The beginning of 12WBT Round 2, 2011 is here. It's my second round in the program and I am really happy to be back in the swing of things. I had a consistent pre-season, losing a further 4.6kg in the 4 weeks. I stopped tracking my calories in and out and if I'm being honest, I wasn't putting the effort into my training as I was during the program. I kept thinking to myself - If Jillian Michaels was here, she would be yelling at me for phoning in my workouts! I kept going though and the best part about it is I did it because I wanted to and because it is part of my life now.
Right, into the purpose of this blog. ShrinkingKath has a blog - The Courage to Start http://courage2start.blogspot.com and she sets an unofficial 12WBT blogging challenge. This round I'm going to give as many of them a crack as I can. The first one: Introduce Yourself. Here's the Q & A...
1. Describe yourself in 25 words or less. You can get straight to the point - or bring your creativity into play.
I'm focussed on looking after myself, Open to adventure, loving mum committed to growing a great man, bike rider, pump lover, love to laugh.
2. What brings you to 12wbt? Getting fitter? Losing weight? (Gaining weight??) Are you first timer, a repeat offender??
This is my second round of 12WBT. I'm here to learn. On this journey I'm learning to love myself, to remain gentle and loving but to stretch myself and see what I am capable of. I'm learning to step into myself and be seen. This round I have somewhere between 11 & 15kgs to lose. I'll see what feels right when I get there. My goal weight is freedom - the place where I feel totally comfortable and confident in my skin and my body.
3. Why do you blog??
There's stuff that comes up for me and I figured it's easier to write it down than to keep it in my head. I use my blog to got to the places I'm not talking to others about.
4. Who is your biggest inspiration in life and why (doesn't have to be weight loss)
My son. He is amazing. He is funny, a great friend, loves adventure and trying new things. He is aware of his limits but he tests himself and perseveres when things are hard. He isn't afraid to let his feelings out if they are getting in his way. He thinks he's awesome (and he is) and his light shines brightly. There's a million other reasons why he inspires me, but that might be a whole different blog.
5. What things in life bring you the most joy?
Being with my son, laughing with friends, being outside on a beautiful sunny day, a clean house, a good night's sleep, feeling energetic.
6.What do you think your greatest challenge is going to be this round?
It's been a really long time since I've been this weight and the weight I'm aiming to be. My life was very different last time I was this weight and I'm a little worried some of the issues I was running away from then are going to resurface. I am also worried once I get closer to goal weight that I'll really drop the intensity and never quite reach it. Will I feel like I deserve it when I'm nearly there???
7. What are you most excited about 12wbt?
Reaching freedom. I have never done a program as good as this. The food is delicious, the support is wonderful, the opportunities are endless. It's all here for me to choose from. I love the many ways I get to choose the most loving choice each day. I am excited to see what I can achieve - to see the results of my hard work.
8. And what scares the pants off you?
I'm not scared. That's not quite right. I'm not running away from fear anymore. Whatever scares me I am going to walk right on in to. My fears are lessons I haven't wanted to face, they are the places where the answers are hiding. I'm fearful of not making it, I'm fearful of never feeling freedom. These fears won't stop me.
9. Tell me - right now - today - how do you feel about exercise in no more than 10 words
Love it - gives me space, tests my capabilities
10. Complete this sentence - in 12 weeks time - on the last day of 12wbt I am going to be feeling FREE
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