Friday, December 30, 2011

Tatty Head

Bee coz I...had an ace time snorkeling today I had to spend 10 mins conditioning my hair, I looked like someone had placed a mop on my head!!

Most of the Christmas eating is over and I'm back to running and today had a bit of a snork. I am thinking I will be doing some making up for being naughty when I get back to Melb. I'll be happy with a 2kg gain or less as I can knock that off in two weeks of boot camp!

Things I have eaten that have been well off the food pyramid or at the pointy top at best:

Salted peanuts
Christmas plumb pudding
Small sausage roll
Rum and raisin ice cream
Cheese cake
Crisps
Alcohol

Everything else has been ok ish but too much of it.

I have walked everyday except Xmas day so maybe that will help!!

Fingers crossed bee x x

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Natures way

Bee coz I....am out on a walk, well actually I'm currently sitting by what little water is left in a lagoon when the tide is out, I happened upon a nest. I'm not sure what bird it belongs to I suspect it's a seagulls nest.

I find beauty and comfort in nature and when I need cheering up and go looking for it it never fails me.

Bee x x

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

A very crazy christmas

Bee coz I...had christmas in Tassie with mine and Billy's family it was a crazy Christmas, all the usual things this year prezzies, Christmas hats booze and too much food!

One of the many best parts of the day was when we went to my brothers and spent the last part of Christmas belting it out on singstar until we barely had any voices left.

It was a great Christmas day really! Just missing my nephew who is in Queensland with his mum, I bet he had a good time playing with Miss T.

We will see him soon for another mini Christmas :)

Bee x x

Saturday, December 24, 2011

A crazy family holiday

Bee coz I...carried, jiggled and wiggled little Maxi Moo for the best part of three hours at the airport in a baby carrier i have discovered a new way to tone my butt muscles, who knew it would be a good enough work out to feel it in my abs and butt two days later!!! I must do it more often :)

Bee x x

Ps not doing a food diary over crimbo I'm giving myself a few days off!

Sunday, December 18, 2011

I know it's been a week again!

Bee coz I....am hols in 4 days I promise that will change!

Well the very silly season has hit, doing my best to balance things out between Christmas cheer and healthy living. Eg eating and drinking a few naughty things but doing lots and lots of exercise to make up for it.

Work Christmas party was the best I had way to much to drink and was talked in to singing in public (karaoke) I don't think I have done a public performance since I came to live in Australia 25 years ago and my work mate and I did a few, we even made everyone wave their arms to Robbie Williams Angels - boy were we merry!!!

The night ended with me putting myself on the bus home at 9.16pm (last bus for the night) and having to get off at Miss Jorja's for a Wee stop (literally) and a lift the rest of the way home!

I thought I might have my first ever hangover but no all was good in the world so I got my eyebrows done and hair done at the hairdressers - thanks Linda, best value hairdresser in the world!!! She even blow dried my hair strait for me!!!

With a hairdoo like that I just had to go out again but just for dinner and a movie! Saw the inbetweeners - so very wrong but so funny!!!


Well that's it only 3 more sleeps till the real silly season begins for me x x

Bye for now Bee

B:cereal
Lunch: chicken and salad buttie but I did pretend in my head that it had bacon on it!
Dinner: grilled chicken burger and 5 chips
Drink: lime and kiwi slushy - pretended that it was midori.

Monday, December 12, 2011

Silly season!

Bee coz I....am crazy busy with the silly season, work and squeezing in exercise it has been hard to blog!

I usually blog in bed but because I'm so busy I just fall asleep when my head hits the pillow!

Had a great weekend with a 10th birthday party followed by a 50th and best of all Jorja and I got a walk and paddle in before the rains hit!

This week things should slow down a bit in work I just need some good weather to dry all the washing in time to pack for the Christmas holidays!

Have a good day bee x x

Sunday
B: smoked rainbow trout on toast
L: crackers and hummus with mango smoothly (mango and lowfat milk with 1/2 banana to thicken it up)
D: ham and salad wrap

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Stacking the weight on!

Bee coz I...decided to make my Lake walk a little harder this week I added 15kg's to my back in the form of Jorja.

Boy did I feel it going up those hills, it was a great workout especially when she would lean from side to side shifting the weight quickly so I had to counter balance - good muscle work!!!

Saw a black snake on the nature walk and I jumped back fast when I saw it as it was very close. I think I will have to stick to the big track until summer is over. It's not worth the risk!!!

I've been eating well with only the odd little treat and I know from last week I am back to where I was before getting sick but I am now not going to weigh myself until Christmas.

Good news is that I now fit in to two new pair of pants that I didn't fit into when I bought them - that's a good sign.

Well another busy week in work but things slow down then x

Night night Bee

B:fruit nuts and muesli
L: smoked river trout on toast with a yoghurt
D: spicy red lentil soup and fruit
Treat: stole one little cheese square off Jorja :)

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Walking in the rain

Bee coz I...chose to go walking in the very heavy rain (like boot squelching undie wetting rain) at the lake, I happened upon this little jetty.

I sat on the end of the jetty for a while listening to music, I was already drenched but it wasn't cold so it was very nice. Then headed back to the track where 30+ kangaroos had gathered to see what was going on! I calmly walked past them back to the track it was amazing, I will never forget it.

