Twenty-Eight Day Update

Hi Kids

Hope this finds you well.

No post (as such) today. I’m off to Sydney to do some grown-up (type) business stuff, so this will brief. Of course, today (Friday) is the end of the third week of our twenty-eight day challenge, which means that it’s time for some progress reports and a little feedback (highs, lows, challenges, surprises). It’s interesting to take note of the vast drop off since one hundred and fifty (or so) people put up their hands three weeks ago to commit to this process (and to provide the accompanying weekly updates). It’s kinda hard to get results when we don’t persevere isn’t it?

Just saying. ;)

Anyhoozle, I’m keen to hear how you (remaining) participants are travelling. FYI, I have stuck to my commitment (to stretch daily for thirty minutes) every day, except one. I am now slightly less like a ceramic tile. More like a terracotta tile. :)

Have an ace weekend. See you Monday.

Group hug and big love from me to you. xx

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Jenny August 12, 2010 at 10:17 pm

Alas, this week have progressed no further than the end of last week. Three factors
1. went away for the weekend for some R&R
2. had more actual “work” than paper “work” to do
3. had a funeral for a friend’s mum

The hurdles just got stretched a bit further down the field, they will still get jumped. :-)

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Sparkrunner August 12, 2010 at 11:36 pm

Kathy here and still on track. Knowing you’re going to be checking up on us helps. I’ve been changing up my routine here and there to keep it fresh. I don’t love strengthening and stretching exercises, but they aren’t as loathsome as I thought they’d be when I was in full on avoidance mode. I’ve got one more workout to fit in Friday for the week so no total minute count yet for the week, but the goal is to beat last weeks total minutes.

Thanks for kicking us in the arse Craig!

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Shann August 13, 2010 at 12:50 am

My commitment was to make time for 8 hours sleep at night.
Week one went pretty good on keeping on track with the commitment, week two went pretty bad and week three is somewhere in the middle but with a good note.

I feel like the first two weeks were a bit of a rubber band effect, going from one extreme to the other and snapping right on back to the first. So over the weekend I was thinking it over and decided to keep my commitment to sleep better for myself, but rather than concentrate so hard on “8 hours every night” I decided to instead feel it out and it worked an absolute treat. Overall this week I am averaging more sleep a night than when we first started our 28 day journey together and I’ve been feeling much better through the days as well.

And thanks for the great post the other day Craig – it helped cement my little thought pieces that I didn’t have to have the same amount of sleep every night to feel fab, whilst I did require more overall – I just needed to listen better to know when and how much (yes – blush face for waking up to something so simple read over and over again… oh well you get there in the end!)

So feeling good and ready for week four :D

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d August 13, 2010 at 12:55 am

I’ve done great on my commitment to walk every day from my car and back (parked across the street from my work complex), it’s habit now and I’ve even turned down rides from the transport bus drivers who apparently think I’m nuts for walking in 95 degree heat and humidity.
Mixed results on commitment of eating healthy Thursday and Friday (I do great Monday-Wednesday). . . we have lunch available every Thursday at work and it’s hard to eat small portions when the buffet is right there. And it’s difficult to eat healthy on Fridays, since I always feel celebratory about getting through another week and am bored with leftovers by then. I have done better by eating a sub sandwich loaded w/ veggies rather than a cheeseburger tho, if I eat lunch out. I usually do pretty good on the weekends, since we don’t keep junk food at the house. Thursdays and Fridays continue to be a big challenge for me though . . .

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Alisa August 13, 2010 at 3:18 am

Wish I had better news to report, but my back is still screwed up and I’m still stalled in my plans. It’s starting to mend, but I can’t move in certain directions that are rather critical for my PT exercises. I’m a bit grumpy about this, and it’s been a struggle not to eat junk in this mood. So I’ve refocused on tracking my food intake and just moving about a lot. I was always good at distractions, but at least these are healthier than usual!

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Catherine August 13, 2010 at 5:12 am

I’m tired today (spent all day walking since 5 am this morning and just got in) but still talking like an idiot to anyone who’ll listen. Maybe I’m better at talking than I think. Love you back.

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Meg August 13, 2010 at 5:41 am

Hey, all!

