Monday 30th May 2011
There's nothing more frustrating than when you have your mind set on something and are raring to go and your body lets you down! I am so gung-ho on getting fit and keeping healthy and losing these extra ghastly kilos and am really enjoying the gym but I am finding that, between the lurgies and whatever else is going on inside, I don't seem to have the energy to do what my mind wants to. It is an absolute pain in the ass!!
After being at home with 2 sick kiddies at the end of last week I have not taken on their lurgy as my own. Finally they share something! lol
I have been fighting the fatigue since I gave up work and have refused to give into it. I feel so angry and stupid for treating myself so bad while I was working that it has gotten to this point!! I skipped meals, didn't drink any water and, between the juggle of work, kids, home and life, I basically wore myself completely out. Although I am now eating healthily, drinking plenty of water and exercising I think I may have pushed my body too far in the first place and I know it will take a while to get it better, but that doesn't stop my frustration because I am now in the right headspace for this to happen. So this week it is back to the doctors this week where I can ask the questions and hopefully get the answers to put me on the right track!
Monday, May 30, 2011
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Walk a day in my Shoes
Sunday 29th May 2011
Today I thought I would go totally off the track and explain my obsession with shoes. Apart from the fact that there are so many fantastic shoes to choose from, in a shoe I am your average size 8. No matter how fat or thin I am there are two things that I can always wear to my liking, and they are my shoes and my hair.
I am your modern day Emelda with that many shoes that I am not sure when I would get to wear them all, but it is a challenge I am willing to accept! I love them all! I have shoes for every mood and occassion. I especially love awesome heels with extra sparkle and something original that no one else has.
These are my current new favourites which were a gift from a friend who went to Hong Kong. Now you can see why I am so totally obsessed, they are just a shoe of awesomeness!! Apart from a bit of a fluid issue after my trip to Singapore (which thanks to Lasix didn't last long!) I thank God that my feet don't get fat or I would be totally screwed! lol
So next time you're at a shoe sale and you see me, I apologise in advance if you are crash tackled over the last pair of size 8s, after all - all's fair in love and shoes!
Today I thought I would go totally off the track and explain my obsession with shoes. Apart from the fact that there are so many fantastic shoes to choose from, in a shoe I am your average size 8. No matter how fat or thin I am there are two things that I can always wear to my liking, and they are my shoes and my hair.
I am your modern day Emelda with that many shoes that I am not sure when I would get to wear them all, but it is a challenge I am willing to accept! I love them all! I have shoes for every mood and occassion. I especially love awesome heels with extra sparkle and something original that no one else has.
These are my current new favourites which were a gift from a friend who went to Hong Kong. Now you can see why I am so totally obsessed, they are just a shoe of awesomeness!! Apart from a bit of a fluid issue after my trip to Singapore (which thanks to Lasix didn't last long!) I thank God that my feet don't get fat or I would be totally screwed! lol
So next time you're at a shoe sale and you see me, I apologise in advance if you are crash tackled over the last pair of size 8s, after all - all's fair in love and shoes!
Saturday, May 28, 2011
What a Week!
Saturday 28th May 2011
It has definitely been a different week in our house! As you would have seen in my earlier posts, I have really taken a step back from everything and going back to basics. Not only is it less stressful but it has also been an awesome money saver! The whole deactivation of Facebook didn't last too long because I was missing the connection with my friends who I can't catch up with every day.
The gym has been a bit of a bust this week. I did get to go on Mon, Tues and Wed but I was as home with two sick girls on Thurs and Fri so it threw a spanner in the works for my exercise routine, but it was a nice couple of days chilling out with my babies and just enjoying spending some time with them.
Yesterday was a nice change from my very simple, quiet week. I was lucky enough to be able and go watch a dear friend of mine graduate. This lovely lady is like a little sister to me. I had the honour of working with her for the past few years and she certainly made my stressful days much brighter! We were an awesome team and I have never has as much fun working as when we worked together (especially on Thursdays and dress up days)!! I am going to miss her when she moves to her new job but I have to say there will definitely be a roadtrip in the near future to go and check out her new place! It's a good feeling seeing someone moving forward in their life and going after what they want, she is an absolute inspiration!!
It has definitely been a different week in our house! As you would have seen in my earlier posts, I have really taken a step back from everything and going back to basics. Not only is it less stressful but it has also been an awesome money saver! The whole deactivation of Facebook didn't last too long because I was missing the connection with my friends who I can't catch up with every day.
The gym has been a bit of a bust this week. I did get to go on Mon, Tues and Wed but I was as home with two sick girls on Thurs and Fri so it threw a spanner in the works for my exercise routine, but it was a nice couple of days chilling out with my babies and just enjoying spending some time with them.
Yesterday was a nice change from my very simple, quiet week. I was lucky enough to be able and go watch a dear friend of mine graduate. This lovely lady is like a little sister to me. I had the honour of working with her for the past few years and she certainly made my stressful days much brighter! We were an awesome team and I have never has as much fun working as when we worked together (especially on Thursdays and dress up days)!! I am going to miss her when she moves to her new job but I have to say there will definitely be a roadtrip in the near future to go and check out her new place! It's a good feeling seeing someone moving forward in their life and going after what they want, she is an absolute inspiration!!
