Day 28 and feelin' great

You know when you get butterflies in your tum so bad that your get dizzy? Well thats how I feel this morning - have been talking about our trip to Italy in August - have been doing some research - ok heaps of research - and am getting really EXCITED!!

I swear by www.tripadvisor.com - my travel bible!

A beach in Cinque Terre Italy...oh baby!

200th POST !!

WOOHOO!

200TH POST!!

Thanks to all who read our blog - cant wait to see what the next 200 will bring Kat and I - but I do have some idea:

- a six pack
- heavier weights
- great health

Its going to be an AWESOME 2006!!!

Wish this was on at the movies here!

The story of a bodybuilder who longs to be respected for his mind. Mike Zorillo, a small town Ohio champion bodybuilder with a genius IQ, journeys to the Mecca of bodybuilding, Los Angeles, determined to beat his nemesis, Jake Steel, with natural science instead of steroids. Far from home, he's confronted by a gym culture of freaks, juicers and Hollywood wannabes. As he pursues his dream, he's also persecuted by the world's largest sports nutrition company, an entity that's hell-bent on destroying him. Against all odds, the honest and driven bodybuilder resolves to win the prestigious "Mr. West Coast" competition as a way to prove himself and his ideas to the world.

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Day 29 and feelin' fine

Well - day 29 is done and you know what it was soooo fine! Apart from being seriously tired (big days at work) and suffering from some weird tingling sensation in my left nostril which has almost driven me to the brink of madness, today was a good day...

...lifted strong at training this morning. Even though this country gym has THE SHITTEST equipment this side of the continent - I am really making some headway. I have the music PUMPING in my ipod - I even surprised myself at the volume when I took out an earphone to ask someone if they had finished with the bench - I reckon they could also hear Madonna word for word! ha!

The only thing annoying me is DB Squats - I am using 7.5kg and want to move up but my wrists start to hurt. So I am going back on Squats with a bar - which should be much better. I am also going to stop doing my abs on the swiss ball - for some reason I can feel the 'burn' 1000 times more if Im on a mat - weird.

Nutrition is going scarily well - not that scary I guess - It would be scarier if I ate like I used to - I still have NO CRAVINGS!!! I can tell I am losing fat - still a lot more to go though - but I dont feel as bloated or as 'soft and mushy' as I was after Christmas (thank f**k) I now look at the shit I used to 'crave' (any form of nut, small lollies /chocolates) and its like looking at chalk - my brain just does not register! I have to say its quite a liberating feeling. I used to clasify myself as a 'binge eater' - during the days of Atkins - low cal etc. I actually have never felt this good with my eating! I feel I have finally given the bad habits the flick - bad habits which were really self-destructive and bad habits that took me nowhere but down!!

Its almost been a year since I discovered this 'better way of living' - and over the last 12 months I have discovered so much about my health and wellbeing. Today I have so much more mental space - mental space which used to be crammed with negative self-image thoughts - what a waste of time!! It has not been easy though - a lot of tears and frustrations - my gorgeous boyfriend has been helped me throughout with not one word of discouragement - (Rae / Kat included) and I have developed MANY strategies to help me keep on track. Some may say Im obsessive (but noone I really care about) but the strategies I have put in place have worked for me and I will use them everyday - strategies which make me feel ALIVE - a feeling which I will NEVER EVER comprimise!

I HAVE A BOW

I HAVE AN ARROW

I SEE MY TARGET

BULLS EYE!!!



Never lose sight of your target

oh my goodness

I have just been to the gym...

...Bella is back !!

Where there's a will there's a way

The passed month has been an awesome month for me, it's been the wildest roller coaster ride to date, trip over pick myself up AND move a long has been the game, it's been crazy, sometimes down right frustrating but it's taught me so much.

At the beginning of the month i went through a phase where i thought maybe i should go solo... i am so relieved i didn't!!! What i have learned from my PT is awesome and the whole support net work at the gym is fantastic! Just when you think you're never gonna get back up someone reaches out a hand and helps you back up, i love it! I love the support, the knowledge EVERYTHING that i learn is just so invaluable!

I woke up this morning and didn't really feel like working out - i thought - what are my options - walk around in circles with nothing better to do for a few hours or 'dont think about it and just do it' one of my trainers mottos - im finally starting to listen to him lol - and he's right! about everything - so from now on i'll just keep it simple - eat properly and TRAIN HARD!

