You may remember that last week I said I'd already lost 50kg? Well, the truth is I was only ever hovering around that 50kg mark and had been hovering for the best part of the last two months.

I'd hit it one week then put on weight the next, lose it again and put it on again. It was a "two steps forward, one step back" situation.

That's one of the main reasons I decided to take on this eight week challenge. I really wanted to kick-start my weight loss again in the New Year.

Not a resolution, just a commitment to go harder and faster this year so that I could keep progressing towards my goal.

A 5.7kg loss might seem massive and I guess on the face of it, it is. I'm proud that I lost that weight, but not really surprised.

This program, which is the most comprehensive, detailed and user-friendly I've ever seen has basically seen me half my calorie intake and double my training efforts.

Add to that a renewed motivation and level of discipline I didn't think I possessed. Even Renee, my personal trainer, said she's noticed the obvious increase in commitment and determination. And I guess that's it! I'm det-ermined to make this work.

I talked last week about how I'm basically happy with my life at the moment and had made the decision when I moved to Coffs Harbour to turn my life around completely.

Initially I was concerned about the low calorie intake but I have to say I've been very pleasantly surprised at how good the food is and how satisfying it is. I haven't been hungry at all.

The training is tough - intense, specific and balanced. I've been very sore some mornings but getting through it.

I've even thrown in a few extra workouts off my own bat and I absolutely love the endorphin rush!

Here's hoping I can achieve similar numbers next week!