Getting Bout/Travel Team Fit!!

[Moneypenny]

Ok girls, I am going to really, REALLY put myself out there with this. And I might just loose some respect with some of you when confess but I figure it will help me in the long run.

I am a smoker :unsure

Some of you already know this. I want to quit. I want to loose weight. I want to get fit. I want to be accountable. So I thought there would be no better place to get support for all of these things than here.

So here is the plan...
I weigh 97.6kg as of this morning. I am going to keep a food diary and exercise diary. I am also going to be cutting down ciggarettes with the aim of quitting by 20th November, K's Birth Day. I have the chance to be selected in the travel team to bout the southside Brisbane league on 29th of November which is my trigger to loose this weight and get fit. The smoking thing, well, I figure I can keep making excuses forever if I want to but I am not.

So there it is! Keep me accountable girls!
I wanna be a lean, mean, derby MACHINE!!!!

[mama_bel]

Go gt!!! :)

[Joey]

go girl - you can do it

[Madi]

Go GT! You can do it! (Do you need me to break out the pom poms?)

Actually, let me know if you need an excercise buddy.... maybe we could get together and take Av and Tabi powerwalking!

[Aine]

we are right behind you girl...

[Mercurious]

You'll be happy to know my DS assisted last night by eating the chocolates I put away for you.

I'll try do my bit.

I think food and eating well is hard for a busy Mum, and what you need to feed growing children is not necessary the same food you'd feed a training athlete. I think we need a thermomix so we can make our own healthy food easily.

[marmee]

You'll be happy to know my DS assisted last night by eating the chocolates I put away for you.



:rofl

Oh - and I am sure I need tyo eat those choccies in my cupboard that I put away for you too. Off to do that now....

:rofl

Wow, GT. What a goal. I wish you all the success in the world. You ARE going to be that lean, mean derby machine :trippy Stay strong and focussed on the new you xx

[Stardust]

You can do it. All of it. And this is the best place for support I reckon :)

[Mercurious]

I think you and I need to spend much more time on skates. I can learn to balance, you can be burning and toning (I also need to do the latter). Let's make a date to go skate shopping! Aldi carpark here we come.

I wanna be MY own hero!

[Moneypenny]

Skates and prams are a good pairing! btw, its friday.....are you home alone already?

[Mercurious]

Yep all alone, odd really. Been a long time. You want company?

[Moneypenny]

i really should be doing housework and you should be unpacking ;)

[Mercurious]

OH great new smiley!! I should come help...or would I be a hinderance? I can unpack any time! The quicker the work is done the quicker we can have some fun!

[Hailstorm]

Hey GT I've been dying to ask you if you've heard about that mvie 'Whip it' it's roller derby movie....

oh and WTG on the whole getting fit thing... I've just joined a gym cos I want a body like Fergie(the one from Black Eyed Peas...not the one from the royal family :2lol)

[SpringMumma]

Wishing you all the best with your goals GT. I too was a smoker until a few months ago and as much as I loved smoking, I love NOT smoking even more - perservere and you'll feel better in no time!

We're with you all the way on this one lovely!

[Moneypenny]

Yep Kyls, seen it twice now :D

[Hailstorm]

Thought you would've obviously it's orright relse you woldna seen it twice right? :2lol

[Madi]

Hey GT I've been dying to ask you if you've heard about that mvie 'Whip it' it's roller derby movie....

oh and WTG on the whole getting fit thing... I've just joined a gym cos I want a body like Fergie(the one from Black Eyed Peas...not the one from the royal family :2lol)

Nice kyls but I do have a body like Fergie from the royal family :2lol

[Kathryn]

You can do it S! Good on ya, hon!

I've been trying to lose weight for about a month, but only lost a couple of kilos and plateaued. I think I need to take a leaf out of Kyls' book and join the gym as sitting on my butt at this desk all day doesn't help...

