12 weeks

Day 1 - new beginnings

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 03:49:51 -0400

After a very mad and crazy few months I have decided to come back to what I love! ’ body for life ‘

My operation left me unable to train and while I tried to train just after it left me in agony and having to return back to the doctors ! I can still hear her words in my head…

” you have just got to be lazy for the next 6 weeks”

And here I am.. Back

I had to weight myself this morning..

99.7 kgs - it’s not 103 as before, but it’s still not great! So theres some motivation for me!

And that’s it! It’s just me - this blog - my home gym and a great book (BFL)

Let’s get on with it!

November the 1st 2011

Proud to work for such an amazing company

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:36:39 -0400

Proud to work for such an amazing company

Day 30

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:32:58 -0400

Today is not about me it’s about my boss Steve Jobs… Rest in peace.

You make my working day a joy.
I have a dream job and in 4 years I have never once ‘had a bad day’

I hate the thought of never getting the chance to meet you as one day I always thought I REALLY would.

We at Apple carry your torch now and forever

Thank you x

Day 29

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 02:52:11 -0400

Hello! I jumped straight back into it last night with an upperbody workout!

I had forgotten what was involved so had to take my bible (body for life book) into the garage with me!

I found most of the exercises easy and struggled only with my bicep one! Damn! I need to work harder!!!

I wasn’t sure if I would ‘restart’ may day counter back to ‘day 1’ as it feels like a lifetime away from my workouts!
But I figure that I’m now wearing 34 jeans and not 36” waist jeans and I do feel ‘different’ and believe I should (& you) should always move forward!!

Lots of hard work ahead, keep taking the stairs and drinking the water..

It’s good to be back x

Catch-up

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 02:53:57 -0400

Hello! It’s been a long two weeks!

We last spoke just before I headed off to the U.S (17th sep) it’s now October 3rd! What’s been going on?

The moment I landed in San Francisco I fell ill. Probably due to being so run down, the flight was delayed by 5hrs and let’s not talk about the 11hour flight time. I was awake for 23hrs on the first day :(

On my return (feeling alittle better) I came home to a pre planned operation which has taken me off my feet for the past 6 days!

I’m still in pain when I walk now!

The good news!

I’m now 97.5kgs Down from my initial 103.5kg starting weight

I now fit into 34” jeans down from my 36” !!!

What now?

I am going to try some upperbody stuff tonight but I’m unsure when I’m fit to ‘run’

I’ll keep you posted!

I'm back

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 10:54:04 -0400

Let’s talk tomorrow?

"The brick walls aren’t there to keep us out, the brick walls are there to give us a chance to..."

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 05:55:56 -0400

“The brick walls aren’t there to keep us out, the brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something.”

- R Pausch

Day28

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 04:05:14 -0400

I’m on a train traveling to London - then onto San francisco - im not sure at which point today I’m going to be doing a workout ? My flight is 11 hours! Ekk!

I’m going to keep posting here thou!

See you on the other side of the lake!

Day 27 - Weigh day

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:08:27 -0400

Lost 1.1kg (2.43lbs) this week.

Week 4 complete.

That’s 5.7kgs (12.5 lbs) in total so far!

So I was wrong? I’m still dropping it!

Today is my free day and I’m going out with my family tonight as it’s my sons 18th tomorrow! It’s a really nice Indian restaurant. Otherwise I’m being ’ good’ today!

My wife Is being quite vocal now about how I used to look.. This keeps me positive and pushes me forward.

I tried on some old tee’s last night and they (nearly) all fit, which again is awesome.. So I’m going in the right direction.

Day 26

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:02:37 -0400

LBWO last night, I really find this a chore now! It’s not as much fun as UBWO at all!! So after I finished I did a few reps on my shoulders and biceps and triceps!!! Then I felt better!!

Legs really hurt today! Damn

Tomorrow is weigh in day, I’m starting to wonder if this will be the end of my big weight loss? I’m feeling ‘chunky’ :)

And of course Saturday is 24 hours of traveling as I head off to the U.S!

Need to keep strong while I’m away! Lots of temptation.

Keep safe x

Day 25

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 03:01:49 -0400

25 days and still going? This must be a record!!!

Cardio last night was a breeze..I increased my speed slightly but still found it easy?! Should I go for a longer run??!

I used to get a stitch in my side after 17 minutes.. Now none at all!

Once again feeling awesome !

Must be the water! :)

Day 24

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 02:55:57 -0400

UBWO was too easy last night! My multigym made short work of the whole thing!

It’s time to jump up on the weights!

I’m getting stronger! Which is nice!

Feel great! Got my visa/flights sorted for the U.S - I’m so excited!

That is all!

Yep it keeps coming down!

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 02:54:27 -0400

Yep it keeps coming down!

Day 23

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 02:49:19 -0400

The days are flying past! And it seems like this routine is in my DNA now!

As I’ve probably said many times I’ve tried different workouts and routines, this feels such a good balance.

I had a great cardio session last nite on the treadmill. To the point where Im thinking of moving the speed up a notch! My 10 will become 11 :)

I couldn’t resist having ago on the multigym! It’s awesome there is so much you can do on it.

Tonight is UBWO and I cant wait to push myself!

I really need to hit it hard this week as I’m in the U.S from Saturday, I’m going to be jet lagged and all sorts. I do have a gym where I’m going which is cool!

Until then…Here’s to Friday and taking my 4 week photo!!

"Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence."

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 02:39:44 -0400

“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.”

- Vince Lombardi

Gym built with my son ! It’s ace!

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 19:48:53 -0400

Gym built with my son ! It’s ace!

Day 22

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 19:43:56 -0400

Built the multigym today! It’s LBWO day so I didn’t get much chance to use it! (all free weights)

Everything’s going well!

Even did a 2mile walk/run with the wife!!

Ace!

Day 21 (Weigh In day)

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:23:21 -0400

I’ve lost 1.4kgs!!! Yes

Thats 4.6kg’s in total so far!

Again I must stress I am aware that I should not always hope to lose weight as muscle is growing as I push weights 3-4 days aweek and my body will get heavier!

My arms feel so heavy at the moment!

Feeling great! Here’s to week 4 ! And my new gym landing at 1pm today!!

Have an awesome day ppl!
Xx

Day 20 (late)

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:18:31 -0400

Lying in bed thinking about weighing myself in the morning! And taking my pic !

I’m so, so in control right now it feels great! Looking forward to sorting the garage out to make room for my multigym!

I’ve read so many stories about how ppl can’t do this program or how they missed a few days training?!?

My advice?

You can’t change what’s happend today is YOUR new day. Today you start to be back in control, own it make it yours! After all it’s yours to take, you have the tools and so do I.

I wish I had a close friend I could share this with! But I don’t!

So when they look my way in a 9 weeks time they will say ‘fair play’ I’m going to have a go on that Program, I’m going to be their every step of the way!

This is my motivation !

Night x

"Those who stay WILL be champions"

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:08:57 -0400

“Those who stay WILL be champions”

- Unknown - but a super awesome quote!