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Getting on with it
Thursday 26th May 2011
Today I had both the girls home sick with a cold so I decided to make the most of it and unpack all the winter clothes that I packed when we first put the house on the market. I am tired of living in the stress of limbo land. It is obviously not the right time for us to sell the house so we are making the most of it and moving on. As much as we would love to move out of the area and start afresh there is no sense in pushing something that isn't happening or stressing over it.
I have taken a lot of time to think about things and have decided that there is no point stressing over anything that I have no direct control over anymore. After years of crap at work and extra stress I have only just started to get into a routine of gym and a healthy lifestyle. I have taken the bull by the horns and am finally in a stronger position to cope with things and get my health back on track so hopefully I don't have to spend so much time (and money) going to various doctors or on medication. Both of those things really do damage to my shoe spending ability!! As I said in my previous blog I have gone back to a simple life which is basically exercise and family life, what more could a girl want!
Today I had both the girls home sick with a cold so I decided to make the most of it and unpack all the winter clothes that I packed when we first put the house on the market. I am tired of living in the stress of limbo land. It is obviously not the right time for us to sell the house so we are making the most of it and moving on. As much as we would love to move out of the area and start afresh there is no sense in pushing something that isn't happening or stressing over it.
I have taken a lot of time to think about things and have decided that there is no point stressing over anything that I have no direct control over anymore. After years of crap at work and extra stress I have only just started to get into a routine of gym and a healthy lifestyle. I have taken the bull by the horns and am finally in a stronger position to cope with things and get my health back on track so hopefully I don't have to spend so much time (and money) going to various doctors or on medication. Both of those things really do damage to my shoe spending ability!! As I said in my previous blog I have gone back to a simple life which is basically exercise and family life, what more could a girl want!
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Keep it Simple Stupid
Tuesday 24th May 2011
I will admit I am one of those people who is always reaching for the unreachable. Everything will always be better if I got a better job, or a newer house, or a promotion etc etc.
A few years ago we were faced with that situation. I had gotten my "dream job" and in a short while I was lucky enough to become manager of my "dream job". Then my hubby and I bought our "dream home" and life was sweet. It wasn't long until that "sweet life" began to sour. The dream job ended up being a lot harder and involved a lot more work than I thought and we then had problems around the house with things breaking or going wrong. We were on the constant fight to get things done, it was just one thing after another.
After a while it all became too much and that's when my health started to get affected. That was when we came to the decision that it's just not worth it!
When thinking of all the "better" things we could have we didn't think about the extra work and responsibility and time and effort that would be needed.
We have now gone back to the simple life. I am no longer in my "dream job" and we have our "dream house" up for sale. Although the house sale is not going to plan thanks to a slow market (and a lot of other people in the same downsized boat as us) but we have simplified everything else. In fact I have gone so far as even deactivating my Facebook account! I must admit it is hard to get out of the habit to just have a quick check at what is going on in the world but it is so refreshing not having to worry about it either. This small act of simplifying my life has made a huge impact in my whole day, I have so much more time to get out and live life instead of reading about it (or writing about it) on Facebook.
I still think Facebook is an awesome communcation tool to use with my interstate friends and family so I will go back on it later but for now I am just enjoying the simple life.
I will admit I am one of those people who is always reaching for the unreachable. Everything will always be better if I got a better job, or a newer house, or a promotion etc etc.
A few years ago we were faced with that situation. I had gotten my "dream job" and in a short while I was lucky enough to become manager of my "dream job". Then my hubby and I bought our "dream home" and life was sweet. It wasn't long until that "sweet life" began to sour. The dream job ended up being a lot harder and involved a lot more work than I thought and we then had problems around the house with things breaking or going wrong. We were on the constant fight to get things done, it was just one thing after another.
After a while it all became too much and that's when my health started to get affected. That was when we came to the decision that it's just not worth it!
When thinking of all the "better" things we could have we didn't think about the extra work and responsibility and time and effort that would be needed.
We have now gone back to the simple life. I am no longer in my "dream job" and we have our "dream house" up for sale. Although the house sale is not going to plan thanks to a slow market (and a lot of other people in the same downsized boat as us) but we have simplified everything else. In fact I have gone so far as even deactivating my Facebook account! I must admit it is hard to get out of the habit to just have a quick check at what is going on in the world but it is so refreshing not having to worry about it either. This small act of simplifying my life has made a huge impact in my whole day, I have so much more time to get out and live life instead of reading about it (or writing about it) on Facebook.
I still think Facebook is an awesome communcation tool to use with my interstate friends and family so I will go back on it later but for now I am just enjoying the simple life.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
That Peaceful Feeling
Sunday 22nd May 2011
This past year or so has really been one of those years that are sent to test you! We have had that many challenges and obstacles (healthwise and other) that it makes our head spin! As I look back I can't feel bitterness or anger for our continual bad luck but I feel totally grateful.
We have gotten to a point where, although there is still crap going on, we now have the strength to deal with it and put everything into perspective. We still have a long way to go, which all starts with the sale of our house, but we're at a place mentally where we are at peace with where we are at and how we handle each situation. I am very lucky to have a very supportive hubby who is not only my hubby but my best friend. I talk to him about absolutely everything and he always has the rational point of view that I don't have. I also have some very close friends who I can trust with anything. I have definitely hit the jackpot!
