CONGRATULATIONS TACEY!!!!!! So amazing!!! It's been a pleasure blogging with you and reading about your success! I'm so very happy for you! Keep going!
As for me...I'm totally feeling discoursaged. I know that a lot has happened this month. But to not lose 1 inch? Really? I guess I should look at it as ....well, despite some challenges, I've managed to keep exercising and not gain any inches. But that's hard to face tonight. :(
I definately plan to keep going on this road. I enjoy it, and really, it's about being healthy. I really hope though, with a bit of discipline with food, I start losing some damn weight!
This has been great, and I will miss it! Cher, you are so encouraging and positive! Thanks so much! Looking forward to the next challenge! Next time though, I'm going to be healthy and well rested through it! LOL!!
Again, congrats Tacey!
Good night
*hugs*
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
The journey has just begun - Check out Tacey's results!
8 inches!
You should be so proud of your accomplishments!! This is the start of an amazing journey for you - Both you and Steph have started something amazing, and I hope that blogging about it made it that much easier for you to stay on track.
Don't lose this page - December I will be blogging about my own fitness journey - so stay tuned for all of the awesomeness that is Ginger & Crew!
February will be the next Fitness Challenge for everyone to participate in - so stay tuned!
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Again, congrats you guys, you were awesome, dedicated and STARS!!!
Cheers,
Cher
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END OF THE ROAD (Tacey signs off)
Well, day 30 has finally arrived, and in all honesty, this month absolutely flew by...
I can hardly believe it's been a whole month...In reality, it was one 5k at a time...(which turned out to be almost every day).
Today, like yesterday, I pushed a wee bit harder and finished a 6k run (in about 33 minutes). After that final run (in this challenge) I knew I really did give it my all...
Sure, I could have consumed less wine, but I still (in THIRTY days) have not have a single potato chip (which was a nightly indulgence). I bought huge containers of fresh veggies and ate them daily...I ate salads with protein and lots and lots of soup (hellloooo Miso - I think I love you).
I was scared for today's measurements, only because I'm quite used to disappointment and I thought it was best to have lower expectations of my results than to be excited for a great one.
So, today, when sweet as pie Cher met me today...in the very same place we met a month ago, I was scared....
Did I try hard enough?? Did I give it my allllll??? Could I have tried harder???
And the honest answers would be yes, no and yes....but, I DID make huge improvements in my eating and literally ran a 5km nearly every single day for an entire month...and I felt damn good about that...results or not.
Out came the measuring tape...
I was scared to hear the numbers...
In fact, I waited until Cher was done....
Did I want to hear them, she asked...Ummm, "You'll want to hear them Tacey"...
"Really????"
Phew....Cher went on to detail how I've lost 8 inches in the past 30 days!
Sure, my scale has barely moved, but clearly my body has changed...
And for that, and this entire journey...I am so grateful.
I hope that the past 30 blog entries will serve as a true, honest source of motivation for anyone out there embarking on a new path...a healthier one....
It's been a real journey, and I'm glad to have shared it with you.
Love and hugs...
Tacey
xo
I can hardly believe it's been a whole month...In reality, it was one 5k at a time...(which turned out to be almost every day).
Today, like yesterday, I pushed a wee bit harder and finished a 6k run (in about 33 minutes). After that final run (in this challenge) I knew I really did give it my all...
Sure, I could have consumed less wine, but I still (in THIRTY days) have not have a single potato chip (which was a nightly indulgence). I bought huge containers of fresh veggies and ate them daily...I ate salads with protein and lots and lots of soup (hellloooo Miso - I think I love you).
I was scared for today's measurements, only because I'm quite used to disappointment and I thought it was best to have lower expectations of my results than to be excited for a great one.
So, today, when sweet as pie Cher met me today...in the very same place we met a month ago, I was scared....
Did I try hard enough?? Did I give it my allllll??? Could I have tried harder???
And the honest answers would be yes, no and yes....but, I DID make huge improvements in my eating and literally ran a 5km nearly every single day for an entire month...and I felt damn good about that...results or not.
Out came the measuring tape...
I was scared to hear the numbers...
