So I’ve Been a Busy-Bee!

So I know I’ve been MIA lately and I know it usually means that a “health & fitness” blogger is being naughty. Well yes I’ve been a little bit naughty lately with eating too much chocolate but I’ve also been SUPER busy!
I’ve been trying to get back on track properly with my nutrition and fitness and I’m slowly but surely getting there!
I’ve been consistently using “My Fitness Pal” to record all of my food and also activity so if you have an account feel free to add me: Amydeville and I’ll be sure to follow back. I’ve logged in for over 20 days in a row, I’m such a good girl I know! I also made my account public so anyone can see how I’m going through the day with my nutrition and see how I’m doing calorie wise too. I’ve been over my 1200 mark the past few days but I just can’t say no to chocolate lately!
Aside from dedicating time to counting my calories each day I also joined up to Fernwood Fitness on Tuesday! Yay!
This is the first time I’ve ever experienced a “ladies only” gym and so far I’m loving it! The atmosphere is great, the admin is great and the facilities are great! It’s just filled with greatness! There is plenty of classes available, a mixture of Les Mills classes and also gym classes so there is a massive variety to choose from depending on what you’re after.

  
I’ve also started my Certificate II in Makeup Services this week going to class on Monday & Wednesday nights after work, so by the time I get home I’m absolutely stuffed! It’s weird getting back into class/study mode but I feel like I’m finally doing something I love and really enjoy doing. It’s about time I went for this qualification!

My first makeup face charts! They can only get better!

So I can say that I have been absolutely flat-out busy the past week and even last week aswell! But it’s all worth it, even if I’m tired I’m still rearing to go and do something worth while everyday!

Bring on the weekend!
Amydeville xoxo

DOMS & A New Gym?

MY ARMS ARE DEAD!
That’s right, they are sore and feeling very fragile today after going to a gym class for the first time in probably 13 months!
On Tuesday I purchased a “7 days for $7” pass for Fernwood Fitness and tried it out for the first time yesterday afternoon. I’ve never been to an all ladies gym before but thought I would give it a shot and see what I thought.
When I first arrived inside the gym I was blown away by how incredibly clean it was. The admin behind the desk were quick to give me a hand and get me sorted with my little pass then asked if I wanted to join in on their “Trim Tops” class.

 

I didn’t think the class sounded too intense. It’s all upper body and core work using weights, balance balls and the all mighty push up (ouchy!). Needless to say I walked out of that class with incredibly heavy arms scared of the fact I still had to drive home (it was a painful drive by the way!). I finished the class and hopped on the treadmill just for a short little bout to loosen things up a bit. I was meant to meet with one of the staff for a little tour but she had been busy and I had to leave to get home to do the usual dinner thing.
When I got home I had a simple tuna wrap for dinner and heard my phone ringing. It was one of the ladies at the gym apologising for not taking me around the gym. She then went on to have a chat with me about how I went in the class and how I was feeling. I have never in my life had a call like that from a gym! I was very impressed! I reassured her that it was fine and that I’d be in on Friday and she could take me around then and show me the ropes. I told her I had a great workout and that I was really happy with how everything went. I’m really considering a membership with them and would be happy to travel the little extra bit to get there for my workouts.

402 calories burnt in total!

Amydeville xoxo

Here We Go Again!

I did it, I bit the bullet and signed up for another round of Michelle Bridges 12WBT (Round 2 2013).
Lately I’ve seen myself fall back into old habits. Not necessarily putting on weight but sneaking in chocolate here, skipping exercise there and before I know it I’ll be back to my old, sad sack self! AH NO! I don’t want to go back there!
The only reason I didn’t sign up for the current round is because of the money situation but this time around I’m willing to sacrifice a bit of cash for my goals.
I will also be doing a 12 Week Challenge with my best buddy and PT Ray soon so this “body project” of mine will no doubt consume my life very soon!
I’m ready to get back on the bandwagon (after this cold I have goes away!) and really start to focus on my goals and what I want to achieve out of not just the next round but for the rest of this year!