Stayed up way to late watching DVD's so didn't go to the gym this morning as I'm going walking with a friend later.

Byee bee

B:cereal
L:toast with feta and olive spread and fruit
D: chicken salad and a roll.

Thursday, November 24, 2011

The perfect lunch!

Bee coz I....am back eating only things that have good nutritional value and foods to help speed up my metabolism which was slowed when I was sick I have been eating new combo's today's sandwiches (and the day before) were cucumber and philli it's my new fav! They would be so much nicer on white bread but as my Auntie Carol once said "the whiter the bread, the sooner your dead" - we were about 8 and my brother insisted on brown bread for months afterwards.

I tried a new class at the gym tonight called body jam, it's dance based and you really have to use your brain to remember all the moves - hmmm not sure it's my thing but I did enjoy it a bit.

Tomorrow is another crazy day in work this last two weeks have flown, but I love being busy as it makes my holidays get closer faster :) bee

B: diet shake
L: as above
D: beef strips and stir fry veg and noodles (it was crap and a waist of cals)

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Giant strawberries and sore calves

Bee coz I...went walking up misty big hills on Saturday, then walked the lake Sunday and did a run my calf muscles are killing me. Zumba was a challenge last night but helped move the pain a bit.

I have not been on the bike for days, I think I'm over it.

I got some organic blueberries and strawberries this week and boy were the strawbs huge. Almost as big as my yoghurt tub!

Nothing much else has been happening oh I bought a new black dress - not sure if I'll ever where it out but it was a bargain!

Bee x x

B:muesli
L: cucumber and phili on grain bread, yoghurt and strawb (this pic was from sat I think - just wanted to show you the strawbs)
Dinner: diet shake
S: two dried figs

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Mist rolling in

Bee coz I...went walking up the mountain range by my house I got to see a very cool thing today, I was walking up the hill (very steep) and when I looked up I saw the most/fog? rolling down the hill towards me like in horror movies then it just rolled around me and visibility dropped dramatically!

I Kept walking and made it to the top where I could just make out other people all resting in the fog or stretching! I turned back and headed down and walked back out of the fog down the bottom and jumped in the car! It was good timing because the heavens opened!

Then sat and ate some dried fruit and headed home.

X x bee

B:porridge.
L:ham,spinach, tomato and avo wrap
D: diet shake and microwaved pappadoms
S:dried pair,prunes and figs

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Crazy week

Bee Coz I...have a crazy week in work this week and have three major events on this is going to be short.

Pulled out big numbers for my last weekend of the 10000 step challenge did 30000+ on sat and struggled to get to about 26000 on the Sunday but had to spend the arvo in recovery mode - I think I wore my legs out. Let's hope it's enough to get my team over the line.

Had a big even on last night that was 1 year in the making, went really well and despite a few hick ups before the even it all came together on the night. It was a personal high!

Well I better get ready for work - no rest for the wicked x x Bee

B:bacon on muffin
L:veggie Pasty (I know I just needed it!)
D: two fork fulls of rice as people turned up early to the event!

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Rain rain go away

New coz I....have had a crazy few days I have forgotten to blog! Sorry.

The 10000 step challenge has meant I'm out exercising most mornings and every night, it's killing me - on the up side the scales have moved back to where they were (1kg loss) but more importantly I can feel my fitness is back and my muscles are back again!

The weather has been a bit wild hot one minute and tropical storms the next which makes it an extra challenge to squeeze in exercise.

I have become friends with the new cross trainer at the gym but my legs are suffering for my efforts. I'm still hating bike riding but am trying to do two rides a week and one on the weekend! I only do 5km lol

Better go Bee

Wednesday
B: muffin with ham and egg
L: wraps and a quarter of a sandwich and half a muffin
D: spicy lentil soup ( not the best when it's 28oC in the house :)

Friday, November 4, 2011

10000 steps and more

Bee coz I... Set myself the goal of 20000 steps a day it means that I have to exercise both ends of the day, Friday was always my day off but I don't like my numbers dropping so there are no days off for me!

The challenge only goes for four weeks so my body can have a rest after that!

Last night I did the big lake walk which is about 6.5km if you go the long way. I did a good time but would rather have company of an evening as its a little bit remote in parts.

I have eaten the same thing in work for lunch for the last three days (see pic) pear yoghurt is my new delight it's delish you should try it!

I'm looking forward to the weekend as its going to be dry and warm i am planning a walk up the hills.

Well better go its time for work and I need a quick shower after my bike ride (yes I still get a sore arse from riding)

Bee
Thurs
B:muesli
L: as above
D: crackers and cheese and fruit

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Wrong way go back!

Bee coz I....have gone full steam ahead with my exercise for almost two weeks, I jumped on the scales to see what my bodies reaction would be. The result was a 1kg gain.

Luckily I know my body and I know by my fingers that I am storing some fluid which always happens when I do loads of exercise or when the weather warms up. My tight pants are no tighter or looser so i'm not bothered.

