2012 Week 1 - review

Ok so last week was half the end of December 2011 and half the beginning of Jan 2012 and all the new routines, new resolutions etc that goes along with that.

I am going to review the week from the day my usual routine started again - i.e back to work on 3rd Jan.
I weighed in at 158.6 & 30.3% Body Fat.

3 Jan
Food - good
lower bod workout - done
40 min cardio - done
4 Jan
Food - clean
Back & Bicep workout complete
40 min cardio done
I am beginning to remember why I love doing this!!
5 Jan

Chest, Shouder, Tricep workout - done
20 mins cardio
Food - clean-ish, had a bottle of beer!

6 Jan weigh in = 156.8 & 29.9, so thats down 1.8lbs
Had a work thing so needed to be in early so no gym today
Food - Ok, but cheat meal night so Fajitas, Doritos, Dips and wine!

 

So all in all not too bad for a start off week!!

 

Week 2:

 

Food:

Still the same targets as last week - 1500 calories per day, except Friday where cheat meal is allowed.

Of that 1500, 100 cals Carbs, 75 cals Protein, 75 cals Fat.

 

Training:

Daily cardio - 40 min session. Bring in HIIT on Wednesdays workout. Also increase treadmill speed from 8.5 kph to 8.8 kph

Weights - 3 day split, Back & Bicep, Lower Body, Chest & shoulders & triceps. Repeated

 

Mindset:

This week I need to continue focussing on the benefits of what I am doing.... 'If I get through this workout the benefits are...' 'If I prep my food tonight the benefits are....'

Also focus on being aware of my food triggers. I was caught out twice last week I don't wanna be caught out again!

 

Holiday:

I am looking forward to my holiday to Borneo and Langkawi... I have ordered some bikini's so when they arrive I am sure they will help me to focus..

 

Competition:

This is on hold for the time being. I didn't get my ass into gear quick enough, so at the moment my focus is still on trying to kick some of this excess weight. I will review this closer to my holiday. I know there is a competition in June (un-natural though) and then another in November (again un-natural). I haven't yet found any dates for the natural competitions.

 

Life:

This is still about trying to get routines sorted, getting used to going to gym again, getting used to prep'ing food etc. I am also trying to follow my own housework timetable which will mean I can get everything done that I need to do over a 4 week period.

Still in the back of my mind that  want to try extra hard for babies. My recent observation is that my sex drive seems to reduce as I am supposed to be ovulating.. hmm. We are also trying to get into the 'routine' of having sex evey other day - keeps us both happy and increasing the chances... we'll see!!

2012 - The Plan

Okay, so I have gone through the refelctions for 2011, now time to plan for 2012....

Fitness & Nutrition Goals for 2012
Eating clean will be a way of life, not something I do when I can be bothered. It will be my first choice and treats and alcohol will be reduced dramatically.
Heading to the gym will also be a way of life, a habit.
Still want to do a figure competition - This is a definite possibility for this year!
More specific S.M.A.R.T goals to follow....

Mental Clarity:
This is the year that I beat procrastination for good. Things will start to be done now, not tomorrow!!!
It is time to focus and dedicate myself. I will prove to myself and to the 'haters' (you know who you are) that I can do this!

Family & Relationships:
Keep going as we are....all good. Put a more emphasis on the physical side!! ;-)
Would like to move house to a grown up house. we have one in mind, so fingers crossed it is still on sale when we are in a position to move.
Track ovulation - I'm getting older, it's time to get a little serious on the kiddy front. I would like it to happen this year (obviously this will knock out any chance of a figure competition!)

Career:
Again continue as I am, continue to grow and become the best I can be.
Hopefully escape redundancies so that we can keep to all other plans!

Extras:
Looking forward to our trip to Borneo/Langkawi in March
Looking forward to clearing all debts
Looking forward to spending more time with my 2 yr old nephew
Looking forward to a healthy, happy, successful 2012