I went up in all of my weights which kind of sux because my DB's only go to 5 kg's- now what??? lmao- geeze the joys of travelling! On a good note though i've learned to improvise! Since i farewelled my weight bench i've been doing all different kinds of stuff with the good ol DB's, i was finding the tricep dips a bit hard though because my kitchen chairs are funny! We're heading off camping thi afternoon so our Eski's are sitting by the front door! OMG PERFECT hight!! I WAS ECSTATIC - i'll be doing step ups into my caravan, tri dips on the eski -- and i think i wasn't completely honest when i told dan i was only taking a 'few' DB's i'm actually taking my 1's, 2.5s, 3's, 4's and 5's unless my PT suggests otherwise.... i may actually be sneaking the DBs in when someones not looking!!!! ROFLMAO - we get to our destination and he'll be like where did they come from??! :) hmmm DB fairy bought them.................................................

i tihnk i might make my trip "the great australian gym crawl" initially it was going to be the great aussie pub crawl - now i think not! An inside view of the good the bad and the down right ugly! Meeels spewing their building a new gym i could have used your gym as the ugly one! ROFLMAO

im in fantastic spirits - i've come off the crazy part of my cycle - serioulsy i've just figured out that at certain times of the month i just go crazy! irrational, just lose the plot! now i know what you're thinking 'i only just worked it out' yes...that's right im a work in progress - mood swings and irratic behaviour used to be a daily thing for me - so i guess one week out of the month aint so bad!


have a fun weekend girls! talk soon

xxxx

4 WEEKS

Ok - its time to TURN UP THE HEAT!!

Its 4 weeks exactly until I take my next body pics - 4 weeks of getting leaner and stronger so those Abs show themselves, reduce body fat and just look a helluva lot better!!

I know it will go fast - but I am so focused - my nutrition and training is all sorted and NOTHING IS GONNA GET IN MY WAY!

I watched MAXS Muscle TV DVD this morning - bloody hell those guys are HA-UUUGE - but it did get me pumped - step aside Arnie....Bella is MOVING IN!!

...that denim jean instillation of mine is looking very possible...30 days to go!!

'Ideal Woman'

I typed the words:

'ideal' 'woman'

into GOOGLE...and this was the response:
Kat could you please elaborate on this...?!!!!

Herding Cats

Hi guys - strange last few days....for the first time in ages I feel....'normal...!!! Ok, not completely 'normal' (thank god...) but as normal as it gets when you feel 'fine' about everything...I guess thats not normal...ANYWAY - my nutrition and training has completely filtered itself into my wellbeing and I feel really balanced - HOW BIZARRO!!!!

I am not hungry, I am not full, I am not tired, I have increased my weights, I feel strong, I have lost some weight, I can see some definition in my abs - THINGS ARE GOOD!! And you know the only thing I have changed is I said to myself 'Im just going to stop making it so complicated' and in saying this I just 'went with it' - I know what my nutrition is, I know what my training is - so stop questioning it and just do it! And because I havent been constantly obsessing things have just worked out - WHAT A RELIEF!! I just hope I can stay this way...I am a virgo...and I do have my obsessive tendancies....My thoughts have gone from 'herding cats' (a strange but very real depiction of how my thoughts can be) to 'pass me the green tea please Mr.Yoga' - its clean, peaceful and organised in my head at the moment! COOL!

PS - Im not pregnant! thank-god-holy-shit-phew
PPS - Ms Monroe did weights...*ahem*

Feeling great

I did weights this morning - feeling a little dissapointed because i've had to startt all over again with weights - from really light all over again - i couldn't believe how light i had to go on some - felt so weak! Nevermind, i gave it my all and feel really good for it.

I've just bought this new 1/2 caff coffee - if not smoking doubles the effects of coffee than this should balance it out lol

HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY ALL!

What it means to me to be an australian

BBQ's in summer
sprinklers on the back lawn
FREEDOM
Camping
fishing
beer
cricket
footy
lamb.... there's plenty more but i'm out of time

i am patriotic - i love our country and i love being Australian!

eek@!

my body is flipping out on me! typing is extremely hard even! I think my morning coffee caused it....speaking of coffee!

