Day 34: 5.30am start!

In order to get all my exercises done before I head off to London I surprised myself by actually getting up at 5.30am to do my exercises. I didn't think that a long flight, dinner at the other end with friends and THEN skipping and working out would work. So yes, it was painful, yes my body was tight, but the really good news was that apart from the fact that the katanas nearly killed me I could actually do them. Also the dips worked (sort of). I mentally think to myself as I am going through it all that once the skipping and the creeps, jumps, squats or whatever they may be on that day are over then I am on the home run. It helps me to get through. Of course, it is by no means the easy part, it is just the mental part, as the planks nearly felled me.

I was quite stiff when I woke up so do quite a lot of stretching.

Amazing though that the people who walk their dogs at 6am do not seem to smile. In the afternoon everyone is much more friendly. Think I will stick to what works for me in future as much as possible which is warmer, softer body and a later start.

Skipping in Earls Court tomorrow... a treat, I think..........

Day33: Baby steps

One step at a time. I know I did a few more millimetres on the chest dip and may even have managed a whole cm, just can't tell exactly. So it goes, a little bit at a time.

Off to London for a few days tomorrow then wet and cold Scotland. That will be my biggest challenge yet. In the past leaving my home base has always derailed me. I am going to be fanatical about not veering off the exercise and food path. It will just be a bit more difficult in hotels and other people's homes.

Day 32: One foot off the path, but back on the track

I went off the path last night and I was very upset at myself. Was at a rugby charity event and if I had had time to eat before I would have been OK, I think. Lesson learnt. Not a wine issue. Had water in a wine glass all evening. But had been feeling dreadful anyway and a late lunch and all my snacks as necessary so thought I would be OK, but all of a sudden I was starving. Dinner wasn't served until 9pm. Was planning to just sit there and eat just a little bit, all PCP compliant. But I was really, really, really hungry.

Had too much protein. A bit if carb in the form of vichysoisse. And 3 whole asparagus spears! Strikes me again very strongly that people just do not eat enough vegetables as there doesn't ever seem to be any!! I was still very very hungry as the portions were too small so just couldn't stop myself eating the miniature pavlova. My punishment--other than the guilt and disappointment was a very sore tummy as I can't eat dairy due to intolerance.

Am 100% back on track today.

The good thing was that 1) it was for a very good cause, the children of Tohoku, 2) I feel better as All Black legend Stu Wilson was a brilliant speaker and I just laughed and laughed, and 3) I got quite a few comments on either how I was shrinking away or looked fabulous.

So I never lost the way, just was feeling dreadful enough to know that my body needed something but what was in front of me wasn't my choice.

On an up.

Day 31: Resorted to cycling hill

Feeling like I am getting the flu since yesterday so resorted to riding hills on my bicycle instead of skipping. Also first time I haven't been able to complete an exercise. The katana felled my half-way through. 4x25 leg lifts a huge step up and body certainly felt it. Had to do the plank on my knees, but despite feeling like death warmed over I felt that I was listening to my body rather than giving up. Was ready to give up half way through the leg lifts, but since I am determined to work on my abs especially hard, I just fixed on a corner in my mind and went for it, albeit it not at the fastest speed. Looking forward to a better day tomorrow.

Day 30: JFD

Heat stroke, dizziness, pain, burn, insane for skipping outside at noon in 33+ degree heat, but what kept me going was three little letters, placed in my head by Patrick ====> JFD

The man sitting in the shade resting whilst I was giggling to myself must have thought I was a complete lunatic. He did tell me though that I made it look so easy and that it looked like I was cooling myself down. HA!

Plan for tomorrow. See how hot it will be at 6am. Last day of school for the kids so only half day and no lunch required so will try an early morning session.

Day 29: Sweat baby sweat

Got through my exercises by thinking about what I would write about on my blog. None of the words were suitable.

Today I was seriously ready to not do my exercises. Have been working at the school my children go to and this no-airconditioning thing  in 33 degrees of heat means I was "glowing" all day. Sweating profusely is a better way to put it. Was absolutely exhausted by about noon.

I was also going to have a glass of red wine to celebrate a personal achievement (non-PCP).

I did none of the above, because:

1) JFD
2) it was after sundown

When I started this programme I told myself in addition to doing the exercises all day, I would also blog every day to keep my own momentum. Am feeling better post exercise as it means I have achieved that aim for today.

Am however being sorely tested by no aircon in recent days and spending the whole day wet and dripping. Does that mean I am burning more fat? This constant living in a sauna?

Just reread my blog from yesterday and it sounds exactly the same, just different words.

Day 28: Rivers of sweat

Had a very hot and sweaty day moving stuff around for people. So whilst it is an only skip day, seemed like I was working out all day. Very concerned with change in body odour. Regular deoderant just not working. Is this normal? Was completely knackered by the time I got home at 6pm and really, really wanted to not skip. Kids decided I had to though so they came with me. They did 500+ to my 1200. We were all hot and sweaty together for that, but it helped a lot to have the moral support. Up and down my little side street is equal to 300 skips, so easy to set my little targets.

Was very, very, very tempted to have a glass of red wine, and announced I would be having one. Think however I will just desist. Not had a chance to watch the videos for this week yet. A pleasure for tomorrow.