And so Round 1 2012 begins

I have had a great start to this round, despite having to cancel a Bridge to Bridge walk along the Nepean River  I had planned with about 9 other 12wbt members because of the weather conditions.  I almost put off exercise until the afternoon, but I thought JFDI and headed to the gym for a Body Pump class and some time on the cardio equipment in the gym.

This was my second Body Pump class since October, and when I did one two weeks ago I used the lightest weights, and at  that time I barely raised a sweat and burned about 250 calories.  So, I knew I could do better and I was determined to do better this morning.  I increased the weights to what I was using in October and in the last half hour there was definitely fat crying in the guise of sweat.

At the end of the hour my HRM read 712 calories burned!  Unbelieveable! I was going to be happy with my efforts if I got over 300.  So I headed into the gym and hopped on a stationary bike for 20 minutes.  I increased the resistence one level – and of course chose the random hill program.  I really felt that small increase in the resistence on the hills.  I really gave it my all in the last five minutes.

At the 20 minute mark I checked my HRM for calories burned. (I keep it showing my heart rate during the workout – so I can make sure I am challenging myself.)  Total for both workouts was 1026 calories.  Feeling mighty good and totally shredded.  So took a photo of my shredder face for the Facebook group.

The look on my face is due to the effort involved in taking a self portrait in the carpark of the gym without anyone seeing me.

I didn’t set out to make this workout a SSS on a Monday – but needless to say I’m pretty pleased with myself.  And most importantly, pleased that I didn’t let excuses and procrastination get in the way of having a workout after my original plans for the morning were changed.

When I got home I got myself a snack and sat down to do something I have never done before.  I planned my meals for the whole week until Sunday 22/1/12 on http://www.myfitnesspal.com  I feel in control, and its a relief not to have to worry about what I’m eating for the rest of the week.  This afternoon I am also going to plan the snacks too. (Who is this woman?) The great thing about it is I don’t have to do any calculations and I can change things during the week if the need arises.

How are you getting ready for the next 16 weeks?