The weekend has become a blur. I had huge intentions to get through my extensive ‘to do’ list which included weight training and a long run along the beach. But neither happened and even two thirds of my list was thrown out the window, well in the trash anyway. Come Monday (and Tuesday), I was… Read More
Today’s post is from TheBestColleges.org. Susan contacted me recently in regards to their Freshman 15 easy ways to stay in shape when you’ve just landed in college. What’s great about these tips is that they don’t just apply to college students, anyone can make use of the suggestions to add a dose of fitness into their… Read More
Go for a run! Running has a positive impact on mood levels. If you’re having a shitty day and need a quick pick me up that doesn’t involve Tim Tams and the latest episode of Scandal, running comes out on top. Even 20 minutes can elevate your mood, get your circulation going, melt away the… Read More
Spring is here! It’s time to ramp up the training and quit with the excuses! Family BBQ breakfast in the park for Father’s Day Bacon, mushrooms, onion and eggs,fruit, muffins and McCafe coffee Even Kola joined us on the family outing,she was on her best behaviour and didn’t even reactto the dozens of dogs and… Read More
Another perfect Saturday morning in paradise aka Burleigh Loving colour at the moment. All set for themorning run. The hill that took my breath away, it’s not steep but it’s long I was gasping for air at this stage and so not feeling fit at all.Note to self: run more hills!! The view is so… Read More
For the past few months I’ve been feeling down, maybe even longer. A year, maybe two, maybe three. I’ve lost track. I’ve lost track of the person I am. I find myself being sad more often than happy. I get angry at myself for some of the choices I make. Sometimes it’s as silly as… Read More
Working on the 30th floor has it’s perks. Water views, lots of light, and being able to stare out the window when I’ve had enough of the computer screen. Then comes the fire drill. Once a year we do a practice drill. The entire building does. Walking down 30 flights of stairs can be painful… Read More
Afternoon tea at Stanthorpe –it is wine & cheese country 🙂 Haloumi with chopped capsicum, cucumber and red onion. Camembert with mango chutney and a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon. Grilled eye fillet on a bed of spinach and sweet potato mash. Chocolate fudge brownie with whipped cream and vanilla ice-cream. A bowl of juicy strawberries,… Read More
I’ve always been a believer in that you should always finish what you start. Recently, that belief has been turned upside down. While I see the merit in finishing each tasks, goal, challenge right to the satisfying end, it’s not always the best course of action. The sugar challenge. I started last week. The aim… Read More