This week …. a new goal. February 1, 2009

I have a new goal. And it totally scares me.

 

You see – there is something everyone knows about my husband. He LOVES to cycle! (in fact he just road in a tri team today!)

And there is something you need to know about me. I do NOT like riding at all.

OK – maybe that is a bit strong. But I do find it hard work.

 

Let’s face it tho – the town I live in is not huge. And riding around it wouldn’t be impossible. Plus it appeals to my inner hippy

We already have a bike trailer for Miss E so it is something I can do with her. It *may* mean me walking up the hills with the trailer – but hey – I know I will get stronger with time.

So this week – I am going to overcome this fear. I am going to ride my bike at least once on my own. And once towing Miss E in the bike trailer.

Oh boy!

 

Philippians 4:13. Right????

OK – I admit it – I’m totally jealous. January 18, 2009

I had my beautiful friend “A” come and stay last night with her wonderful family. Late night Wii-sports sessions got into conversations about her personal trainer she is seeing. And you know what – I am totally jealous. Her trainer sounds wonderful and is working her hard – and I want that so much!
I am so proud of “A” – I know how hard as a mum it is to fit time for fitness in. And how important it is. And she has been going so consistently and working so hard.

Jealous.

(I’m not ready for a gym again yet – but I think I might check out the personal training studio in Warwick – I won’t be able to go a lot but even if I could go once or twice a week. But she will have to be good. I want a trainer like “A”‘s.

 

A – you inspire me girl! Keep going!

And the wii-fit too … January 9, 2009

I am SOOO close to my first weight loss goal. Really close.  I’ve got a lot to lose (20kg all up!) so I have a lot of small goals to reach.

Rather than sit down and watch tv I thought I would play on the wii-fit tonight. I really didn’t feel like anything too intense and I didn’t want to think about it too much – so I did 30 min free step while watching tv. I love free-step – because you can watch a movie or tv show while you do it it hardly feels like exercise. And the added bonus is it means no snacking while watching tv!

So – 30 min more movement for the day and I feel great!

Step count. January 5, 2009

Today’s steps. 14819.

This weeks goal. 100,000.

Update to family bike ride. (and other news) January 4, 2009

It is the morning after.

I’m gonna look funny at work today waddling! Cycling definately does SOMETHING – I am so sore!

On other news.

I’ve lost 1.1kg so far! Woohoo!

And tonight I run again. I have to work today so we’ll see how I go. Week 2 day 3.

The goal. December 27, 2008

Goal #1.

To run 5km for my birthday. March 1st. 5km on my 35th.

Now – the C25K takes 9 weeks.

I have 10 weeks till my birthday.

I think we have a plan.

 

Goal #2.

My first fun run.
The Easter Run in Brisbane.

Just 3km – but I want to run the lot and enjoy it.

And there is a 1km Easter Egg hunt for Miss E. Sounds like fun to me!

 

Goals set.

Done!

My reward? I think there has to be shopping in there? Don’t you?! A cute new outfit to run in of course!

Start of a journey December 27, 2008

I want to run.
I want to feel strong.

I want to know my body will do what I ask of it – when I ask it.

 

I want my little girl to look at mama and see someone who can do ANYTHING she puts her mind to.

I want to be fit enough to hug my grandkids.

And I want to heal my disappointment and anger I have a my body’s failings.

 

I turn 35 on March1. For my birthday I am going on a 5km run.

This is my journey.