Lose To Win Week 6 – Assessment
September 26, 2009 by sharm
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My dearest Alpha and Bravo Bootcamp warriors,
Well done! You’ve reached the halfway mark. In a couple of hours time, you’ll get to assess your fitness
levels and BMI levels.
The trainers are all super stoked (just like teachers / parents sending their kids for their prelims exams.. haha) and pretty impatient to find out your ‘results’.
FYI, we’re more interested in the Fitness Test results rather than your BMI. We’ve preached the reasons why all these time so I won’t go into it again 
However, both are equally important.
Okay, before I go into the assignment for this week, allow me to tell you the theme for this week – OVERDELIVER.
I see two types of people at our bootcamps (at least from my own observations and feedback from others) -
(a) those who push and try their best for every single session – that’s about 95% of you (OUTSTANDING!! 
)
(b) those who whine and do not put in enough/ a lot of effort
Come on ladies and gentlemen. You’ve put in the effort to be present at the workout – give your Best and Overdeliver! Pace yourself all the time, but always aim to outperform your previous best. For those who have been part of (a).. Work harder and Climb Higher – nothing can stop you, except yourself. Go! Go! Go!
Always do more than what is expected (from yourself or the people around you), be it quantity or quality. Taking fitness into context – OverDeliver it! You deserve the best from yourself. Do not shortchange yourself.
Be Outstanding and Rock your World!
All the best for your Fitness Assessment later.
Here’s the ‘assignment’ for this week:
1) What was your 2.0km fitness test timing at the start of the Fitness Bootcamp session
2) What is your timing now?
3) How many kilos have you lost?
4) Input other forms of measurements and numbers (waist, hip, dress/shirt/pant size, cholesterol / sugar levels, etc) that have improved/deproved
5) How have exercise changed your life now? (Exercising on your own now/ enjoy working out/ stress levels, etc)
6) How is your mental strength now? (eg: Determination/Perserverance/Motivation/Discipline)
7) Any other input / problems?
Share both negatives and positives. Let’s all chip in and give suggestions on how to improve each other’s
weaknesses.
Let us know!
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Here’s the ‘assignment’ for this week:
1) What was your 2.0km fitness test timing at the start of the Fitness Bootcamp session
Ans: At the start of the Fitness Bootcamp session I had to leave very early to get to tutorial by 6pm (with many many many more tutorials in October…), so I didn’t quite do it on the track, for my make up session, I did 13.08mins for 2.0km fitness.
2) What is your timing now?
Ans: Honestly, I don’t know, I didn’t dare to look at the clock at the end, but my target was 12.30mins, I guess I didn’t exceed 13mins, but I’m not sure if I did hit 12.30mins.
3) How many kilos have you lost?
Let’s see, 83.5kg at the start, now, I’m 75.5kg, that makes it 8kg lost. (4 more kgs to go!)
4) Input other forms of measurements and numbers (waist, hip, dress/shirt/pant size, cholesterol / sugar levels, etc) that have improved/deproved
Waist and hips, opps, never measure, but there was this size 32 slim cut working pants that I couldn’t fit it at the start of the challenge (I can fit into size 32 loose fit) which I managed to wear last week. (I think I’ll not hit size 30 because my hip bones are rather wide…) Wouldn’t know on cholesterol/sugar levels, but they were ok even before the start of the challenge (and even when I was 103kg apparently)
5) How have exercise changed your life now? (Exercising on your own now/ enjoy working out/ stress levels, etc)
- Well, I save $1 MRT fare by running back from office =P Although sometimes I end up too tired and take the bus back. (I jog my bus route back, 16 bus stops) And I will continue even after the challenge.
