18th January

Yesterday was weigh-in and I lost 3 pounds. Very happy with that. The Biggest Loser started on Tuesday and I am really enjoying that - even though I'm up and ready to go for 4.30am each morning! Instead of one on one training, this is a group class which pushes us out of our comfort zone. Classes run at 5am Monday to Friday for 3 weeks. It's good because we all work together (except for the odd rowing competition) and have fun along the way. Our workout varies day to day, focusing on a different muscle area at each class. I think this variation means you don't get bored doing the same routine everyday. Everyone was weighed on Tuesday and will be weighed each week. The "Biggest Loser" is, of course, the winner and there will be a prize for them. So the competition really pushes you to do well. Apart from that, Jane has pushed me to do more cardio, and I have been jogging and cycling as much as possible. Already looking forward to weigh-in next Tuesday!

Monday 15th January

Well, today was cardio again. We took the double jogging stroller (with Euan and Isla inside) along the trail to the park. I pushed the buggy, jogged for abit and did many walking lunges. Then I jogged/walked to the coffee shop to meet Jane and the kids. Altogether 2 hours cardio, and I'm happy with that. I'm really starting to feel better and can't wait til weigh-in on Wednesday.

14th January - REST DAY!

Today is Sunday, rest day. Last night I came to San Francisco and stayed at my friends hotel. We went to the pub, he ordered a Stella, they had no decaf coffee so I had water....such a crazy cat...my friends at home would never believe that sight. Dinner was some (very expensive) sushi which was delicious. I was so tired after my jog that I fell asleep at 9.30!

Jane gave me specific instructions for lunch so I head to the cafe on Market Street, which was boarded up and had obviously closed a while ago. So, I head home and eat the emergency tuna snack pack Jane supplied me with before I left. I have an early night and actually look forward to the next days workout.

13th January

When I first saw Janes gym, I couldn't see the treadmill, and was happy, ecstatic actually, to learn that she didn't have one. Well, if I thought I was getting away lightly I was very wrong.....this morning I will be jogging up, what I can only describe as a very very large, steep hill. I'm ashamed to say I haven't jogged/ran since I was at school (10 years ago). This is going to be horrible.....

09.00 - We meet Helen and Colleen and head toward the track that leads to the mountain (its not a mountain but thats how it appears to me at this moment). We'll start jogging at the start of the trail. I have this dreaded feeling that I wont make it along the path, never mind up the hill.....but I will do as I'm told and at least attempt it......

10.00 -I can't believe it! I actually managed to keep with the group. We mostly jogged 2 minutes, walked 1 minute. Maybe not athletic standards but a real achievement for me. I really enjoyed it too. It was a lovely morning, beautiful scenery and a great feeling of self achievement, all before 12 noon on a Saturday! At this point, I'm usually in bed nursing a hangover! I'm already looking forward to my next workout....

January 12th, 2007

I arrived three days ago on 9th January. Jane picked me up at 12 noon and I was in the gym by 4pm! I wasn't sure what to expect but my body definitely got a shock! Mostly weights and some cardio. At one point I thought I was going to vomit and/or have a heart attack. Was this a sign of things to come?

I have never felt muscle pain like I experienced the next day. I could barely sit down and this was going to get worse before it got any better. Jane assured me this was normal.......She was right.

The next few days consisted of rowing, weights, cycling, more weights, a three hour walk and even more weights. I always thought that weights for solely for toning, but not according to Jane. I also had the dreaded weigh-in. I didnt want to know how much I weighed but would know how much I'd lose each week. I'm already looking forward to next Wednesday!

Sentenced to Fitness - A 60 day Diary

For the next couple of months my sister Fiona will be posting on the F.U.S.E. Fitness Blog. I am holding her hostage for 60 days helping her lose weight and get in shape. I have complete control of everything she eats and of course her whole workout program. She'll be working out 5 days per week and keeping an online diary. We hope this inspires you to reach your fitness goals too. Check it out!


Having A LOT of weight to lose and knowing my sister is a personal trainer/drill sergeant/fitness junkie, it made sense to seek her help in achieving my goal. She agreed to train me (and feed me) for a period of 8 weeks - an excellent opportunity....i've always wanted to visit a health farm! And so the blog begins.......

Bootcamp Begins & Our Climbing Wall is Finished

G.I.Jane's little bootcamp soldiers are off to a flying start. Bootcamp began again on Dec 20th and for 2007 the new schedule will be Tuesdays at 4pm and Saturdays at 7.30am. More classes and times will be open for 2007.
Mark your calendars for Friday January 19th for the F.U.S.E opening party. 6.30-8.30pm. We'll have food, drinks, music and chair massage! You can also try out our nice orange bouldering wall.