The other thing I have noticed is that since I started back at the gym I am more rational in my response to stressful situations and I am not as high strung and emotional as I was. That also works well with my blood pressure! lol. So even though I have had some pretty big obstacles to overcome, it is comforting to know that I have to strength and support to handle anything and that is the best feeling!
This past year or so has really been one of those years that are sent to test you! We have had that many challenges and obstacles (healthwise and other) that it makes our head spin! As I look back I can't feel bitterness or anger for our continual bad luck but I feel totally grateful.
We have gotten to a point where, although there is still crap going on, we now have the strength to deal with it and put everything into perspective. We still have a long way to go, which all starts with the sale of our house, but we're at a place mentally where we are at peace with where we are at and how we handle each situation. I am very lucky to have a very supportive hubby who is not only my hubby but my best friend. I talk to him about absolutely everything and he always has the rational point of view that I don't have. I also have some very close friends who I can trust with anything. I have definitely hit the jackpot!
The other thing I have noticed is that since I started back at the gym I am more rational in my response to stressful situations and I am not as high strung and emotional as I was. That also works well with my blood pressure! lol. So even though I have had some pretty big obstacles to overcome, it is comforting to know that I have to strength and support to handle anything and that is the best feeling!
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Saturday 21st May 2011
As you will all know it we have been trying to sell our house (which seems like forever in this slow market!!). The problem that we have always faced about selling our house was the big issue, do we stay in the area or do we move on? It's such a big decision since it will affect the whole family with school changes and fun things like that. We kept changing our minds because we have a lot of good friends in the area and so do the kids so it has been really hard to make up our minds.
This week we finally came to the decision!! I am excited to what it will bring! All we have to do now is sell the house because we are finally ready!
As you will all know it we have been trying to sell our house (which seems like forever in this slow market!!). The problem that we have always faced about selling our house was the big issue, do we stay in the area or do we move on? It's such a big decision since it will affect the whole family with school changes and fun things like that. We kept changing our minds because we have a lot of good friends in the area and so do the kids so it has been really hard to make up our minds.
This week we finally came to the decision!! I am excited to what it will bring! All we have to do now is sell the house because we are finally ready!
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Stretching it out
Thursday 19th May 2011
I started off today with a yoga class. The teacher mixed yoga with meditation to create the ultimate feeling of peace. I had noticed over the past few days I was starting to let some things get to me (especially with the sale of our house - or should I say lack of sale). It was great to be able to push it all out of my mind and clear out the crap. I would even go as far as saying it was better than a glass of wine! Especially since there is no yoga/meditation hangover!!
I am starting to find a better balance with my life and this is another way of sifting through my brain and cleaning out the junk. If you get a chance to go and stretch it out and put life on hold for a few minutes, grab it!! It's totally worth it!
I started off today with a yoga class. The teacher mixed yoga with meditation to create the ultimate feeling of peace. I had noticed over the past few days I was starting to let some things get to me (especially with the sale of our house - or should I say lack of sale). It was great to be able to push it all out of my mind and clear out the crap. I would even go as far as saying it was better than a glass of wine! Especially since there is no yoga/meditation hangover!!
I am starting to find a better balance with my life and this is another way of sifting through my brain and cleaning out the junk. If you get a chance to go and stretch it out and put life on hold for a few minutes, grab it!! It's totally worth it!
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Keeping Busy
Wednesday 18th May 2011
I have had the same New Year's Resolution for the past few years and I have kept it every year so far. My resolution is to do at least one new thing every month. It can be something little like going to a new restaurant or something a bit bigger like pole dancing.
I have had some fantastic experiences. I probably would've had most of these experiences anyway but I would've taken them for granted and not appreciated the fact that I am trying something new.
Today I taught myself to crochet. I had knitted a beanie and it was a bit out of shape and tragic and plain so I needed something to fancy it up a bit. So, after another awesome zumba class I was extra hyper and full of adrenalin and ideas, and I took myself off to KMart to buy a crochet book and hook and came home and taught myself how to crochet flowers for my hat.
Please excuse my rough head but I am so proud of my first crochet attempt that I thought I should blow my own trumpet!! Consider this blog my trumpet blown!! lol
Now it's time to think up a new thing for next month! Any suggestions please let me know!
I have had the same New Year's Resolution for the past few years and I have kept it every year so far. My resolution is to do at least one new thing every month. It can be something little like going to a new restaurant or something a bit bigger like pole dancing.
I have had some fantastic experiences. I probably would've had most of these experiences anyway but I would've taken them for granted and not appreciated the fact that I am trying something new.
Today I taught myself to crochet. I had knitted a beanie and it was a bit out of shape and tragic and plain so I needed something to fancy it up a bit. So, after another awesome zumba class I was extra hyper and full of adrenalin and ideas, and I took myself off to KMart to buy a crochet book and hook and came home and taught myself how to crochet flowers for my hat.
Please excuse my rough head but I am so proud of my first crochet attempt that I thought I should blow my own trumpet!! Consider this blog my trumpet blown!! lol
Now it's time to think up a new thing for next month! Any suggestions please let me know!
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Tempting Temperatures
Tuesday 17th May 2011
Now it is starting to get colder I am really starting to ramp up my exercise and healthy eating because this is the time of year that I am my own worst enemy!
I am one of these people who absolutely detests the cold. I suffer from self diagnosed SAD which is Seasonal Affective Disorder or Winter Depression. It's actually a condition!! You can google it and everything! Every winter I am quite happy to hide under a doona on the lounge with a good movie, a cup of tea and something with chocolate in it. My whole winter is just like Bruno Mars' "The Lazy Song".