Now, where did I put those pom poms?! :2lol

[Kali]

I saw a photo of you the other day GT and I thought you had really lost a heap of weight and toned up. I think you are well on your way.
Best of luck with it.
:D

[Ethereal]

:w00t!! Go you lean mean derby machine you :heart

[Nyree]

Snap on the weight ;)

I started my health kick 3 days ago, for different reasons, but I'm looking forward to watching your journey, hon!

Go you good thing!!!

[cherish]

You go girl!!

What's you stragtegy for quitting smoking honey? And we love you and want to support you!

[mamma]

:groupwavegoooooo GT

remember to drink plenty of filtered water, and maybe you could put aside the $ you'd spend on cigarettes for something extra nice just for you as incentive? maybe? just a thought!

i hope you are nurturing your inner you too :kotc

[Moneypenny]

ok, strategy is this.

Read "the easy-way to quit smoking" (again :blush)
Cut down at least one regular cigarette every 2 days for the first week.
Keep a diary, recording times and situations I have a cigarette.
Second week, after identifying the trigger times and reasons, eliminate one of them (triggers that is) either by modifying the behaviour or cutting it out.
Third week, cull another trigger and one regular cigarette.
Fourth week, only have two per day and two in the evening.
Fifth week, only have one per day and one in the evening.
Goal week, one per day until smoke free day 20th November.

shit, you know that writing it down is really making it real. And extremely anxious!!! :hide

[cherish]

rescue remedy darling!

you have to write it down.. so you know the goals- you can do it! you have birthed!!!!

[Nyree]

There are some homoeopathics to help, too. Maybe they'll help?

[Moneypenny]

Ok, so it appears that I have lost 4kg since starting and 1kg in the last week. Good start i must say :D Didnt have a good day yesterday, didnt eat enough. Must do that

[Hailstorm]

Awesome well done hun!!!! That's great!! keep it up

[Madi]

Go GT!!!! :groupwave

[bubbalove]

Go chickie!!! I'm so proud of you :)

[sarah bean]

i'll be sure to have carrot sticks handy at my tupperware party :P

go you good thang! :thumbsup

[sarah bean]

bwahaha, how much does my smilie guessing suck? that was a

:p

and a

:2thumbup

[Nyree]

Wowee! Great indeed!

[soulmama]

Go S!!

:thumbup

[Kali]

Great progress so far! :D

[Moneypenny]

So, exercising and food has been pretty good. I have been managed 3 skates since sunday. But dammit! Lost my right stopper monday arvo so that does make things a bit difficult..... :Lol I really need to get a new set of bearings too, because I need to change over my wheels when I do an outdoor skate because my indoor wheels are too soft and getting chopped up :cry Anyone have an old pair of skates they dont want anymore that I can pinch the bearings from? ;) Oh and note to self, ALWAYS wear safety gear, a pram is no protection from falls and knee slides on bitumen suck.......

[SeaStar]

All the best, I got back on track for weight loss 4 weeks ago and its nice to know I am not alone, We CAN do this!!!

[cherish]

excellent GT!! So encouraging when it drops off!! How do you find the time to go for a skate!!!

What kind of things are you eating?? I'm trying to kick start my weight loss again.. I'm kind of stuck!

[Hailstorm]

ooooowwwww!!!!! GT yoou're insane!!! WEAR YOUR PROTECTIVE GEAR!!!!!!!

[Savannah]

Congrats GT. Totally on track!

[Lee]

bwahaha, how much does my smilie guessing suck? that was a

:p

and a

:2thumbup

You make me laugh.

Also, Go GT! Sounds like a worthy challenge and I'm sure you are up to it, espesh with all your IP buddies behind you.

Actually I am trying to get in shape too. I'm 21 and I look all right, but when walking up a little hill makes you winded.... there's some work to be done.

In conclusion, Wooo! Go you!

[SpringMumma]

Go GT! Sounds like you're off to a great start.