I screwed up a bit this past week, but I’m going with the whole “I’m human” thing rather than the “I’m such a loser, I may as well quit” thing.

I exercised four out of the six days I scheduled. Three good hikes (one of them very good, as we got lost and spent almost five hours on the trail) and one session on the bike.

I don’t feel that I’ve faltered, and I’m just getting on with what I sense somewhere in the back of my mind is a new habit… having my body crave movement.
I feel great! Stronger physically and mentally.

Thank you again, Craig!

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matt August 13, 2010 at 6:29 am

Hey Craig,
My wife and I have been doing very well, we had 18 days alcohol free! thats good for us. We did however slip last night, we had more than a few large glasses of wine and a take away……………
We are back on the straight and narrow now and heading for the end of the challenge. We are very happy with our progress. Just need to exercise more on a regular basis.

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Marit August 13, 2010 at 6:51 am

I’m one of those who didn’t post an update last week. I was offline four days – I did pay attention to the challenge and spent my 15 minutes in my basement when I was home 3 days last week (before going away). This week’s been a “disaster” so far – I have done laundry, but not de-cluttered at all (back at work full swing might be a reason I’m lagging behind, but it’s not really an excuse!)

I’ll keep on keeping on and expect a break-through this weekend. I promise myself and my basement to make up the lacking hours and I DO notice some progress on the floors.

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Mon August 13, 2010 at 7:28 am

Hi Everyone!

Great news!!! I managed to walk and RUN Sydney’s City2Surf :) … It was an awesome experience as a 1st timer and my knees held up well. I was listening to my body throughout the whole 14kms and gave it the best I could! I was sore for a couple of days after the event, to my surprise it was not the knees, only muscle soreness thighs and butt … Yeah! … what the?? :)

This week’s been pretty good … I’ve kept up with my stretches/massaging knees and quiet time 4 myself, though I have stepped off the track with swimming I have only gone once this week … that’s ok, I know I will do it next week.

I am starting to learn that rest time from heavy training is just as important. I am feeling its rewards now, though it has been quite a challenge talking myself into slowing down … even after the knee injuries and having my mind set for 3 running events.

I am grateful and feel blessed for having such a great network of friends and family and to you Craig for coming up with this awesome 28-day program at the right moment.

Thank you.
Mon

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Tash S August 13, 2010 at 7:29 am

Hi

28 day update. So far this week has been good, except that when I talk to people about being Primal & what that means they seem to want to know if I’m regular still (& they only find out that I’m primal when I’m eating – talk about great table conversation), & I am. That’s the end of that topic as I’m sure the whole world doesn’t want to read anymore on that topic either.

Tonight is going to be a challenge, it’s my farewell drinks at the pub tonight & usually I drink beer, however that’s made of grains. I could drink wine, but that I get drunk way too quickly & will feel like crap tomorrow & spirits is way too expensive. So I’m not quite sure what I’m going to do. I don’t drink very often so it hasn’t come up yet.

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Lena August 13, 2010 at 7:42 am

hmmm, my life went crazy and I didn’t watch what I was eating and therefore large blocks of chocolate and packets of biscuits found their way in my digestive system and now on my stomach and hips. I can’t believe what an issue food is for me, can other people put on 2-3 kg of weight in a week like I can?
Anyway back to recording everything I eat and making time again for excercise, the dogs still getting walked but everything else has been on hold, it really has been an exceptional 2 weeks, we run an action group and things are heating up.
Maybe this is the story of my life, as soon as life deviates from the normal routine I go for food and go for it heavy and fast.

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Helen Mary August 13, 2010 at 7:51 am

Hi, from Helen Mary.
I’m keeping it short and sweet this week with my third weekly update; I have had no alcohol in the last eight days. I have doubled my exercise and added swimming – come summer not only will I be walking along the beach by swimming in the surf as well (between the flags of course!!). I had a few moments but managed to catch myself easily, next week may require more as my workload is going to double as well – one week at a time – I have some more strategies to try though, faith in myself and the knowledge that my recovery time has gotten much shorter, to get me through. So until next week, best wishes and love from me.

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Helen August 13, 2010 at 7:55 am

Kids? lol

Here and held on by my fingernails. Just.

