I did try. And I did really well for a few days. But, I admit to having some Chocolate. No where near as much as what I normally would have had but, I ended up giving in. And my moment of weakness could be identified... we had training on quite a dull topic at work. I had a chocolate eclair lolly and then I ended up having a few squares of fruit and nut.
In our team at work, we have a 'food table' and that's in the other row from me so I am not tempted and there has been chocolate on the table for most of the week. It's good that it's over the other side and that I can't get to it but on this particular day, our Team Leader ever so thoughfully bought the Chocolate in to our training room. I probably would have stayed strong had I have not been so bored!
Today I finished up work for the rest of the year. It is an awesome feeling to know that I am not going back until we re open on the 3rd of January 2012! I have been feeling awesome in the past month. I have been putting in quite a few hours, doing Overtime when it's avilable and haven't had a sick day in almost 2 months. I'm feeling rather healthy although I am still only doing half of what I should. That's why the next 19 days is going to be good. I am going to make the effort to exercise EVERY DAY without fail (the only day I might not is Christmas day due to the fact it's so hectic!). I am really hoping to get under 160kg before I go back to work. I'll weigh myself tomorrow morning to see what I am (I think I'm hovering around the 169kg mark). It would be great to be able to do that well. And I will be able to do that with hard work and commitment.
I have so much to do in the next week. So much cooking, cleaning, organising, wrapping and shopping left to do. The lead up to Christmas is such a busy time but, like I've said in a few posts, I'm really looking forward to it. I am blessed to be spending it with my wonderful family.
I'm off to bed - it seems as though the 5 or 5:30am starts and late finihes have caught up with me! Shall write more over the weekend.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
No chocolate so far for 13 hours and 44 minutes and counting
I haven't had any Chocolate for 13 hours and 44 minutes - well, more if you count the time I spent sleeping it would be more than that.
I bought myself some apple purree (baby food!) and had 2 servings of that - I need to be careful as there are around 200kj per serve.
Around lunch time, I had a headache. When I came back upstairs, I gave Daniel all of my Chocolate. I had some chocolate cake rolls (weight watchers) stashed in my bottom drawer from yesterday. I also gave him the remainder of my chocolate ball things that I handed out with my Christmas cards. Anything chocolate that was unopened was given to him. I have kept my milo at my desk (I don't yet see this as a risk) and my Optifast shakes and Sustagen drinks don't count (yes, they are chocolate but they are a different kind). Thank you, Daniel :)
I still haven't done any exercise - I still don't have any energy as such as I've been so busy. I have been getting a lot of fresh air and making sure I have my afternoon dose of Sunshine in the afternoon.
So, day 1 of no Chocolate is nearly over :) and I'm quite pleased with my efforts. I don't plan on giving up Chocolate forever - I just hope to have it in smaller quantities. I might go to bed early so I don't have to battle my normal later on in the night cravings :)
I bought myself some apple purree (baby food!) and had 2 servings of that - I need to be careful as there are around 200kj per serve.
Around lunch time, I had a headache. When I came back upstairs, I gave Daniel all of my Chocolate. I had some chocolate cake rolls (weight watchers) stashed in my bottom drawer from yesterday. I also gave him the remainder of my chocolate ball things that I handed out with my Christmas cards. Anything chocolate that was unopened was given to him. I have kept my milo at my desk (I don't yet see this as a risk) and my Optifast shakes and Sustagen drinks don't count (yes, they are chocolate but they are a different kind). Thank you, Daniel :)
I still haven't done any exercise - I still don't have any energy as such as I've been so busy. I have been getting a lot of fresh air and making sure I have my afternoon dose of Sunshine in the afternoon.
So, day 1 of no Chocolate is nearly over :) and I'm quite pleased with my efforts. I don't plan on giving up Chocolate forever - I just hope to have it in smaller quantities. I might go to bed early so I don't have to battle my normal later on in the night cravings :)
Monday, December 5, 2011
My weakness :/
I'm a Chocolate addict. There. I said it.
I hate to think how much weight I would have lost if I didn't eat Chocolate. I guess I need to think of the positives about how much weight I have lost as a result of giving up my chocolates.
