Setting myself a mini challenge!

Lately I've been finding myself just getting a little bit too comfortable and as such I'm not feeling fantastic.

Since Cam and I have moved back into our home we've really been enjoying relaxing around home on the weekends and this has involved a few too many drinks and extra treats creeping in and for me it generally means I start to gain weight. I'm not one of those people who can eat whatever they like and get away with it, actually quite the opposite! Even though I still train hard and regularly if I get too relaxed with my nutrition the kilos start coming back on. So I've decided I've had enough and it's time to feel fantastic again.

So without having a major goal to work towards (a looming comp, marathon etc) I'm going to have to find a way to keep myself on track and accountable. Normally when I have a goal and have made a committment nothing will stop me from reaching it although if I just try and plod along I don't seem to get as good results. So I thought I'd use you guys and this blog to keep me a bit accountable. I'm also going to just break things down into small and achievable 4 week blocks (one day at a time!).

So the major things stopping me from feeling fabulous are: Too many treats, extras and too many drinks on the weekend. I have also been a bit inconsistent with my weight training and want to get this back up to 4 good sessions a week. So the goals are:

- Limit treats to one small treat meal each week and one extra coffee out each week.
- No more than 4 drinks each week.
- 4 x Weight training sessions a week.
- Include 4l of water per day.

I will blog daily in Hilds Ramblings and update on how I am going. I will monitor my progress through my measurments and whether or not I'm achieving my weekly goals.

So for the next month I may feel a bit uncomfortable as I get used to not being so relaxed with my nutrition but I know that it will be so worth it as the dry season gets here and the bathers come out!

If anyone else out there wants to set some of their own montly goals and join in, just leave me a comment and we can help keep each other on track.

I hope everyone is having a great day!

Cheers, Hilds
p.s I'll be back later to tell you how my day finished off.

EMAIL : hilde@getactiveonline.com

Posted By Hilde on Monday 1st March 2010 @ 15:39:53

Updated : Tuesday 2nd March 2010 @ 08:55:23 | Words : 437 | Views : 33 | Comments : 7

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Good on you Hilds - you are such an inspiration! Just go for it! Kim

Posted By Kim on Monday 1st March 2010 @ 18:31:46

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Thanks Kim although it's actually you guys who inspire me! I also think it's good for people to realise I'm just like everyone else and struggle with the same things..... Day 1 down and feeling good!

EMAIL : hilde@getactiveonline.com

Posted By Hilds on Monday 1st March 2010 @ 18:58:46

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Wonderful news Hilds. Life would be boring without some hard obstacles to challenge us every now and then. Push yourself and stay positive. I’m looking forward to hearing updates on your progress. You can kick this not feeling fabulous in the butt!!! Jess (“,)

Posted By Jess on Monday 1st March 2010 @ 20:38:34

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Wow Hilds! It's a pain, consistency seems to need to be required to stay in tip top shape! Am feeling for ya!

I'm sure you are now in awesome shape.......but you want to be the best YOU can be! You are one disciplined busy lady!

I'm doing a few little challenges myself, fitness and saving dosh and more. Am up to day 16 out of 28 of giving up booze completely (in an effort to make it not a habit).

Since my long involved undecided ramble on to you last Oct.............am pleased to be on track, fitter and down 8.5kg since then.

Pip

Posted By Pip on Tuesday 2nd March 2010 @ 01:42:36

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Thanks Jess, I know it won't take me long and I'll be feeling great again, I already feel much better.

Pip, well done on losing so much weight, that's a huge effort! Yes, consistency does pay off and I must say I am pretty consistent, never miss many training sessions but lately it's just been too many treats consistently, he, he. So it's just time to tighten things up a little bit and remind myself I'm not on holidays anymore!

Keep up the great work.

Hilds

EMAIL : hilde@getactiveonline.com

Posted By Hilds on Tuesday 2nd March 2010 @ 08:40:17

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Thanks Jess, I know it won't take me long and I'll be feeling great again, I already feel much better.

Pip, well done on losing so much weight, that's a huge effort! Yes, consistency does pay off and I must say I am pretty consistent, never miss many training sessions but lately it's just been too many treats consistently, he, he. So it's just time to tighten things up a little bit and remind myself I'm not on holidays anymore!

Keep up the great work.

Hilds

EMAIL : hilde@getactiveonline.com

Posted By Hilds on Tuesday 2nd March 2010 @ 08:48:03

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Pip, well done on the no booze, that's a huge effot and I'm sure you're feeling great for it!

EMAIL : hilde@getactiveonline.com

Posted By Hilds on Tuesday 2nd March 2010 @ 08:55:23