I didn’t do any shopping this week. Not proper shopping anyway. I mainly at stuff that was in the cupboards or picked stuff up from garages or shops because I’ve been out so much. Sometimes I made wise choices, sometimes I didn’t. Mostly I didn’t.

Been really restless this week. My job is driving me nutzoid, and so are some of the people I work with. Resentment has been building because I’ve been wanting to focus on MY business and studying for the next part of the project (anat & phys) instead of working for someone else. By the time I get home from work/gym/personal training/slimming world I’m absolutely shattered. I leave home at 7.15, start work at 8 then spend 8 hours looking social anxiety in the eye and saying “get lost” (I work in a busy call centre environment!). Finish work at 4.30 then round 2 starts. Studying and work on the business were being relegated to 5 mins here and there. When I could keep my eyes open basically. Ugh, not enough hours in a week, lol ;-)

The escape hatch got nearer today. My reflexology practitioner diploma arrived, as did the certificate to confirm I passed the practical training. I scored 90 % in the final exam. YAY! :-)

Training has been going great. Last Thurs/Fri (depending where in the world you are) I did over 10 km worth of cardio (bike, rower, cross trainer). I did the same 2 days later but skipped the rower and focused mainly on the cross trainer (35 mins!). Two days after that I attempted some salsa dancing for only the 2nd time in 7 months. Plantar fasciitis is still lurking in the background so I stuck with the basic steps and omitted the turns and contortionism moves. In total it was about 30 mins. The following day I did a personal training session. We walked just over 2 miles plus stretches. We were going to do some boxing but the PT brought the wrong sized gloves for my mitts, lol. Today I did 45 mins straight on the cross trainer – total distance 2.71 km. Phew!

Gained half a pound this week – heavier trousers and I ate before weighing in. I don’t usually do that. Food has been hit and miss too. I got off lightly, probably thanks to the physical activity.

More people are commenting on the changes now:

~ not as breathless
~ looking fresh/happier
- changing shape in the places that it matters (round the waist/core area

I’ve had to stop wearing one of my rings coz it fell off my finger. The other ring has been found a home on a different finger too, lol.

It IS worth it. Just gotta keep the momentum going :-)

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Anne-Marie August 13, 2010 at 7:58 am

Ooops I didn’t post last week, but it’s not because I didn’t want to, I ran out of time. I have keep up with half of my goal & that was to train 5 days a week & today I am absolutely destroyed (physically but in a good way). Food, well that is another thing, I haven’t accomplished what I set out to do & I’m still eating poorly by having too much ‘bad’ snacks. At least I’m recording what I’m eating, but I haven’t found that has helped me stop snacking & each day I keep saying tomorrow is a new day but tomorrow doesn’t seen to come for me. I’m really struggling in this area & I have even joined weight watchers online for a little encouragement but that’s not helping either. I’m still plucking away at it & I will conquer it. Till next week…

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Shirley August 13, 2010 at 8:09 am

Hi Craig and all

Three weeks in and happy to report a 5 kg loss so far. I didn’t post last week as we had internet problems for a few day and by then it was too late. Am very happy with the loss but more happy with the way I am thinking with not being all or nothing as I usually am. Have been keeping up with the exercise and feeling excited that Spring is just around the corner. Have a great week all and keep at it!

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Fi August 13, 2010 at 8:11 am

Week 2 – I was less able to deal with things and had anticipated difficulties. I ‘switched off’, becoming emotionally detached, losing interest in family matters.

I was worrying about things I had done and was over thinking of myself and how to survive the situation. My behaviour had a bad effect on relationships, including those at home and at work. Phew that was a mouthful…..

Week 3 – I am actually doing great and feel like my normal self. I was jolted back to the real world – I needed to be.

In a strange coincidence 5 days in, I was contacted by the State Trauma Registry regarding my medical information, as I was seriously injured and had medical complications around 6 ish months ago. I did not think I was that sick at the time.

In the last few days I have commenced participating in a research study where I am asked questions about my recovery and potential emotional problems – those that often surface months later. If only I knew that earlier…? I thought I was going a little weird of late, what a ditz…

In particular most of questions relate to how well I dealt with confronting feared situations and memories.

I know that answer to that – without even ‘over thinking’…

Have a great weekend everyone.

