Turbulence Training
Transformation Contest 2011...

Gillian Drops 8 Pounds in 6 Weeks on Her Fat Loss Mission to Get Lean

I'm ON A MISSION!

What a 6 week journey this has been! So far the past 6 wks have been one big
learning curve for me. I am glad I made it to the half way point.

Some background info, I first bought the TT manual about 5 years ago when I
realised hours and hours of cardio on the cross trainer or treadmill weren't
getting me anywhere. I remember saying to my friends at university how much
I wanted to have the body that reflected all the hours I was putting in at
the gym. At university though my nutrition wasn't consistently good and
excess calories from drinking and "hangover: eating didn't help.

Over these years I seemed to have fluctuated up and down the same 14lbs.
Putting weight on at certain times of the year i.e. at Christmas, after
being on holiday and certain times in my life i.e. moving away from home,
partying too much, being "comfortable" with my boyfriend and eating man
sized portions etc. I cannot express enough how frustrating it is to feel
like a hamster on a wheel constantly trying to get results but feeing like I
was getting no where.

One thing this contest has shown me is that I was never truly consistent in
the past. Often I got close to my goal weight but I would then let things
slip and end up back at square one. I also think I have a tendency to self
sabotage my efforts and go back to comfortable habits.

So the first lesson I have learnt is consistency is essential! I
consistently do TT workouts (and have done so for a few years) but I soon
realised consistency in eating habits is also key. I am not saying I have it
all figured out yet, far from it but I am getting there.

I see this contest as one big experiment and I really like tracking my
results and seeing what works and what doesn't. For instance I often found
it difficult to maintain a calorie deficit all week so I have begun
incorporating ESE fasts into my week to help me achieve this (as recommended
by various TTers on the forum).

The next major thing I have learnt is that support is necessary to keep me
on track. The support I have received from the forum has been amazing; I
can't thank Craig enough for setting this up.

I can honestly say I would not have stuck with the contest if it wasn't for
the brilliant support from other TTers (yes I'm talking about you Gerry,
Clare, Tina, Brittanie, Eva, Deb, Robyn, Neil, Rachel to name but a few).

The words of wisdom from everyone are great to have at the touch of a
button. I also really enjoyed picking people up when they were down. A lot
of us seemed to hit a wall towards this 6 wk mark and it was nice to know
other people were feeling the same as me and that we would get through it
together.

Over the next 6 weeks, I hope to continue progressing towards achieving my
goals and to continue learning. I want to find a way to maintain my weight,
be happy and healthy and in control over the choices I make. As well as this
I want to help and support others in their weight loss journeys. Roll on the
next 6 wks!

In the words of Gabrella Climi "I am a woman on a mission. Nothing can stop
me I'm stronger than ever I'm gona see this through".

Nutrition - still figuring it out! Now using ESE style fasts.
TT Workouts - I used TT2K6 and TT2K8.

Age = 26

6 week results

Weight = 142 lbs (-8lbs) (start 150 lbs/68kg*)
Body fat percentage = 21.7% (start 25%)
BMI = 22.2 kg/m (start 23.3kg/m)

Measurements
Chest = 38 inches (-2) (start 38)
Waist = 34.5 inches (-4) (start 34.5)
Hips = 36 inches (-1) (start 37)
Thigh = 20 inches (-0.75) (start 20.75)
Arm = 10.5 inches (same) (start 10.5)