Had a PT session today with my trainer. The first time since early May. Probably close to exactly 3 months off. There was no easing me back in it seems. Three rounds of Kettleball Squats, Kettleball Swings, Assisted Chin Ups and V Line sit ups. My arms are going to punish me tomorrow. My thighs will probably do the same. There’s a group training session on Saturday that I’m going to. Think I’ll aim for Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays (or Sundays if trialling).

So far so good but very early days yet. My eating has been good. I’m keeping it to 1500 cals or below. I’m hoping that’s low enough to throw my body into ketosis. I’m not saying anything is off the menu this time (with the exception of non-nutritious fast food) and I am making sure that I eat vegetables every day. I think so long as I can still eat the things I like and still fit within my calorie limit this might be a much more feasible life style choice.

The commitment to the Challenge involves attending one group training session a week plus a session with a trainer and one extra workout off your own back. Agreeing to follow a nutritional plan and ensuring I do the required measurements and weigh ins means I meet the commitments set down by the club. I’ve got to think about this as a life style change. Something that I will do for the rest of my life – eat sensibly and exercise regularly. It’s common sense but apparently it’s common sense I like to ignore. Which means I’m slow at agility and that bugs me no end. I’m going to put this video here from Sunday of me running my young girl Savvy. We go clear and we win but there are so many places when I’m behind and I shouldn’t be. This can be my agility competitor BEFORE video. Hopefully in 3 months time I will look a little quicker and lighter on the ground.

Savvy – age 3 years Excellent Agility – 1st Place Bunbury 11th of August 2013