Take today for example. I got up, had a Coffee and went to work (I caught the 6.23am train). I walked into Coles and bought 3 packets of chocolate biscuits . I went upstairs and took one chocolate biscuit from each packet, put them on the 'team table' and Emailed my team to let them know they were there. They eventually went (I think!) and the biscuits were no longer a temptation for me. I then decided that I wanted chocolate muffins or cupcakes. We have a shop called the cupcake bakery downstairs from us. Each cupcake is something like $5 so rather than doing that, I went to Coles and bought a packet of chocolate cupcakes. I ate one (barely as they were SO sweet) and donated the rest to the team. Brendan did offer to take my purse so I couldn't buy anymore but I kindly declined the offer and didn't buy any more chocolate for the rest of the day other than the ones that I am going to put on my Christmas cards.
I have been promised a piece of Christmas Cake tomorrow from one of my colleagues so, this will be my only treat for the day.
I have been told from a reliable source that apples will do the same as chocolate. I am going to test out this theory tomorrow. I am going to stop by Coles on the way to work and buy some apple sauce (as I can't eat apples) and I shall see if this works. I shall check back and let you know :)
I planned our Christmas menu today. I am SO excited :) I have found some of the yummiest things to cook. I won't be able to eat most of it but I love cooking and I love it when people enjoy my food. I am really looking forward to Christmas this year. I am going to get some of my Christmas cards done tonight.
Sure, I may cop a bit for confessing to my chocolate addiction but, like I've said a few times throughout my blog, this is an honest account of what I am going through. And chocolate is not the only reason I am fat or got to my heaviest weight!
I hope everyone had a wonderful Monday. I certainly did :) I'm loving life and I'm on such a great path at the moment.
I hate to think how much weight I would have lost if I didn't eat Chocolate. I guess I need to think of the positives about how much weight I have lost as a result of giving up my chocolates.
Take today for example. I got up, had a Coffee and went to work (I caught the 6.23am train). I walked into Coles and bought 3 packets of chocolate biscuits . I went upstairs and took one chocolate biscuit from each packet, put them on the 'team table' and Emailed my team to let them know they were there. They eventually went (I think!) and the biscuits were no longer a temptation for me. I then decided that I wanted chocolate muffins or cupcakes. We have a shop called the cupcake bakery downstairs from us. Each cupcake is something like $5 so rather than doing that, I went to Coles and bought a packet of chocolate cupcakes. I ate one (barely as they were SO sweet) and donated the rest to the team. Brendan did offer to take my purse so I couldn't buy anymore but I kindly declined the offer and didn't buy any more chocolate for the rest of the day other than the ones that I am going to put on my Christmas cards.
I have been promised a piece of Christmas Cake tomorrow from one of my colleagues so, this will be my only treat for the day.
I have been told from a reliable source that apples will do the same as chocolate. I am going to test out this theory tomorrow. I am going to stop by Coles on the way to work and buy some apple sauce (as I can't eat apples) and I shall see if this works. I shall check back and let you know :)
I planned our Christmas menu today. I am SO excited :) I have found some of the yummiest things to cook. I won't be able to eat most of it but I love cooking and I love it when people enjoy my food. I am really looking forward to Christmas this year. I am going to get some of my Christmas cards done tonight.
Sure, I may cop a bit for confessing to my chocolate addiction but, like I've said a few times throughout my blog, this is an honest account of what I am going through. And chocolate is not the only reason I am fat or got to my heaviest weight!
I hope everyone had a wonderful Monday. I certainly did :) I'm loving life and I'm on such a great path at the moment.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
The end to an awesome week
I've had an amazing weekend. It's been one that I won't forget for a while.
I actually had to search back through my blog to find something I wrote at a very low point in my journey. It was when I had visited my Mum and was going to see a friend. I needed to use her car but I couldn't use it as I didn't fit into it. Well, I fit into it but, I couldn't do the seat belt up, the steering wheel wouldn't move as it was jammed into my stomach. I was distraught. Here's the link if you're interested in reading what happened that night... it was on the 22nd of October 2010.
http://movingforwardlookingforward.blogspot.com/2010/10/day-75-reality-checks.html
Anyway, I went to a friend's welcome home party on Friday night. I caught the train from work to Mum's (the party was held at the Dorset Gardens Hotel). I was a bit hesitant to ask Mum if I could borrow her Car. All I could could think of was what happened last year. Against my better judgement, I asked her (knowing she'd say yes, of course!) but wasn't too sure if I'd fit.