My fingers are semi numb - i have an erratic shaking in my arms and my upper body feels stiff and i have these weird heart pulpitations happenning aggghhh! now, this has happenned to me before but i always put it down to smoking - not the coffee - ANYWAY - im not smoking and the effect of coffee is apparently doubled....sheesh just dont know!

A Frappacino

You Are a Frappacino

At your best, you are: fun loving, sweet, and modern At your worst, you are: childish and over indulgent You drink coffee when: you're craving something sweet Your caffeine addiction level: low

What Kind of Coffee Are You?

yes... it's all true~ ! How bizarre... so typical of me to be that little out of the ordinary...

Know Thy Self

Know Thy Self

Lesson here is, we are all human and we all have our weaknesses. Trick is to know your weakness and develop strategies for coping with them. How well do you know yourself? That is, do you know what cues/triggers tend to set you off? Have you examined that issue for yourself? It’s essential to recognized the cues that sabotage your efforts. We all have them. Find yours and take steps to avoid them where possible.

For example, try making a list outlining the things you know tend to set you off and how you react to the, then add a column for how you could deal with it. For example you might write "talking to my crazy mother makes me anxious and I eat things I shouldn’t immediately after the phone conversation" which would be followed by a suggestion of steps to change it, such as "always eat a meal right before talking to mom" and "only take calls from mom when I am ready and able to deal with her" and "go for a walk immediately after talking to mom to distress and give me time to get over impulse to eat junk" and so on.

Develop coping strategies to your known triggers. I know for example going food shopping on an empty stomach means I will most probably end up with a large box of Cheez-its in my house. I have also found if I go shopping irritated over something I will buy more foods I don’t need as food is one of many ways we self medicate looking for some comfort. Hence the term “comfort foods,” which is commonly chocolate, ice cream, and so on.

Bottom line:

Learn what your hot buttons are that lead to a negative behavior

Learn to identify when it’s happening

Develop strategies for coping with it.

How do you go about doing that? As entire books have been written on that topic, my advice will fall short here. That journey is also highly individual. For some its working with a therapist or behavioral specialist, for some its reading a few good self-help type books, and for some its activities such as meditation, joining support groups, and others. Its also a life long journey.

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new attitude

well, i'll keep this one short and sweet and just say i feel awesome. Things are looking good for this fitkat....something really important dawned on me last night.

i finally realised that for some reason i have detatched my mental self from my physical self, i had a really traumatic child hood so am thinking thAt somewhere a long the line i removed myself from me. for example instead of saying to myself ''i will do ..." i say "you will or you can or you are....."so i've started consciously changing to I IIIIIIIII me..... i am me.... i know it sounds crazy, but it's been very empowering, i have accepted my passed and am cool with it, however i didnt realise that something so blatantly obvious was holding me back!!

u confused? i am!~ lol.... but A LOT CLEARER!!

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HOT!

Holy sweaty monkey ITS HOT!!
I have to say I am feeling GGGGGGGGGGGRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEAAAAAAAT (great) !!! I have been 100% with my nutrition and I AM NOT GOING TO LOOK BACK! I can atually feel my body turning into the machine it should be - a fat burning one. I eat every 3 hours, heaps of water, multivitamion, veggies etc. I am also eating some fruit which is AWESOME - fruit is so good this time of the year!!!

The only slight thing that is pissing me off is the country gym I am going to has REALLY OLD SHITTY EQUIPMENT!! Its making training pretty frustrating - as I am concentrating more on the thought of weights collapsing rather than perfecting my technique! grrr - but they are moving into a snazzy new leisure centre March 1 - so until then I just have to persevere!!!

I can tell my abs are getting back to the strength they were - my crunches arent as painful - and my weight kg's have increased slightly. I have deliberatley dropped back the weight anyway to really focus taking each rep slowly - so Im not fussed about not lifting as heavy as I was a few months ago.

Have been a little hungry at night - as I have dinner at 6pm - but am not in bed by 11:30pm - so I will try eating 1/2 my dinner at 6pm and the other 1/2 at 9pm - will see if it works! There is nothing worse going to bed dreaming about food - especially chocolate!!

preparing for the winter

Since showing our fridges has become somewhat of a trend i thought i would show you mine. Dan sprung me taking the pic and asked what i was doing... when i explained he cracked up! He say i look like a squirrel that's preparing to go into hibernation for the winter, when i explained taking the photo he asked if it was so i could remember what to pack next year lmao... everyones a critic i suppose.

