How are the excuses going?

Oh Man,  I thought I was not much for excuses when it came to exercise but boy was I wrong.  This week I have really taken myself out of my comfort zone.  I have been so sore from my Tuesday/Wednesday workouts that I have been really challenged to get out there and workout today.  I came home from teaching 8 classes this afternoon so buggered I could not manage my workout.  Look at the workout I was supposed to do (see below).  I could not manage one push up.  As soon as I started running up my step I thought.  I am insane, there is no way I can force myself to do this.  My body is screaming.  It is true.  I, the one you would all know as no excuses Kate really lamed out today.  I am okay with it though.  I will try to do it tomorrow, on top of my boxing session and running with my buddy.  Maybe there is a way I could incorporate it all .  Well it is crunch time Kate.  You obviously haven't really been working to your full potential out there and now it is time to suck it up and really show yourself what you are made of.  I have really been challenged this week but from previous experience, I know it WILL get easier.  I just need to get over this little hurdle.

A peak at the workout for today... (that I didn't do)

Warm Up

Run for 5 minutes

40 minute Workout - D0 the following 3 times about 12 reps each

Squat - Towel Pulls - Walking Pushups with 1 Hand Elevated - Sumo Squats - Lower Half Scapular Wall Slide - Step Ups - Hamstring Curls on Bench - Tricep Dips with 1 Leg Elevated - Clams-  Tricep Pushups - Walking Lunges with or without Dumbbells - More Pushups - Jumps - Over a bench  and  Burpees 

So what are your goals, huh?

The key thing to any success is setting yourself up for success and that will only come if you take the time to create some direction for yourself.  Up until now I have had a few goals that have kept be dedicated to the programs I have followed and because I set myself with goals, I succeeded.  How easy is  that?  Well there were a few things that helped.
1.  Following a program
2.  Really wanting the goals ( run a half marathon faster than I ever had (1:56), Run 10k in under 50 mins, get my weight into the healthy BMI)
3.  Rewarding myself and taking stock along the way to ensure that I still wanted to reach my goals and was doing the things I needed to to get there.
4.  NOT beating myself up if fell over.
5. Recording the journey (through my blog and my Garmin watch that maps every run I do)

So with that in mind I am a little lost at the moment because I still have yet to define my goals.  I know now it is important so will spend the next few days pondering.

What are your goals????

Back for a third round of 12WBT

I am back!  One week until the 12 week challenge kicks off and I am ready to take on the challenge of trying to get my weight into the 60's.  I hope that with some focused eating and a more targeted exercise program this will be achievable.  I really am happy with where I am at but I would love to look good in shorts and be a little less self conscious of the back flab.  So here I go.  My biggest challenge will be excessive eating.  I eat far too many cheese and bikkies and yes I have also allowed the wine to creep back in so that will now be leaving.  I am okay with that.  I really need it out of my life.  I am ready and it is all good.   As my gorgeous friend reminded me today, I have fought that battle before and won so it is just another battle but this time I know I can win.  Yay, for a smaller body.  Yay for a healthier and stronger physique and yay for showing off my sexy back at the Finale party that I will be able to attend because it is in Brisbane.  I am excited.  I love the focus this program gives me and I am going to love every minute of it.