- Working out =x Part of my goal for this challenge is to seriously work out 3 times a week at the gym, but going to gym is just too hard for a beginner like me..(ok, I should stop whining) I think I’ll just continue to concentrate on the cardio bit till the end of the challenge. (The thing is this, when I don’t have the time to exercise, and I have the choice to work out in the gym and not know if I’ll see results, versus going for an hour run and knowing that it’ll bring results, I’ll choose the known rather than the unknown…)
- Stress level? Err, rather separate from exercise, in fact, factoring in time to exercise increases my stress level… (when I have to do office work, school work for my bar exam (20 pieces of work in October), and still make time for my exercise…)
- But I run home now =)
6) How is your mental strength now? (eg: Determination/Perserverance/Motivation/Discipline)
- Good question. I’m not one who is really known for my mental strength. As in I guage what I can do, what I can’t don’t aim for the impossible and just try to work hard and hopefully results will appear magically, but I COULD have pushed myself faster in the walk today, but my hesitation in running out of steam/stamina (From the lack of practice) made me whole back, come 31st Oct, I’m going FULL OUT.
7) Any other input / problems?
- Errr, if only exercise could be less time consuming, and weight disappear faster and you don’t have to lift weights to increase fitness…but apart from that, I’m good!
Firstly i will like to thanks my colleague for their encourage during the training.
Also the trainer for their patiences and encouragement.
1) What was your 2.0km fitness test timing at the start of the Fitness Bootcamp session
Start i have done 26min.
2) What is your timing now?
Today i did 23min.
3) How many kilos have you lost?
I was surprise that i went from 153.6Kg to 143.1Kg
4) Input other forms of measurements and numbers (waist, hip, dress/shirt/pant size, cholesterol / sugar levels, etc) that have improved/deproved
Not recorded but now i am able to squeeze into the Lose to Win Shirt.
5) How have exercise changed your life now? (Exercising on your own now/ enjoy working out/ stress levels, etc)
Now i enjoy doing brisk walking and working out in the Gym.
I was in BKK last week and i went to the Gym to workout during my holiday there which i have never done it before.
6) How is your mental strength now? (eg: Determination/Perserverance/Motivation/Discipline)
The above four is engarve in my head.
7) Any other input / problems?
Problem is whenever i start to do jogging i will feel the slight pain on my knee and i believe it could be due to my still heavy weight.
1) What was your 2.0km fitness test timing at the start of the Fitness Bootcamp session
I did it at about 20min but i thought it was a 2.4km instead.
2) What is your timing now?
Now it is 18 mins…
3) How many kilos have you lost?
had lost totaL of 3 kg and 3 % body fat.
4) Input other forms of measurements and numbers (waist, hip, dress/shirt/pant size, cholesterol / sugar levels, etc) that have improved/deproved)
didn’t really mesure my my waist line but my BIG tummy after pregnancy is surely smaller. I had high LDL last blood test but never check again.
5) How have exercise changed your life now? (Exercising on your own now/ enjoy working out/ stress levels, etc)
Too soon to answer this question.
6) How is your mental strength now? (eg: Determination/Perserverance/Motivation/Discipline)
self discipline in eating and exercising do improve. There is better motivation during the bootcamp.
7) Any other input / problems?
NIL
janis tye
alpha one east coast
1) What was your 2.0km fitness test timing at the start of the Fitness Bootcamp session
I did it at about 22min.
2) What is your timing now?
Now it is about 19 mins in 69 position
3) How many kilos have you lost?
had lost 3.9 kg and 5.3 % body fat.(previously was 96kg and 36.5 % body fat)
4) How have exercise changed your life now? (Exercising on your own now/ enjoy working out/ stress levels, etc)
Yes now I do exercise 30 – 40 mins daily especially after dinner
5) How is your mental strength now? (eg: Determination/Perserverance/Motivation/Discipline)
self discipline in eating and exercising do improve. There is better motivation during the bootcamp.
Yes,there was a lot of motivation from my colleagues and the trainers.
6) Any other input / problems?
Knee Problems.would like to know the 1st fitness test the heart rate was 134 now is 125 after the 2nd fitness test and don’t know is there any improvement pls advice.
