**There is no medical advice in this blog and if you think that you are verging on an eating disorder, please talk to someone**
Losing control is a difficult thing to face. The last time I did Rushfit, the first 5 weeks were amazing but the problem was that I was getting ill and injured and couldn't see the woods for the trees. I realised over the past month or so that I was so stressed out about my life, my job, my relationship, my flat situation, finances and lots and lots of other bits and pieces, I was using Rushfit to effectively beat myself up. The aim was that as long as I did it, everything was fine. This clearly wasn't the case this time.
As I slowly scaled back Rushfit, I started making some really unhealthy choices bordering on developing an eating disorder. This was not my intention at any point, but having felt like I had made good progress fitness wise and not losing enough weight, I became scared of food. I didn't know what to eat anymore. Fruit is sugar, carbs are bad. bananans are carbs.... but wait they're sugar... only when they are brown! WTF!
So I did what any self respecting girl does in this situation! Started boozing and partying and having a nice time! I also spoke to my nutritionist who is also a very patient and understanding man and helped a lot!
Good news, my confidence is back and I feel a lot better than I have done for a while! But Iwant my immense press up skills back again..... so here we go! Rushfit.... here I come!
Wednesday, 11 July 2012
Monday, 21 May 2012
Rush Fit - The next level...
Okay, so it's been a few weeks since I embarked on my Rush Fit journey of self abuse and absolute agony and what are the results??? Not great. I have put on weight. How much I don't know, but I feel bulkier that I did and things hurt all the time that didn't hurt before. However there is every chance that this is a temporary problem brought on with erratic amounts of exercise and my body is maybe just in a little bit of shock. Anyway, that is not the point. The point is, I feel really bloody fit! My recovery rate is down significantly and my press ups are pretty impressive, even if I do say so my self. But over all I am less happy because I haven't lost weight!
So... what is the plan now? Well, intermediate level of course!!! But this time I seriously need to manage my food intake more effectively. This is a marathon not a sprint and I have learned a lot of lessons from the last time I attempted to become Rush Fit. So from now on, there will be more meal planning and less boozing!
So here we go! One more time from the top!
So... what is the plan now? Well, intermediate level of course!!! But this time I seriously need to manage my food intake more effectively. This is a marathon not a sprint and I have learned a lot of lessons from the last time I attempted to become Rush Fit. So from now on, there will be more meal planning and less boozing!
So here we go! One more time from the top!
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Week 6
Well as I get closer to the end of the 8 (okay 9) week challenge of becoming 'rushfit' I feel like its not gone all that well.
On Monday of this week, I was due to complete the Fight Conditioning workout but because of work and availability of space, I was forced to swap it up and do Cardio instead. Then... during my high intensity cycle, hit my knee off the corner of the bike and really hurt it. So then I had to swap Wednesday's day off with Tuesday and now I am planning on doing the fight conditioning workout tonight.
Between this and the tendonitis catastrophe and having to repeat a week I feel like I have lost the momentum.
Although the workouts are doing a great job in tightening up my arms and legs, I am not feeling like the core work is really having that great an effect my abs or back and have decided to swap out the straight up / sit ups for another type of crunch that will be more effective.
Maybe I started at a level that wasn't good enough to do the moves in the correct way and while I do feel fitter I certainly don't feel like I have achieved 2/3's of the rushfit goal.
The diet that I have been following has been a little hit and miss but overall my calorie intake has been significantly lower than that recommended by the rushfit nutrition plan. Although I have not followed the timings of the meals as well as I would have liked.
But I am nothing if not committed to improving my technique and getting better results so I will keep you posted.
I think that the secret might be cardio and a lot of it, which makes me think that the intermediate level programme is the one I should have started from the beginning. But I am going to give this until the end of week 8 then take a week off before undertaking the intermediate programme!
On Monday of this week, I was due to complete the Fight Conditioning workout but because of work and availability of space, I was forced to swap it up and do Cardio instead. Then... during my high intensity cycle, hit my knee off the corner of the bike and really hurt it. So then I had to swap Wednesday's day off with Tuesday and now I am planning on doing the fight conditioning workout tonight.
Between this and the tendonitis catastrophe and having to repeat a week I feel like I have lost the momentum.
Although the workouts are doing a great job in tightening up my arms and legs, I am not feeling like the core work is really having that great an effect my abs or back and have decided to swap out the straight up / sit ups for another type of crunch that will be more effective.
Maybe I started at a level that wasn't good enough to do the moves in the correct way and while I do feel fitter I certainly don't feel like I have achieved 2/3's of the rushfit goal.
The diet that I have been following has been a little hit and miss but overall my calorie intake has been significantly lower than that recommended by the rushfit nutrition plan. Although I have not followed the timings of the meals as well as I would have liked.
But I am nothing if not committed to improving my technique and getting better results so I will keep you posted.
