaten fatty foods since my gall bladder was diagnosed, having it out will allow me too again!!! perhaps a little on my free meals!!

I am still focussed on the challenge and have started looking about for a photographer to do my after pics, I am so excited about the changes I can see already that I hope I can continue to make improvements right to the end.

Anyway bed is calling, eyelid's are drooping! May get one more post in before I go in, if not I'll let you know how I go over the weekend.

Imagine how absolutely invigorating it will be to look back with satisfaction on a difficult and challenging job well done

Week 3 - Day 5 - FED UP!!

2006-01-20T22:21:00.000+08:00

OK so I'm only human. Had a slip up yesterday! really angry with myself, so have written down the emotions that triggered it and will draw on that when I need to.

The reason (not a valid one as I should have responded diferently !!) -

I have a gallstone, when diagnosed three years ago I choose to opt out of surgery and control it by a low fat diet, I have had no chocolate bars, cake, chips etc in that time. More recently the slightest thing can set it off so I went to the doc's who refered me to the hospital. Scans were done and my stone is still there along with the walls of the gallbladder being thickened and inflammed (this is not good long term and could become cancerous).

Surgery is my best option, so on the wait list I went. Dr told me 3 months, then I was told 10 months, then I recieve a call on Wednesday giving me 10 days notice!!

First emotion - Yes no more excruciating pain ever again, second emotion - late notice for covering all my classes, third emotion - what about the kids, fourth emotion - WHAT ABOUT MY CHALLENGE!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am going so well and now I have to take 3 weeks off exercise!!

This was so dissappionting for me that my brain went into - 'i've wasted all my time so far', 'i'll never make the gains I need with three weeks off' etc etc, then the hand went out and grabbed the party mix I had been craving!! hence the slip up.

BUT having e mailed Sue, she has reassured me that I will be Ok, my body could probably do with the rest and will respond well afterwards, also some advice to come on my nutrition while I am inactive. Also that she won a her monthly Bodyblitz with 4 weeks off injured!!

So I was straight back with a vengence today, spot on with my food, hammered legs, did my cardio........ and I feel good and very positive about the whole thing, it has made me more determind.

I Will fit all my training in before I go in on Friday, be spot on with my food and hope my recovery is good. I will go crazy doing nothing although I have lots to work to do starting the Pregnancy Programmes for Sue, I can't wait, I love this area.

Perhaps I can have my free meal (only get one a fortnight!!) on my sons birthday a week after, perhaps a bit of choc cake!!! a small bit!!

Anyway, must get to sleep, I have a class in the morning and need some energy, although the Durathon I have been taking for about a week and a half now are definatly working, a marked difference in my energy levels.

Hope you all have a great weekend......... I'll report back on Monday with my stats.

I'm still here!! WEEK 3 - DAY 2

2006-01-17T22:45:00.000+08:00

Oh my goodness!! I can't believe it has been a week since I last posted!!!

So........ I feel like I am well and truly on the road now. Training has been consistent, eating has been planned and executed !!!
Had a few days were I was quivering towards some Allens Party Mix, but didn't give in!! I have a goal and I want it sooo bad I can't let the slightest thing take my focus!

My weight dropped by 0.2kg this week, add to the 2.7kg from Week 1 gives a total of 2.9kg for the first two weeks! not bad. Sue asked for my skin folds every two weeks, so I had those done again on Monday and they are all down!! WWWOOOO HOOOO.

I did my RPM training at the weekend, all weekend on a bike!! Need I say where I'm sore????

Anyway, I will update again sooner than a weeks time but have to get to bed as I have LOTS of classes tomorrow and I need my sleep!!

Week 2 - Day 2

2006-01-10T23:08:00.000+08:00

I made it through the weekend without a total binge / blowout etc etc .....

I had a great week training and eating and as a result I lost 2.7kg!! Sue has adjusted my plan a little, I teach quite alot of Group Fitness Classes in a week and she doesn't want me eating into my lean mass that I am working hard to gain!!

My nan arrived from the UK yesterday for 4 weeks, it was great to see her. We went out to lunch today so I used my Free Meal!! I had a chicken wrap, gave my chips up (quite easy to do, not a lover of chips) and had a small serving of dessert. Fely EXTREMELY guilty afterwards, so have now bottled the gulit feeling to sample when I get a weak moment.

Posted my Bodyblitz entry form and photos yesterday!! Two words - GAME ON!!! I am challenging myself to achieve the best results I can!!

Here's to a great week ahead.....

It's the weekend! ARRRGGHHHHH!

2006-01-06T22:16:00.000+08:00

So I have made it to Friday, a little tired and very hungry tonight (perhaps being up at 5am to go teach a Bodycombat at 6am has made my day longer, therefore shifted my food a liitle?) so now all I have to do is be ULTRA-FOCUSSED to get me through the weekend.

I have a big psychological battle with weekends, weekends USED to be when we would have a take away etc, this was when I was at my biggest. Even though I'm not there now something still trys to tell me 'it's OK, it's the weekend'.

I am so determind to not to let myself down, Yes, I have a free meal once a fortnight, but whats the use of using it this soon?

I have fuelled my body (premium unleaded!!) all week, I have trained when I'm supposed to, so why waste a week of hard work for 20 minutes tastebud pleasure?

I'll let you know how it goes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Challenge Has Begun!!!

2006-01-04T19:57:00.000+08:00

End of day three!! The last three days have flown by. I have fully embraced my 12 Week Transformation.

I have got myself a folder, inside is my training programme, my nutrition plan, the complete recipe document, Sue's success tip document and a couple of articles I have read in magazines.

I intend on adding to this and using it as my motivation tool when things get tough.

My back is sore from my training on Monday!! Although sore I love this feeling!!!
I am looking forward to my next weights session on Friday, I wish it was sooner but Sue has worked my programme around the Group Fitness Classes that I teach.

Feeling good so far, a little tired but I have been really busy today, so to bed early and all will be well.

I hope you are all going well, remember - CONSISTENCY & PATIENCE and you will succeed.

2006-01-01T13:24:00.000+08:00

Happy New Year

Here's to 2006.

2005 went extremely fast and was a very busy year for my husband & I and the kids. We have all had to adjust to our new life 'Down Under' and we now feel like we are settled.
My husband has just started his Personal Training position at a local gym, Bryce, my eldest (9), has settled well into school here in Australia after a big move, Maddison (2) is loving the whole aussie lifestyle (the beach and wearing no shoes!!) and will know no different and I have a my family around me and two jobs that are just great.

I was so excited to recieve an e mail from Sue stating I had been successful in gaining the position with Ideal Bodies Online. Having been actively working with ideal Bodies Online for 6 weeks now I can honestly say that I love it, I can't wait to progress further.

My other job is teaching Group Fitness Classes, which I also love. I count myself lucky to have not one but two jobs that I throughly enjoy.

I am so looking forward to starting my 12 week Transformation and sharing it with you, please feel free to comment to any of my posts.

More soon...............................

2005-12-28T18:22:00.000+08:00

Welcome to my 12 week transformation.

I will post my progress as I go through the 12 weeks and I hope you will join me.

My start date is 02/01/06

Watch this space .....................................