I have been extremely open that this year I am on a weight loss/health journey. It’s most likely going to be one of the hardest things I’ve done. You see I’ve lost weight before, but it’s always found its way back to me and bought extra. It’s been a lifelong battle and one I am… Continue reading Overcoming the effects weight has on your self image.
Tag: motivation
Anxiety – Returning to the Office
It’s been one of those weeks where life has just got in the way. Do you ever find yourself one week down the track and unsure how you got there? Goal Four on The Year of Rachel was to blog more but I have been struggling the last couple of weeks to find my voice. … Continue reading Anxiety – Returning to the Office
#3 – 50 things for 50 years
It’s taken a little bit of planning and has been delayed a couple of times but #3 is finally complete. The third item on my 50 things for 50 years is our forever caravan and the vehicle to tow it. We will need it to tick off a few more items on my list that… Continue reading #3 – 50 things for 50 years
Weight Loss Update
Weight loss is hard. Sometimes it’s downright frustrating and soul destroying. Today is a good day though. I weighed myself for the first time in a couple of weeks. Happy to report I have had a loss. All up since my Extender eat belt prompts change post I have lost 6kgs. I’m happy with that. … Continue reading Weight Loss Update
Life tip – watch the sunrise and sunset
Sunset Sunrise The sun will rise and set every day. Take time to enjoy the wonder.
Patience…everything happens for a reason
I’m not necessarily the most patient person. I try hard to wait patiently for things to happen. Don’t get me wrong I can wait patiently in a line but when it comes to dreams and goals I am not very patient. This week has been a serious challenge. We bought our new dream caravan and… Continue reading Patience…everything happens for a reason
Anxious Moments
This week should be super exciting. We’ve decided to upgrade the caravan. We’ve purchased our retirement van. The one we hope to travel Australia in. No we aren’t ready for retirement but we figured it would be better to pay it off while we are still working full time. The purchase of the van went… Continue reading Anxious Moments
Quieting that internal negative chatter
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
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
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
Rachel's Midlife Reset 