So, i have two days worth of food (minus evening meals) and 3 breakfasts packed in there...i must admit, i'm starting to feel quite trim now.... nice and light... just how i like it! I'm feeling extremely focused - i am going out for tea tonight, but i'm not stressing like i usually do about not eating bad stuff, i'm just concentrating on my goal and envisioning me looking mighty hot in my fishing photos - i think that has a lot more impact than getting all stressed and flustered and spinning out at the restaurant table :)

Baywatch

Just a quick post to tell you all I feel like Pamela Anderson! - and its NOT because I am in Playboy mag! - but becasue my boobs are HUGE!! WTF?? I dont know why - I eat hormone free chicken thats for sure...maybe its the weather...whatever it is they are IN THE WAY!! My boyfriend doesnt think so...I told him not to get used to them...

stronger than yesterday

thank god i just made it over my latest hurdle. Feeling mentally stronger by the day, although i still have this weird viral thing going on which is making me feel weak and dizzy BIZARRE dan has the same thing so i'm taking it it's a bg of some kind and am hoping it buggers off as quickly as i got it. It makes it hard to do weights when you're strugglng to drag your legs out of bed let alone do anything else, so i have decided just to rest and recover rather than push and injure myself and am hoping to be back to full health by Monday to kick ass on my first 100% week!

I'm really feeling a lot stronger and a lot better and am now ready to kick ass. I haven't touched any alcohol since i've sworn off it and am hoping this will help me on my road to feeling better, nothing is standing in my way of having a nice lean stomache with ab outlines. After speaking with my trainer i feel about a zillion times better. He's made me believe that my goal is achievable, and also made me realise that i will only have to be 100% strict on myself until i reach my goal, then i can kick back into maintenance mode, which will be nice. So knowing that the initial sacrifice will lead me to long term happiness has really helped kick me in to gear.

You know how i said yesterday that everything happens for a reason?! Well, it's starting to look as if Dan may not get his job back (we thought it was a reasonably sure thing) so that will mean that we won't come back here to work, we'll keep pushing on up north, either way it will be exciting, coming back here though would have ensured we would head off with mega dollars, however now i'm thinking a higher being has better things install for us, suits me just fine, the sooner we get out of here the sooner i will be near a gym and than i can really make some awesome progress, oh, and the sooner i will be able to enrol in uni.... it all makes sense to me, we've gotten a bit stale here...so, yeah, i would actually be orright about not coming back... dissapointed but ok as i know that there are better things out there for us.

Ok, i'll stop my dribble. Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Inside the life of...

Ok - the pic is a little blury but here is Mr.George, Mr.Microwave and Little Miss.Scales - without these 3 guys life would be tough..


And here is the 'jeans instillation' in my bedroom (say hi to Mr.Poo Bear on the pillow) - I told you guys it was a VERY OBVIOUS visualization techique!!!LOL!

At Peace with Chocolate

Just a quick note to say I am so proud of myself! - a friend came by with a hamper for Christmas full of my favourite chocolates...(as Rae would say DUM DUM DUM DUMMMMM)

...normally I would say to myself 'its Christmas only once a year- just have the chocolate' or 'gee what a shame not to eat them' etc etc etc

BUT BUT BUT - I dont want any of the chocolates! And its NOT because Im saying 'I CANT have them' or Im not ALLOWED to have them (notice the negative words....) but instead I am fine without them and I dont need them and I dont have the cravings for the instant fix. I also know how terrible I feel once I do eat them - and this feeling alone stops me completely.

So yeah - one chocolate temptation down...:-)

MS RESERVE

so... i live in a military type town... just chatted to a lady i see running alot, she's 47 and joined the army at 40 as a reserve.

Do you think me joining the army reserve is an extreme way to get gym entry and entry via a drive to my favourite fishing spot...?? i know you're probably ROFLyourAO.... but i'm seriously considering it!!!!!!!

i think maybe i'm crazy... but signing up as a reserve sounds interesting. Please let me know if you have any experience with this....thanks!

Dammit

Ok - have to admit I ate a few things today that I really could have lived without...

Reasons:
Started work at 4:30am - ate brekkie at 6am - normally eat at 8am...
...so was HUNGRY HUNGRY HUNGRY - by 1pm - I was almost ready for dinner!!
...not good enough...