Fi XXX

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Shirley August 13, 2010 at 8:27 am

Meant to add how much I enjoyed your “Finding Inspiration” article Craig. I am writing a book, (yes, I know, such a cliche!!) and was struggling abit with how to proceed. You summed up exactly how I feel when my writing is flowing from me and not being stage managed in my head. When it is going well I feel all tingly and totally lose track of time, place, eating or sleeping. Thank you for reminding me of that! And just for the record, I find all you write very inspirational. It gives me pause and alot to think about. Now, if I can just try and emulate that….

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Dianne August 13, 2010 at 8:36 am

Week 3 and I am still doing my stretching exercises every day as prescribed by my physiotherapist. One drawback though – one of the exercises has seemed to exacerbate my back so stopped doing them in the last 5 days. When I went to the physio and told him he said I was wise to stop as I had some nerve damage in my lower back causing me the pain I was experiencing doing that particular exercise and he is working on that. So onward and upward with the other exercises. Thanks for your support Craig.

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Jackie August 13, 2010 at 8:44 am

I am proud of the fact that I am not a “drop off” but also very ashamed that my Berrylicious Tupperware Bottle has not been getting anywhere near the amount of usage that I set out to give it at the beginning of this challenge. Last week was ordinary, after promises of picking it up this week, they fell by the wayside, but nowhere near as bad as last week which I suppose is I guess is a good thing?.

After a teary session with my hubby this morning on how am I going to get through and learn from the MBE weekend if I can’t even commit to drinking 2 litres of water from a very good looking water bottle(yes there were tears over all of this :) ) I set off to work this morning with a new resolve of making it work :)

Fear not Mr Harper… I am not a fruit loop that will need to be lost deliberately in the wilderness of Wilsons Prom! :) …. but then again I will have my water bottle to keep my hydrated! :)

Sending the love and hugs back. :)

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Jen F August 13, 2010 at 8:46 am

Hi Craig, hope you have a good weekend, too!

Week 3 and still not haven’t even started on my 28 day commitment. Can’t get over a sickness at the moment. Could we possibly start the 28 days again, say about next week when I’m feeling better and everyone in the family is well! I know – I can start my 28 day commitment to myself at any time. Trying not to get negative and over think and emotionalise everything. I WILL begin when I am well and just accept that at the moment I am not well and can’t do as I committed to. I guess life is about jumping over hurdles that are put in front of you and moving on and not stopping at every one for too long, complicating things and making them harder than what they are and just getting on with it, which was my initial commitment to myself at the beginning, maybe life/the universe does give you exactly what you need.
Thx,

Jen F.

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Jess @ THIR August 13, 2010 at 9:04 am

Shame… I forgot to post my comment last week!!

My aim for the 28 days was to stop snacking after work… I had done so well, too, I was coming home and preparing dinner right away to stop myself “mooching” around the kitchen bored…

Then last night my plans to head to swim training all went awry when I had to stay at work late, my OH was meant to be preparing dinner, I got home 30 minutes before I had to leave again, and there was no sign of him!!!
Ended up having dinner 15 minutes before training and just didn’t make it… and I believe there were some doritos involved…

So I’ve been 6/7 this week. So getting better!
One more week to get it right :D

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carolp August 13, 2010 at 9:13 am

OK OK OK i forgot to report in last week but it’s YOUR fault (of course) i was so busy laughing at your massage story and replying to THAT i completely forgot to tell you i am STILL hanging in there. MY goal was to exercise every day for one hour…….so far i have managed it six days a week but for some reason i always let that last day slip or i get ‘busy’. I tossed around the idea of maybe revising my ghoal to exercsing one hour six days a week but what a cop out!! so here i go again…..a plan for ALL seven days to exercise ONE hour! About to head out NOW! Thanks for the prod in the right direction.
()
Carolp

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PrincessFiona August 13, 2010 at 9:27 am

I commenced the 28 day game plan at day 7 and still going strong. My goal was to write 28days worth of dinner menus for the family (4 kids 2 adults) and stick by it. So for each night for 28 nights I know what we are eating (yes, I have written a few quicker menus down for the “just in cases”. By doing this it has saved the kids asking “what’s for dinner” it helps me in organization not only for shopping but also time thinking about what to cook and saves the “I can’t be bothered cooking, let’s get take out”. = Healthier family plus healthier wallet. Thanks

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Leonie August 13, 2010 at 9:57 am

Week 3 has gone pretty well for me ,exercised 5 out of seven days. Food intake still okay but still struggling to not grab a glass of wine to unwind. Extending my commitment for the next week now to include NO ALCOHOL for the 7 days, see if that keeps me on the straight and narrow.