Although I feel this way on the inside, I refuse to let winter ruin my fun! The only problem is that the extra cups of tea (or hot chocolate) wreak havoc with my waist line and my butt! It's like a neverending cycle! You spend all summer trying to get fit to wear a swimming costume and then spend all winter completely trashing all our work by getting cold and seeking out warmth and a little bit of chocolatey comfort!
This winter I am determined not to let it beat me!! I am swapping my lazy weekends and getting out and enjoying the limited sunny hours of the day. I refuse to gain any winter weight!! Anyway I can't afford to. I promised myself years ago I would not go over a certain size in my clothes and if I did I would have to go naked! That is my way of staying disciplined. So far it's worked! And I can honestly say I am not planning on running around fat and naked anytime soon so your eyes are safe!! lol
Now it is starting to get colder I am really starting to ramp up my exercise and healthy eating because this is the time of year that I am my own worst enemy!
I am one of these people who absolutely detests the cold. I suffer from self diagnosed SAD which is Seasonal Affective Disorder or Winter Depression. It's actually a condition!! You can google it and everything! Every winter I am quite happy to hide under a doona on the lounge with a good movie, a cup of tea and something with chocolate in it. My whole winter is just like Bruno Mars' "The Lazy Song".
Although I feel this way on the inside, I refuse to let winter ruin my fun! The only problem is that the extra cups of tea (or hot chocolate) wreak havoc with my waist line and my butt! It's like a neverending cycle! You spend all summer trying to get fit to wear a swimming costume and then spend all winter completely trashing all our work by getting cold and seeking out warmth and a little bit of chocolatey comfort!
This winter I am determined not to let it beat me!! I am swapping my lazy weekends and getting out and enjoying the limited sunny hours of the day. I refuse to gain any winter weight!! Anyway I can't afford to. I promised myself years ago I would not go over a certain size in my clothes and if I did I would have to go naked! That is my way of staying disciplined. So far it's worked! And I can honestly say I am not planning on running around fat and naked anytime soon so your eyes are safe!! lol
Monday, May 16, 2011
Back with a Vengeance
Monday 16th May 2011
Woo Hoo!! The lurgy is gone and I am back at the gym and in my awesome headspace again!! It was fantastic to be able to unleash the fitness beast and feel like things are back to normal. I really don't like it when I can't do something that I want to so I was a big cranky pants while I was all lurgified and feeling awful.
Lucky we had a quiet weekend planned and the kids were kept busy with school assignments and friends so they didn't have time to get bored while I was laying around complaining about my cold. Although I think I might have to try and teach my youngest miss how to be a lady! I found out that she was chatting to her friend's father while her friend was busy doing something, and of course with Miss 7 being a typical child she seemed to change the topic onto poo and Miss 7 decided to let her friend's dad know that she doesn't call it "a number 2" like most of her friends do. She likes to call it "letting the brown dog off the chain". I just wish I knew where she got this stuff from!! Must be her dad because I am such a lady (HAHAHAHA)
Woo Hoo!! The lurgy is gone and I am back at the gym and in my awesome headspace again!! It was fantastic to be able to unleash the fitness beast and feel like things are back to normal. I really don't like it when I can't do something that I want to so I was a big cranky pants while I was all lurgified and feeling awful.
Lucky we had a quiet weekend planned and the kids were kept busy with school assignments and friends so they didn't have time to get bored while I was laying around complaining about my cold. Although I think I might have to try and teach my youngest miss how to be a lady! I found out that she was chatting to her friend's father while her friend was busy doing something, and of course with Miss 7 being a typical child she seemed to change the topic onto poo and Miss 7 decided to let her friend's dad know that she doesn't call it "a number 2" like most of her friends do. She likes to call it "letting the brown dog off the chain". I just wish I knew where she got this stuff from!! Must be her dad because I am such a lady (HAHAHAHA)
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Lazy Daze
Sunday 15th May 2011
Today has been the classic lazy Sunday. It probably helps that the lurgy has reared it's ugly head again. I have been lounging in lurgeyville all afternoon while hubby is outside playing with his new gerni and hosing down anything that stays still long enough (lucky we have a hyper dog that doesn't sit still!!)lol. And to top off the lazy day we have a lamb roast in the oven and our 2 little ladies are cleaning their rooms, without fighting and without being told!! Someone pinch me please, this is just too good to be true!! If only mr lurgy would bugger off and I would have to say that today is the perfect lazy day!
I am hoping by having such a quiet Sunday that the lurgy will be gone by the morning and I can hit the gym with avengence!
Today has been the classic lazy Sunday. It probably helps that the lurgy has reared it's ugly head again. I have been lounging in lurgeyville all afternoon while hubby is outside playing with his new gerni and hosing down anything that stays still long enough (lucky we have a hyper dog that doesn't sit still!!)lol. And to top off the lazy day we have a lamb roast in the oven and our 2 little ladies are cleaning their rooms, without fighting and without being told!! Someone pinch me please, this is just too good to be true!! If only mr lurgy would bugger off and I would have to say that today is the perfect lazy day!
I am hoping by having such a quiet Sunday that the lurgy will be gone by the morning and I can hit the gym with avengence!
Saturday, May 14, 2011
I Put the Ass in Assessment!