What happened:
1 rice cake with peanut butter
5 plain biscuits (those teddy bear ones without the chocolate)

Its ok - Im not going to beat myself up about it:
1. I dont normally get up that early!!!
2. Will prepare myself with more veggies if that hungry again
3. It could have been a lot worse...there were MANY naughty treats loitering in the pantry screaming 'no - eat me!!'
4. I actually didnt enjoy eating those things (biscuits & rice cake stale)

Feel better I have told you guys about all that - even though it wasnt REALLY BAD - it does make me aware rubbish that can be easily consumed - EMPTY CALORIES!!

Need to close my eyes and rub the sides of my forehead and concentrate....
...*hmmmmmmmmm* *bikinis* *hmmmmmmm* *six pack* *hmmmmmmmmm*




And even though I wasnt tagged I want to show you all my fridge!! haha!!
Mine is driving me nuts! It was here when I arrived and I have yet to buy a new one!
No shit is as high as my knee cap and really narrow - if I pull one thing out Im scared everything else will come with it!!

I have to admit...yes Rae... I am a tupperware box/obsessive label freak virgo - but I know that cant work in a fridge this size!! The most annoying thing is the poor zucchinis keep freezing as they are up the top and closest to the ice box and all my green beans keep rolling on the floor!!

FIRST WHALE SHARK TRIP FOR SEASON

DRUM ROLL.......GO KAT GO

Everything happens for a reason

Isn't it strange how sometimes things just happen - they may disrupt plans but sometimes it turns out for the better. Sometimes it may be years before you find the reason, but somehow you usually do. We had a big disrupt in the family, so now the wedding has been called off regardless... i'm relieved, even though i really wanted it, it was too overwhelming trying to sort it out given the circumstances we were to be presented with.

So it's all good! we're now thinking about just eloping... sounds good to me!

Ok... on the other side of the fence... i'm strarting to feel much clearer, i just read Bellas post and tohught 'i wish i was there' on a bright note though, i've been really trying to clarify the reasons behind me going backwards & paying out on myself, i think i have been more suprised that i let meslef slip back to my old lifestyle and have been really really mad at myself.... i know though that that's a waste of time, and am just happy that i cared enough to get back on track which i supposed is the most important thing. I;ve now put an action plan together for times when i think i might go into default and have a little signal for Dan so he knows i need extra support, i feel like a silly little kid, but anything that helps is goood.

Other than that, for some reason i'd forgotten one of the most important rules, to not think about what you don't want and to concentrate on what you do want... so i'm back on track with nutrition, got meals for today and tomorrow prepared, i haven't done anything physical as i've been feeling ill - i think due to stress, but i feel a lot clearer today and am confident for the remainder of the week. Even if i only get a couple of weight sessions in, it's still better than nothing.

I feel like a complete idiot, but i'm about to write out my list of achievements so far to make me feel better... i feel better just thinking about writing them out, then i'm going to add that i got over this latest hurdle.... coming back on track from how i felt is extremely satisfying, i'm just so thankful i have dedicated friends who've helped me.

cheers grrrrrls!

Its been a good few days!

The days are sooo warm - cant believe its 42C this Sunday - OH MY GOD! Looks like 6am training all this week to beat the heat - and then back to work infront of the aircon!! My body is really getting into 'fat burning mode' or so I hope - Im not as bloated and I am really hungry right before my meal but at no other time and I have no sugar cravings whatsoever - which means my nutrition is on track and all my body has to do is 'burn baby burn'!!

The 'visualization' is really helping...as are the jeans hanging from the ceiling...

I am loving my meals - the only 'sauce' I use is diced tomatoes from a tin to add flavour to my meat and maybe a small shake of my Herbamare. I have also had a couple of really strong weight sessions this week - slowed down my reps and focusing on my techique - Im working hard on my shoulders - I keep stretching to ease the DOMS!

I have given myself 6weeks till I take pics of my body again - Feb27 will be the day! Strangely Im not dreading it - actually Im excited!! great!

Found this on a bodybuilding site: What is needed for success:

1) Commitment
Commitment is the first success factor. It is important to decide what you want and commit to settling for nothing less. During this phase, you must visualize a picture of how "YOU" want to look. Don't concern yourself with how everyone else looks. This will strengthen your commitment.

