Bootcamp wrap up

So today was the final weigh in for the bootcamp weight loss challenge that I have been doing (not the Michelle Bridges one).

I've been doing every round of this challenge since I started trying to lose weight...and well since I started this blog.

This though, is my last round, and I'm hoping I've done enough to take out first place...and $500 prize money!!! The reason this is my last one is that I just don't find it very helpful any more, I think I'm past it now, although I do like the outdoor workouts and may go along as a casual member just for them.  It was originally to keep me accountable and have someone weigh me in, but I think I've got my head around this now and I'm doing quite well on my own.

So anyway the final stats for the last 12 weeks are;

10.8 kgs or 11.6% loss
36.5cm total loss (this is measuring upper chest, bust, waist, hips, right thigh and right bicep)

Which I am extremely proud of!  There is a good amount of body fat loss there too but I forgot to write it down, oopps.

Oh and big big big news, this is exciting...my waist is almost under 90cm!!!  It's 91.5cm OMG that is huge, well not huge...haha. It wasn't that long ago my goal was to get it under 100, so this excites me a lot.  And my thigh and arm measurements are finally starting to move..I knew I'd felt a different in them of late.  It's all so exciting, I really am shrinking.

We will also be re doing our fitness test tomorrow and I'll report back with some results.

I won't find out if I've won until we have our break up dinner.  I think they total our % lost (and maybe % fat lost), plus we get a point for each exercise session we attend, but I really hope I win.  I've come 2nd and 3rd in a couple challenges, so it's only logical I'm aiming for first :-)

Just what I needed with 4 weeks left in the 12WBT

Today I received 2 emails that have put a smile on my face and given me a little extra boost after a pretty crappy few days eating wise...and for the remaining 4 weeks left of the 12 week body transformation.

This first email, I was aware that I would receive something soon regarding this, but for some reason it still gave me a little flutter and made me smile :-)

Hey

Congratulations on your results in 12WBT so far!  There are some amazing results happening this round, you should be proud!

From week 5’s challenge you will receive a hot new Polar Heart Rate Monitor to help track those calories your smashing out in your workouts! J

If you can please send your postal address (PO Boxes are okay) by reply email, your prize will be sent to you within 21 days.

Keep up the great work!

Thank you!

And then just now I received this email, it's signed by Michelle, but even though I'm certain it's a bulk mail out not directly from her...it is still very motivational and it has just lifted my spirits today.

Hi Natalie,

Congratulations on Your Weight Loss Percentage!

Based on your results, you've lost 7.7% of your body weight. This puts you in the top 10% of the program, well done!!! I have to commend you for coming so far, and for giving this program your all - it's clearly paying off. 

With over one month left, NOW is your chance to rise to the occasion. Now is your chance to let go of any lingering excuses or any self doubt you have. You have already proved to me to be a top contender, so now I want to see what else you've got in your tank. 

I'm excited for you, I hope I get to see you face to face at our group workout and party in Melbourne (14th May), but either way, I'm backing you 110% and want you to finish the program the BEST VERSION of yourself that you can be.

Go Get 'em!!!

Mish xx