Tuesday, September 30, 2008
YOU CRAZY WOMAN
What sort of friggin' name is:
"Reverse Psychology Bike Intervals" ????
Some crazy bloody woman by the name of Liz devised this ridiculous, torturous workout that just about kills you. I was hating you this morning and I'm pretty sure Nicole didn't like you very much either. I'm so gonna get you back when you're fixed.
Who else wants payback?
"Reverse Psychology Bike Intervals" ????
Some crazy bloody woman by the name of Liz devised this ridiculous, torturous workout that just about kills you. I was hating you this morning and I'm pretty sure Nicole didn't like you very much either. I'm so gonna get you back when you're fixed.
Who else wants payback?
Monday, September 29, 2008
MY LIFE
Is tracking along nicely. Got Liz on the job again of whipping me into tip top shape with a goal in the future in mind and together training with Liz and Nicole is having me look forward to each and every session. I'm getting stronger and leaner at the same time which is a fantastic feeling.
Mentally I'm feeling really strong. Doing some great work with my psyche and learning that I am far stronger that I ever believed.
Food has been really enjoyable and moderate now that I'm no longer "on" a diet but rather just eating what it is I feel like.
Hubby arrived home yesterday morning after being away in Vegas for week the past week. Guess what he brought me home? Another 2 litres of duty free Absolut Vodka so now I have a total of 6 litres. Think he's trying to tell me something?
My eldest son arrived on Saturday night for a week in the holidays so has been hogging my computer again so I haven't really had a chance to do any work. As well my daughter came home from her week away so now it's a full house again.
Work is going really well. I've got really lovely clients and some are doing fantastically well which makes my job really easy and enjoyable. There's always the few that are hard work but this is what tests me and helps me become an even better trainer.
Really looking forward to helping Gil get ready this weekend to step on stage at INBA. She's a beautiful girl who is going to shine on stage. She has an awesome set of abs so look out for those.
Have a great week everyone
Mentally I'm feeling really strong. Doing some great work with my psyche and learning that I am far stronger that I ever believed.
Food has been really enjoyable and moderate now that I'm no longer "on" a diet but rather just eating what it is I feel like.
Hubby arrived home yesterday morning after being away in Vegas for week the past week. Guess what he brought me home? Another 2 litres of duty free Absolut Vodka so now I have a total of 6 litres. Think he's trying to tell me something?
My eldest son arrived on Saturday night for a week in the holidays so has been hogging my computer again so I haven't really had a chance to do any work. As well my daughter came home from her week away so now it's a full house again.
Work is going really well. I've got really lovely clients and some are doing fantastically well which makes my job really easy and enjoyable. There's always the few that are hard work but this is what tests me and helps me become an even better trainer.
Really looking forward to helping Gil get ready this weekend to step on stage at INBA. She's a beautiful girl who is going to shine on stage. She has an awesome set of abs so look out for those.
Have a great week everyone
Saturday, September 27, 2008
ANB SHOW
Just arrived home from the Qld ANB show on the Gold Coast where Liz' client Tara was competing. I was only able to stay for the pre-judging so don't know the final result but wouldn't tell you anyway as I'll let Tara and Liz do the honours but Tara looked absolutely gorgeous. She held herself really well on stage and was smashing!
A big congrats too to Raechelle who competed also. Her line up looked close. She also looked beautiful.
Can't wait to hear the final result later on tonight.
A big congrats too to Raechelle who competed also. Her line up looked close. She also looked beautiful.
Can't wait to hear the final result later on tonight.
Friday, September 26, 2008
THE STORY OF OUR LIVES
Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives (now that was a blast from the past).
It seems we're all doing it, trying to find the "balance" that is. Between work, family, exercise, eating, sleeping it is consuming our thoughts and feelings.
I think I had an "ah-ha" moment yesterday. What to eat, when to eat, have I trained, can I have starchy carbs, pre-workout meal, post-workout meal, protein, carbs, fats, veges, supplements. It's all bullshit!
I'm sick and tired of always thinking about it. I agree there's a time and place for all of this. And it's all good stuff but when it consumes your every thought then that's not healthy nor living. What is healthy is eating what you feel like (within reason of course). I eat healthy, nutritious food most of the time because I really really enjoy it. The taste, the texture, the smell. But on occasions I want to eat shit just because it tastes so god damn good. If I don't feel like my planned chicken and veges for dinner but rather oats and powder - what's wrong with that? I shouldn't have to ask myself have I trained so can I have starchy carbs. Even though I may be termed an "athlete" I want to eat "normally" but what is normal?
Friend and Coach Liz says "normal" is:
- eating well most of the time and being able to switch gears if you truly want to eat something different
- totally normal to eat for reasons other than hunger, sometimes just for the sheer joy of it
- normal to wake up and not always feel like "eating healthy" or veggies or whatever
- totally normal not to feel like cooking and have oats for dinner
And my beautiful friend Katie wrote to me earlier and mentioned a few very valid points which she's going to turn into a blog post later (I hope) as she's such a better writer than me.
So, from this point forward I declare I will not restrict or deprive myself of any food on this earth. Everything in moderation!
It seems we're all doing it, trying to find the "balance" that is. Between work, family, exercise, eating, sleeping it is consuming our thoughts and feelings.
I think I had an "ah-ha" moment yesterday. What to eat, when to eat, have I trained, can I have starchy carbs, pre-workout meal, post-workout meal, protein, carbs, fats, veges, supplements. It's all bullshit!
I'm sick and tired of always thinking about it. I agree there's a time and place for all of this. And it's all good stuff but when it consumes your every thought then that's not healthy nor living. What is healthy is eating what you feel like (within reason of course). I eat healthy, nutritious food most of the time because I really really enjoy it. The taste, the texture, the smell. But on occasions I want to eat shit just because it tastes so god damn good. If I don't feel like my planned chicken and veges for dinner but rather oats and powder - what's wrong with that? I shouldn't have to ask myself have I trained so can I have starchy carbs. Even though I may be termed an "athlete" I want to eat "normally" but what is normal?
Friend and Coach Liz says "normal" is:
- eating well most of the time and being able to switch gears if you truly want to eat something different
- totally normal to eat for reasons other than hunger, sometimes just for the sheer joy of it
- normal to wake up and not always feel like "eating healthy" or veggies or whatever
- totally normal not to feel like cooking and have oats for dinner
And my beautiful friend Katie wrote to me earlier and mentioned a few very valid points which she's going to turn into a blog post later (I hope) as she's such a better writer than me.
So, from this point forward I declare I will not restrict or deprive myself of any food on this earth. Everything in moderation!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
PRE-COMP DISASTERS
Liz and I reflected on what we deemed to be disasters or at least stressful situations in the weeks leading up to our competitions. For me it was having to move house 2 weeks before my first comp. For Liz it was flooding the house. This discussion came about when a client of mine who I've been preparing for her first comp, along with Liz' help, had her little boy in hospital a couple of times over the past couple of weeks. Just wondered what everyone else has had happen to them? Kerryn your life doesn't count! (just joking).
Speaking of my client - here she is yesterday. Introducing the gorgeous Gilienne.
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