My mantra

A saying has been popping into my head lately- I think Kerryn quoted it recently and I've seen it else where- 'If you fail to plan, you plan to fail'. I think there's a major message in there for me- I know I keep getting caught out foodwise and the only thing to do is to plan ahead. I'm way out of control at the moment although today has been a much better day. Last night I had the munchies and made a slice- fatal!!! Today I sliced it up for hubby to take to the girls at work- I need to get it out of the house! So- I aim to plan for the next few days at least. Exercise is fine- I love that part- it's just the eating that needs reining in. I'm not overweight but I don't think my diet is at all healthy. I'll see how much improvement I can make!

Long weekend bliss

Don't you just love long weekends? Thankyou Lizzie and happy birthday! Haven't done a lot today but then I've still got two more days! Yaaahhh!!. Went out for a run this morning but a headache sidelined me and I ended up only walking. Didn't go to gym for the same reason. 2 panadol and 2 sinutabs later and I'm floating with no headache! lol. Going dancing tonight and then hopefully bikeriding, gym, run and walking on the rest of the weekend. I'm getting back into it after having a sore back for a couple of weeks. My foot isn't an issue anymore. It's still there but in the whole scheme of things it doesn't bother me much. If it gets sore after a run it seems to settle down in a day or so. Now looking forward to going away at the end of July. That should be my motivation. Hope everyone else who is in a 'long weekend ' state has a great 3 days break

birthday Week!

This is the way to celebrate those milestones- celebrate ALL week!! Monday was a lovely day. During my 50's class one of the members leapt up on stage and rammed a 'birthday hat' ( felt with felt b'day candles on it!) on my head. Thus I did the whole class with candles flopping around me- hard to take someone seriously like that! Then the class and staff sang happy birthday when we had finished and about to enjoy our coffee. That evening was dinner out with our son, daughter-in-law and 2 granddaughters. Tues- dinner out with other family, Thurs- afternoon tea with friends, tomorrow- morning tea with sisters! lol- now I feel ancient!!

R & R

This is about as strenuous as the weekend got! First I took out time to 'smell the roses' and then had to sit down to recover!! lol. We had a lovely weekend and as you can see- the weather was perfect. I did run and walk but compensated with lots of coffees and snoozes in the car. What more could you want??

So good- I'm doing it twice!

I'm actually away again this weekend- but this time it has been planned for a little while. My birthday on Monday so we're celebrating by going away Thurs, Friday and Sat nights. This time to Wangaratta- which is still Vic. Basically there isn't much to do up there which is why it's one of my more favourite places!
I can't quite get my head around the fact that I'm going to be 57 on Monday. It just seems unreal and sounds so old- and yet I don't think I feel any different to 20 years ago! 60 is staring me in the face! lol. I really don't mind and anyway there's not much I can do about it anyway. I'm fitter and stronger than I was 20 years ago. I've got more wrinkles and some grey hair- but I guess it aint going to get any better so I'd better be thankful for what I've got now!
I'll make sure I have some pics of our weekend- lol- of us doing 'nothing'!

Just what the doctors ordered!

I took drs Kerryn and Selina's advice and took a day holiday to north vic ( Echuca) Sat night. Did me the power of good, girls! Feel terrific now. It could be because Monday was a much better day than the previous Monday, but I like to think it was because of the good advice I got- and took!
I chose swimming over a gym/weights workout today - cos of my sore back. Had a massage this afternoon and now feel like a million bucks! However I MUCH prefer the weights to water- I can actually breathe when doing weights, unlike when I'm trying to swim. I look at other people swimming and they seem to do it so easily. I gasp and struggle, feel like my legs are about to drop off and as though my chest is about to cave in. ( no- I'm actually NOT exagerating!) Any body got any useful tips to make this any easier? I use flippers - so already I cheat. I'm not trying to break any records I just would like to swim without the struggle.

keep trying

does this look better? No imagination needed- just choose a template!

Onward and upward!

Just wrote a post and deleted it- what a moaner I sounded! lol. Got an aching back ( maybe from yoga??) and I think that, combined with thinking 'I'm 'over' work has made the past two weeks not as enjoyable as ususal. However!! the weekend is nearly here, next week is another challenge and adventure and I'm not going to moan any more! Exercise this week has been somewhat spasmodic but with a sore back it's probably not a bad idea not to go too hard at it. Getting a massage tomorrow- can't wait! I'm loving my 50's groups at the gyms - they are such a nice group of people- very appreciative and enthusiastic. Lots of good stuff going on here!

Got told and obeyed!

well- I got told and so I did as I was told and changed the colour of this blog! Is this any better deb???

Got bored and decided a colour change was in order!

Where does the time go?