In fact, I waited until Cher was done....
Did I want to hear them, she asked...Ummm, "You'll want to hear them Tacey"...
"Really????"
Phew....Cher went on to detail how I've lost 8 inches in the past 30 days!
Sure, my scale has barely moved, but clearly my body has changed...
And for that, and this entire journey...I am so grateful.
I hope that the past 30 blog entries will serve as a true, honest source of motivation for anyone out there embarking on a new path...a healthier one....
It's been a real journey, and I'm glad to have shared it with you.
Love and hugs...
Tacey
xo
Tuesday, 29 November 2011
Tuesday
As I sit here tonight, my body hurts. My arms are shaking, my legs are stiff and I'm tired. But boy do I feel great!!!! Seriously? How can anyone NOT want to exercise? It is such an amazing feeling! And proud...I feel so proud of myself!
I was stiff this morning...so stiff that when my alarm went off a 4:45am for my run, I got up, walked to the end of my bed, turned around and got back in. There was just no way! I giggled to myself a litte...I love being stiff post workout! But after my lunch time walk, I loosened up. I got home from work and almost talked myself out of it..it was raining. But....I mustered up some discipline...got my gear on...and off I went. 5kms in just under 35 mins! Yay!!!!
This last month has sure had it's ups and downs for me. But now that I seem to be getting healthier by the day, more and more sleep, and back on the eating well wagon, I feel really great. Positive, happy and healthy. Must say though, not so much looking forward to the whole measurement thing. But, at least I know that I can do this...and LOVE doing this too!
Congrats Tacey on your 6kms today! Great accomplishment!
Well, I'm going relax my tired body now. Daughter tucked in and cozy, husband sick and whiny...but in bed!!! (yay!), tea brewed and a good book. I love feeling like this after a great day and a great workout!
Night!
*hugs*
I was stiff this morning...so stiff that when my alarm went off a 4:45am for my run, I got up, walked to the end of my bed, turned around and got back in. There was just no way! I giggled to myself a litte...I love being stiff post workout! But after my lunch time walk, I loosened up. I got home from work and almost talked myself out of it..it was raining. But....I mustered up some discipline...got my gear on...and off I went. 5kms in just under 35 mins! Yay!!!!
This last month has sure had it's ups and downs for me. But now that I seem to be getting healthier by the day, more and more sleep, and back on the eating well wagon, I feel really great. Positive, happy and healthy. Must say though, not so much looking forward to the whole measurement thing. But, at least I know that I can do this...and LOVE doing this too!
Congrats Tacey on your 6kms today! Great accomplishment!
Well, I'm going relax my tired body now. Daughter tucked in and cozy, husband sick and whiny...but in bed!!! (yay!), tea brewed and a good book. I love feeling like this after a great day and a great workout!
Night!
*hugs*
SIX!!!! (Tacey Day 29)
Thank you Cher for your support and kind words...I sounded like a bit of a downer last night, not at all intentional, but knowing that you wanted a 'real' person's perspective of this challenge, I had to keep my promise to be real (although I actually can't help but be real).
This 30 day challenge, and the accountability of this blog, has forced me to simply be real, and honest and I would be doing a disservice if I was not honest with you all with exactly how this process was unfolding....Some days have been great...sooo great that I thought y'all may puke at my positivity...Some days, not so great...Some days, quite ordinary....
Today, well...Still feeling like a bag of Bullmastiff poop with a hole in it..I forced myself into my runners and took to the Greenway.
This time I started in a new location and prior to setting off, decided where my turn around point would be. It was 3km away...which would mean I would run a total of 6km today.....one km longer than any other run I've done over the past 29 days...
But guess what?????
Yep.
Nailed it.
(insert Eye of the Tiger intro......)
Tomorrow, the 'big finale'.
Sure, I hope my measurements reflect the 111 or so kilometres I have run over the past 29 days...the veggies I have munched on, the absence of chips in my life....but if not...I have at the very least shown myself, my body, exactly what I am capable of doing...and for me...three years ago today, I could barely walk..literally, so, to have run a full on, non-stop 6km run today....is reward enough.
Love and hugs...