2) Positive Energy
Positive Energy is the second success factor. After committing yourself to being your best – you have to actually believe you CAN be your best. You needed to surround yourself with positive energy. This means, if you have a workout partner with different goals, find a new workout partner or do as much as possible on your own. You cannot afford to allow anything to deter you.
I have removed myself of many workout partners who use the gym as a social Mecca, or don't come to the gym when it rains or snows, or complains during hard workout sessions. They have all continued to remain my friends and fortunately were able to realize how much it means to have positive energy. You must also realize that there will be plenty of negative energy trying to counter-act your positive surroundings.
Many people who can't commit will be envious and sometimes even jealous. I affectionately call these people "haters". They will see you progress and will be envious or jealous of you. To make them feel better they will try to inject their negative energy into your positive surroundings.

3) Determination
Determination is another of my key success factors. Determination is what made me do that "one last rep" when my body wanted to "quit". It is what kept me at the gym to do abdominal and cardio-vascular work when I was ready to go home. It is what kept me competing when I didn't place where I wanted.

4) Dedication
Your dedication is a prime factor. What I mean by this is that dedication is what will make you head to the gym when your friends are heading to "happy hour". It will make you eat the "proper meal" and stick to your diet instead of grabbing a more convenient burger at McDonalds. With dedication you can realize success in any field of human endeavor.

NOT COOL

Bikini Babe...

1. These pics I found last week
2. These pics are on my bedroom wall
3. These pics are saved on my computer screensaver
4. These pics are saved on my mobile

...these pics show what my body is going to look like in only a few months...

I also have a pair of black jeans hanging from the light fitting in my bedroom (like a piece of weird abstract art!!)...
1. yes theyre in the way -
2. yes I try them on daily -
3. yes I will fit into them in only a few months...

1. I see myself with this body already
2. I see myself relaxing on a beach
3. I see myself being confident in bikinis
4. I see myself with blonde hair (ha- thats the easy bit...already have blonde hair...!!)

I am prepared, organised and focused on my nutrition and exercise...
...I know life can be unpredictable...
...but life its full of surprises...some good some bad - but I guess thats what keeps the heart pumping!!

On my way...

You know how there are times when you just know you are being tested? Well i feel as if i've been failing dismally. However, i've gotten really mad at myself now... so am focusing on my warrior attitude to pull me through, something about "success is vary rarely convenient" . My biggest problem of late has been the alcohol again... so my plan of action is to start associating with other people who don't like drinking. This Sat night we have a staff dinner, one of the other girls is detoxing so won't be drinking so we made a pact to do it together... now i'm accountable to someone else and feel as if i have some support.

Now i'm going to be brutally honest, i have to be, even if it hurts, i know i can't blame anyone else for my actions, but i will say that for the last few months i have felt that my boyfriend has been like having an anchor on my feet, he loves me and hes been verbally supportive, i just don't think i've been honest enough with him. I need to sit down and have a huge D & M and let him know how i feel, because, me being me always seems so strong with everything, i have to acknowledge that the poor guy isn't a mind reader.... if i wasn't strong enough to be honest to let him know i was having a hard time than how could i expect him to be supportive?? But the biggest thing now, is me getting my shit together... walk the talk, you hearin' me??!!
Move away from all the crap that is bringing me down. I've been trying to pick myself up. I haven't tried everything yet though... so i'll keep trying. I just feel as if i've totally been self sabbotaging myself for the last couple of weeks. I think im calling off getting married, there's too much going on, packing up all of our world possessions, packing myself in to a little caravan then trekking back off up here...aghhh... i've felt like i've been drowning - but today I feel as if i've just washed up on the beach - worse for wear but better for the experience.

time or kaddy to get tuff and kick butt....i just have to get my mind back to where it needs to be to focus on this fight... i'm going home to do lots of positive reading!

Definately a fish...

The FishesFebuary 20 to March 20
TraditionalPisces TraitsImaginative and sensitiveCompassionate and kindSelfless and unworldlyIntuitive and sympathetic
On the dark side....
Escapist and idealisticSecretive and vagueWeak-willed and easily led

Strength

Well...

...firstly, my nutrition and training have been really strong. I feel healthy - my digestive system is working like it should and apart from DOMS my body is ready and raring to go!