When I was ready to go, I grabbed the keys and my date for the evening (Lachie!) and walked out to the driveway with Mum following close behind.
You might be reading this Mum and I say this with all due respect and love but, Mum is a tiny bit challenged in the vertical sense. She is rather short and I know when Dad drives her car, her normally pushes the seat back as his legs are too long to fit. I looked at where the seat was positioned and it looked okay so I thought I'd sit in it and adjust it from there. I took a deep breath and plonked myself down. There was plenty of room everywhere! Even the seat belt had some slack. I asked Lachie to wind his window down and I asked Mum if she had moved her seat back knowing I'd be getting in. She said no and was amazed to hear that no adjustments (other than the mirror and radio station) had to be made. As I reversed, Mum was nearly in tears. Callum was standing next to her. I told her not to cry as I'd start to cry as well. Lachie couldn't believe it. And neither could I.
I know that not all of you reading this have had the same problem as me (I'm referring to not being able to fit in a car) but it's one of the most embarrassing, awkward moments. It's when you realise how big you've gotten and you try not to think about it. Mum's car isn't a small car either. It's a Camry. And when I read my blog entry from October last year, that moment where I didn't fit in the car - just like the moment on Friday night when I did don't seem real.
I know my Mum is proud of me for a number of reasons but I think on Friday night, when I backed out and she had her hands over her face, I knew it was due to amazement rather than worrying about if I was going to back into their letterbox.
I guess I haven't really had a good hard think about how much I have changed physically. Sure, I can see it in photos but until I sat in that car, I had no idea. I've realised that at the moment, I don't even really know who I am at the moment. I'm a work in progress. And that is comforting in one way but also scary in another. I guess I'm free falling. But in a good way.
It was wonderful to catch up with an old School mate at the party I went to on Friday night. We haven't seen one another for 19 years! It was wonderful to see her and speak about old times and catch up on some goss. I can see us having a few wines together in the coming months to reminisce!
My eating this week has been really good. I've done so well. I've had a few shakes at the times when I haven't been hungry. My headache has come and gone a few different times during the week and I've done quite well on the drinking water front as well.
I've been finding that some foods go down really well and on other days, they just don't happen. I enjoyed a piece of toast yesterday morning and made a delicious Lasagna last night packed full of vegetables and I was able to eat a small piece.
I've been putting much thought to my 100kg party. I am planning for it to be around about March or April. I am not sure what to do and have had some wonderful thoughts. I want to celebrate my success. I'll also do something when I have lost all of my weight. Still not sure what!
I went for a walk tonight to get some fresh air. I've been lucky enough to have my house to myself this afternoon. I caught up on some much needed sleep. Off to work tomorrow. I have a very busy week ahead!
Hope everyone is well xo
I actually had to search back through my blog to find something I wrote at a very low point in my journey. It was when I had visited my Mum and was going to see a friend. I needed to use her car but I couldn't use it as I didn't fit into it. Well, I fit into it but, I couldn't do the seat belt up, the steering wheel wouldn't move as it was jammed into my stomach. I was distraught. Here's the link if you're interested in reading what happened that night... it was on the 22nd of October 2010.
http://movingforwardlookingforward.blogspot.com/2010/10/day-75-reality-checks.html
Anyway, I went to a friend's welcome home party on Friday night. I caught the train from work to Mum's (the party was held at the Dorset Gardens Hotel). I was a bit hesitant to ask Mum if I could borrow her Car. All I could could think of was what happened last year. Against my better judgement, I asked her (knowing she'd say yes, of course!) but wasn't too sure if I'd fit.
When I was ready to go, I grabbed the keys and my date for the evening (Lachie!) and walked out to the driveway with Mum following close behind.