I will like to thanks the HPB,TTSH management,all colleagues,all the trainers for their patiences and encouragement during the training. without them, we will not have done it. CHEERS
1) What was your 2.0km fitness test timing at the start of the Fitness Boot camp session
- 20 mins with a heart rate of 113.
2) What is your timing now?
- 15 mins with a heart rate of 138. (improved or deproved my dear instructor?)
3) How many kilos have you lost?
- Total weight loss = 9kg, total fat content loss = 4%
4) Input other forms of measurements and numbers (waist, hip, dress/shirt/pant size, cholesterol / sugar levels, etc) that have improved/deproved)
- Previous pant size = 36 now = 33. Cholesterol level, previous on medication now no more! Blood pressure is also no longer on medication.
5) How have exercise changed your life now? (Exercising on your own now/ enjoy working out/ stress levels, etc)
- Exercise have definitely changed my life the way I look things as I begin to enjoy the feeling of sweat dripping over me.
Khairul
West Coast Bravo 3
Chartered Silicon Partners
1) What was your 2.0km fitness test timing at the start of the Fitness Boot camp session
- 21 mins with a heart rate of 139.
2) What is your timing now?
- 16 mins with a heart rate of 151.
3) How many kilos have you lost?
- Total weight loss = 11kg, total fat content loss = 8% (Lots more to lose)
4) Input other forms of measurements and numbers (waist, hip, dress/shirt/pant size, cholesterol / sugar levels, etc) that have improved/deproved)
and can see that all my old clothings are have loosen and I need to tighten my belt to prevent my pants from dropping all the time.
- I bought a pair of running shorts that was one size smaller
5) How have exercise changed your life now? (Exercising on your own now/ enjoy working out/ stress levels, etc)
- Yes. I love to go do sports more often and is now actively enjoying long distance running events. Did the Mizuno Wave Run recently, my next event will be the NB Real Run and last event for this year will be the SC Singapore Marathon. Hopefully with training I can do the 42.195km by next year SCSM.. Currently planning next year events to take part in, YRR, SBR and many more to come.. The thoughts of it makes me excited..
6) How is your mental strength now? (eg: Determination/Perserverance/Motivation/Discipline)
- No problem on determination/perserverance/discipline or motivation..Now no one can make me eat unhealthly food regardless of how you tempt me with them…I make my point not to eat diner later than 8 pm and I have been keeping to that well..Motivation comes from jogging and my colleagues is always there to support me on this…
7) Any other input / problems?
- Problems will be just my running injuries (having shin splints for the past two days), after the Sat LTW event, I went straight back to run that caused this injury..But after two days of rest I guess I am good to go again…
Chris
Alpha 2
Baker Oil Tools Asia Pacific
Hi
Team Spirits & Movitation from families & trainers are very important for all of us to move ahead to reach our Ultimate goal – I must achieve & i must do it.
1) What was your 2.0km fitness test timing at the start of the Fitness Bootcamp session
Records was 19.25mins with the heart rate 138
2) What is your timing now?
New records during Assessment 2 at the Yio Chu Kang was 16.08min heart rate also at 138.
3) How many kilos have you lost?
3.9kg down & fats from previous 28.2 to 27.3 = about 3% down
4) Input other forms of measurements and numbers (waist, hip, dress/shirt/pant size,
cholesterol / sugar levels, etc) that have improved/deproved
Both T-shirt & skirts are 1 size down
5) How have exercise changed your life now? (Exercising on your own now/ enjoy working out/ stress levels, etc)
Exercises make me feel more refresh & look younger commented by few ppl
6) How is your mental strength now? (eg: Determination/Perserverance/Motivation/Discipline)
I am prepare to work ahead my goal with my children motivation as now my P3 & P4 girls also join me in my daily session – Climb staircase 13 floor stories high without fail.My parents keep remind me about the food diet – Discipline within my mind.My best friends Kelly Ang because of my diet plan – everyday without fail prepare wholemeal bread for me .. very touch . So with all this surrounding ppl being so supportive around me made me more determination to stay put a healthy fitness Lifestyles.