Tacey
xo
This 30 day challenge, and the accountability of this blog, has forced me to simply be real, and honest and I would be doing a disservice if I was not honest with you all with exactly how this process was unfolding....Some days have been great...sooo great that I thought y'all may puke at my positivity...Some days, not so great...Some days, quite ordinary....
Today, well...Still feeling like a bag of Bullmastiff poop with a hole in it..I forced myself into my runners and took to the Greenway.
This time I started in a new location and prior to setting off, decided where my turn around point would be. It was 3km away...which would mean I would run a total of 6km today.....one km longer than any other run I've done over the past 29 days...
But guess what?????
Yep.
Nailed it.
(insert Eye of the Tiger intro......)
Tomorrow, the 'big finale'.
Sure, I hope my measurements reflect the 111 or so kilometres I have run over the past 29 days...the veggies I have munched on, the absence of chips in my life....but if not...I have at the very least shown myself, my body, exactly what I am capable of doing...and for me...three years ago today, I could barely walk..literally, so, to have run a full on, non-stop 6km run today....is reward enough.
Love and hugs...
Tacey
xo
Check out the last 2 days of blogging - 100 more views to 1000!
We are at over 900 views for the month! That is a lot of people who are reading about this awesome journey these ladies have embarked on - We are down to the final 2 days!
Trainer Workout for today:
Equipment: Chair / Bench; Mat; med ball (optional)
Location: Anywhere with a mat
Do all of the following moves back to back and time yourself. Repeat 3 or 4 times and try to beat your time! 10 Count for everything!
1. Push Ups with alternating shoulder taps (on toes or knees) - try not to sway hips at all!
2. Leg Drops (support low back and only drop as far as you are comfortable)
3. Mtn Climbers
4. Dips on Chair
5. Running Knees + 1 Burpee (4 Running knees + 1 Burpee X 10)
6. Abs - you pick - make it good - I would do a V up or variation
7. Side to Side touch on ground with feet up (with or without med ball)
8. Plie Jump Squats
Sweat Sweat Sweat!!!
Have an awesome Tuesday!
Don't forget about Ginger & Crew Gift Certificates!!! Any denomination - we come to your home to make you sweat!
xo
Cher
Monday, 28 November 2011
Monday!
2 days to go and I'm finally feeling much better. Nice. Oh well...I had a great run tonight, and pushed myself hard during my leg workout...and really...that's all that counts. I'm sitting here..exhausted, stiff, and shakey. YAY!!!! What a great feeling!!!
While I was walking in the beautiful sun on my lunch break today, I thought about something. I've been all about distance. Well, the bottom line is I'm having trouble fitting everything in...and some days...I do nothing because of that. So I was thinking today, rather than distance...I should try being concerned with time instead. That way, I should be able to get at least a 25 min run in at lunch, a walk or run in the 5kms...well getting changed, running, then stretching...then changing back...that's impossible in half an hour!
I think judging by the shake in my quads right now...I'm probably not going to run tomorrow. But, I'm still going to get out and walk...start the day right! OOOOHHHHHHH....it's good to be back!!!
Tacey, I sure hope you feel better soon. I'm still without my voice, but feel better. This cold/flu thing has been awful! Rest up...you'll be good as new soon! Sometimes as hard as it is to rest...our bodies know best. :)
Night!
While I was walking in the beautiful sun on my lunch break today, I thought about something. I've been all about distance. Well, the bottom line is I'm having trouble fitting everything in...and some days...I do nothing because of that. So I was thinking today, rather than distance...I should try being concerned with time instead. That way, I should be able to get at least a 25 min run in at lunch, a walk or run in the 5kms...well getting changed, running, then stretching...then changing back...that's impossible in half an hour!
I think judging by the shake in my quads right now...I'm probably not going to run tomorrow. But, I'm still going to get out and walk...start the day right! OOOOHHHHHHH....it's good to be back!!!
Tacey, I sure hope you feel better soon. I'm still without my voice, but feel better. This cold/flu thing has been awful! Rest up...you'll be good as new soon! Sometimes as hard as it is to rest...our bodies know best. :)
Night!
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