You might be reading this Mum and I say this with all due respect and love but, Mum is a tiny bit challenged in the vertical sense. She is rather short and I know when Dad drives her car, her normally pushes the seat back as his legs are too long to fit. I looked at where the seat was positioned and it looked okay so I thought I'd sit in it and adjust it from there. I took a deep breath and plonked myself down. There was plenty of room everywhere! Even the seat belt had some slack. I asked Lachie to wind his window down and I asked Mum if she had moved her seat back knowing I'd be getting in. She said no and was amazed to hear that no adjustments (other than the mirror and radio station) had to be made. As I reversed, Mum was nearly in tears. Callum was standing next to her. I told her not to cry as I'd start to cry as well. Lachie couldn't believe it. And neither could I.
I know that not all of you reading this have had the same problem as me (I'm referring to not being able to fit in a car) but it's one of the most embarrassing, awkward moments. It's when you realise how big you've gotten and you try not to think about it. Mum's car isn't a small car either. It's a Camry. And when I read my blog entry from October last year, that moment where I didn't fit in the car - just like the moment on Friday night when I did don't seem real.
I know my Mum is proud of me for a number of reasons but I think on Friday night, when I backed out and she had her hands over her face, I knew it was due to amazement rather than worrying about if I was going to back into their letterbox.
I guess I haven't really had a good hard think about how much I have changed physically. Sure, I can see it in photos but until I sat in that car, I had no idea. I've realised that at the moment, I don't even really know who I am at the moment. I'm a work in progress. And that is comforting in one way but also scary in another. I guess I'm free falling. But in a good way.
It was wonderful to catch up with an old School mate at the party I went to on Friday night. We haven't seen one another for 19 years! It was wonderful to see her and speak about old times and catch up on some goss. I can see us having a few wines together in the coming months to reminisce!
My eating this week has been really good. I've done so well. I've had a few shakes at the times when I haven't been hungry. My headache has come and gone a few different times during the week and I've done quite well on the drinking water front as well.
I've been finding that some foods go down really well and on other days, they just don't happen. I enjoyed a piece of toast yesterday morning and made a delicious Lasagna last night packed full of vegetables and I was able to eat a small piece.
I've been putting much thought to my 100kg party. I am planning for it to be around about March or April. I am not sure what to do and have had some wonderful thoughts. I want to celebrate my success. I'll also do something when I have lost all of my weight. Still not sure what!
I went for a walk tonight to get some fresh air. I've been lucky enough to have my house to myself this afternoon. I caught up on some much needed sleep. Off to work tomorrow. I have a very busy week ahead!
Hope everyone is well xo
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Back to 172.1kg :) 4.3kg lost in the past fortnight
I was very pleased today. I weighed in at 172.1kg which means I've lost 4.3kg in the past fortnight. I'm wrapped.
Like I said yesterday, my eating is back on track. This morning for breakfast I had coffee and a peach. For lunch I had a premium biscuit (like saladas) with cheese and vegemite and a nectarine and for dinner I'm having some vegetables. I've done quite well with my water intake again today but had a tiny headache.
I was SO happy today. Not only did I have a fantastic loss on the scales but I also maanged to get a photo of all my Children with Santa :) I was so pleased that the twins would sit with him as they wouldn't have a bit of it last year but today, they wouldn't sit on Santa's knee but Charlotte negotiated the seating arrangements with David. Charlotte ended up on Lachlan's knee and David ended up on Callum's. And Dog was being squeezed tight the whole time.
Like I said yesterday, my eating is back on track. This morning for breakfast I had coffee and a peach. For lunch I had a premium biscuit (like saladas) with cheese and vegemite and a nectarine and for dinner I'm having some vegetables. I've done quite well with my water intake again today but had a tiny headache.
I was SO happy today. Not only did I have a fantastic loss on the scales but I also maanged to get a photo of all my Children with Santa :) I was so pleased that the twins would sit with him as they wouldn't have a bit of it last year but today, they wouldn't sit on Santa's knee but Charlotte negotiated the seating arrangements with David. Charlotte ended up on Lachlan's knee and David ended up on Callum's. And Dog was being squeezed tight the whole time.
I have to say that I have the most gorgeous kids in the whole world. I'm so proud of them.
One of my friends also drew my attention to the fact that I have been Wikified! It's a bit exciting!