7) Any other input / problems?
Nil
Samanta Phang
Philips Electronics Singapore Pte Ltd
Bravo 1 – West Coast
1) What was your 2.0km fitness test timing at the start of the Fitness Bootcamp session
Ans: At the start of the Fitness Bootcamp session I did in 17.30 mins for 2.0km fitness with heart rate 145.
2) What is your timing now?
Ans: It was 15.16 mins with heart rate 138.
3) How many kilos have you lost?
At the start was around 93.6 now I’m 86.6 kg, that makes it 7kg lost.
4) Input other forms of measurements and numbers (waist, hip, dress/shirt/pant size, cholesterol / sugar levels, etc) that have improved/deproved
Not measured yet, but I do feel changes, clothes have loosen and I poked 3 extra holes on my belt to tighten & prevent my pants from dropping.
5) How have exercise changed your life now? (Exercising on your own now/ enjoy working out/ stress levels, etc)
- Feel fit and my stamina has increased.
6) How is your mental strength now? (eg: Determination/Perserverance/Motivation/Discipline)
- Never say die, and can say a big NO for the Junk Foods.
7) Any other input / problems?
- Nothing much
Hi trainers and fellow bootcampers,
It’s assignment time again.
a) What was my 2 km fitness test timing at the start of the fitness bootcamp session?
To tell u the truth, I didn’t take note of it. I just pushed myself hard to finish it. I didn’t take note of my heart rate reading. I was just glad that it was over. I got a bronze the 1st time round.
b) What was my timing last Sat?
Think it was 15.5 mins. My heart rate was 148. I enjoyed the view around me while brisk walking. I could even give encouragement to my fellow brisk walkers. I hope to have made it to silver this time round. Will let u know when the official results are released by HPB.
c) How many kilos have I lost?
4.6 kg. Wish it was more though! I envy those who have seen more weight loss. But I must be thankful for there will be some who will experience less wt loss.
d) Input other forms of measurements and nos. that have improved/deproved
My body fat % was 33.9 before but it was 34.4 last Sat. Help me trainers! Where did I go wrong? Was it the rendang, sambal goreng, lodeh, etc.during Hari Raya? Should I start weight training? It’s only been treadmills at the SGH gym for me.
e) How has exercise changed my life now?
After an exercise session, I feel good. I love the feeling. I’m happier and I guess the people around me benefit too (my family, my colleagues and my patients!).
f) How is my mental strength now?
Exercise ’sharpens’ my brain. My reflexes benefit from it. Mentally, I am able to give my best to my patients all of the time. I sleep well at night. What more can I say.
g) Any other input.
Just waiting for the official results from HPB before I can rejoice.
1)What was your 2.0km fitness test timing at the start of the Fitness Boot camp session
- 21 mins with a heart rate of 124, fitness index 63 and fitness category was “Fair”.
2)What is your timing now?
- 19 mins with a heart rate of 124, fitness index 85 and fitness category was ” Fair” too.
Base on the manual calculation formula from the log book
3)How many kilos have you lost?
- Total weight lost 6kg, Fat 4.1% and my BMI drop by 2.3%.
I was shock (of course happy too lah) when i noticed that i lost 4.1% on Fat, as my own
bathroom scale shown reduce only by 0.6% instead of so much.
4)Input other forms of measurements and numbers (waist, hip, dress/shirt/pant size, cholesterol / sugar levels, etc) that have improved/deproved)
- I didn’t take note on all the above but can tell there was lot’s (very much) of different when
i drop in my dress, blouse, pants or skit, of course the good comments from friends, family
members, colleagues and neighbours.