It's almost been a whole week since I blogged. Where does the time go? I'm finding the weeks are just flying by- does anyone else feel that or is it just me? I've had some good but splintered workouts this week- just trying to fit it in when I can hence I get bits and pieces done in rapid time. I might go swimming tomorrow but at the moment I'm so tired the thought of a bit longer in bed is very attractive! Taking my mother in law to hosp. appointments tomorrow and that is always a big day. Last week it was going to the eye specialist!. She was 90 last week and doing really well. The weekend is almost here and I think what I would like most to do is SLEEP! I think somewhere this week I must have missed out! lol

At the gym this morning trying out Kerryn's 'crazy assed cardio session' and LOVIN' it!! I did actually survive but not only that I really enjoyed the challenge. I adapted bits but not too much. I'll definitely do it again. I have written similar programs ( prob not quite so tough) for a few clients but haven't used them as part of my own workout. It made a great change as a cardio workout as I get really bored with the bike or treadmill.
After this I went for a swim which I haven't done for a few weeks. It was really awesome. I swam well ( well- it was good for me!) and after felt very relaxed and fit. I love this feeling! So thanks Kerryn for the program and setting up a challenge that I just needed!.

A makeover needed

Has anyone been watching-'ten years younger in ten days' on telly? I've seen 2 episodes and now I think I'm in need of a makeover! A new hairstyle and outlook would be wonderful. I'm actually being partly serious here- I'm like the couple tonight- haven't changed my hairstyle in 30 years-lol. There's only so much you can do with hair like mine!!

A good Week

Had a great week! Started at a new over 50's class at another gym. This is a class that has been going for some time with the same trainer and getting good numbers. I was rather apprehensive because I'd hate to take something that worked and mess it up! However the class was lovely and seemed to enjoy doing some different things. I guess the next time will be 'crunch' time! What if nobody turns up???? lol

Got my mojo back a bit- did a bit more exercise this week although nothing like I had been doing. Time seems to be the issue but I know that is really just an excuse. Found these in my travels through priceline- lol- and somehow they found their way into my bag and then into my tummy! I need to repeat over and over again- "I will NEVER buy these again'!

Ho Hum....

I think I've got a case of 'bloggers block'! Don't seem to get around to writing on here much lately. That's not to say not much is going on- cos it is!. We've helped our son and his family move house- phew!!! A couple of days later I noticed that I was covered in bruises at the tops of my legs- can only put that down to bumping away with carrying in all the stuff they had! I think I've done my years worth of cleaning too!
We were away at the weekend- went to country victoria - Wangarrata. It poured and poured and was incredibly cold. Can't complain though- the rain is so welcome- it's very dry up there.
My working out and exercise has been a real struggle these past two weeks. I've had no incentive or motivation to do anything!! I MADE myself do the cycle class on Wednesday but wimped out of any workout for the rest of the week. On the weekend I did run and walk and had a makeshift sort of workout with those resistance bands ( which I think are next to useless! lol) However- this week is a new one- and hopefully I'll face it with renewed vigour! I did tentatively get on the scales on Thurs and they were very kind although I'm not sure why- after no exercise and plenty of bad choices- my weight and body fat were both less than the previous time. No rhyme or reason for that.

improvements

I've just been looking over my older posts and realised that when I started blogging I was whinging mightily about all the injuries I had. After working at the gym for 2 years and working out far more consistently I am far less injury prone. The only real problem ( and that is rapidly diminishing) is my foot. Other than that I feel fit and strong in my body- so if that isn't an incentive to keep it up and an advertisment for regular working out - then I don't know what is!

No Voice!

No Voice = No work but it does mean I got to finish my tax return!! And I found time to go to TAFE and do some photocopying without the rush of the class about to begine, and it meant I could actually do some more 'in depth' cleaning and tidying yesterday, and it means I had a decent lunch instead of cake and coffee at a shopping centre! lol- in lots of ways this 'no voice' has some major benefits! On the other hand - it's not much fun coughing one's lungs out or squeaking to people who then find this a bit of a chuckle!! It's also not much fun feeling tired and headachy. I'm having a bit of a 'princess whinge'- I hate feeling NQR!!!

Happy Easter

Hope everyone had a good Easter. Went to church this morning , followed by a bike ride up to Warburton which was absolutely beautiful. I need to extend my kms on my bike as I always feel as though I can do more. The ride we go on is only about 19km so there is plenty more I can ride!

Tomorrow I'm hoping to go for a run and then to the gym to pump some iron. I've been feeling quite restless as I haven't run or walked at all this week. No excuses, no reasons- I just haven't!! lol

Our son's birthday tomorrow- he'll be 31. Wow- can't quite get over the fact that he's that old!

These are a couple of my most favourite pics. I love the one of them sitting up in bed 'eating shoast'!! They look so devilish!! ahhhh- them's were the days!

feeling good!

I'm still on a high after the run on Sunday! I feel just great. I've recovered nicely and my foot has been really good. I took 2 neurofen plus the 2 days before and 1 on the day after the run. They work well with me, but now, 5 days later, my foot still feels good. Not perfect , but good! Hoping to do some bike riding this weekend. It feels ages since I had a ride and I just love my 'magic bike' ( named that by a friend cos now I've mastered going through those narrow spaces without falling off!! lol. Good to have a few days off although I am working tomorrow- but only til 1pm. Life is going well- I'm happy!!

More ouchy bits

OUCH- now my upper body has got into the act!!! lol