Amydeville xoxo

What is Emotional/Binge Eating?

I have a new looking blog! Just thought I would change things up a bit and make it a little easier on the eyes! I’m digging it so far.

I’ll start by saying that I am FINALLY away from my plateau! Yay me! And by a whole Kilo too!! Weigh in Wednesday is once again one of my favourite days of the week. I have to put thanks to keeping a Food & Emotion Diary though (and thank you to Chelsea as well for organising the daily swap & keeping me accountable!)
I have been sticking to my 1200 limit and actually seeing results. I knew it worked in the past for me and it still works now. I just needed that extra push to get me back on track.

What I want to talk about in this post is “Emotional Eating” not just emotional eating on itself though but also “Binge Eating”.
These two topics are bought up constantly throughout the support group I joined when I was doing the 12WBT (JFDI Dames). Every week one of the girls or even myself get onto our forum and have a moment of truth where we let it all out. “Why on Earth did I eat a block of chocolate?!” “Why can’t I seem to stop myself from doing this on a regular basis?” “Do I have a problem?”.

 I’d always heard about Bulimia and also Anorexia but I had never heard of BED – Binge Eating Disorder. The more I researched it, the more I realised that it really is out there and that there is a higher percentage of people with this disorder then both Bulimia and Anorexia.
“Binge eating disorder is a mental health difficulty that can impact greatly on a person’s life. There are a number of unique characteristics as well as causes of binge eating disorder, and it can have some serious impacts on both physical and mental health. If you’re concerned that you might be experiencing binge eating disorder, there are a number of things you can do which can help.” (taken from reachout.com)
It says after the description that you might have this disorder if you eat heaps of food all the time, are worried about your food intake and if you feel you have to hide the amount of food you eat.
It then goes on to show you some characteristics of BED.

– Feeling that your eating is out of control
– Eating what most people would consider to be a large or excess of food on a regular basis
– Eating to point of feeling uncomfortable
– Eating large amounts of food, even when you’re not hungry
– Being secretive about what is eaten and when
– Being embarrassed about the amount of food eaten
– Felling disgusted, depressed, or guilty about over eating

It also shows some causes of why people do this as well:
– Feeling alone or isolated from other people
– Participation in very competitive sports or dance
– Stressful life events
– Feeling bad about yourself (negative self-evaluation)
– Low self-esteem
– A family history of eating disorders

If you would like to read more about this go to reachout.com and check out the site, there is also a section on where you should seek help from as well and talks a bit about support groups.

I myself can tick quite a few of those boxes if I’m being honest!
In the past I have eaten terribly and always felt bad about it but now that I have a goal and something to work towards I have gotten a hell of a lot better!
I still plan on seeking the professional advice of a Registered Dietician though to see whether they can help me to really clean my eating and habits up and help to devise a good solid eating plan.

So what do I do to combat my own binge eating and emotional eating? Well there is a few little things I do throughout the day to help me get through it!

1. Eat More! Not necessarily upping my calories but eating more frequently throughout the day. I eat at least 5 times a day, sometimes 6 if I need to boost my calories at the end of the day. I make sure I get a lot of fruit and veg in through the day aswell, some days I eat better than others but I’m only human!

2. Ask yourself Why. Why are you eating to oblivion? What emotion is pushing you to do this? Are you actually hungry?

3. Drink Water! H2O is your best friend! People and even myself sometimes mistake dehydration for hunger. Make sure you’re getting enough water through the day. Aim for 2 litres at the least and chug away!

4. Clean out the Cupboard. This was one of the first exercises that Michelle Bridges makes her 12WBT do! Go through your cupboard and just throw away all the junk or you could even give it to your family or friends. Don’t put it in a bag out of sight, just get rid of it all out of the house! No temptations means no Bingeing!