5)How have exercise changed your life now? (Exercising on your own now/ enjoy working out/
stress level ects.
- From a not so keen on exercise person to a exercise lover, and now i feel very uneasy if i
don’t have my night jogging (min 5km)daily and i am able to participate together with
my husband and son on the Mizuno Wave Run recently, although i managed only 10km run and 6km
on walk.
6)How is your mental strength now? (eg: Determination/Perserverance/Motivation/Discipline)
- So far so good on self determination,motivation and self discipline on diet right, but i
still go for KFC hahaha with my children as i promise them we can have Fast Food once in a
month when there was young.
7) Any other input / problems?
Not at all.
Now my goal is no longer the 12kg by 31 Oct 2009, my new challenge is to carried on my daily
night jogging through out, wish and aim to drop to my ideal weight at 58kg provided by the wellness company on last Sat.
Once again, thanks to all trainers from the East and some from West on Tuesday.
Diana
Univac
Bravo 3 from East Side
Week 6 theme – Model and Duplicate
Who should I take as model?
There was no one around me to duplicate except myself – trying to strive to reduce weight to my ideal weight and BMI since last year alone. As mentioned in my previous postings, I drove my doctors and dietician crazy with my ‘ethusiasium’ of reducing weight. I guess, not only them alone, I believe I did the same to teamfitnessguru trainers with my questions and my colleagues too.
What to do? I still want to achieve my goals – ideal weight and BMI – healthy body/lifestyle. But I will slow down my pace and stop trying driving ‘everyone’ around me crazy.
I said I try my best only – no promise lah! Sometimes I tend to forget lah! My apologizes.
Week 7 – Assessment
My fitness results from HPB:
1) 2.0km walk test from 25 minutes to 20 minutes (5 minutes faster)
2) From Ftiness assessment is from 76.5 to 75.5kg (1 kg down)
3) BMI from 31.08 to 31.43 [0.35 – due to height differences]
4) Body fat from 43.4 to 39.3% (4.1 down)
5) Heart rate from 123 to 155 [32 beats higher]
6) Fitness index from 39.08 to 67.43
We have to reserve their given result because HPB used different height and weight scales for both assessment test (In additional, my height from 1.57m to 1.55m)
Reference to http://www.teamfitnessguru.com/losetowin5/#comment-288
I have posted my result from Weight Management Clinic from Alexandra Hospital, it shows that I lose 2 kg and have reduce the waist line from 97cm to 92 cm (5cam down) and hip about 1 cm. I believe this scale because they used the same weight machines.
Exercise changed my life, I seems like having more energy and willing to do exercise on my own as such joined Aerobics classes and go for longer walk, etc.
I am determine to achieve my ideal weight and BMI as mentioned in http://www.teamfitnessguru.com/losetowin5/#comment-316, but not immediately as I only achieved half the way and now striving towards my goals gradually – with happiness and at my own pace.
hmm wanted to check out some issues after the fitness test..
1) What was your 2.0km fitness test timing at the start of the Fitness Bootcamp session
was doing 20mins @ 133 bpm.
2) What is your timing now?
on the 2nd fitness completed the 2km in 15.30 with hr at 171 bpm. my heart rate tends to be quite fast of late. not sure why…
3) How many kilos have you lost?
lost abt 5kg and 3% fat. hmmm still some more to go..
4) Input other forms of measurements and numbers (waist, hip, dress/shirt/pant size, cholesterol / sugar levels, etc) that have improved/deproved
my jeans are all sliding off.. according to my mum – my bum has disappeared… and yes a pair of jeans i had and couldn;t fit in for the past 3 years, decided to take it out and try try… wow to my surprise i did not struggle to fit into it. it fact it felt good…
5) How have exercise changed your life now? (Exercising on your own now/ enjoy working out/ stress levels, etc)
now.. i see any free time i have.. i’ll be thinking hmm time to go for a little exercise. instead of going for a nap or laze around and watching tv. feels really good to sweat everything out..