[Natenimiri]

Hey S I only just saw your thread - GOOD FOR YOU!
I would love to join you and mercurious for a walk / skate (BTW haven't skated since I was about 10 and don't own a pair!).
I don't need to lose weight BUT I am SOOOOO Unfit and UN healthy I started a health kick of walking last week. MUST BE THE SPRINGTIME clean up energy in the air making us all want to clear out the cobwebs and make a fresh start!
Let me know about the exercise thing if you want company.... (I am one of those people that needs the motivation or i don't do it!)
nat :-)

[moo]

Hi Green Tara, go for it. You can do this!

(oh and btw, is Whip it suitable for dd 5yo?)

[Moneypenny]

so things have gone a bit pear shaped in my life right now, but I WILL still stay on track! I kicked out my cheating husband last night so life is a bit stressful. I am going to lean on my friends, and not chocolate or food. I am allowing myself a bit, because if I totaly ban it, I know I will break and then gorge on it.

The smoking thing has had a huge hit. Not surprising at all. Not going to beat myself up about it right now though.

So, where am i. I havent weighed myself, but one old faithful pair of pants I have is getting silly big. I have adjusted the waist as tight as they can go and they are still comfortably loose. Awesome sign :D I havent done any outdoor skates this week, but did a social skate and scrimmage on tuesday night. I will have to get a skate in tomorrow. Travel team tryouts are on Sunday. There are 16 people trying out for 12 spots. It should help me that I will be seeing my ex's face on everyone that I block ;)

[Moneypenny]

yep, totaly, no nudity, no sex, some derby violence, one bloody nose, no drugs, a bit of drinking and swearing

[Kali]

You sound strong.

[Nyree]

I admire you, GT :D

[cherish]

big hugs darling! I've been thinking about you over the last few days.. love, clarity, hugs and peace to you and your children at this time! take care of yourself!

[Hailstorm]

Holy crap GT!!!! Sorry that was my initial reaction, you sound really strong hun lean on your sisters as much as you can now is your time to take a little bit babe

:kiss

[Moneypenny]

Well tryouts rocked! It was nearly 2 hours of scrimmage, which is practice bouting. I was told that my skating and blocking had improved out of sight. I had lots of comments that it was pretty bloody impossible to knock me over and I managed to get pretty much everyone I hit down. It was AWESOME! I do feel like I have been hit my a truck this morning though :D

Only problem is that we probably wont find out who made the team until quite close to the bout. I cant wait in suspence that long!!!! :thud

[´*~·Meje·~*`]

Oh wow, I missed this thread until now!

Sounds like you are going fantastically!! Nothing like putting all that WDIMACF energy to good use ;)

[Nyree]

it was pretty bloody impossible to knock me over

Hallelujah to that!!! ;)

[mumofmany]

Hey GT - strength to you on your journey as a single mum.
With the smoking, now is probably not the best time to beat yourself up about it. Just take it day by day. I have quit, but I used Zyban tablets. They were great (except you have trouble sleeping) I had no cravings, withdrawals, irritability etc.
Also, I can't recommend the biggest loser club website enough - you don't have to do meal replacement or anything. I follow a little of their menu, but also use "symply too good" recipe books also. I just find the caluculator and the whole energy in vs out thing great on their website. It costs though but is not expensive.
Hugs and strength to you GT, pm if you wanna chat xxx

[Moneypenny]

Soooooo, we have team intensive training saturday from 9 till 2. FUCK!!!! I need to go, but the ex is only able(well, thats what he says) to mind them 12:30 till i get home around 3. Mind you, if I let him take them up the coast to his little ratsnest with my cheating ex-best friend, he would take them friday night.... prick. Anyhoooooo, what I meant to say is that I got another good sign from the coaching/selection team tonight. One of the coaches grabbed me to ask if I was comming to the intensive day. She wanted to know if I could get the kids sorted and if not, there is a tv and play room there for them. I am taking that as a good sign :D

[Mercurious]

You know my number Dear. "the ex" COULD pick them up from my house....I should be able to restrain myself from puking on him or we come hang at yours all day.