5. Get moving! Try to aim for 30 minutes a day of exercise. But even if you don’t have the time for that try to get at least 10 minutes in! Or through the day got for a walk while on your lunch break, just anything! As long as you’re moving you’re not thinking of food!

6. Keep a food & emotion diary. I do this myself and I find it’s the BEST thing to keep me accountable and on top of my nutrition. I fill out my nutrition for the day in the morning before I head off to work and then fill in the gaps as the day progresses, adding in water consumption and my emotions, especially if I’m stressed (this happens a lot at work) I find because I keep the diary and share it with a few others I am more likely to stick to healthy eating through the day and make sure I’m eating enough calories too!

If you do all of the above you’re bound to not only jump over the hurdles that binge/emotion eating brings but you may also even lose weight!
If it works for me it should work for you too!

Just before I go I wanted to share my delicious dinner that I had last night! I used the Celebrate Health Recipe Base – Indian Butter Chicken and it was so damn good!!
I got 3 serves out of it with a bit of rice for 336 calories!! You can check out my recipe for it if you have an Instagram account. My User Name is of course: Amydeville

Amydeville xoxo

Food Diary & The Biggest Loser 2013!

Yesterday after finishing up work for the day I headed to Curtin University to finish up a study I have been a part of for the last 8-9 months. The Study was run by the Public Health Section at the Uni and was called “The CHAT Study” – Connecting Health & Technology. I was more than happy to be a part of their study not only for the perks of them giving me Itunes vouchers and Movie tickets for participating but because it’s really cool to see these health professionals create a new App that can aid people in losing weight and cleaning up their diets with the help of a professional.
The first time I started the study 8-9 months ago the people running it had to take my current weight and my height. Since that first day I have lost 13kg! The Dietician who took my results yesterday was so incredibly surprised and genuinely happy for me which in turn made me feel pretty damn fabulous! Not only was she pleased with my weight loss but she was even more surprised to find out that I have been keeping a food & emotion diary.
Part of the study was to use an App which asked for you to take pictures before and after eating using an iPod and a Marker (colour board) so that the Dietician had an idea of portion size and also what you were eating.
Yesterday when I went in to hand back the iPod I sat with the Dietician and she asked questions about the food in the pictures I took. She had asked me in particular what I had put into my “Turkey Spaghetti” that I had for dinner one night and I told her I had all the ingredients and calories in my diary. She was amazed and so glad I had kept a record saying that “Not many people do this, God I wish all my clients were like you!”
It’s a good feeling!

After I got home from Curtin University it was time for dinner! I had some Roast Pumpkin Soup in the freezer from when I did my last batch so I took that out and had a Wholemeal Sandwich thin with it, was absolutely yummy. I forgot how amazing Pumpkin Soup was! One of the best thing about Winter is all the yummy soups I can make & enjoy!

After dinner it was time to get into watching The Biggest Loser: Next Generation. I had missed the first episode on Sunday night so I quickly watched the episode on the website then got comfy and watched last nights episode.

I don’t know if you’ve been watching it but oh my god I was a bit of a blubbering mess trying to keep the tears in. Not only is it such an emotional thing to want to lose weight and be healthier but these people are doing it with their sons and daughters!
The thing that got me the most was when the parents were saying it was their fault their child was so overweight/obese. As much as parents do and can play a role in the weight gain it is ultimately up to the individual to say “no” instead of just going with the flow and I’m glad that all of the children on the show said “No it’s not your fault, I should have said no!” It was incredibly moving and it would have been a weight off their shoulders as well to come clean and be really honest with themselves. Thank god I had Jed snuggling with me last night while watching it! hehe

So getting back to the Food Diary business.
Last week I really started to document everything nutrition wise along with my emotions at the time through the day as well to see if there is a trigger that sets me off.
A friend Chelsea, who has an amazing blog at http://healthychelsea.wordpress.com/ which you should check out! Posted in Facebook about starting a food diary and sending it to each other every day for accountability (With another friend as well). Adding in all of the food we are eating, the exercise we are doing and also how we’re feeling through the day as well.
I have to say her little exercise is really helping me stay on track and helping me to make better choices! (Except yesterday, I made a terrible decision to eat chocolate!) But I feel more engaged into tracking my calories now and actually owning up to my faults through the day.
Below is my Food Diary from Yesterday March 18th:

 Today is a new day and I intend to beat the chocolate!
I’m feeling more refreshed today and ready to put in 100%!

