Saturday, August 28, 2010

Challenge Number 1!

I have been thinking about a challenge for you all. I thought I would post it today and then check up at the end of next week.

My challenge is.......do 2 sets of 10 press ups every other day. If you can't do 10 start with 5 and add one each time. If you can't do it normally cross your ankles and keep your knees on the floor. A press up (or push up) targets your pecs/chest, deltoids (arms) and triceps (arms).

Let me know how you get on. This is a good one to track your progress as I know when I started I couldn't do more than 5 in a row and I had to stop for a rest before attempting another set. We women are not known for our upper body strength but press ups are great at toning your arms, shoulders and giving your boobs a wee lift! Now I do 2 x 10 press ups 2 or 3 times a week incorporated into my workout. I have also taken them to the next level but we will leave that one for later....

Let me know how you get on! Drop me an email (amy@thebellyblitz.com) or post a comment.

HAPPY BLITZING!

Calm before another storm

I have been entertaining all of August and it has been great seeing friends and having them stay...however not so good for my belly! I think I mentioned before that I do not deny myself anything and I don't not eat out or drink beer. I have REALLY enjoyed myself this last week but I now have a week off before the  next lot of visitors arrive so it is back on the wagon!

I don't think I have actually counted calories for many weeks but I have been working out. I tend to eat pretty healthily now. I have been doing this for the last 12 months and to be honest it is hard NOT to eat healthily!

I am having a day off today, I rowed, ran and then rowed again yesterday and feeling a LITTLE sore today!

As always...

HAPPY BLITZING!

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Now it's your turn...

Now it is time for some interactive Blitzing. How are you all getting on? Sandy, not heard from you in a while, did you find a triathlon to do in Croatia?

A friend of mine had a great idea of setting a weekly challenge and then seeing how you all got on. (Thanks Jen!)

So I will start this on Monday then you can let me know the outcome towards the end of the week (Friday or Sunday, I haven't decided yet....)

Happy Blitzing!

Monday, August 23, 2010

Visitors, Sabotage and Beer tours!

Well, this is my  month of many many visitors and it is not easy working out and eating healthily when you are entertaining. With  the fantastic wine and beer we have in BC, and a brewery tour and I can FEEL the beer gut forming!

BUT...I am enjoying it but at the back of my mind I have a date set that I NEED to start to detox and get back on track before the NEXT lot of visitors arrive! I don't believe in putting a damper on festivities with "I can't drink, I'm watching my weight" or "I'll just have the salad....." when everyone else is tucking into juicy steak or pork or chocolate puddings!

I think I have said this all along...don't deny yourself anything or you are setting yourself up to fail. If you have a dog and you are training it for "Sit/Stay" you always start with a short stay time and release your dog before they fail. It's the same with us and food. By NEVER having what you want you will eventually succumb and it will be very messy....trust  me! Why would you set yourself up to fail? No-one likes the feeling, where as if you allow yourself a treat here and a treat there...a week off here, a week off there and you can make up for it then mentally you are still on track and you haven't lost motivation or inspiration. Where as if you never allow yourself that and you fall off the wagon so to speak, mentally you will be kicking yourself and it is a much harder place to come back from.

This month I knew I had visitors. In between trips I have been running, rowing and cutting back on the wine and beer, but during the visits I have been RIGHT UP THERE with Scott and whoever else ordering that second glass of beer, having the steak burger and generally having a great time, knowing that in a few days I am back on track, no harm done and everyone is happy.

As always...

HAPPY BLITZING!

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Keeping Things Ticking Over

I have been asked recently why I am still so motivated. The answer is...I am not really sure! It really is true what they say, if you do something often enough it becomes habit and routine and over the last 9 months I have actually really enjoyed working out and getting fit. Everyone gets a high from exercise as working out releases chemicals and endorphins that make us feel good, but it is more than that. I love the result and how it makes me feel on both the outside and the inside.

However, I have been thinking a lot recently. If you have been a follower of my blog you know I am a big advocate of NEVER denying yourself what you want. If you want a beer, have it. Just make up for it later or tomorrow. Now I have reached my goal I am considering taking the training down a notch. My reasons are:

  1. I have had a baby yet I would consider my body in pretty good shape
  2. I am 32 not 22 
  3. I have a gorgeous son, a wonderful man and a great life. I am not going to put my life on hold just to look good.
  4. I am in great physical shape and happy
I am not going to get OBSESSED with working out. I do want to do more triathlons but I know that I can do it and 6 weeks before hand I can step up the training again. Right now I am happy with doing some cardio and strength training to keep things ticking over so to speak. I am going to play field hockey again this season so that is a great and fun way to keep in shape without thinking too much about it.

So....the moral of this blog post is I will still drink that beer, eat that cake and I will still go for a run or a ride, but I am not religiously counting calories or sticking to any set routine. There is more too life than being a slave to your body. I am happy and that really is the most important thing.

HAPPY BLITZING!

Monday, August 9, 2010

Still Motivated

Mission is accomplished but I think I am even MORE motivated now! I confess I have not been on the scales in a very long time but I do keep checking my stats and my waist bust and hips measurements are all doing pretty good -

Hips: 37inches
Waist: 26 inches
Bust: 32.5inches

So I think they have all gone down a little! I am dreading the scales though as I have had my best mate here for a week and I have drunk lots of beer and wine, eaten chips and dip and it was Callum's first birthday so lots of cake!

Here is a video though of me playing with Callum and I am REALLY happy with my toning. I don't mind being a little heavier if I am toned and in shape. But more on that in another blog....

How is everyone else doing?

HAPPY BLITZING!