Saturday 14th May 2011
Oh what a week!! It has been full of challenges and lurgies and exercise and I made it through the other end with a big smile on my face and my mind still in tact (well as in tact as it was before!) lol. I can't believe so much can happen when Blogger isn't working!!
I had my assessment at the gym on Thursday which produced pretty tragic results (no surprises there though). It probably didn't help that I went with my super fit mate who has an awesome bod. It did however give me a point to start with. The old me would've been so depressed with my results that I probably would've given up then and there on the spot because it would've been too hard! I wasn't always one to give up so easily but I really did wear myself down over the past few years I forgot where I had hidden my inner stubborness.
With my new program and assessment I was ready to conquer the fitness world! Then of course Murphy had to come and stick his law in front of my face and I woke up on Friday morning with the lurgy. Instead of just staying at home and whinging about how awful I felt, I still went and did a light workout at the gym so I didn't lose my momentum. I am so proud that I pushed myself to still go, even if I couldn't do a full workout at least I kept moving (albeit very slowly!).
This morning it was so nice to have a lazy morning breakfast with some of my lovely old workmates. We decided that since this was the first year in a long time that we didn't have to be up before the sun to get ready for the big annual sale that we would celebrate by having a leisurely breakfast together. I didn't follow my diet at all and went all out with an awesome brekky (choc full of calories). I can't see how all our laughter didn't scare off at least half of the calories!!
This lurgy is still hanging about but I am determined to not let it keep me down. I may not be able to go hard at the gym but I will keep on moving anyway! I have caught the fitness bug and I am keen to be able to get back into my skinny clothes!
Oh what a week!! It has been full of challenges and lurgies and exercise and I made it through the other end with a big smile on my face and my mind still in tact (well as in tact as it was before!) lol. I can't believe so much can happen when Blogger isn't working!!
I had my assessment at the gym on Thursday which produced pretty tragic results (no surprises there though). It probably didn't help that I went with my super fit mate who has an awesome bod. It did however give me a point to start with. The old me would've been so depressed with my results that I probably would've given up then and there on the spot because it would've been too hard! I wasn't always one to give up so easily but I really did wear myself down over the past few years I forgot where I had hidden my inner stubborness.
With my new program and assessment I was ready to conquer the fitness world! Then of course Murphy had to come and stick his law in front of my face and I woke up on Friday morning with the lurgy. Instead of just staying at home and whinging about how awful I felt, I still went and did a light workout at the gym so I didn't lose my momentum. I am so proud that I pushed myself to still go, even if I couldn't do a full workout at least I kept moving (albeit very slowly!).
This morning it was so nice to have a lazy morning breakfast with some of my lovely old workmates. We decided that since this was the first year in a long time that we didn't have to be up before the sun to get ready for the big annual sale that we would celebrate by having a leisurely breakfast together. I didn't follow my diet at all and went all out with an awesome brekky (choc full of calories). I can't see how all our laughter didn't scare off at least half of the calories!!
This lurgy is still hanging about but I am determined to not let it keep me down. I may not be able to go hard at the gym but I will keep on moving anyway! I have caught the fitness bug and I am keen to be able to get back into my skinny clothes!
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
In the Zone
Wednesday 11th May 2011
Wow!! I now know that "I Feel Good" isn't just a James Brown song! I am on top of the world and want everyone to know it!
I officially joined the gym for a year on Monday and since then have been every day and cruising through on a high of exercise induced endorphins!!
Today we did a zumba class (I have really been missing my zumba!!). Although I do miss the lovely Zumba instructor I had before, this was still an awesome class. There is one man who does the class as well, he is such a classic!! His philosophy on life is fantastic! He turned 70 at the end of last year and he said that his secret for looking so young is that he doesn't worry about what's going to happen, he then went on to say that when someone asks him what his plans are for tomorrow that he answers with "I don't know, I'm not there yet, ask me tomorrow". And he is always so happy and chatty with everyone!!
I really have benefitted by joining the gym. Not just for my medical and physical health but also by meeting such inspirational, happy and positive people! It is a great way to start the day!
It seems like forever that I have been stressing over the silliest things that are out of my control and I can honestly say that this is the first week that it hasn't bothered me at all, and the funny thing is that my luck has made a complete turnaround and things are going great! I am now kicking myself for not getting out and doing this a long time ago!
So if you see me laughing or singing while walking down the street by myself I promise you I haven't gone mad, I have just starting living again!
Wow!! I now know that "I Feel Good" isn't just a James Brown song! I am on top of the world and want everyone to know it!
I officially joined the gym for a year on Monday and since then have been every day and cruising through on a high of exercise induced endorphins!!
Today we did a zumba class (I have really been missing my zumba!!). Although I do miss the lovely Zumba instructor I had before, this was still an awesome class. There is one man who does the class as well, he is such a classic!! His philosophy on life is fantastic! He turned 70 at the end of last year and he said that his secret for looking so young is that he doesn't worry about what's going to happen, he then went on to say that when someone asks him what his plans are for tomorrow that he answers with "I don't know, I'm not there yet, ask me tomorrow". And he is always so happy and chatty with everyone!!
I really have benefitted by joining the gym. Not just for my medical and physical health but also by meeting such inspirational, happy and positive people! It is a great way to start the day!
