So week one of this 12wbt round is done and dusted and I am already feeling better for it. Although I admit that I have had a bit of a rough weekend food wise. But as of today I have preped for the week ahead. I have five meals in the freezer and planning to make two more tomorrow so I can stick to my meal plan. It is tough with socialising to stick to what I am supposed to eat but I am going to take this weekend as a lesson and flex that will power muscle. I am keeping on top of the activity though although I think me running the 8km Mother’s Day classic next year is a pipe dream until I recover from naturally delivering my 5 kg bundle of joy. I love the fact that most of the exercises in the post baby program focus on pelvic floor and core strength, definitely need that back. 

The challenge this week has been working out with a toddler in tow. I have managed it easily on days when it’s only the baby but add one more to the mix and it kind of fell apart. On Thursday though I decided that instead of my usual trip to stroll around the local Westfield, something that blizzarly had become a Thursday ritual of occupying the toddler, I decided to catch a train to the city and take her to the museum. This had the added benefit of including lots of walking 20 mins each way to train station and well as the stroll through Hyde park and around the museum itself. We had a ball she learned new things and she enjoyed being out exploring a new place. I was so tired that night but I felt like I’d actually accomplished something. So my plan for Thursday’s is now to have adventure days find lots of fun toddler friendly experiences which get me active and wear her out. 

It’s amazing to me how eating properly changes how my brain functions & effects my mood. I’m feeling clear and I have energy to burn. Prior to this week I had no motivation to move I sat at home with the kids, maybe went to the park or shops didn’t even think about other places we could go or things we could do, just wanted to veg. My excuse was I was tired I have four kids! two that are only 19 months a part,! I have a right to feel zonked. EXCUSE! A week of eating clean and I swear that’s what it is (along with the mindset tasks) has made me so clear of mind that I am now excited about getting back out into the world and giving my kids awesome active experiences. BRING IT ON. 

One of the principles of 12WBT which had always stuck with me was having a “clean” pantry, this however was meant that because I was not prepared for lunch each day that I really only had peanut butter and bread at home. So guess what my diet consisted of ? Up to 4 peanut butter sandwiches each day! When I typed one of those into my fitness pal out of curiosity this week it was almost 500 cal 😳 each so that means I was eating over my days calories just in Sandwiches. I have eaten two peices of bread this week and feel so much better, not bloated or sluggish. I’m looking forward to where this round takes me. already feeling good! Hope that keeps me motived to keep making positive change. 

So I’ve had another baby. I’m now the proud mumma bear of four beautiful kids 2 boys and 2 girls my two girls being 19 months a part and my body is not in good shape!! I have a moody teenager, a 7yr old boy with ADHD ( he’s a handful & a joy) and my two beautiful little ladies. They have been both my excuse and now my motivation. After a heated discussion with my hubby in which he pointed out that if I was so miserable at my current weight that I should do something and stop whinging to him. I signed up for the 12WBT post Preg program. I was offended by his comments at first who else am I supposed to whinge to and then I realized, he was right and I was making excuses and I did need to get off my butt and do something. I am sick of being tired and feeling like the only thing I can wear is a sack ( or maternity clothes 12 weeks after giving birth) and instead of being all woes me I needed to take action. 

I put in at least 7kg between pregnancy and another 7kg that doesn’t want to shift from my last one! Yuck 

But I am determined to get fit and healthy and eat right. I know what it feels like to be strong and I want that back! So I have signed up for my 9th yes 9th round of 12wBT. I am saying it out loud right here that I am totally 100% committed to getting it right this round! 

When I think of the dollers I have spent on this program my mind boggles a bit but I did have results I just slipped back into old habits which I intend to break for good this time round. No more babies for me the last one bless her was 5kg born and I don’t think my body will handle that again. So can’t use pregnancy as an excuse again, time to smash this. 

My 7 year old has been very excited to see my exercise lady  ( Michelle bridges) again so I’m sure he’ll keep me motivated. I’ve done my shop and my prep and am in the process of completing in haste my pre season tasks. Because mind set and organization are key. 

I’m planning on using this space to share my journey through weight loss, getting fit, healthy and parenting. So I’ll check in next week with an update! Wish me luck