Dedication to exercising despite rain, hail and shine was Skye Wruck’s key to shedding her unwanted kilos and boosting her fitness levels. She shares her secrets on how sticking to a strict boot camp-style fitness plan helped her stay on track
Before I started the 12-week challenge, I had already started exercising and had lost a little weight, but because I didn’t want to give up on my health and fitness plan like all the other times, I knew I had to set myself some goals.
At the time, I was unhappy with my weight, so I decided to complete the 12-week challenge after a friend told me about it and knew it would be a great way to keep motivated. I was also taking medication for an underactive thyroid and constantly felt tired and lethargic.
Another friend heard I was doing the 12-week challenge and we decided to do two boot camp sessions per week. After I started doing these sessions, I really started to notice the weight dropping off.
At first I could only run for one minute at a time and now I can happily say that I can run for 45 minutes without stopping. I also love swimming laps now and try to fit this in most mornings before my two children wake up. My husband has been extremely supportive and has helped immensely with the household chores and would always look after our two children so I could get out and exercise in the rain, hail or sunshine.
From this challenge, I’ve realised it’s important to set small achievable goals, surround yourself with the fittest and healthiest people you know and ask for their help. I’ve cut out junk food from my diet and hardly drink any alcohol (my skin is thanking me for it!). I also always plan my meals and exercise each day.
Recently I completed my first ever triathlon enticer, and I was so proud of myself to complete it in 51 minutes. My aim was to do it in less than one hour so I was over the moon with my time result! I would like to complete another one this year.
I lost a total of 14 kilos during the challenge and I find that I’m sleeping better and not snoring. I also no longer need the thyroid medication.
My husband says I’m much nicer to be around and my kids get a happier and healthier mum as well. I would like to lose at least another 10 kilos and tone up for summer and most importantly, maintain a healthy figure.
Eating Plan
Breakfast: Two Weet-Bix with skim milk and 1⁄2 glass of orange juice.
Morning tea: Skinny cappuccino and piece of fruit.
Lunch: Salad with tuna or ham.
Afternoon tea: One fresh date and five almonds.
Dinner: Lean meat and steamed vegetables.
Snack: Diet yoghurt or diet jelly.
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Exercise Plan
Sunday: 45-minute to one-hour jog or power walk, push-ups and sit-ups.
Monday: 30 minutes of lap swimming and/or 45-minute to one-hour jog or power walk, push-ups and sit-ups.
Tuesday: 30 minutes of lap swimming or 45-minute to one-hour jog or power walk, push-ups and sit-ups.
Wednesday: One-hour boot camp session.
Thursday: 30 minutes of lap swimming and/or 45-minutes to one-hour jog or power walk.
Friday: 30 minutes of lap swimming and/or 45-minutes to one-hour jog or power walk.
Saturday: One-hour boot camp session.
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