Way to go ... ME!
I've spent the last 2 days moving my tushy, as well as my arms, legs & whatever else I needed to move to help my sister move into her new house & clean her old one.
I'm feeling all kinds of awesome about it too (of course) mainly because I loved the feeling of helping my sister out but also because cleaning windows, walls, floors bathrooms, etc etc etc gives the body a great workout!
It doesn't get much better than that. One small act..good for the body & for the soul.
Tis good to be me. Think I might just be getting on top of this feeling good 'first' & then letting the rest work itself out.
WHAT I DID FOR ME OVER THE LAST TWO DAYS...
I willingly accepted & enjoyed the tim tam & mint slice with a cup of tea or two my sister (CR) offered me during our marathon moving/cleaning frenzy! Yum Yum!
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Friday, July 23, 2010
Talk about refocus...
Was a good good day...
I'm loving being me right about now & that includes my 25+ kilo's of extra weight. Well...can't say I'm loving them exactly, but I am loving me, even with them! Does that make sense?
I had a whole day out today with my biggest boy & my littlest boy. I made good food choices, drank lots of water, did some shopping, spent some money ( on myself ) & generally enjoyed my day!
I had a light bulb moment whilst out today (& spending some of that time with some girlfriends), that this is what its all about.
I'm not interested in thinking about weather I look fat, or if the food I am about to eat has 10 calories too much in it, or even if I am not able to buy 'skinny' jeans.
What this life of mine is about is feeling fabulous! And I don't need to be size 8, only eat salads & lift weights to feel good about myself.
When I feel good, I want to move my body, I want to nourish it with healthy foods & I want to treat it with respect.
It has dawned on me that I can get there from here. All I need to do is look in that direction. All I need to do is enjoy my life....
So.....who's up for Zumba????
I'm loving being me right about now & that includes my 25+ kilo's of extra weight. Well...can't say I'm loving them exactly, but I am loving me, even with them! Does that make sense?
I had a whole day out today with my biggest boy & my littlest boy. I made good food choices, drank lots of water, did some shopping, spent some money ( on myself ) & generally enjoyed my day!
I had a light bulb moment whilst out today (& spending some of that time with some girlfriends), that this is what its all about.
I'm not interested in thinking about weather I look fat, or if the food I am about to eat has 10 calories too much in it, or even if I am not able to buy 'skinny' jeans.
What this life of mine is about is feeling fabulous! And I don't need to be size 8, only eat salads & lift weights to feel good about myself.
When I feel good, I want to move my body, I want to nourish it with healthy foods & I want to treat it with respect.
It has dawned on me that I can get there from here. All I need to do is look in that direction. All I need to do is enjoy my life....
So.....who's up for Zumba????
Thursday, July 22, 2010
All in the family...
Feeling the love...
I've had the best couple of days! Yesterday MM & I spent the day together. A psychologist appointment ( sounds odd I know, but we really enjoy it), coffee, lunch, shopping, shopping, shopping! I got surprised with the camera I have been wanting for a long time...he really knows how to surprise a girl.
We were on our feet just about all day, so I figured we walked plenty! LOL
Last night however, our littlest man was nothing less that very unhappy, only sleeping for about 20 minutes at a time before waking up crying. Panadol, teething gel, LOADS of cuddles & I just about saw each & every hour (& half hour) of the entire night.
More surprises? I got to sleep in!!! Not only did MM take both JM & RM to school, but he took BB on the school run with him. THEN...took him to the paint shop with him before he bought him home & put him to bed. BLISS!!!
The Family that walks together...
We all walked together tonight...so I got to find my 30 minutes with my boys (except JM who was at Karate finding his 30 minutes x3). We had a good time, despite the crisp night air.
POSITIVE THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY
New day, new page, new life! It just gets better & better!
WHAT I DID FOR ME TODAY...
Today I embraced what MM was offering & I snuggled into my warm bed on my own & slipped into a deep sleep for 3 hours. Feeling loved much!
I've had the best couple of days! Yesterday MM & I spent the day together. A psychologist appointment ( sounds odd I know, but we really enjoy it), coffee, lunch, shopping, shopping, shopping! I got surprised with the camera I have been wanting for a long time...he really knows how to surprise a girl.
We were on our feet just about all day, so I figured we walked plenty! LOL
Last night however, our littlest man was nothing less that very unhappy, only sleeping for about 20 minutes at a time before waking up crying. Panadol, teething gel, LOADS of cuddles & I just about saw each & every hour (& half hour) of the entire night.
More surprises? I got to sleep in!!! Not only did MM take both JM & RM to school, but he took BB on the school run with him. THEN...took him to the paint shop with him before he bought him home & put him to bed. BLISS!!!
The Family that walks together...
We all walked together tonight...so I got to find my 30 minutes with my boys (except JM who was at Karate finding his 30 minutes x3). We had a good time, despite the crisp night air.
POSITIVE THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY
New day, new page, new life! It just gets better & better!
WHAT I DID FOR ME TODAY...
Today I embraced what MM was offering & I snuggled into my warm bed on my own & slipped into a deep sleep for 3 hours. Feeling loved much!
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
I like to move it move it!
Found my thirty minutes...
Oh Yeah! Awesome. I found my 30 minutes of exercise today & that was AFTER parking far far from school & walking in (with the babe on the hip) & then coming home & doing a bunch of houseworky things! Woot Woot!!!
( we are all kinds of awesome Ellebee!)