I have gone from doing nothing while I was sick to exercising twice a day. I am doing well on the 10000 step challenge but every muscle in my body knows I'm doing it :)

The show must go on as Freddie Mercury said :) bee

B:tartex on rye bread
L: rice paper rolls, banana, strawbs and yoghurt
D: baked chicken and peppers

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Looks naughty but it's not!

Bee coz I ....am about to head out the door I just wanted to share last nights dinner, chopped yellow, green and red peppers with skinless chicken breast wrapped in prochutto with a tiny bit of hallumi in the centre, followed by strawberries and weight washers choc desert! It was delish and very low maintenance!

In other news I jogged 6.3km today in the rain and wind, not the best day to see if I could survive it but I did it. It was easy ish right up until the last 1km then it was hard and up hill I almost gave up but I was so close to the finish (my house) that I dug deep.

I have a long weekend so yesterday I did a 6km walk and tomorrow I will do the same track hopefully there won't be kangaroos jumping out and frightening me this time!

Oh gotta go bee x

Sunday, October 23, 2011

What was I thinking?

Bee coz I...am crazy I talked Connie into a lap of the lake only today it was gorgeous weather. Less kangaroos but that could have been the heat or more people around.

Don't know why but I decided to go on a bike ride! It was scary it's been a while and the bike is to big for me. Was a good workout but I now have a sore butt! Ah well it all counts towards my 10000 steps!

Night bee

B:Grain bread toast with a little jam and no butter or marge.
L: ham and spinach wraps with a few strawbs
D: BBQ

I've started so I'll finish

Bee coz I...needed to do something after receiving one of those sad phone calls from overseas when for that split second you are excitedly surprised to hear from a relative then you hear the split second silence and know its one of those not good news calls.

When you live to far away to be helpful and in a totally different time zone and not sure you can even believe that you won't ever see a person again there is not much you can do.I thought I'd go for a nice long walk somewhere nice rather than mope around so off I went.

It was spitting but I have wet weather gear so I donned my hike boots, weather proof jacket (has no hood!) beanie and quick dry hiking pants off I went to a beautiful lake about 15 mins away with lots of walking tracks. I planned out a 8km route and off I went. About 2km in it started bucketing down, I could have turned back but that would be like quitting and the bush is nice in the rain as you smell the eucalyptus and there is far more animals out and about, 12 kangaroos and lots of parrots were my return for walking in the wild rain.

Towards the end of the walk the water was just running down my face, my pants were drenched and stuck to me, my beanie was wet through but my feet and chest were nice and warm and dry. I also realized about 7km in that I had forgot my ear phones, I always walk with music but I had not thought about it the whole way around the giant lake. It was a nice walk and if it's dry tomorrow I might do another lap.

At the end of the walk I spotted three frogmen coming out of the lake with their tanks and fins I didn't expect that! Maybe they were checking the dam walls? I also came across this bench but decided not to stop for a rest :)

Bee

B:diet shake
L:ham and salad wrap
D:a small packet of veggiemite chip butty and a cider (not joking and it was naughty but nice)

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Best time to jog!

Bee coz I...am back on the jogging train I am increasing my lung capacity again. My body can handle all the walking it wants on not to steep gradients however my lungs are only up to 30mins of vigorous exercise. That's fine with me as my jogging program is 30 mins plus cool down.

Each week my plan is to up it by 5mins until I get back up to one hour. My Zumba instructor lets me duck out after 40 mins then I go on the treadmill for 15 mins to cool down then stretch. It's working! I have learned if I do longer I pay for it all day by struggling to breath and needed an inhaler.

It's been so warm that I have been compelled to exercise both ends of the day which has been good for my 10000 step challenge.

Jane and I did our best walk in months last night but we had to not talk as we went up the huge hill, that will be our indicator that we are better when we can talk going up the hill :)

Well I had better get a shower before work after a quick power walk I stink!

Bye bye Bee x x

Tuesday
B:diet shake
L:chicken vermicelli with veggies ang mini yoghurt
D:stir fry veggies
Snack: hummus on one slice of toast

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

A new place to walk

Bee coz I...left it a bit to late to drive out to the lake I decided to go just down the road to a place I had not been to for about 18 years!

It's a water retaining basin to control water flow down the local creek. Boy is it beautiful now and a great place to walk.

Work was very busy but good and today's weather was tops!

Fine day all round bee x x

B: diet shake
L: toast with hummus tomatoes and strawberries and yoghurt
D: beef and cheese on toast
S: a few pretzels

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Hair cuts, tonsils and no brakes

Bee coz I...had a crazy week this is a bit of a catch up post!

Shortly after my last post little miss Jorja went to hospital and had her tonsils, grommets and adenoids removed. The poor little thing got sick and had to stay in hospital a few nights. The afternoon she got out I stole her for a few hours from her exhausted parents and we went for a nice long walk. It was such a beautiful warm night. Jorja insisted on wearing the foot muff on the pram so she had shorts on to keep her from over heating!

In other news the brakes finally went on the car and I needed to get a few things fixed so payday saw my car having a few operations of its own- stay tuned for more exciting budget recipes this month!

Went to my friends for a cut and colour. It's funny everyone I saw yesterday said I was looking so much better! Funny what a hair cut can do. I agree the dark circles are fading and I have been of the antibiotics for 3 days now. That's a new record!