6) How is your mental strength now? (eg: Determination/Perserverance/Motivation/Discipline)
more determined and would not easily give up.. i must i must i must … keep coming to my head..
7) Any other input / problems?
seems to have increased my heart rate… my wife says that sometimes i seems to be breathless. i am not sure what is the reason. so a bit worried to push myself too hard just in case.
cheers
westerner
A2
Week 7 – Assessment
My fitness results from HPB:
1) 2.0km walk test from 25 minutes to 20 minutes (5 minutes faster)
2) From Ftiness assessment is from 76.5 to 75.5kg (1 kg down)
3) BMI from 31.08 to 31.43 [0.35 – due to height differences]
4) Body fat from 43.4 to 39.3% (4.1 down)
5) Heart rate from 123 to 155 [32 beats higher]
6) Fitness index from 39.08 to 67.43
We have to reserve their given result because HPB used different height and weight scales for both assessment test (In additional, my height from 1.57m to 1.55m)
Reference to http://www.teamfitnessguru.com/losetowin5/#comment-288
I have posted my result from Weight Management Clinic from Alexandra Hospital, it shows that I lose 2 kg and have reduce the waist line from 97cm to 92 cm (5cam down) and hip about 1 cm. I believe this scale because they used the same weight machines.
Exercise changed my life, I seems like having more energy and willing to do exercise on my own as such joined Aerobics classes and go for longer walk, etc.
I am determine to achieve my ideal weight and BMI as mentioned in http://www.teamfitnessguru.com/losetowin5/#comment-316 but not immediately as I only achieved half the way and now striving towards my goals gradually – with happiness and at my own pace.
Good job guys/gals in improving your fitness timing.
About 3-5 minutes of improvement in the Fitness Timing is very good. That is about 1-3 laps around the stadium faster than your previous?
If you’re allowed to run, I’m pretty sure your timing will be better
Anyway, with regards to Heart Rate – if really depends on the situation. If you put in more effort in the exercise, your heart rate would have been higher, but when you’re resting, your resting heart rate would be lower.
Lower resting heart rate
Now, to measure if your cadiac ability is working better, you have to compare your RESTING HEART RATE, which you’d need to take the first thing in the morning just after you wake up from sleep.
Your resting heart rate (RHR) is usually lower as you get fitter as your heart becomes stronger and able to pump more blood into the body. Ie: Now your heart does not to does not need to pump blood fast to deliver oxygen to your body.
RHR is lower as there is more left ventricular filling time and greater volume available for each heartbeat beat.
Increased ability of your heart to work harder
That being said, your heart is also now able to pump faster, harder and longer if you’re fitter when you’re exercising. Remember – the heart is a muscle, and as you train it to work harder, it’ll become stronger.
Why is this so?
1) Left ventricular hypertrophy – more blood pumped out with each beat as the increase in left ventricular volume due to increased diastolic volume (EDV)
2) Higher elasticity of cardiac muscle fibers, which means more blood volume in the heart’s chambers
3) Heart myocardial contractility (increase in myocardial calcium in myosin ATPase activity) – simply means Greater contractility of cardiac muscles and stronger injection of blood into and out of the chambers.
Diagram of heart – http://www.queensheart.org/images/heart_diagram1.gif
Well done !!
Sharm
Hi,
My fitness results as:
1) 2km fitness test timing from 21 min to 16 min (5 min faster)
2) I have lost 5.2kg from 62.2kg to 57kg
3) BMI from risk level 26.6 down to 24.3, fat drop about 3%
4) My dress/shirt/pant size from XL going down to M size
5) I am actively participating Aerobic and Fun Fit exercises during lunch time in my company. Every Sunday 6:30am I make my routine visit to the summit of Bukit Timah Hill to perspire as much I can.
Good news – my colleagues commented the obvious of my weight lost and healthier appearance.
