Today my brain is chattering a lot. I weighed myself this morning and the Christmas/Birthday week has gifted me 2 kilos (4.4 pounds). My inner voice is continually analysing what went wrong. I know most people wouldn’t bat an eye lid at a little bit of weight gain but I said no to so many… Continue reading Quieting that internal negative chatter
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#2 – 50 things for 50 years
For so long now I’ve admired Peter Alexander pyjamas. My daughter loves them and wears them all the time. I’ve shy’d away thinking they wouldn’t have anything in my size. Well guess what??? #2 of my 50 for 50 things is to purchase and wear Peter Alexander pyjamas. I mentioned this to my sister in… Continue reading #2 – 50 things for 50 years
Weight loss at Christmas time
My family has been very supportive. They know I’m on this journey and they’ve made sure there were healthy options for me. They’ve even embraced my commitment too quitting Diet Coke and have made sure there were beverage options for me too. I allowed myself a couple of items from the dessert tray and a… Continue reading Weight loss at Christmas time
#1 – 50 things for 50 years – A first Christmas
It was important that the first event on on my journey to 50 was a truely special one. What could be more special than your grandsons first Christmas. We spent Christmas Eve under the trees at a local park. We ate and laughed and Santa stopped by for a visit. What will #2 be? I’m… Continue reading #1 – 50 things for 50 years – A first Christmas
Finding that Christmas Spirit
I’m still struggling to find the excitement for Christmas this year. I just feel like I’m going through the motions. Today I had the pleasure of spending the day with four of my children, their partners and my grandson. It’s his first Christmas. He’s only little but we were so excited when Santa stopped to… Continue reading Finding that Christmas Spirit
50 things for 50 years
Yesterday was my birthday. I decided on a technology free day with friends and family to celebrate 49 years. It was a fantastic day with lots of laughs and too much food. Beechworth with Mum and Kelli Beechworth is an old Gold Rush town from the 1850s in Victoria. Definitely worth a visit if you’re… Continue reading 50 things for 50 years
Vanilla Slice Quest
Corryong Bakery - Vanilla Slice About 18 months ago Col began his quest to find the best vanilla slice. We will seek out a bakery and get the vanilla slice. After he’s eaten them we rank them accordingly. Yesterday we headed up into the High Country. I visited Corryong during 2021 so took Col for… Continue reading Vanilla Slice Quest
Changing the Narrative
The alarm has gone and I’m procrastinating. Today is my last day of work for 2022. I’ve been dragging myself in every morning this week. It’s been a huge year. I was hoping to go off grid and spend some time reconnecting with nature but Col is only able to have the public holiday’s off… Continue reading Changing the Narrative
Burnout, Fatigue and Self Care
I’ve just attended a session hosted by my wok place on Burnout, Fatigue and Self Care. This time of year is definitely one of the most stressful. Normally I would be stressing about whether or not a family member would ruin everything. I have decided this year not stress about that. If they turn up… Continue reading Burnout, Fatigue and Self Care
Putting the swimmers on!
Well this weekend I did it. I finally put some swimmers on in public and reconnected with a childhood love. I used to swim competitively. It was one of my childhood loves but since my weight has gone up I generally watch from the sidelines. This weekend was our Car Clubs Christmas Party. Swimming at… Continue reading Putting the swimmers on!
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