Have a great weekend!!

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Fiona August 13, 2010 at 10:00 am

I am reporting in my almost 100% lack of progress.

My goal was to do my core work 3 times a week.

I have done it zero times.

I did some stretching twice.

And it won’t change as after a treatment on Tuesday night I am banned from all yoga/pilates etc for 2 weeks.

So my result is going to stay 0% for the four weeks.

How depressing!

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Lorna August 13, 2010 at 10:01 am

Lorna here…..Still hanging in there….. this week i managed 2 x 45mins on the wii-fit.. which I am really enjoying. Upp-ed the intensity of both workouts so feeling pretty good about that. Have remembered my pedometer daily and have definately increased my steps throughout the week.
Onto another great week.

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emma August 13, 2010 at 10:29 am

Well I’m guilty of not reporting … but have been doing the challenge as well as I can. Since the beginning of the challenge I’ve had a very unwell family member (of the near death variety at times) and for the last week and a half, 2 sick kids home with a nasty winter lurgy so it’s been a testing time.

My goal was to get my diet and exercise back to my regular pattern, doing the documenting / planning required to support my endeavours. Well the documenting has suffered diet side of things, although I have kept tabs mentally (yes I know the pitfalls!) and am pleased to say things there are mostly (prob 90%) on track. Just making it a conscious process has helped. Training wise, I’ve not been able to slot into my usual pattern, however, I’ve been doing what I can, when I can and so although I’d like to get a bit more cardio in (I’m an endomorph so I need to do plenty of this to keep in shape) I’m pretty happy with what I’ve been able to manage, given current constraints.

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Michelle VIC August 13, 2010 at 10:52 am

Hi All,

I am pretty happy with myself, there has only been two days I haven’t done my 20 mins treadmill and dog walk in the mornings. I can actually feel myself getting fitter which is motivation to keep going…just wondering now what to do after the 28 days is up?

thanks x

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Jules August 13, 2010 at 11:01 am

It hasn’t been a great week – the whole family has been ill with some nasty virus (so there is the BIG EXCUSE out of the way).

My comittment was to ditch the sugar and the first 14 days were great – I feLT great – it was great to do what I said I would do – HOWEVER a little switch went off and I said “bugger it” part way through the week. Ordered a coffee with sugar – ate some of my daughter’s lollies and baked a birthday cake for a friend full of sugar – and then had a piece (or 2)!!!!!

But I am still here – accountable and pledging to do better for the final week. I think I underestimated the power of my addiction to sugar – and how when I felt under the weather I wanted to comfort myself with it. It is all a learning process (one I have been learning for 48 years – or more to the point NOT learning!)

I am looking forward to a better week. Thanks Craig!

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Amanda August 13, 2010 at 11:57 am

Hi Amanda from Victoria here. My 28 day challenge was to cut out all processed sugar and I’m wrapt to say that not one gram of food/drink with processed sugar has passed my lips. I am still getting major cravings though – it helps that I have nothing with sugar in it in the house. I wonder how long the cravings will last. Feeling good though and am determined to finish strong.
Thanks Craig for finally making me do this.

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Kate August 13, 2010 at 12:08 pm

Wow that happened quick! Progress

1) Still running 2-3 days a week – have incresed from 4 to 5km and shorten the time it takes by ten minutes

2) Still having a relationship – OUCH hurts a bit but remaining open minded

3) Spoke up and asked for the job I want at work – Went well they are seeing what they can do

Cheers

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Melissa August 13, 2010 at 12:38 pm

This week has been very successful for me. I’ve been to my boot camp sessions and eaten according to my nutrition plan. I may not have been drinking quite enough water but will aim to up it. Proud of my effort actually.