Do you keep a Food Diary? Or even an Exercise Diary for accountability?

Amydeville xoxo

Another New Year Ahead of Me

I turned 23 last Friday! Happy Birthday to me!
I was lucky enough to have the day off of work to relax and get ready for the weekend. Friday morning me and my lovely mum went into the city to try and find me something to wear for Saturday night. I ended up at a fantastic shop, Burlesque Baby (my favourite shop) and bought an amazing red leopard print skirt and a black top to match. The ladies working there were incredibly helpful as I tried on what seemed like a million dresses, tops and skirts. I unfortunately didn’t get a picture of my ensemble but I’ll be certain to wear it again!
after a quick shop I caught up with some very lovely ladies for lunch. I hadn’t seen one of my girls in 5 weeks since she’s been working away so it was great to catch up on the goss! Friday night was dinner at the in laws (Nope I’m not married but there all family to me!) we had some delicious Chinese food and I was spoilt with a humungous cake and so many presents! Oh so spoilt!! This year’s birthday definitely held a theme to it though! Chris bought me a new bike!! I couldn’t believe it!! And his parents bought me a whole bunch of new fitness toys! Hand weights, 2 medicine balls, ankle weights and a mat that you use to do sit ups with, I’ve never even seen that before! It gave me a good push to do more exercise as I’ve been slacking off lately!
Here are a few pictures below:

 

Saturday night I had booked a booth at a local bar Tiger Lil’s. It’s such a great little place and the music is amazing! I ordered some platters of food which were devoured and had a great time spending the night with friends!
Here’s a little pic of Chris and I:

So of course I ate way too much and yes I actually had a few drinks! I can tell you now I’m not a big drinker or really a drinker at that! I had 3 and a half drinks and even that felt like way too much for me, but I had a great time and know it’s not something that happens frequently. I splurged, but in my defence it was my birthday weekend and it only comes around once a year.

I haven’t been as active on my blog the past few weeks and it’s put down to me struggling a little bit. My weight has plateaued, although I can only blame myself for that! I haven’t been eating very great lately, just shovelling in whatever is in front of me but I have started fresh today and am trying to really stick to my goals for this year. Turning 23 has made me realise I’m an adult (even though I did kind of know that before) and I need to start really picking up my game if I want to live a long healthy life without health complications.
I have decided that I’m going to see a Registered Dietician and get some good professional advice as to what I should be eating and how much, along with helping me with my mental battle with food. I’ve had some big light bulb moments the past week and I’m ready to seek out professional help so I am able to reach my goal as healthy as possible!

Amydeville xoxo

Back in Action!

So I’ve been a little bit MIA lately and really it’s because I haven’t had much to report. I’m still plateaud on the same weight I was when I last weighed in and it’s due to me being silly and eating crap! Fortunately (that’s right I said fortunately because being perfect would suck!) I’m not perfect and old habits do seem to creep in from time to time. I put it down to me “being human” and as annoying as it is I’m the only one who can get myself out of this terrible mess!
Just when I think I’m being strong I seem to find chocolate wedged in my hand approaching my mouth for ultimate food craving satisfaction! Oh dear…

So the past week I celebrated my four year anniversary with my lovely man! Time flies when you’re having fun! Just look at those amazing flowers he got me, he knows I’m a sucker for flowers, anything that pretty is welcome on my kitchen bench any time! We also went out to dinner to the very first place we had our very first date! Dinner was amazing too.