The trainers have put in their best efforts and I find that I have benefited from this program.
Thank you Team Fitness Guru, HPB, NatSteel OHU Melissa and my boss Mr. Chuah.
Ok, I admit I have not been diligent in handling up my assignments so am trying to “redeem” myself now .. hehehe .. here goes my 1st report !
1) What was your 2.0km fitness test timing at the start of the Fitness Bootcamp session
I took 22 mins to complete the walk.
2) What is your timing now?
Think it was about 19 mins ..woohoo !!Must work hard to shave off more mins..
3) How many kilos have you lost?
So far, I’ve managed to lose 5.6kg and my fat loss of 5.6% and I was totally over the moon when I saw the results. Was grinning myself silly throughout the walk …hahaha..maybe that contributed to the reduced timing.. = )
4) Input other forms of measurements and numbers (waist, hip, dress/shirt/pant size, cholesterol / sugar levels, etc) that have improved/deproved
Did not do any measurement but I have quite a number of compliments from friends, colleagues and family about the new (aka more toned) me though still as roly poly …hahaha..
5) How have exercise changed your life now? (Exercising on your own now/ enjoy working out/ stress levels, etc)
The bootcamp sessions has definitely rekindled my love for exercise. I used to be quite a bit of a gym rat and was that crazy to attend 3 fitness classes weekly. But laziness set in and that’s how I gained abt 15 kg.
So now, with the renewed passion, I have started to head back to my body combat and dance classes and tries to swim or jogs at least twice a week.Am loving all that endorphins !
6) How is your mental strength now? (eg: Determination/Perserverance/Motivation/Discipline)
I would say that it is growing from strength to strength every day. With each exercise regime, I am pushing myself harder. Case in point, I could never finsh 2km without stopping and walking but on Mon, I told myself I CAN and I did complete it in a continous jog. And last week, during my swim, I pushed myself to hit my target of 13 laps within an hour which got me gasping for breath but it sure feels good!
Am setting more targets for myself and looking forward to achieving them.Victory is sweet .. = )
7) Any other input / problems?
Nope … can’t wait for Bootcamp sessions !
Wendy Law
West Coast Bravo 3
ST Kinetics
1) What was your 2.0km fitness test timing at the start of the Fitness Bootcamp session
18 – 19mins? Not too sure, the results they released didn’t include the timing
2) What is your timing now?
15mins thereabouts
3) How many kilos have you lost?
Sadly, 6kgs =/
4) Input other forms of measurements and numbers (waist, hip, dress/shirt/pant size, cholesterol / sugar levels, etc) that have improved/deproved
My shirts are more comfortable now.
I used to put on my belt and only manage the 3rd hole, now I can go to the last hole(6th).
The other inputs are not known.
5) How have exercise changed your life now? (Exercising on your own now/ enjoy working out/ stress levels, etc)
I guess the greatest thing I have achieved since the challenge is that I can do more daily activities with much more ease. The exercise part has been really tough over the past 2 weeks, as I have been moving house and the fact that I am participating design competitions, I have had to overtime alot, hence, guilty in the supper department.
6) How is your mental strength now? (eg: Determination/Perserverance/Motivation/Discipline)
The recent lack of determination to control my diet and clock in more workout hours has been really disappointing. I am trying to kick start the workout regime again. Hopefully that would improve my mental state.
7) Any other input / problems?
As mention above, I have had a dramatic reduction in the amount of workout time and lack of discipline in my eating habit of late. First, the fact I am moving house meant that I missed a few Boot Camps. Second, being selected to be part of my company’s design competition team, I have had to work late hours till like 4am, I had suppers and all. Feeling really lousy when I look back at it. Worse part of it, all the moving of heavy stuff has given me a strained back and probably an inflamed knee. Argh!! I need to somehow JUMP START again! Hopefully by putting down my thought in words would help me straighten out my mind and focus back in the game!