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Janelle August 13, 2010 at 2:10 pm

Alcohol goal wasn’t achieved this week. i have a million excuses and things to blame but I won’t, I will just start again…. again

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Paul August 13, 2010 at 3:08 pm

It has been tough but I have still not had a biscuit or chocolate. On the flipside I have increased my intake of good snacks eg nuts, fruit and yoghurts.

Cheers
Paul

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Magda August 13, 2010 at 3:44 pm

For me week three isnt quite over as I started the following Monday but am still checking in as I’m still in and still plugging away at my goal.

Ok last weekend was a little more relaxed than the one before – but still nowhere near comatose where all reason and commonsense goes out the door. I have trained consistently and eaten quite well most of the time. Have been happy with my efforts knowing that I’m making a good effort without being anal or obsessive about it.

Sadly I had little progress in the scale department with a drop of only .1kg. This doesnt surprise me as up to now the numbers have been on a steady downhill slide. It was all too good to possibly continue that way.

So today has been a bit of a party-in-the-mouth day (some old behaviours and thoughts creeping back) but tomorrow will be right back to business.

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Kimberley August 13, 2010 at 4:12 pm

Hi Craig

Still on track, just. Fell off a chair injuring my already bad back and bruised my wrist and arm so have only been able to train today. Saw my physio today who has given me some guidance for my back on what exercises i need to avoid with my Goal Power Training to avoid complicating my injury. But I’m positive and the great thing is my family are behind me now which is great.

My goal this week, hmm. To go for a nice longer walk over the weekend, to put fun into fitness …….. thanks for that one Jen, that’s my homework this week. So I intend going for a walk Sat and Sun with my ipod to add the fun element.

Til next week

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JenFir August 13, 2010 at 4:30 pm

I can make excuses, but I won’t. I didn’t hit my goals this week. But there are two positives:
1. I smashed the 50km Oxfam trek on the weekend. Felt great and feeling good for the actual event in 13 days!
2. I have planned the next two weeks – the lead up to the Oxfam! Nervous, but excited. Confident I can keep it together for the event and be fit and strong – both physically and mentally.

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Stephen August 13, 2010 at 5:39 pm

My goal was too swim 100 laps of the pool (25mtr indoor) in under
1 hour, This week I decided to pull my head in, concerntrate on counting the laps, no excuses for anything!!!
Monday I had an RDO so there was no excuse to leave the pool early, head down arse up, take my time, maintain the same pace, count the laps and concerntrate.
I felt like I was swimming slower, lap 90 I was ready to quit I was stiffening up, but I pushed through I DID IT. when I nearly completed the 100th lap I was talking to my self BIG time, I dont know what came over me but I thought what does a winning team at a Grand Final do. They have a victory lap, so glowing in my own personal glory I swam an extra two laps waving in my head to some imaginary crowd. I stopped looked at the clock – 53 minutes.

then added an extra ten slow laps as cool down

I have kept swimming this week and totaled up 10 kilometres

I will keep swimming and still go for my goal of 100 laps next Friday morning but may just a bit quicker!

I am now asking myself when Craig talks about 1 persons hard is anothers easy etc. Did I pick a goal that sub consciously I knew I could do with only a minimal amount of extra effort becuase I have had a basic swimming routine for the last 18 months.

have I gone for the “hey look at me arent I good” scenario when I havent really looked at and tackled the hardest issues such as my
diet and eating habits etc.

See you all at MBE,

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kate August 13, 2010 at 8:24 pm

shirley keep up the g8t work and mon :) city 2 surf x kate

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Lisa August 13, 2010 at 8:52 pm

Hi,
Good to read some positives and some encouragement in relation to negatives too!

I have been busy with work commitments so have been unable to update last week but i have been continuing on my quest to drink atleast 2 litres of water everyday for 28 days and i have been pretty successful. Over the last 3 weeks i have failed to do this on only 3 days so i am pretty impressed with myself.

The 3 days i failed were mainly due to increased work commitments at a sporting tournament with work where i wasn’t doing much so didn’t feel the need to drink even though i know i need to!

Keep on track and look forward to finishing the challenge but continuing with the lifestyle change!

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Rachael August 13, 2010 at 9:13 pm

All good on the exercise front-at least 30 minutes 6 days per week-this commitment has definately made me get out there a few times when i really didnt feel like it! Still working on the sugar part and hitting 65kgs-might make these the focus of my next 28 day challenge as i seem to be getting the exercise part under control!