We also dropped his parents off at the airport on Saturday morning for their amazing holiday to Bali! Very jealous! Mandy, Chris’s mum, is having her birthday over there and has swam with dolphins to celebrate, now that would be amazing!

So Chris and I have the house to ourselves, plus his younger brother. So far I’ve cooked some pretty decent things making sure there’s protein and vegies in there and giving the boys huge serves! But then of course because there’s pasta and rice I’m eating it too. Woe is me! On the plus I haven’t put on any weight but on the negative I’m eating things I probably shouldn’t. Well it’s not that I shouldn’t eat them but I shouldn’t be eating the amounts I am!

RIGHT – operation clean up nutrition mode, ACTIVATE!

I’ve been doing quite a bit of reading up on clean eating and healthy eating, even raw nutrition as well, there’s plenty of yummy looking recipes out there for it and it’s great for those with intolerances. I’m going to start incorporating bits and pieces of all of the above into my diet. I’ve found so many great websites that offer information on all the above and provide recipes too which is awesome! If you’re interested in recipes for the above these are some great websites to check out!

http://www.thegraciouspantry.com/

http://www.busybuthealthy.com/

http://thenakedkitchen.com/

http://diaryofareluctantathlete.blogspot.com.au/

http://www.eatcleandiet.com/

I have scoured these websites for plenty of healthy recipes which just so happen to be pretty damn clean too!
The only “issue” I have with clean eating is the cost. Because you do have to supplement quite a few ingredients for healthier ones it may add up to be pretty expensive at first but if I incorporate just a few things in and give them a try I can see whether I’m able to really stick to this kind of nutrition plan and go from there.
I’ve recently come across a brand of quinoa, lentils, recipe bases and also stocks called “Celebrate Health”. You can find their website here: http://celebratehealth.com.au/

I found it in my local Coles while I was checking out the health food isle. At first it was the packaging that caught my eye but I picked it up and gave it a good read and I knew pretty much everything on the ingredients list and also found it’s great for anyone with an intolerance! It’s gluten, nut and dairy free so it’s a good find for those with any of those intolerances. It also has no preservatives in it too and there are plenty of flavours! If you get a chance check them out!! I plan on buying the Butter Chicken and Teriyaki Chicken and giving them a try so stay tuned to see what I create!

Onto my 80 questions
Question 38. Have you forbidden yourself from any type of food?
I can’t say I’ve “forbidden” anything in particular although I have pretty much eliminated crappy fast food from my diet. I don’t eat McDonalds at all along with all the other burger places around. The only “fast food” I eat on occasion is Nando’s, who I think is probably one of the healthiest out! Plus they have the best tasting chicken I’ve ever had… EVER!
I try to limit the crap I put into mu body but of course some days are harder then others and of course I’m going to make slip ups but that’s life!

Question 39. What do you usually have for breakfast?
I like to change things up but lately I’ve been loving my whole grain Bagel thins with light crunchy peanut butter on top, YUM! I love a good scramble or even just soft boiled eggs with soldiers to dip in. Every now and then I’ll have some ceral if I’m in a rush or a few pieces of fruit.

Question 40. Do you have a cheat day?
When I’m behaving myself and am properly following a meal plan, yes, I sure do! I usually would have this on either a Saturday or Sunday. I think it’s important to have a day or a meal a week that you can indulge a little bit, treat yourself!

Amydeville xoxo

2013 Swisse Color Run

So yesterday Myself, my amazing partner, my big bro and my BFF completed the Color Run here in sunny Perth and I can tell you it really is the happiest 5k on the planet!
This was my first ever fun run event and I loved it! I’m so glad I started it with the Color Run, it was Ah-Mazing!
I was ecstatic when I found out that Swisse would be giving procedes to the JDRF Charity, one that is incredibly close to home as Chris is Type 1 Diabetic.
Below is our day in pictures:

 

As you can see we had a pretty damn amazing time through the 5k course! Getting colored up was so much fun! Now I just have to keep an eye out for professional photos!
I decided to wear my HRM (the picture above) it survived the color! YAY! We completed the 5k in approximately 45 minutes walking so the rest of that time is before and after, stretching it out and roaming Langley Park checking out the stalls!
I decided to buy some of the cool merch on the day aswell, as you can see I bought a Color Run hat and also one of those wrist bands too. I bought Chris a little arm band that holds your phone or keys and also a hat for my bro!
I also bought one of the cool glass Swisse Color Run water bottles too and with it Swisse gave me some goodies!

