Day 1 and 2

I was quite nervous yesterday morning and was not 100% sure how it would go. I was worried about the first meal of all things, wondering how that would go.

Long story short I had my stomach banded 12 years ago and this whole plan seems to be bread, bread, bread and more BREEEEAD....  It's one thing that most banded people can't eat.  Thinking of ways to substitute it has been interesting, I've basically avoided it in the past and not had to worry.  I ended up turning the bread into melba toast by baking it in the oven,  I pureed the fruit and put it on the ricotta like jam. I must say it was a might fine breakfast.  

Lunch was a wrap and dinner, well Duncs and I both loved the fish stew.  I did add two tablespoons of tomato paste and a sprinkling of curry powder to add some more flavour.

Hmmm, food was not the only thing that happened throughout my day, I exercised in the morning using my Polar FT60.  That was and eye opener as I did my Wii boxing and I didn't raise my heartrate enough.  Subsequently Duncs, Chops and I went for a walk in the afternoon.

I planned my day in my diary and recorded my eating and exercise in a 'diet and fitness journal'. 

To say I was extremely proud of my efforts for the day is an understatement.  Also the support I've received from Duncs has been fantastic.  I couldn't ask for more.

Day two has been another learning day.  I got up half hour later than yesterday.  I got my exercise gear on and was doing Wii Fit by 0615hrs.  I did that for an hour, got ready for work and walked there and home.  Its not that far but it all helps.  Once again I didn't get my heartrate up enough to burn a decent amount of calories so I went down the oval and did the outdoor exercises.

I popped in to check on Tanya B to see how she was doing and from all accounts she's following the plan well and sore from doing her home exercises.  Tanya N is not doing the 12WBT but is going great guns with exercising and eating well. 

I'm surprised that I am feeling full after my meals and loving making the extra.  So glad we've got soup for Thursday and two spare lots to freeze. 

Well I must go and get my dairy organised for tomorrow.  Up early, 0530ish to get Duncs and my breakfast sorted.

Take care...

T

The Shopping List

I started my day with a single thought in my head, I'm off to fill the shopping list.

I prepared myself for the experience by locating a clipboard and pen, clipping the list to it and heading out the door.  I was a little pessimistic I must say.  Living in a small community with only a very small store I wasn't expecting to fill much of it.

First stop fruit and veg section.  Well blow me down with a hammer, I only struck out on one item.  I must have burnt a few calories jumping around with excitement! 

I nabbed the only two pork chops in the store and made for the fridge.  Yep ricotta located, and I even managed to find horseradish cream.

Woohoo, what and exciting day... I must say, its the first time I've been on some sort of regime that has NORMAL food that I can actually get without having to travel the 500km round trip to a large supermarket. Well done 12WBT team.

I hope everyone's trip has been or will be as successful as mine.  No excuse not to be in the kitchen tomorrow whipping up a storm.

Task 7 - Fitness Test

Yesterday was my first fitness test.  I'd organised a couple of girlfriends also participating in the 12WBT to come down to our local oval and do the fitness test.

It's amazing when you are the first one down there how anxious you get wondering if they will rock up. In saying that I had all confidence they would. 

When I arrived there was no-one else utilising the oval but by 5pm there were about 15 blokes down there running, kicking the soccer ball and doing various fitness activities.  Tanya B rocked up and that's when the discussions started.  Where else could we go and do our test???  Is there anywhere suitable???  Will we be able to go back to the same place to do it again in 4 weeks time???  In the end the decision was made to stay put and get on with it.  Who cares if anyone else it there, it's all about us not them.

Tanya N arrived and the fun began. First the trip around the oval a couple of times,  push-ups, abdominal strength, wall sit and sit and stretch.  It was great working with friends as we all had different strengths and weaknesses.   To top it off at the end I surprised the girls by pulling out my trusty camera and taking out before photos.  Mind you I forgot to take a newspaper down with the date on it so that's a job for tomorrow. 

My results were as follows :
Time trial

min

sec

Push ups

toes

knees

Abdominal strength- please select -0 - Struggle Street1 - Needs work2 - Getting there3 - Good strength4 - Great strength5 - Exceptional!

Wall sit

min

sec

Sit and reach (+/-)

cm

 

I'm sure there will be improvement in four weeks and the before photo will be up before you know it. That being the one from yesterday not the one I'm going to be doing in bathers! Well we'll see...

 

 

Task 5 - Kitchen Makeover

Today I finally got into the kitchen and threw everything I did not deem worthy a healthy lifestyle into the bin. 

It will be interesting when the boy gets home and goes looking through the cupboards to find something to snack on this afternoon.  Although I have left him some junk food as such I'm sure he'll have that knocked off in two seconds flat.

Mind you in saying that I did make a french onion dip today.  Not that I need it but I guess its one of those last hurrahs before we get down to the business side of things.

I'll keep you posted on how things go.