I think that the secret might be cardio and a lot of it, which makes me think that the intermediate level programme is the one I should have started from the beginning. But I am going to give this until the end of week 8 then take a week off before undertaking the intermediate programme!
Monday, 16 April 2012
Week 5, Day 4 (Take 2)
As per the injury and the sore knees and shoulders I have opted for a slight alteration to rushfit.
An increase in Cardio (10 mins of reasonably intense cycling prior to warm up) and substituting some of the exercises that will have a negative effect on the shoulders and knees seems to be working well.
I have also opted for a low carb diet over the past week. So I am looking forward to finding out tomorrow how it is going!
An increase in Cardio (10 mins of reasonably intense cycling prior to warm up) and substituting some of the exercises that will have a negative effect on the shoulders and knees seems to be working well.
I have also opted for a low carb diet over the past week. So I am looking forward to finding out tomorrow how it is going!
The Goal
For the past 5 weeks I have been asked regularly... What's your goal.
And I lost it for a while there as my response was Rushfit is my goal. What about after Rushfit? More Rushfit. Well that's just not a goal.
So here it is sports fans... My goal is to lose 30lbs between now and July 22nd. Which coincides with my 30th Birthday.
This gives me 10 weeks and no leeway to stick to something!
And I lost it for a while there as my response was Rushfit is my goal. What about after Rushfit? More Rushfit. Well that's just not a goal.
So here it is sports fans... My goal is to lose 30lbs between now and July 22nd. Which coincides with my 30th Birthday.
This gives me 10 weeks and no leeway to stick to something!
Wednesday, 11 April 2012
Easter Hols
Well it turns out that too much of a good thing can be bad for you and as a result I got some tendonitis and had to rest myself for a few days to get past it. The recommendation was 1 week, but I decided 4 days would be plenty and finally got back to Rushfit on Tuesday.
Another problem is that despitew planning to lose weight I am putting it on. Fair enough I am Reducing my body fat but I am feeling too chunky in the thighs and shoulders.... Probably because of all the pressups and squats.
In response, I have talked tommy nutritionist and am now doing a low carb diet and increasing cardio. I will also be skipping a few exercises from Rushfit to ease off the joints. Anything that puts too much pressure on my knees or shoulders is being reduced by about 20 percent to ensure I don't enrage the tendonitis.
Despite the aches and pains, it felt incredible to get back to working out, 4 days off was just rubbish and it's amazing how thenlethargysinks in. I have also learned that pineapple has stuff in it that is really good for joint inflammation and tomatoes, peppers and potatoes are really bad for joint inflammation.
I am gutted I have failed to complete the programme in the way that was intended so I have decided to repeat week 5 and complete Rushfit in 9 weeks. But I am concerned that I should be adding an additional week 5 as punishment. But I have been assured that continuing would have caused more harm than good.
Onwards and upwards.
Another problem is that despitew planning to lose weight I am putting it on. Fair enough I am Reducing my body fat but I am feeling too chunky in the thighs and shoulders.... Probably because of all the pressups and squats.
In response, I have talked tommy nutritionist and am now doing a low carb diet and increasing cardio. I will also be skipping a few exercises from Rushfit to ease off the joints. Anything that puts too much pressure on my knees or shoulders is being reduced by about 20 percent to ensure I don't enrage the tendonitis.
Despite the aches and pains, it felt incredible to get back to working out, 4 days off was just rubbish and it's amazing how thenlethargysinks in. I have also learned that pineapple has stuff in it that is really good for joint inflammation and tomatoes, peppers and potatoes are really bad for joint inflammation.
I am gutted I have failed to complete the programme in the way that was intended so I have decided to repeat week 5 and complete Rushfit in 9 weeks. But I am concerned that I should be adding an additional week 5 as punishment. But I have been assured that continuing would have caused more harm than good.
Onwards and upwards.
Wednesday, 4 April 2012
DAY OFF DAY OFF DAY OFF
If it didn't say it on the programme i wouldn't believe it. But today is a day off. Incredible timing considering I am flying back to Glasgow today and wouldn't really have the time. But 4 weeks ago when I was just starting Rushfit I was worried that going home was going to derail my efforts. This weekend, I am not worried at all.
I might even go back to my old gym and say hello to the folks in there! I am sure they won't mind.
Anyway, despite all my grumpy chat of late, it probably is worth it.... and on the up side, there is only Thursday, Friday and Saturday left of this week and then there are only 3 weeks left! Woo hoo!
I am so nearly rushfit!
I might even go back to my old gym and say hello to the folks in there! I am sure they won't mind.
Anyway, despite all my grumpy chat of late, it probably is worth it.... and on the up side, there is only Thursday, Friday and Saturday left of this week and then there are only 3 weeks left! Woo hoo!
I am so nearly rushfit!
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