New Goals

If you read the previous post you will know that I have been dealing with being unwell (I have been to the specialist and have other tests and appointments booked for the new year so all is on the right track towards answers), what I didn't mention however was that I have also been nursing a partner who has had a couple of hospital visits and an operation...

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Operation Time to kick it

I really have no idea where to start with this blog so please excuse me if it ends up being more like an explosion of verbal diarrhea on the page. Since my last post my weight and body composition has been totally erratic with it going down, going up, going down and finally going back up again. Unfortunately due to an illness in September I...

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Weight or Body Composition?

SO...I hopped on the scales Friday 30 August 2013 for my monthly weigh in AND the results are:  Weight UP by 1.3kg Body Fat DOWN by 2.0%  Skeletal Muscle UP by .8% I will be honest and tell you I am really disappointed with the weight results despite knowing that the body composition results are really good. Anyway, after...

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R U OK??

The R U OK? Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to encouraging all people to regularly and meaningfully ask 'are you ok?' to support those struggling with life. How many of you when asked this question will answer with the generic...'I'm FINE' or 'All Good' but really the truth of the matter is that you are NOT OK. I...

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Deadlift PB

So lately I feel as though I've just been going through the motions with my training because of nursing one injury after the other (sometimes all at the same time) despite making sure technique is correct and getting adequate rest, blah blah blah...to say that I'm frustrated would be an understatement! - Shoulder (possible torn rotator cuff, more...

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Never stop trying...

Anything is possible if you work hard at making it happen... APRIL 15th, 2013 Today I achieved something that even a few seconds before didn't believe I could do but with some awesome coaching and a positive mindset I was able to push my own boundaries.  Pic 1 Pic 1 is of my previous box jump (both feet together), which is a progress...

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Take Responsibility....

Regardless of how fabulous your trainer is they aren't there beside you 24/7 - Your body is a result of the choices YOU make! My awesomely amazing Personal Trainer can work my butt off while I'm there and tell me over and over again about the importance of eating clean BUT unless I move my own butt on the other days when he's not kicking...

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Gratitude

Just because everything is not 'perfect' it does not mean that we cannot be 'grateful' for everything that we have.  Let go of the 'all or nothing' mentality and just simply be GRATEFUL! I am GRATEFUL that.... I woke up I get to do a job/s that I love I have two handsome happy and healthy boys I have a family who loves me I...

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Mind Games

Firstly let me begin this blog by wishing everyone a very HAPPY EASTER, I hope that the bunny was kind to you and that you allowed yourself some freedom to enjoy the chocolately goodness, I know I did - all in moderation of course :) Now that's been said its back to business as usual which for me means back to my Herbalife (detox) and Personal...

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