In work we are starting the 10,000 step challenge again and I'm going to spend the next four weeks walking walking walking. While it may take a few more weeks to get the lungs back up to speed I am determined to give it a bash.

Might even start the weekly weigh ins again, I'm annoyed that I have to stay on the cortisone which is a steroid for another few weeks but I know my lil lungs need it so will do as I'm told (for once)

Well I'm off out for a walk so ta ta for now bee

Saturday
B:toast and hummus with tomato
L:chicken and salad wrap
D: spicy chicken, tomato,red onion, peppers on orange rice from nandos plus corn on the cob. It was ok but over priced but the healthiest thing on the menu.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Healthy eating on a budget!

Bee coz I...get paid monthly and I am the sole household provider towards the end of my pay cycle I have to get more creative with my meals!

Pitta pizza are a great low cost healthy option but if you are cooking just for yourself you have to have them a couple of days in a row as the pittas only have a short shelf life.

One these little bad boys I put tomato paste (from a tube keeps for weeks) spinach, zucchini, tomato, hallumi and Parma ham with the fat cut off, then whack them in the oven for 10-15 mins, you can grill but remember to grill one side first then turn over and dress!

Can't remember if I said I had a great time at fire extinguisher training? Well it was great, we got to put out a stove fire with a fire blanket and then again with an extinguisher, way to much fun to be educational!!!

Stay tuned to see what miracle I whip up for dinner tomorrow :)

B:porridge
L:beans on toast
D: pitta pizza

Snack small handful of nuts from my bestie Bel in work's nut jar :)

Monday, October 10, 2011

The Boronia Bog Strikes Again!

Bee coz I...have the boggiest garden in Australia (may be an exaggeration) we spent a fun afternoon getting Rods van out the back yard! Boy did we have to do some pushing but victory was sweet!

Went for a nice walk last night in an area I don't know very well and to top it off I had no signal for my phone so had to rely on my awesome sense of direction. So a quick 30 min walk was easily doubled :)

Well I had better get ready for work, I'm off to do fire extinguisher training!!

Fireman Bee x x

Sunday
B:toast and fruit
L:nuts, fruit and yoghurt
D: sausage and veggies

Saturday, October 8, 2011

Spicy Red Lentil Soup

Bee coz I....have the slow cooker cranked up with a batch of spicy red lentil soup my house smells delish!

Here is the recipe, it's easy, cheap, healthy and delish....

1 large can crushed tomatoes
1 Lt of veggie or chicken stock
Two teaspoons of chilly paste
1/2 cup of chopped spring onions
1 teaspoon of crushed garlic or fresh
1 1/2 cups of red lentils

Bung it all in the slow cooker (see pick of uncooked soup) on high for 4 1/2 hrs or low for 6 - and enjoy!

Well in other news I am feeling so much better and spent the morning spring cleaning- boring but rewarding!

I might go for a walk after dinner, then I'm off out.

By for now Bee

Friday
B:porridge
L:beans on toast
D:ham and salad wrap (I'm addicted)

Saturday
B:semolina
L:toast with hummus
D:omelet and yoghurt

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Veggie dumplings - yum!

Bee coz I...can't always remember the day I'm up to I am just going to post the day number every now and then, it's past a year so I think that's enough.

Heaths Is almost 100% now and I really enjoyed going back to work. Not just because I love my job but because it was nice to buy a meal that I have not had to cook myself after over a week away from work.

Veggie dumplings (steamed) are awesome, especially from this great little place near work, very cheap, very healthy, very filling = very happy!

Had a great walk with Jane we went the full distance and while it was not our fastest time it was the first respectable time we have done since we both got sick.

It's school holidays here which means a few extra minutes in bed in the morning which is good, mind you I'm going to bed at about 9.30pm at the moment and sleeping through until 6.30am so I think my body is still paying catch up!

Bye for now as I had better get up and go to work :) Bee

Wednesday
B:coffee (I forgot my bfast)
L: veggie dumplings and prunes
D:egg and ham salad wrap with semolina

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Day 365 - What a year!

Bee coz I...have been on my health kick for one year today I'd like to say thanks to those who read here, those who have encouraged and motivated me, 35kg's in 1 year - not to shabby hey!

Still aiming for the 40kg goal by my 40th birthday would be good!

Went for a run today just an easy one and jogged past lots of people who were chilling in the park, I thought back to the days I would jog at the school so no one would see me! It's been a good year :)

Why not join me on the health kick!
Xx Bee

Saturday, October 1, 2011

Day 364 - Walk Walk Walk

Bee coz I...listened to the Doctor and my brother and went back on the bad boys (anti biotics) at the first sign of green, I was very lucky. My health took a very fast dive and I coughed so bad for 48hrs that I was seeing stars, the Dr questioned whooping cough.

It was a different cough than the one I have had for 4 weeks so he said wait and see if the bad boys kick in after the next dose (when they would normally do) if they do it's just the germs making a second comeback and the anti biotics will see to it and if not he will test for whooping cough.

I stood in the office and though are you mad, I'm never going to stop coughing! He also said I could take a cough mixture only at night (a no no for a productive cough) as he could see I needed a night sleep.