It seems like forever that I have been stressing over the silliest things that are out of my control and I can honestly say that this is the first week that it hasn't bothered me at all, and the funny thing is that my luck has made a complete turnaround and things are going great! I am now kicking myself for not getting out and doing this a long time ago!
So if you see me laughing or singing while walking down the street by myself I promise you I haven't gone mad, I have just starting living again!
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Feel the (Chemical) Burn
Sunday 8th May 2011
It's not usual for me to do 2 blogs in one day but I am still laughing over my experience with my mothers day present from my beautiful youngest daughter that I wanted to share it with all mothers who I am sure at one point have all had the awesome mothers day present picked out especially for them!
This year I was "lucky" enough (if you asked my youngest daughter I am the luckiest mum in the world!) to receive a fluoro lolly pink strawberry body butter that she personally hand picked out of the number of beautiful gifts there were to choose from at the mothers day stall at school! I did a pre-emptive strike this year by mentioning to the girls about some lovely scarves I had seen while helping set up for the day. My eldest daughter understood this hint and picked me out a beautiful red scarf (red is also my favourite colour). My youngest however knew better than I did and opted for my awesome surprise.
After a lovely morning I was still feeling a bit sore from the gym on Friday so hubby suggested it might be a good idea to have a hot bath and soak my sore muscles. I can say that it was an absolutely fantatstic idea and it made me feel so much better. What I wasn't expecting was my little miss following him into the bathroom with my special tub of body butter for me to be able to soften my skin after a long soak in the tub!
The first thing I noticed when was the bright pink colour (I actually thought she had bought me a tub of play putty or something like that when I first saw it). Then the next thing I noticed what the smell! It was a mixture of chemical and vomit and was absolutely frightening!! Upon application of the body butter the last thing I noticed was the burning feeling. Oh my God!! The itch and pain was instantaneous!!
After my relaxing bath and then my body butter chemical peel I came out and sat down and the look on my little ones face was worth every skin cell that was burnt off my body! She snuggled up against me and sniffed my skin and told me I smelled like the prettiest mum in the world! She stayed with me for the next few hours sniffing my arm and telling me how pretty I smelled. I was so grateful when bedtime came around and I could finally wash off the body butter before I lost my last layer of skin (and after she went to sleep so she was none the wiser!)
Even though there was several hours of burning and itching skin it was definitely worth it to see the proud look on her face for buying for what she thgouth was such an awesome present. This to me is what mothers day is all about! I love the fact that kids can have an option of some pretty good stuff and they always seem to sift through it and find the crap! I know this is revenge for the presents I picked for my mum and I hope the cycle keeps going so I can one day hear about my grandkiddies picking something just as awesome for my two beautiful girls and I can remind them of this day!
Happy mothers day everyone! I hope you enjoy your chemical peel body butters and special bling!
It's not usual for me to do 2 blogs in one day but I am still laughing over my experience with my mothers day present from my beautiful youngest daughter that I wanted to share it with all mothers who I am sure at one point have all had the awesome mothers day present picked out especially for them!
This year I was "lucky" enough (if you asked my youngest daughter I am the luckiest mum in the world!) to receive a fluoro lolly pink strawberry body butter that she personally hand picked out of the number of beautiful gifts there were to choose from at the mothers day stall at school! I did a pre-emptive strike this year by mentioning to the girls about some lovely scarves I had seen while helping set up for the day. My eldest daughter understood this hint and picked me out a beautiful red scarf (red is also my favourite colour). My youngest however knew better than I did and opted for my awesome surprise.
After a lovely morning I was still feeling a bit sore from the gym on Friday so hubby suggested it might be a good idea to have a hot bath and soak my sore muscles. I can say that it was an absolutely fantatstic idea and it made me feel so much better. What I wasn't expecting was my little miss following him into the bathroom with my special tub of body butter for me to be able to soften my skin after a long soak in the tub!
The first thing I noticed when was the bright pink colour (I actually thought she had bought me a tub of play putty or something like that when I first saw it). Then the next thing I noticed what the smell! It was a mixture of chemical and vomit and was absolutely frightening!! Upon application of the body butter the last thing I noticed was the burning feeling. Oh my God!! The itch and pain was instantaneous!!
After my relaxing bath and then my body butter chemical peel I came out and sat down and the look on my little ones face was worth every skin cell that was burnt off my body! She snuggled up against me and sniffed my skin and told me I smelled like the prettiest mum in the world! She stayed with me for the next few hours sniffing my arm and telling me how pretty I smelled. I was so grateful when bedtime came around and I could finally wash off the body butter before I lost my last layer of skin (and after she went to sleep so she was none the wiser!)
Even though there was several hours of burning and itching skin it was definitely worth it to see the proud look on her face for buying for what she thgouth was such an awesome present. This to me is what mothers day is all about! I love the fact that kids can have an option of some pretty good stuff and they always seem to sift through it and find the crap! I know this is revenge for the presents I picked for my mum and I hope the cycle keeps going so I can one day hear about my grandkiddies picking something just as awesome for my two beautiful girls and I can remind them of this day!
Happy mothers day everyone! I hope you enjoy your chemical peel body butters and special bling!
Armless
Sunday 8th May 2011
Happy Mothers Day to all my lovely friends who are mothers (and all who will be mothers soon) and an expecially extra big Happy Mothers Day to my own lovely mum who is the best mum I could ask for!
