6 week out and the dial in has started!

we are now 6 weeks out, and i feel that this is going to be the toughest dial in yet! I usually start my cardio sessions at 4 weeks out... we started at 7 weeks out!
At the 6 week mark i am now doing 30 minute cardio sessions on the treadmill 4 times this week before breakfast... then to train an hour of weights followed by another 45 minutes of cardio midday!
We have seen the drop already, with 2 pounds lost and tightening up in the lower legs, and tummy!
We have also cut sauces from my diet, leaving cinnamon and any other dry spices! who knew cinnamon would taste good on beef & turkey.

Its a new year, training a new body! Time to get serious and make the impossible happen!

Happy Training to you All!
Love, Fit Bunny

A little glimpse of a fitness models day!

Last Saturday i had the pleasure of modelling the Crystal Suit collection by Colleen McConnell. Dave Laus did an incredible job of capturing the beauty of the suits and models. Wait till you get to see the collection, it will blow your mind!

Recap of my Weekend!

Wow what a great weekend i just had! On Saturday I had the pleasure of shooting with some of the hottest girls in the fitness industry for Collen McConnell's new spring line of Crystal Suits.... and boy were they hot! We got to our makeup done by Two Chick with Lipstick.. and man did Val do an exceptional job! My hair was full of volume, and the make-up looked "rude"... all to go with the gangster music Dave Laus was blaring!

The whole day of shooting was full of positive energy! Colleen outdid herself with her collection, being THE BEST YET! I have no idea what suits i would like to compete in this year!  Keep your eyes peeled on Colleens site for the pictures from the day.

Dave Laus did an incredible job (AS ALWAYS) capturing the beauty of the girls, of course our diamond man Nick & the "sessy" suits. "Dave brought the suits to life on film." I even got in a picture with Luke! Cant wait to see that one! The best part of the day was being able to spend it with the people that I love! Seeing the support we all get from our partners, Colleen & Dave is was gets us to the level we are at today, and better yet, keeps us hungry for more!

In the Evening, it was off to the Inside Fitness Top 100 Hot & Fit Party. It was my first year being published, and it meant the world going to an event, & seeing the girls i look up to & aspire to be.
Full of laughs, networking & pictures.. and WATER for me.. what could be better!
I am thankful each and every day that i have someone to share these accomplishments with. I am the luckiest bunny in the world.

On Sunday, after a big day of shooting & partying, it was time to get back to training. While i trained my clients, Luke went with my father to Orangeville to pick up a treadmill that my client Anna Miller allowed me to borrow for my morning cardio sessions at home. I hit the gym hard destroying my back, and then came home to a beautiful treadmill. I CANT WAIT TO GET UP at 5am and use it!! Im not joking, i cant wait! It's like christmas!

I am now 7 weeks out of competition, and have now started my dial in, with 45 minutes of cardio after every training day, along with two 30 minute cardio sessions in the morning before breakfast during the week. Its go time, I am hungry for the OPA stage! Its my focus year, and i have my eyes on the prize!

It's My Life!

I have alot of people ask me, how do you do it? How do you eat a regimented weighed out diet everyday, and train like an animal? Where is your motivation? Are you nuts?

well, yes i am nuts, and that's why most people know me by "Just Jill." Training and fitness is my life, passion, and savour! Some people have alcohol, drugs or food as their crutch.... mine is by far the gym. Whether i am happy, upset or pissed off, the gym is there! Those weights will always be there till you are done your last rep, pushing for you to get stronger. Sitting in their rack, they just want to be played with like a puppy! I'm not allowed a dog yet, so my weights are my puppy!

The gym might not be for everyone, but the high i get when i am in there is indescribable. I feel powerful, confident and ready to take on the world. I haven't always been like this.. only the past year have i started to find the person i once was. I have been given a second chance at life.. to start over again and make somethings of it. Each and every day, i get up and fight another day... because i know that the gym and food regimentation is life... MY LIFE! 

This year is going to be a tough one, with my body transformation still in progress. The support i get from my partner Luke & family (Mum, Dad, Adrian, Laura, Grandad, Grandma, Lukes entire family) and friends (Colleen McConnell, Cam Cogswell, my clients) are what pushes me when i am down and in the same token, keeps me grounded when i get ahead of myself. If it wasn't for you all, i wouldn't be where i am today. Reality, i would be in a grave. Thank you for your support, and love.. while i pursue my dream of being a fitness model, top bikini competitor, published writer, and most of all.. a role model to others that have had hardships like mine. 

Here is to a great 2013 season, and i promise you all that i will work my butt off and prove that if i am capable of some of these achievements, you are too! Look at a glass filled with water and tell yourself, it is half full, ready to be filled with more accomplishments!

Lots of Love

Jill Bunny

Back & Delts Workout.. WOW!

Yesterday's workout was an incredible one! 2.5 hours in the gym and this is what i accomplished...

Pec Dec x 4 max 120

Incline Chest Press machine singles x 4 max 40

Chest Fly's 3 x 10lbs to failure

dips vs chest plate squeezes.... (oh they kill)

Lat Raises 3 x fatigue 12.5lbs

Delt cable Pull back 3 x to fatigue

Delt Raise 3 x fatigue

Shoulder Press 3 x failure max 40lbs


then, 30 minutes of Cardio:
split it up 15 minutes on arc trainer and 15 minutes on treadmill

10 weeks out and scale says...

a year and a half ago i weighed 95 pounds... now look at that scale.. never have i been more happy & confident... what a great start for the New Year!

Bunny's Typical Day

Well, that was a fun morning! now off to train my afternoon clients!
What do i get up to in a typical day? well,

I woke up at 6:30 to some quinoa and egg whites, and then trained my mobile clients.
I then had to go to the grocery store to buy more food, and get my cook on... making chicken, beef, turkey, brussel sprouts, eggs, and rice.

I then did my ab routine while my food was cooking and wrote more recipes for my new cook book and prepped for my evening clients.

Then it was gym time.. BACK time BABY!!
4 x failure Lat Pull down
4 x seated row failure
3 x lat pull machine
3 x one arm row vs. straight bar
3 x high row pull down

Followed by athletic therapy where she stripped down my back, pecs, biceps and triceps....

AND NOW CLIENTS, ITS YOUR TURN!!

I love my Job!

FIRST COMPETITION DATE SET!

2013 should be a great year. Schedule is set, and my first competition is 10 weeks away, with the OPA!
I will be competing in the Bikini Category! One week later i will be competing in the PRO division with the fitness star in the fitness category.. as well as the glamour round!

Training will be tough, and the nutrition even harder. I am taking it up a notch this year, and will be eliminating alcohol, sugar such as sweets, chocolate, ice cream from my diet for the entire season. ( i will only eat this stuff once in awhile after a show for a reward... but no more!) Here is to the biggest battles i am about to embark on.

I am here to blog my journey along the way.. to show you that yes i may have outlandish dreams... but i have the faith and belief from my partner, and family that i can do it.. and with that in mind i will put it to action!

2013 has begun, what are you going to do this year???

Love
Jill Bunny