Burn Fat Fast with Burpees!

OK! So who knows what a Burpee is?  Well I never knew what one was! And let me tell you, when you start doing them you will NEVER forget them! LOL! But here's the thing - they BURN FAT FAST! Sure they are no picnic but they get easier as you work on your technique. I have included a link from YouTube which provides footage of a "beginner burpee". (link is at bottom of this post) I feel its important to know that its ok to start with the beginner version as the normal version is practically impossible to do if you're overweight, unfit or never done one before! I had a PT session once and I'll never forget it, it involved a LOT of burpees and a lot of tears but I persevered and now I can do the normal version. Sure I'm not busting them out like Commando Steve but I can do them and I dread to think what I used to look like doing them! But that's just it, persevere and never, never, never give up! Burpees will become your friend because YOU will see the benefits! Good luck, study the footage and GET TO IT!  nb. This is just one example on YouTube - there is probably a gazillion of pieces of footage but this one is great for the beginner!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIQx1FiQt50

Fun Runs are Fun!

So I did my FIRST FUN RUN last month!  And it was great fun! Why did I always think you had to be an elite athlete to enter one of these things? We made it a family event and my gorgeous cousin, Lauren was up from Brisvegas so she was excited to join Team McGhie!

WOW! So many people of all shapes, sizes and vast age groups. We realised we had been missing out! What a wonderful way of getting outdoors with our kids and doing something together as a family amongst the community. 

So my point is - please don't feel you have to be super fit or an elite athlete to compete in your city's annual fun runs! Who knows you might just get hooked! Check your local guides and papers for upcoming events and commit to it! The entry fee usually supports a local charity or foundation so it's WIN WIN!!!  Oh yeh, you can walk it too! There's no pressure! It's about getting out and giving it a GO!  Zoom! Zoom!

Well Hello There!!!

My first blog entry! No pressure or anything!!! Geez! Ok, so we're all expected to be a "Jack of all Trades" these days. Right? Well wouldn't we be more efficient and happier for that matter, if we did everything in a fit and healthy body? The answer is obvious.... Yes!

This blog is about me and how I lost a lot of weight and changed my body shape. Some people don't recognize me. My doctor was one of them. So I figured I'd start a blog about the real truths of losing weight and fueling your body the right way!! It is not about starving yourself, "drinking" your meals or detox potions. None of that!!! Ever!!! It is brutally honest and it's about being honest with yourself. It's also about believing in yourself and being consistent.

After baby no. three (all boys) I would walk 5klms a day, Monday to Friday when my eldest two boys were at school. But the scales never moved. Ever! In saying that, I also thought at the time that it was OK to eat Camembert cheese every Friday night washed down with a few bevvies. Strewth! What was I on?? Anyway, I was horribly wrong and came to the realization that I had expanded to a cuddly 92kgs! What the?

The worst part of this is that I didn't think I looked that bad. I knew I wasn't looking foxy by any means but it wasn't until I downloaded my photos off my iPhone onto my Mac that I nearly passed out from the sheer shock of seeing myself looking "all blown up!" Who was that person??

It was my "light bulb" moment! You know the one I'm talking about?! My immediate reaction in my mind, That is it!!!!

I decided there and then that I had two choices. I could continue to get bigger or I could get off my arse and do something about it! Well of course, I did the latter. I had discussed with my doctor about losing weight and I had explained to her that I had been doing heaps of walking but she politely suggested I "up the anti" and join a gym! Eeek! Hadn't been to one of those for a while.

Alrighty then! So I went to the local gym that everybody raved about (Domain Central Fitness) and thought Ok... firstly the creche facilities have to exceed my expectations. If I was going to commit to this then I had to know in my mind that for the one hour I was in a class that my baby was going to be well cared for.

So on arrival to the gym I went straight to the creche to get a vibe! Well it was perfect!!! No turning back now. No more excuses! May I also just say at this point, so many women will say to me today, "Oh, I've got a little one, (ie. baby), I can't join the gym... blah, blah, blah". Well Hello! I'm not holding a tray of pork chops here!!!! This is actually child number three for me and as much as I love him, I am entitled to my timeout too. Sure they'll scream and have meltdowns but they adjust and ultimately look forward to it. Persevere ok!!

Look! It's fair say that we cannot control every aspect of our lives, but if we can look in the mirror and feel proud of ourselves, then I'm pretty sure you'd agree that that makes life pretty Great! Children not only want a happy, fit and healthy mother but it is essential for an awesome family dynamic! Raising a family is tough, we may as well be fit and healthy yeh?!