Today we are having a very nice and cruisey mothers day. I have to admit that this is mainly due to the fact that it is cold, I am soft and my arms feel like they have been ripped off and put back together the wrong way!
Oh my God!! I am certainly feeling last Friday's gym session now! If I see you out and about today and I don't raise my arm to wave please don't think that I'm being rude, it just because I can't lift my arms!! lol. The things we do to ourselves in the quest for fitness!! I certainly know now how unfit I really was since I have been bitchslapped back into the fitness world so harshly!!
I don't know whether it's because I'm a glutton for punishment or just plain crazy but I can't wait to get back into it tomorrow! Until then I will enjoy my family and my mothers day :-)
Happy Mothers Day to all my lovely friends who are mothers (and all who will be mothers soon) and an expecially extra big Happy Mothers Day to my own lovely mum who is the best mum I could ask for!
Today we are having a very nice and cruisey mothers day. I have to admit that this is mainly due to the fact that it is cold, I am soft and my arms feel like they have been ripped off and put back together the wrong way!
Oh my God!! I am certainly feeling last Friday's gym session now! If I see you out and about today and I don't raise my arm to wave please don't think that I'm being rude, it just because I can't lift my arms!! lol. The things we do to ourselves in the quest for fitness!! I certainly know now how unfit I really was since I have been bitchslapped back into the fitness world so harshly!!
I don't know whether it's because I'm a glutton for punishment or just plain crazy but I can't wait to get back into it tomorrow! Until then I will enjoy my family and my mothers day :-)
Friday, May 6, 2011
Biting the Bullet
Friday 6th May 2011
Well I finally did it!! I got to the gym! It took me months of procrastination and excuses on my part but I finally found the gym I will call my second home while I keep on my path to fitness. I went this morning for my first class which was a mixture of aerobics and weights and I can now feel every single muscle in my body!!
Ouch! At the moment I am as stiff as a board! To top it off I have been racing around and cleaning the house before tomorrow's inspection. If I am feeling this stiff and sore now I can only imagine how I am going to be feeling in the morning!
Now although my body is feeling a little stiff and sore I have to say that I am in an awesome headspace at the moment! I am feeling on top of the world! It is a great feeling when the endorphins kick in and you feel totally invincible! I also feel a little tired now but in a good way, like I will have the best sleep tonight because I have used up my energy instead of just cruising along!
I can't wait for my next class!! Look out world there is another future gym junkie on the loose!!
Well I finally did it!! I got to the gym! It took me months of procrastination and excuses on my part but I finally found the gym I will call my second home while I keep on my path to fitness. I went this morning for my first class which was a mixture of aerobics and weights and I can now feel every single muscle in my body!!
Ouch! At the moment I am as stiff as a board! To top it off I have been racing around and cleaning the house before tomorrow's inspection. If I am feeling this stiff and sore now I can only imagine how I am going to be feeling in the morning!
Now although my body is feeling a little stiff and sore I have to say that I am in an awesome headspace at the moment! I am feeling on top of the world! It is a great feeling when the endorphins kick in and you feel totally invincible! I also feel a little tired now but in a good way, like I will have the best sleep tonight because I have used up my energy instead of just cruising along!
I can't wait for my next class!! Look out world there is another future gym junkie on the loose!!
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Wait a Minute
Thursday 5th May 2011
I don't know about anyone else but I find it funny how I will wait for something to happen sometime that I think will somehow change the world or make it so much better and when it finally happens you realise things are exactly the same as they were before. It's like I will build this fantastic image up in my mind so by the that it actually happens it's so built up that the actual event isn't as exciting as it was in my head!
Phew I hope that made sense!! lol
I have just noticed that I was doing that with the whole selling of our house. I have been building up my ideal image at every open house and every inspection that this buyer is "the one" and they will offer more than we wanted and life will be sweet, then I come crashing down in my head everytime it doesn't happen. This goes back to my last blog where I was talking about the thinking gene. It's funny how something can be built up in your own mind and it ends up being so far from reality and you don't even realise how far off course you've gone! I have been so stressed doing this to myself for the past 6 months but for the first time this week I haven't crashed down when I didn't get the result I was hoping for. I have to say it's so much easier on my stress levels when I stop thinking and just get on with my life and what I can control! I also take comfort in the fact that we can't find a house that we both like in the area we want so it's obviously not the right time there either.
It's is so much more relaxing just letting life go on without trying to pull the strings! I am now concentrating on putting all my energy where I want to and not with things that I can't control even if I wanted to.
Finally I am off to try out a new gym in the morning and see what I think of it. That is a much better thing to be focussing my energy on, the rest can sort itself out!
I don't know about anyone else but I find it funny how I will wait for something to happen sometime that I think will somehow change the world or make it so much better and when it finally happens you realise things are exactly the same as they were before. It's like I will build this fantastic image up in my mind so by the that it actually happens it's so built up that the actual event isn't as exciting as it was in my head!
Phew I hope that made sense!! lol
I have just noticed that I was doing that with the whole selling of our house. I have been building up my ideal image at every open house and every inspection that this buyer is "the one" and they will offer more than we wanted and life will be sweet, then I come crashing down in my head everytime it doesn't happen. This goes back to my last blog where I was talking about the thinking gene. It's funny how something can be built up in your own mind and it ends up being so far from reality and you don't even realise how far off course you've gone! I have been so stressed doing this to myself for the past 6 months but for the first time this week I haven't crashed down when I didn't get the result I was hoping for. I have to say it's so much easier on my stress levels when I stop thinking and just get on with my life and what I can control! I also take comfort in the fact that we can't find a house that we both like in the area we want so it's obviously not the right time there either.