Well sure enough the drugs kicked in like clockwork and I slept like a log! I have had two good days and now feel better than I have all month, just have a strained voice box and slight cough but I can deal with that :)

I'm enjoying walking but will skip zumba this morning as I don't want to push my luck again - lesson learned!

Jorja Leo and I went for a stroll yesterday and lucky I had the rain gear with me because the heavens opened big time, I could not convince Jorja to put her arm in as she takes the job of walking Leo very seriously! See is too cute :)

Well I have the whole day ahead of me and if it's dry I'm going to walk around the lake :)

Bee x x

Friday
B:vegimite on toast
L:salad wrap
D: healthy pita pizza
& apple juice, yakult and cider vinegar/honey mix.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Day 360 - back on the bad boys!


anti biotics
 Bee coz I...am just about to celebrate my 4 week anniversary of coughing my lungs up I thought I would celebrate by going back on these bad boys!

Just when my internal organs had forgiven me too!

Ah well i need to get well as they say and the upside is once I am better I can go run around my beautiful lake!

Bee x x

B: porridge
L: ham and salad grain wraps
D: kippers on toast and apple juice

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Day 358 - Space Junk!

Bee coz I...didn't get killed by space junk while I was mowing my lawn yesterday and I survived my first zumba class in 3 weeks, I consider this Saturday to be my best in a few weeks.

The toxins in the anti biotics and 2 1/2 weeks of pain medication have taken their toll so I researched some good natural ways to help flush all the toxic crap out of my organs. I ate raw grated beetroot and lemon juice with flaxseed oil through out the day and drank cider vinegar and honey in hot water the last two days in a row, the bloating in my stomach and fluid is gone!

I had a nice early night but had to pick Billy up from work at midnight so thought I would have trouble falling back to sleep so I stuck a movie on and woke up 7 1/2 hrs later making it 11 1/2 hrs sleep!

Sunday morning was spent getting Billy's stuff together as he is off to tassie for a week, then I went to have a cuddle with Max and a play with Miss Jorja - perfect day really!

Bee

Saturday
B:diet shake
L:tuna and salad wrap
D:brown rice and salad with raw beetroot and lemon
Healthy medicine:cider vinegar and honey in water.

Sunday
B:cereal
L:ham and salad wrap
D: - will be smoked tuna with brown rice
Medicine as above :)

Friday, September 23, 2011

Day- no idea - on the mend

Bee coz I...tried a zumba class but couldn't even get through the warm up, I have been resting up still.

I did a good walk with Jane on Wednesday and did a solo walk last night ( I almost wrote a solo walk on my own lol)

I have now done 48 hrs with no pain meds as I can tolerate the pain now and I have not taken any ventolin for as long - I'm on the mend!

I am still retaining fluid I can tell by my fingers but the scales are still the same give or take 200 grams. I have been eating well but not moving so I guess I have to just put up with that.

I am looking forward to the weekend not that I have anything planned other than mowing the lawn and trying zumba. I feel like a spa too so I'll add that to the to do list!

Sorry for not blogging much but I have nothing much to say and don't like going on about being ill!

Bee x x

Thurs:
B:diet shake
L:tuna wrap and date scone(no butter)
D:healthy pizza toasties and a lo cal shandy :)

Monday, September 19, 2011

Day 351 - my mojo is coming back

Bee coz I...have been banned from exercise until I am well, I decided Monday was my day to return to 60% exercise, depending on how I feel after work I might attempt zumba tonight, even if I can't do everything I need to do something.

I had a great weekend spending Saturday morning shopping then I went for a small walk. My night was spent at Muckers house watching old Clint Eastwood movies and chilling out with a few ciders.

Today was a busy one, I picked up Jorja and headed to the hill for an award ceremony for a few friends then met up with my besty from work and her family and hit Healsville Sanctuary, it was a very busy day but I got through it and felt good!

Well I'm off to bed to catch up on some zzzzzz's Bee

B: cereal
L: salad sandwich and a few grapes
D: veg, potato chicken and gravy

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Day 341(guess) life is funny!

Bee coz I....am still sick I still have not been able to exercise, while I do feel my energy coming back, it's a very slow return.

There is no way I would survive a zumba class, I'm banned from the germy pool until i finish my anti biotics, would need a rest just after driving to boxing so things have ground to a halt!

I'm going to try a Wednesday walk tonight, Jane has been very sick too, I think we started off with the same virus so we will probably have to walk slow and not so far, but it's a start!

My cough is getting better after resting most of yesterday but the pain is still bad in my lungs and I get out of breath easily but you know what, I know I'll get better I just have to give my body time.

So what is funny about life? Lots! But the funniest thing this week so far was watching lil Max with wind. It's my all time favorite thing when newborns do the smile with wind trick, or even funnier the eyes rolling back in the head! Way too funny indeed.

-bee

Tuesday:
B:cereal
L:wholemeal sandwich (spinach and ham)
D: spiralina crackers with philli, fruit & yoghurt

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Day 343 - Missing In Action

Bee Coz I have been very sick i have been missing in action!