For my first ever fun run I really enjoyed it, I had a great time! I would highly reccommend this event to anyone, experienced or not! The atmosphere was amazing and everyone was having a great time, including us!
I’m looking into more fun runs for this year so hopefully I can post about a whole lot more runs in the near future!

Amydeville xoxo

A Valentine Day Workout!

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!
There are a lot of people out there who don’t “believe” in Valentines Day, it’s all just a big money-maker, but who cares!?
I LOVE Valentines Day! What’s not to love about a day that’s all about “love”? You don’t have to believe in this day but believe in love!!
Because Chris and I have our anniversary on the 20th we don’t go all out on Valentine’s day, we save it for our anniversary but we do get each other a card & sometimes grab something yummy for dinner, I’m still not too sure if we’re going to do anything tonight but we’ll see!

I started my morning with a 4.30am workout and even though the temperature is a little cooler today here in Perth I still sweated it out  like crazy! Just look at that red face!

I decided to do Michelle Bridges Shape-Up DVD and it kicked my ass yet again!
I love it because it’s broken up into so many different little sections. It’s full of interval training which keeps me interested and engaged, not to mention sweaty!
For a while there I wasn’t really fully into my training but now that I’m easing myself back into it I’m realising why I love it so much. Even though I’m waking up at an ungodly hour I’m not tired through the day. I feel like I’m full of beans and ready to go! Yes 4.30am sounds damn early, I mean come on the sun isn’t even up yet! But the feeling I get from moving my body, even if my mind wants to go back to bed, is awesome!
I end up feeling charged up for the day and I notice I even put in the effort to make healthier choices food wise which is incredibly important! I also sleep better at night and wake up the next morning feeling great and ready to do it all again!

Why do you workout? Is it for the feeling, the high you get?

When I walked into my office this morning I noticed I had a little Valentine’s gift on my keyboard!!
I work with a WHOLE lot of tradesmen so pinning it down to one of them can be hard sometimes! But I know exactly who this little one was from 😉 Thanks Valentine! hehe

Now I just have to get through the day without eating it!

80 Questions
Question 36. Where are you from? Is your country’s diet healthy or unhealthy in general?
I’m born and raised here in Australia. Specifically Perth. I love where I’m from and although I want to travel and see the world I’ll always come back to Perth!
Is Australia healthy? Well I think that’s quite a debatable question. In terms of life expectancy I’d say we aren’t doing too bad, people seem to be living longer which is great! But in terms of a healthy diet? All we hear on the radio and on TV is that the obesiety rate is rising. I read somewhere that Australia is one of the most overweight countries! So does Australia have a healthy diet? I’m going to have to say probably not! Sorry Oz!

Question 37. Do you have a boyfriend/girlfriend? Do they know about you losing weight? Do they support you?
I have an amazing boyfriend, Chris, and he sure as hell knows that I’m trying to lose weight and gain a healthier lifestyle and longer life! Chris is a great supporter, he backs my decision 100% but on the other hand he unknowingly tests me alot!
He’s fortunate enough to be graced with a very fast metabolism so essentially he eats whatever the hell he wants and doesn’t gain a gram! This is bad news for me because he loves delicious “naughty” foods that I really shouldn’t be eating! So I get A LOT of tests thrown my way in the food category!

Until next time! Happy Valentine’s Day. Amydeville xoxo

Week 12 SSS & Weekend Fun!