It would help if you had some set days worked out.

[mama_bel]

I so admire your determination and strength. Love and hugs to you. xx

[Moneypenny]

Yep, set days is something I will be working out today hopefuly. He does not have a right to try and blackmail me into compromising my childrens safety.

[cherish]

if you are having conflicts.. maybe it's best to get the ball rolling with the mediation guys.. http://www.familyrelationships.gov.au/

[Moneypenny]

already on in babe. Mum has the two youngest so I can spend all day on the phone

[moo]

Where is the training at love? You know I am around too xx

[Moneypenny]

morayfield, maybe i should start a bidding war for chocolate to see who wins the rights to look after my kidletts :lol

[cherish]

good to hear.. you poor darling.. enjoy tonight!

[Hailstorm]

How you feeling physically hun? any diference?

[Moneypenny]

i thought i updated this earlier today/ i dont know what happened to it....

I went shopping yesterday with Bec. She thought I needed a new pair of jeans that the crotch does not hang half way to my knees. so we went to Endos and grabbed a bunch of stuff. I kept putting back size 16 stuff but Bec kept them and told me to try them on. So long story short, I got some lovely new clothes that fit, an awesome pair of jeans and a fantastic pair of shoes! Now the fun bit, the jeans and skirt are 2 sizes smaller than what I would usualy try!!!!!! SQUEEEEEEE!!!!! And I must say, the jeans look HOT! *gigglegigglegiggle*

[Moneypenny]

oh, and I only say they look hot because I had 6 people comment on how I looked in the 4 hours that I had them on ;)

[Moneypenny]

it feels very weird saying they look hot actualy....

[Nyree]

Seeee....just replacing smoking with smokin'! :tt1

[soulmama]

:great
Makes all that effort worth it! ;)
:heart

[Hailstorm]

Youre doing so well you should be really proud!!!!

[Kali]

:D That is great news!I am not surprised though!

[Madi]

:hyper :hyper

[Mercurious]

Seeee....just replacing smoking with smokin'! :tt1


Love your work Ny!!!!

Yup underneath all those big baggy sacks there's some dangerous and sexy curves, and your legs really do go all the way up....

You look great in your new gear GT, I think maybe you have reconnected with your body again a little too.

I'm wondering if it just feels a little safer for you to look sexy now that you don't have someone around thinking it's a green light for them.



gonna run, gonna scream, gonna crawl right on your knees when realize that no-ones gonna measure up to me. It dosent matter cause im over it now!.......' wise words from the Goddess P!nk ;)

[cherish]

isn't it lovely to get new gear- and it's in smaller sizes!! it's my fav thing to do (just doesn't happen all that much..

I have some size 16 clothes that I"m looking to pass on if you would like them.. summer skirts etc.. also some more bras that you might like..

[Mercurious]

YAY! I like try on fashion parades!

I'd better give her the chance to say yes hey?

[moo]

you're HAWT GT!!

[Moneypenny]

*gigglegigglegiggle* sure Kyls! that would be lovely. A good excuse to have a catchup too!

[cherish]

for sure.. I've discovered some things today.. and will continue to find more things as I begin to pack... you may end up with a whole bag of things!!

[Mercurious]

I have that photo I can put here GT!

[michelle_j_r]

keep going, GT! You're a champ.
I still have no clue what roller derby is but it sounds ROCKIN'!
I have some clothes that need a new home too and it sounds like you'll be needing them soon. yay! yay! yay!

[Mercurious]

I have some clothes that need a new home too and it sounds like you'll be needing them soon. yay! yay! yay!Oh what size Michelle? Mine seem to have shrunk.

[Moneypenny]

:scareboo:Sure Bec..........I think......