I started to get sick again on Tuesday last week (day after my last blog) by Wednesday i was just managing to work, forget trying to exercise, a walk was all i could muster. I thought it was just a cold but as the week went on i went down hill until i found it hard to talk without getting tired and was having to hold my chest when i went into a coughing fit. On Sunday Tracy and Rod dragged me to the quacks as Tracy needed to go too and i went because i had no energy to argue, result was i had a cold, bronchitis and pleurisy, so was put on 10 days of anti biotics. I hate medicine but even i knew i needed it!

I was told to take a few days off and rest up. On Monday i was laying on the couch like lady muck when  Rod called and said "what are you doing tomorrow" i said "probably going back to work if the drugs kick in" he then told me that it was going to be Billy's an Jorja's baby to be's birthday. (Rod is my son's Billy's dad and Jorja is Billys little sister courtesy of Rod and Tracy, we are still best mates = weired but it works for us).

With that news i jumped off my death bed (aka couch) and got ready to inherit Jorja while they went to have the baby.

The result: Billy (17) and Jorja (2) played in the park waiting for their little brother to be born....Meet Max the new addition to our crazy family.

It was a busy week, with me trying to run around after the cutest 2 yr old girl in the world, trying to get well again and keep up with life. So blogging was last on my to do list.

I went in to work on Thursday as Jorja had childcare but had Fri off. Friday was great, energy was coming back pain in my lungs was gone so Jorja and i had a fun day but i think i did a bit too much as i was tired Sat and my lung pain was back. I handed Jorja back yesterday arvo then went and did all the things that are easier to do minus a 2 yr old, shopping, rest of the house work, then hung out a Connies for the evening until it was time to pick Billy up from work.

I sat in the rain in my car for 50 mins waiting for Billy to finish his first shift at his part time job but i enjoyed every minute of the peace and tranquility.

Then it was off to bed! Bee x x

I have not eaten much, but have not eaten well so i was glad to see there was no chance on the scales (i even checked on my spare set as there has been no change for weeks lol) i am a champion maintainer it appears! With the weather changing to summer i hope thats all about to change, once i'm 100% well i'm going to knock a few more kilo's on the head :)



Monday, August 29, 2011

Day 330 - why I love Monday's!

Bee coz I...am a glass half full person I love Monday's because it means it's the start of a new week and on the way to the weekend!

Had a busy but great weekend lots of exercise and caught up with Connie for dinner and a movie.

Work was cool today I got lots of things done and have set myself up for a great week then rocked it out at zumba- Bee

B: tuna on toast
L: as above
D: spiralina crackers with avo and an up and go after zumba.

Friday, August 26, 2011

Day 328 - the lake

Bee coz I... Finished early yesterday I had my fingers crossed all day for the late change to be late so I could go for a run around the lake. I finished at 3pm and at 2.30pm the temperature dropped about 10oC and the wind turned icy and blew some black clouds our way.

I went home resigned to the fact my run was off but after a an hour or so I decided to drive there and see what it was like. Dark clouds loomed over 70% of the sky but it was still dry so I went for my run, funny enough the sun followed me the whole way round and I despite the fact I felt sluggish I really enjoyed the run.

Then it was off to zumba where I got the sad news that they were canning Thursday night zumba - very sad and disappointed :( but it was a great last class with all the favorite tracks and we went for 1 hr and 15mins my legs were dead by the end!

Well off to another day at work I go so bye for now bee x x

Thurs
B:veggie and fruit juice
L: brown rice, tuna, tomato and snow peas and a yoghurt
D; 3 steamed dim sims and fruit

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Day 327- it's not waterproof!

Bee coz I....missed boxing last night with a dodgy belly, i consoled myself with a nice long shower (6 mins to be exact) I exfoliated my face avoiding the eye area then thought to myself how good it is to feel squeaky clean, then I looked in the mirror! I forgot to take my waterproof mascara off and it was all over my face!

Best news for the week is that Bella's (my little angel motivator) family welcomed a new addition to their clan!
Welcome Julian x x

In other news there is a new class coming to the gym sh'bam it's like a cross between zumba and body jam, we got to trial a few tracks and it was great!

We have also had a spell of amazing weather which is just about to come to an end but summer is not far away this year, I just hope the rain holds off until 4pm so I get a chance to go for a run after work as I'm finishing work early today.

Well my alarm is going off so I had better wake up and get ready for work!

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Day 325 - random pic

Bee coz I...spent the day on Sunday lazing round the house (after I went for a run) and had lunch in the garden with the family, I forgot to take any pics, so this is a random pic that my brother sent me of cute nephew Alex! Some days I with I could just hid in a ball pit lol

Had a great day at work yesterday and totally loving this sunshine, a few more days of it to come before another cold spell, can't complain it's still winter!

Busy long day at work today so I got up and made dinner for Billy, bonus with that is I now have a yummy lunch to take to work!

I will have to go for a walk tonight as I won't make it back in time for gym class.

Well see ya round bee x
Mon

B:toast on the run
L:beans, pretzels and crumpets
D: Healthy pita pizza

Day 325 - random pic

Bee coz I...spent the day on Sunday lazing round the house (after I went for a run) and had lunch in the garden with the family, I forgot to take any pics, so this is a random pic that my brother sent me of cute nephew Alex! Some days I with I could just hid in a ball pit lol

Had a great day at work yesterday and totally loving this sunshine, a few more days of it to come before another cold spell, can't complain it's still winter!