I'm not sure how Wikipedia works - there is 1 or 2 things that aren't totally correct on there and I want to fix them up. I wonder if I'm allowed to?
My clothing order arrived today from www.yoursclothing.co.uk and I am wrapped with all the items I ordered. I have one of the dresses on and it is gorgeous. David has never seen me in a dress before and said 'who are you, Mum?'. It was so cute. I is going to be fantastic for summer. I think perhaps I should have ordered a size down but, I shall know for next time when I place an order. I wonder what I'm going to wear tomorrow? I need to make a rule - I am not allowed to buy any more clothes until I have rid my cupboard of the things that I no longer wear. I have been saying that for weeks. I have a week of before Christmas and a week off when School goes back so perhaps is then the time to rejuvenate my wardrobe. It won't know what's hit it!
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Clothing links
I've put something up like this in the past but this list was complied by a group of people on one of the forums I am a member of.
They are links for places where you can get plus sized clothes and the companies have been tried and tested and have great feedback and high recommendation from those who use them.
Enjoy :)
www.yoursclothing.co.uk - this site has some wonderful specials. I placed an order last night and can't wait for them to arrive! Check this site out for sure. The price of postage is very reasonable as well. One of the ladies who used this site said it took 10 days for her order to arrive which is fantastic (mine should be here any day now in that case!).
www.swakdesigns.com - I've used this company several times and they have some wonderful dresses there at the moment. They offer free postage if you purchase over $50 (which is easy to do!) and their items are of high quality. I have noticed that they haven't had as much variety as what they used to but they are still worth a look. They have a fair bit of stuff on here and have some fantstic specials.
www.oldnavy.com - I LOVE old navy things - the only thing I don't like is the cost of postage. $75 last time I wanted to put an order in (the order was around about $400 made up of kids clothes and clothes for me). I did order from them once when they had a special on postage and it only cost me $25. Their singlets are fantastic and they have a great rating system where you can read feedback on what other buyers thought of the product covering such things as length, quality and overall fit. The quality is fantastic. I just wish they would drop their postage! They would have a very happy (and frequently purchasing) Customer.
www.holyclothing.com - I was so impressed when I saw this website :) they have some gorgeous clothes on here and although a lot of them aren't the style that I would purchase, so much thought has gone into the design and presentation of these clothes. There are so many pretty, flowing skirts and dresses on this website. They specailise in gypsy, boho and pesant style. There are so many prettty things. Check it out.
www.bigtimeclothing.com.au - this online store is wonderful if you are having a hard time finding clothes anyhwere that fit. They go up to a size 50. I got the pair of pants that I lived in for 2 years on this website. They have all types of clothing on here and do have a few younger styles. They are of fantastic quality and are made to last. They used to have an outlet in Dandenong but are now only available online. Their customer service is second to none and although I am happy that I no longer need to shop here as I have options, I am so glad they were there for me when I did need them. Highly recommended.
www.plussizedclothing.com.au - I have never used this website but, I have heard some fantastic things about it. I am on their mailing list and do get notifications of their specials. I am just yet to purchase something from there! They have some fantastic stuff available with some styles going up to a size 36.
www.autographfashion.com.au - Autograph (fomally known as 1626) have got some really nice stuff. They also have some fantastic specials. I still find that a lot of their styles run small but, they seem to be getting a lot better and have got a few singlets in a size 28. They have got some lovely dresses at the moment.
www.mysize.com.au - My Size has improved a lot over the years. I don't think they are targeting the 'older' plus sized community anymore. I remember perciving it at an old ladies store but I have managed to find some really nice things on their site at quite reasonable prices.
www.lisaslacies.com.au - I can't speak highly enough of Lisa's Lacies. They have such a fantastic range of underwear. You are bound to find something that fits you here. If you are local, go and get fitted but if you're not, you're able to send them your measurements and they'll find you something to suit. I have purchased from them countless times and have always been impressed.
www.curvyisbeautiful.com.au - I have never used this site but it was mentioned on the banding together forum and has some wonderful things on it. I actually noticed that they sell a few things from some of the stores that are mentioned above (some things that are out of stock from the store mentioned above!) so, if you're looking for that special something and can't find it anywhere else, you might just find it here!