[Moneypenny]

oh and Michelle, THIS is Roller Derby ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwIge9jr7TU&feature=PlayList&p=4C3B19914015DBFB&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=5

[Moneypenny]

So, fitness is my focus right now. It is getting really, really hard to find time to get all that I want to do in. I have less and less time for myself now and it is killing me. I am also finding it really hard to train as much as I want for derby because I have to take all the kids with me and they hate it. Well, the older 2 do anyway.

Ahh, see, try to get 5 mins to update this thread and now Av is at he door crying....

[Moneypenny]

:jumpsmiley::47::Pickle::banjump::jumpsmiley::06:: banana::thud
I made the team! I made the team! Omgomgomgomgomgomg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is such a massive deal for me! I am actualy in tears after telling my sister. Finaly, finaly, my hard work is paying off and something is going right for me!!!!!!!! :hyper

[Hailstorm]

YYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!

That's fucking brilliant hun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

All your hard work has paid off... now go and give em hell!!!!:realbighug::Pickle::135::145:

[Mercurious]

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs069.snc3/13667_167183192755_532272755_2946709_7896893_n.jpg

[Mercurious]

:yipi:yipi:yipi:yipi
:145::145::145::145::145::145:
:jumpsmiley::jumpsmiley::jumpsmiley::jumpsmiley:

[Hailstorm]

Hubba Hubba!!

[lizlea]

Go you!!!

[Moneypenny]

So the bout is next week. I have been training at least 3 times a week. And clearing out this house. and dealing with cranky kids. and today I quit smoking! Arrrggggghhhh!!!!!!! why do i have to do it all at once?!?!?! :thud

[Hailstorm]

Wow you've been busy huh babe? How you going with the quitting? You feeling orright? I found it was much easier to quit when I was ready...although give me a drink and I still find myself reaching for Veg's pack......

[Kali]

You are looking great though! You can do it, I know you can!

[Madi]

Wow GT - you look AWESOME (said yo gabba gabba style :laugh)

[Moneypenny]

TWOMORESLEEPSTWOMORESLEEPSTWOMORESLEEPSTWOMORESLEE PS!!!!!!


:thud

[Natenimiri]

WOW GT with everything you have been going through you are doing amazing! I wish i had your strength and stamina ....
:-)

[Moneypenny]

its what is keeping me sane Nat ;)

[Moneypenny]

so bout is done and dusted. Final score 126 nbr (my team) 166 ssrg. It was a surprise that we lost, but we are pretty sure the video will tell a different tale ;) It was amazing and for the small amount of time that i played , I was extremely happy with how it went. Copped 2 punches to the face, but all fine today. It was fantastic to have some wonderful friends there to cheer me on xx

[Mercurious]

Raahhh Raahhhh RaahhhhH!!! Gooooooooo team!!!

[mama_bel]

Thanks for the update, GT, you're doing so, so well. I'm following your journey in awe...

[Moneypenny]

Ok, i have hit the 10kg lost mark! SQUEEEEEE!!!!!

[lizlea]

woooooo hoooooo, I am seriously impressed!!

[moo]

wow, can't wait to see you again! off the smokes too?

[soulmama]

You go girl!!! :hyper :hyper

[Moneypenny]

nope :( not yet....

but, I have a new type of excercise and he does not smoke so that might help ;)

[cef77]

nope :( not yet....

but, I have a new type of excercise and he does not smoke so that might help ;)


**giggle** I think that will definately help!

Yay for hitting the 10kg mark, you're looking amazing!

[Hailstorm]

That's awesome!! Oh and 10kgs way to go :rofl

[moo]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! !

(said just like the kids do whenever capn and I snog and cuddle)

[Mercurious]

Apparently you have to finish reading the book before you stop smoking right GT??

I'd love to see you stop, but then I've been afraid that it hasn't been the best time and you've needed them as a crutch...but..... you seem to have found a replacement crotch so now might be the time!

[Moneypenny]

**gigglegiggle* You said "crotch".....**gigglegiggle**

[cherish]

you are naughty Merc!!