Busy long day at work today so I got up and made dinner for Billy, bonus with that is I now have a yummy lunch to take to work!

I will have to go for a walk tonight as I won't make it back in time for gym class.

Well see ya round bee x
Mon

B:toast on the run
L:beans, pretzels and crumpets
D: Healthy pita pizza

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Day 323- saving $$$

Bee coz I....Have changed the way I shop i am saving a fortune each week. I used to just shop at my local supermarket a couple of times a week and just buy what is on special, then the other week I went to "get fresh" a store that is over the far side of the shopping village, I used to go there all the time when I lived on that side of the train line. I was surprised to see how much cheaper it was. They have meat and vegetables mostly so I start there then go across town to Aldi's then last on my list is the supermarket i used to go to for the few things I couldn't get from the other shops. I tallied it up I am saving about $50 a week!

I came home from shopping then made a quick packed lunch then went for a jog with Jane and had my lunch in the park. Summer is on it's way, it was a gorgeous day!

Last night Connie's hubby Steve told me to come visit them, I have not seen them for a while so declined an offer to go the movies with a friend, grabbed some crackers and dip and headed to theirs an hour later, when I got there, their son answered the door and said I don't think they are in, he then checked their bedroom and they had gone to bed! It was 7.10pm, so I took the goodies back home and Billy and I had some dip and crackers and watched a show about a real life murder lol

Fri night was good, went out with the girls to my fav local and drank a pint of pear cider and laughed at people taking karaoke way to seriously.

Just been for a huge walk and now going to chill for the rest of the day!

Sat
B:up and go breakfast drink on way to shops
L:fruit nuts and vita wheat crackers with cheese
D: salad and peppered beef strips and a yoghurt
S: crackers and olive dip ( not too much)

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Day 320 - The pain, the pain!

Bee coz I.... Gave it my all at boxing I can hardly type. It was a great session by my arms and hands are killing me, my legs are ok because I went for my Wednesday walk with Jane (5km) Calves are a bit sore but no where near as bad as my arms.

Had a great day in work, I get to finish work early all week due to the late nights I have been working lately.

Cooked a delish dinner (see pic) and had an early night after all that exercise, slept like a log!

Bee x
B:crackers and cheese
L:crumpet with phili and spicy lentil soup
D: tandoori chicken, steamed rice and asparagus with a frozen yoghurt.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Day 319 - I know this pic is upside down

Bee coz I....can't turn my pic the right way up you will just have to live with it!

Well another long workday yesterday saw me missing my jog but as my cold is still shifting it's probably not a bad thing!

The scales are still staying stable but my exercise has been interrupted and i still am having the odd treat so thats to be expected. I am definitely better at eating well on sunny days, less tempted to have starchy foods, maybe my body and brain wants to just maintain over winter? I read that most people gain 3kg over winter and loose it in summer with out even knowing, must go back to our caveman days?

Well I have shorter days in work for the rest of the week and boxing and walk tonight so I am really looking forward to that!

Off to work now - Bee

Tues
B:branflakes
L:as above
D: chicken and salad wrap
S: hommus on toast

Monday, August 15, 2011

Day - still don't know lol

Bee coz I... picked up a cold this week I tried to not to over do it this weekend but with a long day on Friday at work it was easy to start the weekend with a sleep in, I made it to 8.15am which is great for me.

Had a great weekend with a 60th birthday on sat and a belly blessing for Tracy on Sunday. I took Jorja to the park in the morning so rod and Tracy could get ready for the visitors in peace. We had a ball running around in the park!

Had roast beef, veggies and a small baked spud at the 60th with a small taste of pav. For dessert.

Sundays food was normal but did have a small taste of orange and poppy seed cake but had a very very small lunch so it all worked out! Only managed one walk over the weekend but that was 6km so better than nothing with my cold : ) Bee

Day - still don't know lol

Bee coz I... picked up a cold this week I tried to not to over do it this weekend but with a long day on Friday at work it was easy to start the weekend with a sleep in, I made it to 8.15am which is great for me.

Had a great weekend with a 60th birthday on sat and a belly blessing for Tracy on Sunday. I took Jorja to the park in the morning so rod and Tracy could get ready for the visitors in peace. We had a ball running around in the park!

Had roast beef, veggies and a small baked spud at the 60th with a small taste of pav. For dessert.

Sundays food was normal but did have a small taste of orange and poppy seed cake but had a very very small lunch so it all worked out! Only managed one walk over the weekend but that was 6km so better than nothing with my cold : ) Bee

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Day - not sure will fix later

Bee coz I...have started this post on 3 different days but didn't know what day it was so just gave up I decided to post anyway, I can fix the day up later! The computer is finally fixed so it makes it easier to edit things from there than my iPhone!

Busy week, full of cold, ran a huge and successful forum, went for a couple of swims a jog and a few walks and have eaten well all week bit had a few lemsips and soothers.

Spring is definitely on the way, have seen dafs, lambs and now the magnolia is blooming it just around the corner!

