Well this is my 2nd TT contest and I am back at it again. I joined contest number 9 and had great success but unfortunately I let things slip a bit and needed to get back to it!
Bit of background, I am 46 married Mum of 2, originally from the UK but live in NZ, someone who has struggled with her weight most of her life, despite being addicted to exercise!
I continued to use TT workouts since finishing the first contest and thankfully because they are such fantastic and effective programs I didn’t completely go back to square one. But now it was time to kick my butt into action again and get back into another contest.
So how did I get on this time around!
Results Day 1 Day 84 Loss
Weight 130 lbs 120 lbs 10 lbs
Waist: 30 27.5 2.5”
Hips: 37.5 36 1.5”
Thigh: 23.5 22.0 1.5”
BMI: 27.1 25.5 2.4
Body Fat: 27.3% 24.3% 3%
Skin fold Total 172.0mm 147.8mm 24.2mm
I am really happy with my results and what I have achieved and losing 1.5 inches of my thighs is huge for me, as they my hardest place to lose fat. Taking photographs is such a great thing as the scale and numbers don’t always show what a difference TT can make.
Workouts
I followed Booty for Life which is a 12 week program so ideal for the 12 week contest, and I have really enjoyed it. There are some tough workouts in there they work you hard but you feel great afterwards. My old enemy the Bulgarian Split squats were in Phase 2 and no matter how many times I do them, they are still a killer!
Nutrition
This is always the hardest part for me, as it seems for a lot of people. The TT workouts are amazing and are so effective, but if your nutrition is not up to scratch then you won’t get the best results.
I have been using ESE once or twice a week and trying to eat clean the remainder of the time.
In all honesty my nutrition could have been better and if it had been then my results would have been better. But there are also times I could have gone completely off the rails and I have managed to avoid that.
Challenges/Support
Without doubt there have been challenges!! Mostly too much socializing which is just part of my life. The other thing is injuries, some exercise related and some not. (you might recall my little incident with high heels and a curb – resulted in me losing 2 toe nails!!)
But with all these challenges came the amazing support of the TT forum. I cannot say how much difference posting on the forum makes. Not only is really good for putting your goals out there for all to see which gives you accountability.
But the fantastic support and feedback you receive when the going gets tough is just what you need when you hit the hard times. It is more than likely that someone else has gone through what you are experiencing and can help you with advice, ideas or just a listening ear. I truly believe that without my forum buddies, I would have given up, but you know they are there cheering you on and helping you through.
Goals/Achievements
Setting goals not only at the beginning of the contest but along the way really kept me on track, sometimes I even had to set myself daily goals, but taking these baby steps made it easier and achievable and worked for me.
My 12 week goal was to lose 12lb, which I have missed by a fraction, but I am back wearing my little brown dress and I feel fab in it! Also my skinny black jeans are actually now too big!
I can now officially do a chin up!! In fact I can do 3 in a row- this is such a buzz for me, I feel so much stronger.
As a another bonus I have been selected as Member of the Month at my gym which gives me chance to spread the TT word even more!
Thanks Craig for designing such fantastic programmes and continuing to give us your support. And a huge thank you to my lovely TT friends, I could not have done it without you all.
I mentioned on the forum one day about me taking the scenic route, by this I meant I was taking adetour here and there along the way. This seemed to hit a chord with a few and sort of became our little joke, but hey we got there and sure enjoyed the journey on the way
So that’s the 12 weeks over and done with, now it’s onwards & upwards I am really looking forward to the next contest and meeting up with old friends to continue my TT journey. Who knows I might even take the direct route next time!!
Thanks again to everyone who helped me along the way with your support, advice and encouragement.