It's is so much more relaxing just letting life go on without trying to pull the strings! I am now concentrating on putting all my energy where I want to and not with things that I can't control even if I wanted to.
Finally I am off to try out a new gym in the morning and see what I think of it. That is a much better thing to be focussing my energy on, the rest can sort itself out!
Monday, May 2, 2011
Food for Thought
Monday 2nd May 2011
Following on from my "bitch gene theory" of yesterday there is another gene that I have noticed that seems to rear it's ugly head more often than not, and that is the thinking gene. Wouldn't be awesome if we could turn our brains off and not overthink everything to death!! I know I can sit here for hours thinking about the day and overthink it that much that I have totally blown everything out of proportion. Hubby will sit and listen to my ramblings having a laugh and rolling his eyes to which I will get totally frustrated because he just "doesn't get it" which I put down to the man gene of having no idea! lol
It would be fantastic if we could turn this part of our brain off sometimes. Not only would life be less stressful but we'd certainly get a lot more sleep! The sad part is that even if nothing happens in the day and I've just stayed at home I still think of all the things that I could've done (or should've been done) instead of just enjoying the moment! Stupid damn brain!! lol
Following on from my "bitch gene theory" of yesterday there is another gene that I have noticed that seems to rear it's ugly head more often than not, and that is the thinking gene. Wouldn't be awesome if we could turn our brains off and not overthink everything to death!! I know I can sit here for hours thinking about the day and overthink it that much that I have totally blown everything out of proportion. Hubby will sit and listen to my ramblings having a laugh and rolling his eyes to which I will get totally frustrated because he just "doesn't get it" which I put down to the man gene of having no idea! lol
It would be fantastic if we could turn this part of our brain off sometimes. Not only would life be less stressful but we'd certainly get a lot more sleep! The sad part is that even if nothing happens in the day and I've just stayed at home I still think of all the things that I could've done (or should've been done) instead of just enjoying the moment! Stupid damn brain!! lol
Sunday, May 1, 2011
The Bitch Gene
Monday 1st May 2011
This post has absolutely nothing to do with my weight loss journey or anything like this but I have had one of those weeks where you really start to think about what's important and sift out all the crap. It's like cleaning the house in your mind.
I am the type of person who never stops thinking. I have things playing around in my mind all the time, which can get a little tiring sometimes but it also explains why I'm always a little bit hyper!
The thing that made me laugh this time was how similar my close friends and I are and the way we interact. My closest friends and family are the ones I insult the most. Isn't it funny that we will call our best friends a scrubber or a bitch or some other term of endearment yet we are so damn polite to everyone that we don't know as well or have yet to form that comfort with. I will find myself running to help a stranger if they have fallen over but will be in fits of laughter if it's my friend (as long as they aren't hurt of course!).
Although we talk to each other about being scrubbers and things like that I also know that my closest friends are totally honest with me and won't hesitate to let me know if I'm being a drama queen or totally unreasonable and tell me to suck it up and vice versa.
I also have to laugh at the fact that my hubby and his mates and other males that I know don't seem to have the drama that us women seems to find us sometimes. If there is a problem they're over it quick and onto the next thing. When hubby comes home and I fill him in on my day and all he can do is roll his eyes some days. They just don't get it do they! This is why I think they are born without the dreaded bitch gene which seems to generate this drama. But on the plus side they are also born without the awesome shopping gene so it's not luck we get all the crap stuff! lol
So to my scrubber mates, I may not hug you or tell you what a great friend you are but don't hold your breath waiting for me to, it's just not in my bitch gene! lol
This post has absolutely nothing to do with my weight loss journey or anything like this but I have had one of those weeks where you really start to think about what's important and sift out all the crap. It's like cleaning the house in your mind.
I am the type of person who never stops thinking. I have things playing around in my mind all the time, which can get a little tiring sometimes but it also explains why I'm always a little bit hyper!
The thing that made me laugh this time was how similar my close friends and I are and the way we interact. My closest friends and family are the ones I insult the most. Isn't it funny that we will call our best friends a scrubber or a bitch or some other term of endearment yet we are so damn polite to everyone that we don't know as well or have yet to form that comfort with. I will find myself running to help a stranger if they have fallen over but will be in fits of laughter if it's my friend (as long as they aren't hurt of course!).
Although we talk to each other about being scrubbers and things like that I also know that my closest friends are totally honest with me and won't hesitate to let me know if I'm being a drama queen or totally unreasonable and tell me to suck it up and vice versa.
I also have to laugh at the fact that my hubby and his mates and other males that I know don't seem to have the drama that us women seems to find us sometimes. If there is a problem they're over it quick and onto the next thing. When hubby comes home and I fill him in on my day and all he can do is roll his eyes some days. They just don't get it do they! This is why I think they are born without the dreaded bitch gene which seems to generate this drama. But on the plus side they are also born without the awesome shopping gene so it's not luck we get all the crap stuff! lol
So to my scrubber mates, I may not hug you or tell you what a great friend you are but don't hold your breath waiting for me to, it's just not in my bitch gene! lol
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