Still full of cold and worked 13 hrs yesterday so taking it easy today. I have found that if I stop for a couple of days my cold goes faster and I really want to go to boxing on wednesday so am being good and slowing down (ignore the 13 hr work day)

Had Jorja last Friday as Borris(pet name for Jorja's and billys new brother in the making) decided to do a test run and put Tracy through a fake labour! We realized that we were a little unorganized and are now ready for the real thing. I get Jorja when the action happens :)

Oh I just remembered I had a bite (small) of a snicker my once fav treat it felt like I was drinking raw cordial was too sweet but now I can stop thinking about them!

Have a good weekend, I am out to a party tonight x x bee

B: branflakes (will fill in the rest later)

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Day 306 - a taste of summer

Bee coz I....have been out exercising every night after work I can't hardly move this morning, but I have made the most of the amazing summer days that mother nature has given us in august, 21oC today - got to love that!

Went for a run after work on Tuesday at a park near my work, it was a beautiful night and the sky was awesome. It was a nice run but it got a bit dark and a creepy guy was staring at me and turned to follow me so I bolted and sprinted my cool down until I got back to the car park where there was a group of men packing up from a ride who spotted something was wrong and looked after me which was kind, they gave me water and chatted for a bit until my heart rate came down and we all did stretches lol

Last night I went back to boxing, it was awesome. Paul the instructor is the best, then I jumped in the car and raced to Janes for our Wednesday night walk, it was so balmy we were just in tshirts and pants. Last week we had our winter woolies on! That's Melbourne for you!

Well off to work now so see you later Bee x x

Tue
B: branflakes
L: sandwiches
D: diet shake
Snack: carrot cake

Wed
B:diet shake
L: sandwiches one mini spring roll
D: pasta with tomato, olives, parma and ricotta sauce.

Sunday, July 31, 2011

Day 303 - 7kg to go

Bee coz I...have been back to full steam ahead mode (apart from the delish food on Thursday) the scales are joyful once again.

Had a great day at work on Friday, I made play doh and slime! I was filling in at a young mums group and it was fun!

Yesterday I woke to a very pleasant surprise, well two really, one was that it was 7.10am that I woke (better than 5.30am that I usually wake up at for no reason) and the second surprise was that the C25K app had been updated to metric and now you can play your playlists while you are running so it's easier to mix things up! The only down side is that they have changed the voice, the new guy is much more excitable less relaxed/sexy than the other guy but I must admit I like how cheery he is at the half way mark!

Had a great time at Zumba and running yesterday felt like I didn't need worry about my foot, must be getting better.

Today I am going to take advantage of the beautiful weather 18oC (sunny) and go for a nice long walk! Might see if I can con Connie into it too!

Well, better go find my hike boots again - bye for now Bee

Friday:
B: diet shake
L: chicken spring roll and vermicelli
D: low fat burger with salad on whole meal
Treat: shandy

Saturday
B: diet shake
L: spiralina and garlic crackers with low fat cheese, mandarin, strawberries and yoghurt
D: steak and veggies and 1 slice of raisin toast.

Sunday - not sure yet :)

Friday, July 29, 2011

Day 299 - a decadent meal for free!

Bee coz I...was invited by my manager to the Women in Local Government conference and dinner, I had a fantastic day filled with inspirational speakers, interactive sessions and decadent food! Delish

Although it was a long day I went for a swim in the morning then headed off to work at the usual time but didn't get home until 11pm I was very happy to see my bed!

The food was not to bad health wise but I ate too much and had two soft drinks which is just like pouring sugar down your throat, but our energy levels were flagging and it kept us going!

I did eat dessert it was a mini pear and apple pie with a tiny bit of ice cream boy was it good! I will have to add one extra session in on the weekend to make up for it!!!

- Bee

B:up and go shake
L: wraps with chicken and salad
D: mini caesar salad, fish and potato and asparagus (see pic) and apple and pear pie with ice cream.
Drinks: 2 soft drinks

Monday, July 25, 2011

Day 296 - a busy weekend

Bee coz I...didn't stop all weekend I didn't blog, soz about that, here is the fast version of the last few days...

Fri: got picked up by a chippy called Jack next to the sprouts in woolies at 7.30am. Caught up with my friend Caro and her 8 children after work then went and rescued Connie from a wild karaoke night. Chatted on fb to Mucker until about 1.30am.

Sat: did some washing, Zumba at 8am followed by food shopping - lots of bargains and everything I wanted was on special, discovered I can now buy fairy washing up liquid at Coles!! Cooked a soup then met Jane at 11.20am and did a jog. Lunch, mowed the lawns/bog, house work, walk, dinner then watched Martin Clunes in a show about manta rays (I love Martin Clunes) then shower (second for the day) and out like a light.

Sun: walk, house work, went to movies to see Harry Potter (it was ace!!) Jorja came over for the arvo so lots of playing and watching iggle piggle! Dinner then out for coffee, picked Billy up then hit the sack.

Mon: work, dinner and zumba, watch TV, Blog and Bed!!

Night x x

B: toast with light phili and ham
L: soup and branflakes with strawbs and valia light yoghurt (see pic)
D: roast veg and marinated steak with diet dessert.