Last weekend we hosted a scavenger hunt for the car club we are members of. We put so much work into the preparation and to say I was nervous is an understatement. It’s always difficult for me to put myself out there. We heard someone at the meeting point mention that they hoped it wasn’t… Continue reading Car Club – Scavenger Hunt
Tag: anxiety
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
Christmas Anxieties
Today is the first day of my holidays. It's also the first day I have allowed myself to fully think about Christmas. I bought my grandson a gift a few weeks ago but haven't thought about anything else. I don't particularly enjoy the shops when they are full of people. I don't understand people who… Continue reading Christmas Anxieties
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!
Dance like no one is watching!
Last night we went to watch Guy Sebastian in concert. It was definitely one of the best concerts I’ve been too. He’s a fantastic performer, stunning voice and all around nice guy. Now if you ask Col he doesn’t dance. But guess what …. Col got up and danced!! We had a chat before the… Continue reading Dance like no one is watching!
Anxious date with a plane seat belt
Today I hopped on the plane nice and early for a work trip. It’s been three weeks since I was last on a plane and had to request an extender. I was nervous. I was anxious. I did not have to request the extender!!! I’ve lost five kilos in the last three weeks and while… Continue reading Anxious date with a plane seat belt
Lacking self confidence.
I hate having my picture taken. I am so self conscious about my weight and how it appears in pictures. I have been working really hard on this lately. During my nervous breakdown one of the kids pointed out to me that I’m not in very many photos. I always took pictures of them by… Continue reading Lacking self confidence.
Beating the ‘blah’ feeling
Do you ever wake up just feeling blah! I know it’s not a technical term but it descriptive and most people know what you mean when you say I just feel blah. I’m not sure why. I had a loss this morning in the battle with my weight. I should be happy, but I just… Continue reading Beating the ‘blah’ feeling
Week One Success Becomes Week Two Anxiety
Do you experience weight loss anxiety? I try hard to accept my body for what it is but sometimes that is just virtually impossible and that little person on my shoulder takes over. I’ve been challenged by weight my entire adult life. I’ve beaten the beast a couple of times but it’s like my body… Continue reading Week One Success Becomes Week Two Anxiety
Rachel's Midlife Reset 