I had an amazing weekend!
It was my lovely mans 23rd Birthday on Saturday and he and his mate decided to have a joint birthday bash on a Brewery Tour. I’ve never been on a brewery tour before so I was pretty damn excited to hit the Swan Valley with some amazing friends for a good time!
I decided I would have a drink, I haven’t had alcohol in a LONG time. I used to be a very big drinker but as soon as I became aware of the damage alcohol can do to the body and how it can turn people into monsters I decided to pretty much stop then and there! That was a few years ago. Sure, every now and then I might have A drink but I don’t abuse my body anymore.

I had the above cider at a Brewery called Mash. They actually sell glasses in sizes starting at “Tiny” which is what I had above, all the way up to “Large” which is your typical Pint sized glass. Very yummy!
We started the tour at a Brewery called the “Duckstein” an amazing German Brewery/Bistro.  I’m not a beer drinker so I enjoyed a drink called “Fuscia Fusion” it has some schnapps, cider, lemonade and strawberry in it and it was amazingly refreshing!
We then headed to “Mash Brewery” where I had my tiny cider and some laughs with my friends! Before leaving Chris and I made sure to get a photo infront of a beautiful tree outside!

 After we left Mash we headed to “Ironbark Brewery” where we all grabbed a bite to eat and listened to a two piece band play some Johnny Cash. Chris and I shared a delicious wood fired pizza before moving onto the last brewery “Feral Brewery” where we chilled out in a grassy area before heading back home!

We all had an amazing day in the heat and couldn’t wait to get home and jump the pool and chill out in the air con!
(yes me and the gang are a bunch of goofs!)

To start off my Saturday before the brewery tour shenanigans I was up nice and early for my last SSS workout for the 12WBT!
Michelle Bridges has released 3 new workout DVD’s and I HAD to get them so I ordered all of them the other week and had them arrive just in time for the weekend.

The new DVD’s are ” Project Ripped“, “Project Extreme” & “Project Shape-Up” (Just look at how hot Mish is looking!)
I decided to try out the Shape-Up DVD and I can tell you I was sweating it out! Below is my HRM details.

The DVD runs close to an hour and is broken into sections shown below:

You can’t see it too well but at the bottom of the screen there is a line with the breakdown of the workout. At first when I put it on I thought “what the hell, where did this bar come from?” but then noticed it was tracking the workout and came to really love the idea! The workout was broken into 7 parts:
Warm Up, Plyo Stretch, Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, Cardio Core and Stretch.
The rounds themselves are broken into 2 and 4 parts and after each part Mish gives you a timer of 30 seconds to grab a sip of water or to wipe off the sweat and then come back for more work! You can see this timer line above the breakdown of the workout.
I think Mish has really upped the standards of fitness DVD’s with her new ones. I love that it shows you the break down and also times it all at the bottom too.
Her Crunch Time DVD’s were amazing but these blow them out of the water so far!

Now that I’ve shared my weekend and workout it’s time for 80 questions!
Question 34. Have you ever fasted? What was the reason for it?
The only time I have fasted is when I had to have a blood test and my experience was horrible!
I had fasted for about 10 – 12 hours and had gone to the doctors to have them jab me. When the nurse started taking my blood I was doing fine! I refused to look at the needle, I hate needles! She has just about finished when I decided it would be a great idea to faint!
When I came to I was laying on the Nurses floor in the recovery position wondering how the hell I got there!
After finally being able to sit up I couldn’t stop vomitting because my blood cells were so few so I had a doctor administer a shot to stop the nasuea!
Needless to say I’m in no hurry to fast OR have a blood test any time soon!

Question 35. How many meals do you usually have a day?
My day with food usually goes like this:
6.30am Breakfast
9.30am Mid morning snack
12pm Lunch time
2.30pm Afternoon snack
6pm Dinner time!
7pm is sometimes snack time, which is usually a low calorie snack. either a dessert or something with protein in it to get me through the night.

Amydeville xoxo