Ten on Tuesday...................

I haven't done one of these post for a while so I thought why not today:

1.      As previously mentioned I am struggling with my weight loss focus - so I am going to turn the focus off the scales and onto loving me.

2.      This is a good website to help me with that

3.      And this lady has awesome art work featuring bigger ladies

4.      And here are some great tips on how to be skinny.

5.      While trying to achieve this ………. I must remember that it does not mean it’s a free for all with food!

6.      I need to get on my bike as the second duathalon is getting closer

7.      I have also been productive in my scrapbooking and have finished nearly 20 pages in the last couple of weeks!

8.      I am off to my BFF’s house this weekend and hope to complete at least another 10

9.      The children’s soccer starts on Saturday – Winter has arrived for me!

10.  I am planning on biking to my sons first game as it is local

Time to Reflect.....................

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Times are tough at the moment

My focus has gone away!

So

I am going to use

this time to

learn to love the body I have

NOW!



Message of Love....................

Head on over to Goddess Leonie for your free Message of Love Poster

Personal Style..................

I recently viewed/read Ms Bitch cakes latest Vblog (which I loved by the way) instalment that covered Personal Style and it left me thinking...........................

I love her style, the silhouette of her figure that is created by her clothes is very feminine, she always looks "perfect" and the time she invests in her hair and make-up is impressive, although she has it down to a fine art now that it takes her no time at all now to get ready.

You should check out her blog and see how great she looks while out running, biking, or stair climbing - awesome!

I have long wondered if I could reproduce it - but have had trouble locating the gorgeous pencil skirts that she wears here in NZ

Its not that they don't exist - they do - it is more that they don't appear to exist in my size! (or at least I can't seem to locate any in my price range!)

So this lead me to think more about Sheryl's post about personal style and how someone asked her why she gets dressed up for errands and she basically said WHY NOT!!!

She listed the following points in that post:

1. When you look good, you feel good.
2. Knowing you look good improves your mood and outlook.
3. You never know what that day has in store for you or who you might meet, or run into.
4. Looking good gives you a sense of confidence and self assurance.
5. And finally, seriously, why wouldn't you want to look good?

These points above are so true - and something I need to remember when preparing for my day - whether it is at work, watching the kids sports or popping down to do a spot of shopping!

 I know I have been caught out in my trackies and old t-shirt while running an errand by my more fashionable friends and felt about 1 foot tall! - Not a nice feeling at all

 So the questions I need to ask myself  are:

What IS my personal style???

What do I really want to wear everyday?

What look do I want to portray to the world?

These can't be answered overnight and require a bit of thinking and research into exactly the look I want which at the moment is a bit  muddled!

So stay tuned for the follow up!

Happy St Patricks Day..............

Top of the Morning to ya

Wishing you all a wonderful St Patricks Day and hope that you are all wearing a little bit of green to celebrate!

Me..................

My green is in my blood!

My mother was born in Coleraine, Northern Ireland.

Mid Month Goal Update.................

1.      Loose at 3 kg per month towards the 20kg Year Goal

I am back on track so am hoping that this will  be met!

 

2.      Make a minimum of 2 cards per month
Opps- no crafting this month yet - so busy!

 

3.      Complete a minimum of 2 crafts per month off the computer list
Opps- no crafting this month - a bit busy!

 

4.      Have fish for dinner once a month
Completed - and as usual it was Yummy!

 

5.      Go evening swimming in March at least once a week
This has not been achieved yet this month - other commitments have been popping up - will try harder for the remainder of the month!

 

6.      Complete at least 4 new pages for each child’s scrapbook album
Not yet completed but have big plans for the weekend of 19/20th so confident it will be achieved!

 

7.      Continue walking four days a week to work
Last two weeks I have only managed three days - will work on getting this back to 4

 

8.      Get eyes re-tested
This is scheduled for today!

ABC's............

The lovely Amanada over at Total Disclosure had this post recently that I thought was a fun way to let readers know a little bit more about the writer so here are my answers:

A. Age: 42 Just turned
B. Bed size: Queen
C. Chore you Hate: Scrubbing down the Shower/bath
D. Dogs: No, I have a cat
E. Essential start to your day: A shower.
F. Favourite colour: Funny enough I love Pink – Always have!
G. Gold or silver: Gold
H. Height: 156cm
I. Instruments you play: None
J. Job title: Accounts Receivable Administrator
K. Kids: Two – Girl 13 and Boy 9
L. Live: Auckland, New Zealand
M. Mum's name: Iris
N. Nicknames: None
O. Overnight hospital stays: 2 x Caesareans, Asthma Attacks  x 3
P. Pet peeve: Rudeness
Q. Quote from a movie: You can do it Waterboy!
R. Righty or Lefty: Righty.
S. Siblings: One older Brother
T. Time you wake up: 6am Mon- Fri. 7am Weekends
U. Underwear: Always
V. Vegetables you dislike: Brussels Sprouts, Cooked Cabbage, soggy Cauli!
W. What makes you run late: I prefer to be early everywhere but if I am late it is due to “browsing” on the internet
X. X-rays you've had: Ankle x 1, Chest x 2, Teeth - numerous
Y. Yummy food you make: Not one of my strengths!
Z. Zoo animal favourite: Kiwi!