Oh so sad i wasn’t there on last Sat due to some personal reason, but i am so proud of everyone who put up their comments regards to their weight, BMI and Fat lost.
As mentioned by trainers, not too concern or worry about the kg and fat that you have lost (compare to others), the most important things is to maintain and continue the healthy life style through out…….even we end the Boot Camp in Oct ‘09.
Lily
Univac
East Side Bravo 3
MOOOOOOOOOOOOVVVVVVEEE IIIIITT!!!!!!
My Dear Bootcampers,
Congratulation on your achievements! I can never get tired saying this to all of you that how proud am I like a proud mummy. As you can see from all the posts, that different people has different kind of results. Its all depends on each individual body. Also, all of you work at your own intensity. So if you guys have been working at low intensity but stil hv some small results, imagine if you bring it up slightly higher..better results right?
So keep it up n keep on moving!!! Love to see all of your faces each time.
Lets run to Fort Green next session!! Hope we can do the touch the stupid wall again ;p
Lets see..like to give you all new surprises tho..
In the mean time- Work hard, Work Smart. Train,don’t Strain!!
See ya
Lisa J
Trainer-East,TPY,Esp,Fort Canning..n some say in Batam..lol!!! ;p
Goodmorning to all
yes i know, it’s been more than a week and only today i’m doing my assignment..
but here it goes:
1) What was your 2.0km fitness test timing at the start of the Fitness Bootcamp session
well, i cant really remember but it was more than 20 mins..
2) What is your timing now?
i think it abt 19-20mins..
3) How many kilos have you lost?
about 4kg…not bad huh for someone like me who plateau easily..
4) Input other forms of measurements and numbers (waist, hip, dress/shirt/pant size, cholesterol / sugar levels, etc) that have improved/deproved
when i did my basic medical checkup recently, i was quite surprised that my cholestrol level, which had always been borderline since i was in my 20s, dropped to normal level..
my overall looks have also improved, i know this not only by how i feel but also by comments made by friends and relatives; my aunt asked what’s the secret of my renewed beauty…haha..i just laughed…hahaha
5) How have exercise changed your life now? (Exercising on your own now/ enjoy working out/ stress levels, etc)
exercise is now a habit for me, just like eating and sleeping..
on my laziest week x3, on my ‘very on’ week it’s almost everyday till my body hurts so much from exercising and not enuf rest, only then i will stop for 2-3days to recover..
6) How is your mental strength now? (eg: Determination/Perserverance/Motivation/Discipline)
my mental strength is not really a problem only that if i put off too long to exercise, i will procrastinate…dangerous dangerous..
7) Any other input / problems?
2 problem areas:
1: my knees hurt from exercising so much, but they recover after a few days, right now i’m seeking doctor’s advice..
2; i plateau easily, i think; my plateau is faster than my stamina buildup; is there such a thing and what can i do about it? i dont give up though..
a big thankyou to all the super and patient and encouraging and serious but funny trainers;
a big thankyou to all BOOTCAMPERS OI!
without all of you, all of us would still be the same as 2mths ago..
and of course special special big thankyou to my biggest inspiration at lose to win: Sharm…oi oi oi!
regards, norazlin ECP
My fitness level is better now. I feel more confident and able to perform better.
Will continue to put exercise a priority and key to success.
With best regards,
Chang Sy Fei
Alpha 2, East
AGC
It is a great satisfaction looking at the Fitness 2 result. Although it is a mere 2.8kg, I know the coaching and knowledge will come a long way with me.
Due to an urgent surgery need to be done, I do not have a choice but quit from Alha 3 wef this week. May I take this opportunity to thank our all our lovely trainers, boot campers, especially Morgan from F&N sharing his success and the wonderful representatives from National Cancer
Please give my colleague, Khai from is, your best support to ensure she completes with you folks.
Cheers! Good health, hope to see you on 6 Nov if I recover well.