I have no time to waste - I have so much I want to achieve in life - and I know with great health, love and happiness I can do anything. I am so fortunate to have a good balance of those 3 things - and never will I take them for granted.

I am 26 - I am willing to learn - I am willing to experience - my eyes are wide open...

...I found out yesterday that my beautiful Grandpa has throat cancer - a fight which will require the greatest strength but a fight which he will not be alone in. x

Huff & Puff...Puffy...

Ok - just a quick post to say I feel like Mr. Marshmallow (refer to pic above - thats me going grocery shopping....) I am all puffy!! Ok, so my fake tan has washed off which doesnt help but I feel pretty blah...BUT....I am trying not to think about it as I know my nutrition has been good today and my training has been strong - thinking it may be the effects of a chocolate indulgence a few days ago...combined with a bit of the ol' PMS - on a positive note - Im as sweet as it gets!! LOL!

do you ever feel as if someone has hold of you and is squeezing the life out of you. I just don't know hwat's going on with me.... so sick of banging my head against a brick wall....grrrr

anyway, some new ways to keep me on track:
- never talk about other people... it just creates crap in your mind. From now on i will stay focused on the positive and deal with the negative positively... no more gossiping about anyone anytime.... (even about amelia, it'll be a hard one to crack but i'm sure i can do it ROFLMAO... just kidding)

- NO ALCOHOL at anytime in the next 12 weeks (except my wedding night, yes i'm getting MARRIED when i go home!!)

- stick to nutrition program and complete all exercise

blah blah blah.... i want to positively feel awesome today... and just realised whilst typing that i am the only one who can do that and there is no point in feeliing sorry for myself or crappy about what i did on the weekend... time to jump off that srping board with my sites set firmly on those abs of mine!!!

Kickin' Ass (my own)

If you want to reach a goal, you must "see the reaching" in your own mind before you actually arrive at your goal.

It was character that got us out of bed, commitment that moved us into action, and discipline that enabled us to follow through.

Positive thinking will let you do everything better than negative thinking will.

You cannot tailor-make the situations in life but you can tailor-make the attitudes to fit those situations.

ZIG ZIGLAR

Fishing with Kat

I ALMOST FORGOT!!.....found one of Kat fishing.....!!

My new program

Bicep Curl , DB Incline Bench , Light Cardio....

.....ahhh....just another day at the gym......!!

MY JUNGLE / MY RULES

....I am ready.....

MY KEY

I HAVE SAID IT ONCE AND I WILL SAY IT AGAIN!!

THE ONLY KEY TO SUCCESS IS ME ! ! !

I deserve success
I am grateful for my success
I am ready to embrace my success
I am ready to allow my success now
I am ready to enjoy my success now



THE TAMED LION: Strength

The image of a young girl who with her bare hands is closing, without effort, the jaws of a lion. It is the emblem of that strength which is communicated by faith in oneself and by innocence of life.

Remember that deeds necessitate faith in your ability to accomplish them. Proceed with faith: all obstacles are phantoms. In order to become strong, silence must be imposed on the weaknesses of the heart; your duty must be studied, for it is the rule of righteousness. Practise justice as if you loved it.

ZIG / DIRK

One funny thing did happen yesterday though - a friend rang while I was in the car listening to my Goal CD. When she asked what I was doing I said I was listening to Zig Ziglar. Because reception was bad - she thought I said DIRK DIGGLER!!! WAHAHAHAHA - She said what the hell are you learning from him!!? WAHAHAHAHA Now I have no choice but to see Zig with a bit of a Boogie Nights 'twist' to him....!!!!!

Ziglar's 7 essential steps to the top are:

Attitude- a proper attitude helps to control your energy, abilities, and even income

Choosing - you can elect to become the master of your moods, ideas, responses and outlook

Courage - you can learn how to triumph over defeat, despair, ridicule, fear, and other burdens that limit human growth

Goals - when specific goals are set forth, you can take full advantage of opportunities, challenges, ambitions and dreams

How To - by visualising success and following proven methods of personal achievement in areas ranging from winning a contest to dealing with stress, you can attain precise goals in life

Love - discover love in humility, children, friendships, discipline, and kindness, and eliminate hatred from your life through feelings that come from the heart

Perseverance - through concentration, hard work and focused effort, you can get what you want out of life

HEAR ME ROAR !!