I like to move it move it! I like to move it move it!
Ha ha...That's all I know of that song!
Feeling pretty darn good. I am suffering from some bloating (blugh)...I have a sneaky suspicion that it has something to do with things like gluten! Hmmmmmmmm....
Food for thought? (no pun intended)
POSITIVE THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
I no longer try to put a square peg in a round hole & I'm going with the flow!
WHAT I DID FOR ME TODAY...
I got my new book today that I ordered a week or so back. Today I sat with a cup of tea while BB was asleep & got a start on reading it. Bliss!
Oh Yeah! Awesome. I found my 30 minutes of exercise today & that was AFTER parking far far from school & walking in (with the babe on the hip) & then coming home & doing a bunch of houseworky things! Woot Woot!!!
( we are all kinds of awesome Ellebee!)
I like to move it move it! I like to move it move it!
Ha ha...That's all I know of that song!
Feeling pretty darn good. I am suffering from some bloating (blugh)...I have a sneaky suspicion that it has something to do with things like gluten! Hmmmmmmmm....
Food for thought? (no pun intended)
POSITIVE THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
I no longer try to put a square peg in a round hole & I'm going with the flow!
WHAT I DID FOR ME TODAY...
I got my new book today that I ordered a week or so back. Today I sat with a cup of tea while BB was asleep & got a start on reading it. Bliss!
Monday, July 19, 2010
Ok....So THAT hurt!!!
6kms - 1 hour, 8 minutes & 24 seconds.
THE CHALLENGE
This time I have decided to break my challenge up into two 50 day challenges.
The first challenge is to cut a significant amount of time off the 68 minutes & 24 seconds. The second will be 12kms & then cutting the time down on that too.
My first 6kms felt great. I thought I did pretty well. There were a few signs showing me that my fitness is not what it was a few weeks ago, one of which being that I was huffing & puffing like an elephant about to give birth....to twins! But also this morning my legs were so so so sore.
I'm not concerned...its a good starting point.
THE FOCUS
The focus for this challenge is to move my body as much as I can. I am NOT going to play the game of being the 'food police' or deprive myself of things that I want.
My goal is to feel good. NO guilt! NO stress! NO pressure!
Getting out & having fun while getting fit, healthy & happy. That's what this is all about.
MIXING IT UP
My ideas of how to move my body so far are:
~Walking
~Jogging (this one will be gradual)
~Tennis
~Pilates/Yoga
~Zumba? (still deciding on this one)
~Dancing (in my disco family room - LOL)
~Park FAR away from RM's school & walk in
~etc etc etc
I am sure I will think of more.
POSITIVE THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
I am coming into alignment with who I want to be & it feels awesome!!!
WHAT I DID FOR ME TODAY...
Today I went & had a lovely lunch with two of my girlfriends. Real chicks who make it easy to be myself!
THE CHALLENGE
This time I have decided to break my challenge up into two 50 day challenges.
The first challenge is to cut a significant amount of time off the 68 minutes & 24 seconds. The second will be 12kms & then cutting the time down on that too.
My first 6kms felt great. I thought I did pretty well. There were a few signs showing me that my fitness is not what it was a few weeks ago, one of which being that I was huffing & puffing like an elephant about to give birth....to twins! But also this morning my legs were so so so sore.
I'm not concerned...its a good starting point.
THE FOCUS
The focus for this challenge is to move my body as much as I can. I am NOT going to play the game of being the 'food police' or deprive myself of things that I want.
My goal is to feel good. NO guilt! NO stress! NO pressure!
Getting out & having fun while getting fit, healthy & happy. That's what this is all about.
MIXING IT UP
My ideas of how to move my body so far are:
~Walking
~Jogging (this one will be gradual)
~Tennis
~Pilates/Yoga
~Zumba? (still deciding on this one)
~Dancing (in my disco family room - LOL)
~Park FAR away from RM's school & walk in
~etc etc etc
I am sure I will think of more.
POSITIVE THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
I am coming into alignment with who I want to be & it feels awesome!!!
WHAT I DID FOR ME TODAY...
Today I went & had a lovely lunch with two of my girlfriends. Real chicks who make it easy to be myself!
Monday, July 12, 2010
Here we go Mamma!
Pre start...
This is a pre start to my next 100 days. This time around its going to be a 'Physical Challenge' rather than a 'Weight Loss Challenge'.
I've decided (after some advice from my psychologist - BJ) that I shall no longer be focusing on what my body looks like, what size the tags on my clothes are, what the tape measure reads or what the scales scream back at me.
To be truley successful in my quest to be smaller, stronger, better, I am going to make my body move like its never moved before. By setting small goals for myself, the details of clothes sizes, tape measures & weight scales will all fall right into place where I want them to be.
This is the plan....I am nutting out the details with Ellebee...
Stay tuned....
This is a pre start to my next 100 days. This time around its going to be a 'Physical Challenge' rather than a 'Weight Loss Challenge'.
I've decided (after some advice from my psychologist - BJ) that I shall no longer be focusing on what my body looks like, what size the tags on my clothes are, what the tape measure reads or what the scales scream back at me.
To be truley successful in my quest to be smaller, stronger, better, I am going to make my body move like its never moved before. By setting small goals for myself, the details of clothes sizes, tape measures & weight scales will all fall right into place where I want them to be.
This is the plan....I am nutting out the details with Ellebee...
Stay tuned....
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