There are so many more out there. Please feel free to add your link as a comment - you don't know how valuable a list like this can be to some people.
I look forward to the additions!
They are links for places where you can get plus sized clothes and the companies have been tried and tested and have great feedback and high recommendation from those who use them.
Enjoy :)
www.yoursclothing.co.uk - this site has some wonderful specials. I placed an order last night and can't wait for them to arrive! Check this site out for sure. The price of postage is very reasonable as well. One of the ladies who used this site said it took 10 days for her order to arrive which is fantastic (mine should be here any day now in that case!).
www.swakdesigns.com - I've used this company several times and they have some wonderful dresses there at the moment. They offer free postage if you purchase over $50 (which is easy to do!) and their items are of high quality. I have noticed that they haven't had as much variety as what they used to but they are still worth a look. They have a fair bit of stuff on here and have some fantstic specials.
www.oldnavy.com - I LOVE old navy things - the only thing I don't like is the cost of postage. $75 last time I wanted to put an order in (the order was around about $400 made up of kids clothes and clothes for me). I did order from them once when they had a special on postage and it only cost me $25. Their singlets are fantastic and they have a great rating system where you can read feedback on what other buyers thought of the product covering such things as length, quality and overall fit. The quality is fantastic. I just wish they would drop their postage! They would have a very happy (and frequently purchasing) Customer.
www.holyclothing.com - I was so impressed when I saw this website :) they have some gorgeous clothes on here and although a lot of them aren't the style that I would purchase, so much thought has gone into the design and presentation of these clothes. There are so many pretty, flowing skirts and dresses on this website. They specailise in gypsy, boho and pesant style. There are so many prettty things. Check it out.
www.bigtimeclothing.com.au - this online store is wonderful if you are having a hard time finding clothes anyhwere that fit. They go up to a size 50. I got the pair of pants that I lived in for 2 years on this website. They have all types of clothing on here and do have a few younger styles. They are of fantastic quality and are made to last. They used to have an outlet in Dandenong but are now only available online. Their customer service is second to none and although I am happy that I no longer need to shop here as I have options, I am so glad they were there for me when I did need them. Highly recommended.
www.plussizedclothing.com.au - I have never used this website but, I have heard some fantastic things about it. I am on their mailing list and do get notifications of their specials. I am just yet to purchase something from there! They have some fantastic stuff available with some styles going up to a size 36.
www.autographfashion.com.au - Autograph (fomally known as 1626) have got some really nice stuff. They also have some fantastic specials. I still find that a lot of their styles run small but, they seem to be getting a lot better and have got a few singlets in a size 28. They have got some lovely dresses at the moment.
www.mysize.com.au - My Size has improved a lot over the years. I don't think they are targeting the 'older' plus sized community anymore. I remember perciving it at an old ladies store but I have managed to find some really nice things on their site at quite reasonable prices.
www.lisaslacies.com.au - I can't speak highly enough of Lisa's Lacies. They have such a fantastic range of underwear. You are bound to find something that fits you here. If you are local, go and get fitted but if you're not, you're able to send them your measurements and they'll find you something to suit. I have purchased from them countless times and have always been impressed.
www.curvyisbeautiful.com.au - I have never used this site but it was mentioned on the banding together forum and has some wonderful things on it. I actually noticed that they sell a few things from some of the stores that are mentioned above (some things that are out of stock from the store mentioned above!) so, if you're looking for that special something and can't find it anywhere else, you might just find it here!
There are so many more out there. Please feel free to add your link as a comment - you don't know how valuable a list like this can be to some people.
I look forward to the additions!
Half the battle...
I have my eating under control finally! 2 weeks after my fill and I can safely say that I am back onto remembering to eat slowly, enjoy my food and chew, chew, chew!
My headache has eased. I drank so much water yesterday and did the same today. I have made it a rule that everyime I start talking to someone, I have a drink. This can be a bit difficult if I am on the phone to a Client as I don't want to make my gurgling noise after I've had a sip to drink. I have been bringing a water bottle with me everywhere I go and have been working on my 2 litres a day. I'm very pleased :)
Today for breakfast, I had a Coffee and a Yoghurt. For lunch I had a Salad and for dinner, I had half a taco which to my suprise has remained 'down'. I normally throw mince up but, I chewed it so much.