...this pic has woken something inside of me...

Self esteem and happiness:

1. Listen to your inner voice and follow them for it is wisdom that knows what is best for you.
2. Talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet.
3. Think only of the best, to work only for the best and expect only the best-you deserve nothing less.
4. Care about the happiness and success of others and offer them all the help and encouragement they need.
5. Forget your past mistakes and focus on your successes encouraging yourself to greater achievements in the future.
6. Always do your best so you can be proud that you gave it your best shot.
7. When you help someone ask nothing in return, you will receive your reward ten times over.

OK - today started off great - did a really strong weights session - and then went to get a coffee....driving back to work holding a takeaway coffee....not always the best. Drove over a speed hump...you know the rest - burns/stains/almost car accident - what an idiot!!

AAANYWWAAAY - I got back to work and was just non-stop - which I normally am - but for some reason today I let things get the better of me. I strained my neck during the coffee incident and struggled to turn my head to the right all day - so the pain went into my neck - and being at work by myself I couldnt step out for a massage and so stretched in my office - which was a million degrees as the aircon is not working and I am wearing a shirt - tie - black pants and heels. So I take my heels off and cross my legs forgetting about a lose nail underneath the bench - so what happens? yep - I ram my big toe into it and swipe off a big piece of skin - oh my god the pain - but of course I had to slip my kitten heel back on for my next meeting - yep pointy pointy pointy kitten heel - imagine...big toe + cut...:-(

Another 100 annoying things happened but I wont go into them - lets just say I skipped lunch and ate chocolate....and as Kat just told me...yes it was Friday 13 and yes there was a full moon that night....

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO it is now the next morning - THANK GOD!! I feel a little tired but Im going to have a GREAT day!! You know that song 'If at first you dont succeed just dust yourself off and try again' - well I am trying again but oh boy WATCH OUT - because I have some serious strategies in place this time - yep goals - but I have been saying 'my goal is....my goal is that...' NOW I am saying 'my goal is...my strategy is...my timeline is...etc' Thanks to my currnet favourite CD - Zig Ziglar GOALS - which helped drill this into me (with a mississippi accent like his you have no choice but to listen - and listen hard!!)

So guys - later today I will be posting my goals - I feel comfortable doing this as I know you have louder CHEERS than a crowd at a Britney Spears concert!! LOL

Stoke that fire...

Ohhh, i'm so excited!!! After a few weeks of feeling a little bit lost, kinda just floating feeling neither good nor bad just you know blah.... i was racking my brain to figure out where all my drive had gone. I was like... "i know i love to feel good, i know i love to work out, so why am i not inspired to do either"??

After a bit of soul searching and a long phone call with Bella (telstra will be LOVING us!!) i fiinally figured it out! My goal was boring! It didn't excite me!! I was like, oh, just lose a few kilos and maintain it... my new goal... get ripped and have noticable abs for my very first boat trip out Whale SHarking this year so i can stand on the back deck feeling better than i've ever felt in my whole life... knowing that i would just spin the hell out of our boat boys gets me revved up in a way i never thought possible!!!! Yes, for this goal i can forgo alcohol, bad food and chocolate cake, for this goal i can get out of bed at 5 am to do WHATEVER IT TAKES ...

NB... just got off phone with my trainer.........he says i can do it!!! YAYAYAYAAYAYAYAAYAYA and admittadley sounded like he had a bit of faith restored in me lol.... i could've easily nicknamed myself sleepy for the passed few weeks!! ok, amped to get ripped woohooo i wanna loookkk hot hot hot.... *sing*dedededededede ole ole, ole ole, ole ole ole ole ole ole...HOT HOT HOT.......

ROFLMAO - all this energy!! too scary....

RIZE !

I really want to see this film RIZE by David Lachapelle - www.rizethemovie.com

"Rize" reveals a groundbreaking dance phenomenon that’s exploding on the streets of South Central, Los Angeles. Taking advantage of unprecedented access, this documentary film brings to first light a revolutionary form of artistic expression borne from oppression. The aggressive and visually stunning dance modernizes moves indigenous to African tribal rituals and features mind-blowing, athletic movement sped up to impossible speeds."

Daid Lachapelle is known for his surreal and provocative photos of celebrities...like this one of Pam - which I think is awesome!!! (so does my boyfriend!! LOL!)