Wednesday, 31 August 2011

COMPLETE!

WOW, its over. This feels weird.

I feel a bit like I'm on a come down. The past 3months have been intense, hard work, a little depressing at times, stressful, educational, liberating, triumphant, energetic, moody..... a rollercoaster!

Today on Day 91 I feel a long way from day 1, the huffing puffing wobbler I was then is not the same skipping machine I am today. I would like to continue this journey. I know Patrick has designed this plan so that we can enter the maintanence phase now (which, if you are thinking of starting, or are part way through isn't as much of an effort as you might expect) But I'd like to push a bit harder than that still until my trip to Indonesia in November and then go into maintance gear then. I would like to continue to shape up and build on the progress I have made.

I remember reading the closing statements of PCP'ers before me saying how they have changed their ways for the long term and I remember wondering what that would feel like and how on earth does a person get there!? And now here I am, one of those people. I can confirm that after completing PCP the wiring in your barin and your body is different. I went for a splash out meal with my sister and the splash out was a glass of pinot noir and half a small chocolate pudding. The rest of my dinner I ate according to the program! I had a grilled seabass fillet with seasonal vegetables. I imagined I'd eat a cake to myself and a massive burger and fries or something but I don't want to or need. I actually even tried to convince myself to have something more indulgent. But I honestly preferred to have the fish and veg.

I feel much more connected to my health and wellbeing, energy and fitness. I am no longer petrified of trying to go for a jog! The 1500 maintanence skips are something I look forward to and complete efficiently. I enjoy the clarity of my work outs now and the knowledge I have gained in woring out efficiently and in a focussed way is a revolution to me. No more sitting on stupid gym machine I don't understand looking blankly at the floor between half ass sets of somethign pointless!

I have gone form a jeans size 32 to 29 WOOHOOO I've lost 8kgs which is over a stone and I've toned up a lot too. I'm really pleased with that.

Patrick is an incredibly mentor, teacher, motivator the program is so simple (but so complex!) and I am so grateful to thave found it and completed it. Our gang is great, the comunity element is crucial, You guys have done brilliantly. Noel and Pete were head of entertainment I'd say. My girls Tracey, Conny and all the others have been inspirational to me throughout.  Thanks to you all and WELL DONE.

My official photographer is on holiday with his mates so when he gets back home this weekend I'll post my final pictures.


3 comments:

  1. YAY Fleur. Congrats on finishing. You really did it tough with all your work travel and weddings etc. You deserve and extra gold star for seeing it through.

    Can't wait to see the photos.

    It does feel weird to be finished. I am still eating PCP meals mainly as I am not eating out at all with my schedule. I am still in the habit of PCP cooking for my family. It is working so I will continue it. I am back skipping though too.

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  2. Fabulous commitment Fleur. Well done on completion of Phase 1 and embarking on the rest of our lives. I actually cancelled my celebratory dinner and ended up just having some champagne and wine. Didn't want to go out and "indulge" When the time is right.

    Am with you on keeping going. Am trying not to get my skipping rope out but am completely out of sorts and a bit lost. So making myself wait so that when I do (tomorrow or day after), I will REALLY, really appreciate it.

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  3. Great job Fleur, glad you've gotten the promised rewiring and are on track for a long and lean life! Well done, here comes a big COMPLETE for your efforts!

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