I see Dr Winnett tomorrow. I am not sure how much I have lost, I know I've lost something. I can feel it. I also have a lot more energy.
Eating is only half the battle. I am still not exercising. Other than the fact I am finding it really hard to fit in to my new routine, I simply can't be bothered! I am sure over the next week or 2 when everything settles down, I'll be back at the gym or climbing up stairs. I need to do something as I am unfit although in saying that, I am feeling so much better than what I did this time last year!
Today was quite warm in Melbourne. Summer is certainly close! I am waiting for the clothes that I ordered to come in. I can't wait to try on the dresses that I bought. I'll put those clothing links up tonight - I couldn't get to them the other night as there was a problem with the forum.
This time of year is so busy. I don't know where to start when looking at my Calander. I commence working full time as of next week and will be doing Overtime on Saturdays so for the next month or so, I won't have a life! I have Christmas concerts, the Chreche Christmas party, the work Christmas party, Christmas drinks here and there and I am still yet to put together the menu for Christmas day! Last year I did quite well at making most of the food band friendly. I'll have to see how I go this year.
This week has been a lot more positive for me. I have had a few ups and downs over the past few weeks. Life is never going to stop throwing curve balls at me but, changing the way I deal with them plays a big part. I'm amazed at how much I've 'grown up' over the past year. And although some of the thoughts I have in regard to morals and values and responsibilites haven't changed, the way I deal with things have. And I'm proud of this. And I am going to go far as a result.
Tomorrow, I am taking the kids to get their photo taken with Santa. The Twins wouldn't sit with Santa last year! I hope that they do this year. It's the first time in 12 years that I haven't had a Santa photo of my gorgeous Cherubs. And I might even get a start on my Christmas cards tomorrow. So much to do - so little time!
My headache has eased. I drank so much water yesterday and did the same today. I have made it a rule that everyime I start talking to someone, I have a drink. This can be a bit difficult if I am on the phone to a Client as I don't want to make my gurgling noise after I've had a sip to drink. I have been bringing a water bottle with me everywhere I go and have been working on my 2 litres a day. I'm very pleased :)
Today for breakfast, I had a Coffee and a Yoghurt. For lunch I had a Salad and for dinner, I had half a taco which to my suprise has remained 'down'. I normally throw mince up but, I chewed it so much.
I see Dr Winnett tomorrow. I am not sure how much I have lost, I know I've lost something. I can feel it. I also have a lot more energy.
Eating is only half the battle. I am still not exercising. Other than the fact I am finding it really hard to fit in to my new routine, I simply can't be bothered! I am sure over the next week or 2 when everything settles down, I'll be back at the gym or climbing up stairs. I need to do something as I am unfit although in saying that, I am feeling so much better than what I did this time last year!
Today was quite warm in Melbourne. Summer is certainly close! I am waiting for the clothes that I ordered to come in. I can't wait to try on the dresses that I bought. I'll put those clothing links up tonight - I couldn't get to them the other night as there was a problem with the forum.
This time of year is so busy. I don't know where to start when looking at my Calander. I commence working full time as of next week and will be doing Overtime on Saturdays so for the next month or so, I won't have a life! I have Christmas concerts, the Chreche Christmas party, the work Christmas party, Christmas drinks here and there and I am still yet to put together the menu for Christmas day! Last year I did quite well at making most of the food band friendly. I'll have to see how I go this year.
This week has been a lot more positive for me. I have had a few ups and downs over the past few weeks. Life is never going to stop throwing curve balls at me but, changing the way I deal with them plays a big part. I'm amazed at how much I've 'grown up' over the past year. And although some of the thoughts I have in regard to morals and values and responsibilites haven't changed, the way I deal with things have. And I'm proud of this. And I am going to go far as a result.
Tomorrow, I am taking the kids to get their photo taken with Santa. The Twins wouldn't sit with Santa last year! I hope that they do this year. It's the first time in 12 years that I haven't had a Santa photo of my gorgeous Cherubs. And I might even get a start on my Christmas cards tomorrow. So much to do - so little time!
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