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Josh August 13, 2010 at 9:22 pm

Hi guys,

Well what an interesting week its been. My challenge was to learn something new every day that will help me improve my quality of living, and as it turns out i can honestly say that although i may have not learnt anything major on a few days i have definitely made up for it on others.
This week has been a real mental challenge for me. Life has a strange way of working out sometimes and this week i have had to deal with a physically agressive housemate, complaining and energy sapping workmates and things just generally not going my way.

What i have learnt from all this is that being strong and standing up for yourself definitely can cause yourself some difficulties short term but in the end you will feel better about yourself and the person you are long term.
Patience has never been my strong suit but over the last week i have been practising a little technique i have learnt to become still and present whenever i am faced with frustrating situations; like people who are non stop wingers and (without going into to detail) when things just dont go as planned.
I have also learnt the names and uses of a wide range of tools needed on the construction site i am working on.
This relates to your article yesterday Craig i have actually made it a point to have a notebook around me as you can never predict when an idea or useful thought will pop in to your head and if you dont write it down staright away its sometimes gone forever. Have you ever thought of an old movie or song that you really wanna listen to or watch again and you think of it while working or something, you dont write it down and then when it comes to buying a movie or cd next time you go blank? So my number one lesson for the week is write important thoughts down as you never know when they might come in handy.

Enjoy the weekend

Josh

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Michelle August 13, 2010 at 9:31 pm

Hi Everyone

Well there was a shift this week, despite a sinus infection and a bad cold I ran twice this week. Not 3 times as my commitment but a shift none the less. so a good start.
Looking forward to doing 3 this week, it’s amazing how much easier some things become when you stop thinking about them. Such an over thinker sometimes….

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Bek August 13, 2010 at 10:16 pm

I think it is fair to say that I sucked the big one at this challenge! Despite my “commitment” to doing no less than 30 mins of exercise 6 days a week I think I’ve done less exercise in the last three weeks than in the month previous.

But, I have a half marathon plan prepared and have started training properly today.

Onwards and upwards!

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CJ August 14, 2010 at 9:18 am

Hi Craig, hi everyone,

Well, I’m typing this on the bike at the gym which is as close to an extreme sport as I will ever get. Don’t worry, I have health insurance if I fall off and get a nasty carpet burn.

Big high-fives to all of you who have kept to your commitments even when it starts to feel a bit old or when life throws you a few hurdles. And well done to all of you who have got back on the horse even after a slipup (or two). As Murray Walker (legendary Formula One racing commentator) always said: ‘To finish first, first you have to finish’.

As for my update, well, overall I’m pretty happy. I’ve had a few moments I’m not proud of but I’ve been recording my food fairly consistently and have increased my exercise. I’m surprised that I can feel results already. My favourite jeans no longer feel like they’re cutting off my circulation and I’m sleeping like I’m in a coma every night.

I’m so looking forward to MBE. Bring it on!

Keep up the good work, guys.

CJ xox

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Craig August 14, 2010 at 10:15 am

Hi Guys. Well, some fantastic, some good, some okay and some not-so-okay results but that’s all part of the lumpy bumpy ride we call being human isn’t it?

Thanks for all your updates – I’ve read them all. Keep up the good work and keep being resourceful, positive and solution-focused.

Still cheering you on… :) xx

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TJ August 15, 2010 at 7:41 pm

Hi Craig,
i was going ok, until I managed a severe dose of bronchitis and have been at home – exhausted and coughing for near on 2 weeks. Dr has given me another week off work to try and kick the cough that i have, so my exercise has gone out the window. I have been watching what I have been eating so I have been winning there. I decided that even if I can’t do the exercise of things there was no excuse to look after the nutrition side of things. hopefully I will be back underway week after next.. hopefully this cough will nick off in the next week.

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Rae August 18, 2010 at 1:56 am

Late post for week 3 update… Plans kinda fell apart late last week, intense weekend, a couple of days recovery and today finally got back to it today. Still committed to recovery :)

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Ester August 18, 2010 at 6:51 am

I’m on holidays and I don’t have a lot of time to explain myself but I’m still going strong with my resolution!

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