Ok, so I realise now I am really only writing this blog for myself, not necesarily for others to read as I cant get on here as often as I could before. Dont get me wrong, I love hearing other opinions and feedback, but im not really particuarly good reading until its a bit more regular.
Still workin crazy hours and will be right up until October. But its good, I think I really know what im doing now. And we have channel 7 and nine filming at work this week!! So its all pretty exciting.
Got 4 days off coming up (Have to work 12 straight to get them though...) and im going up to cooktown with my cousin for a bit of a road trip so that will be fun.
Gym tomorrow with a girlfriend and then tennis. Im really enjoying playing tennis again. And I think im getting better at it as well! Much fitter, I can play for ages now without even getting tired. Considering getting training so I can play socially.
Last night was a bit emotional. I was watching motorbike racing and one of the riders was killed in an accident. It stirred up a lot of old emotions I thought I had gotten over after I saw my friend killed in a racing accident 5 years ago. So didnt sleep much last night. But its all good, spoke to some friends today and got it out of my system as much as I could.
Not long until my holidays now and im so excited!!!
Monday, September 6, 2010
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Tired...
That word is all I really have at the moment... Im working 10 hour days 6 days a week. And im exhausted!! Work is draining me completely. Its not just the hours, there has been some really emotional issues at work raised - example, an older couple on their retirement maiden voyage... just bought a van and 4wd... took off and then he had a heart attack! Had another lady break her leg white water rafting, another come up to visit friends only to have a friend pass away. Its just been one after another at the moment. So I need sleep and time off.
On a positive note, im going to the cairns cup on saturday. Me and one of the girls from work are going and it should be good, because it will not only be a chance for me to make better friends with people from work, but also something a bit more social than what im used to. So i have my dress, heels and hat all ready to go, and im really looking forward to it. I think this could be a turning point, a chance for me to get back out in public again.
Then on Sunday we are going Whale watching with work. Im so excited, ive never seen whales before!! Will keep you all posted on what its like.
I bought a travel diary so I can start keeping photos and notes and other info on trips that ive been doing.
Still hanging out for my holiday in October. I am waiting so long for it to come and it will go so quickly. But after recent developments at work, have decided to not wish the days away to get closer to my holiday but make the best of every day that I have...
Things are better with my sister but not great. We have reached a comprimise. She is staying with him and I am keeping my mouth shut and waiting for him to trip himself up... not a great outcome, but the best I could get at the moment without losing my sister :(
Well I need my sleep now. I cant believe how tired I am right now...
On a positive note, im going to the cairns cup on saturday. Me and one of the girls from work are going and it should be good, because it will not only be a chance for me to make better friends with people from work, but also something a bit more social than what im used to. So i have my dress, heels and hat all ready to go, and im really looking forward to it. I think this could be a turning point, a chance for me to get back out in public again.
Then on Sunday we are going Whale watching with work. Im so excited, ive never seen whales before!! Will keep you all posted on what its like.
I bought a travel diary so I can start keeping photos and notes and other info on trips that ive been doing.
Still hanging out for my holiday in October. I am waiting so long for it to come and it will go so quickly. But after recent developments at work, have decided to not wish the days away to get closer to my holiday but make the best of every day that I have...
Things are better with my sister but not great. We have reached a comprimise. She is staying with him and I am keeping my mouth shut and waiting for him to trip himself up... not a great outcome, but the best I could get at the moment without losing my sister :(
Well I need my sleep now. I cant believe how tired I am right now...
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Need help and advice :(
Well things for me are going great right now. Im well on track, feeling great, got loads of energy etc. I am going to chiro for my back tomorrow hopefully as its been giving me hell, but im in such a positive frame of mind that im not even letting that really bother me too much. However I have this one big problem that is now interfering badly and I need to get it sorted so that it doesnt get me off track!!!
My baby sisters are the world to me. My whole family are very close and I would do anything for them, no matter what. My sister has been dating this guy for almost a year now and he is bad news. Ive tried to be supportive and let her make her own decisions, but it is now getting out of hand. He is very quick to get angry with her if she is seen talking to other guys, yet he still reguarly sees all of his exs, hes done time, he has a child, he does drugs... he has no money, no stability and he uses my sister. She has low self confidence, I dont know why, shes beautiful, funny, caring... but i think her confidence is one of the main reasons she is with him.
But now they are talking about moving in together and stepping things up a bit. Ive stood back until now, but now im just getting extremely frustrated. Ive tried to talk to her about it but she wont listen. It got to boiling point tonight and we had a big fight about it. Now she says that I will only push her away if I dont support her. What do I do!!! Ive tried to be supportive, ive tried to drop a few hints in there, and ive flat out told her I dont like him and that she deserves better. But I just cant stand back and watch her throw her life away with him!!!
Its got me really anxious and I want to be there for her, but I can not support her on this one. I have no idea how to tackle it. I dont want to push her away all together, but how can I make her see it. All her friends and our other family agree with me, but no one knows what to do. Help!!
My baby sisters are the world to me. My whole family are very close and I would do anything for them, no matter what. My sister has been dating this guy for almost a year now and he is bad news. Ive tried to be supportive and let her make her own decisions, but it is now getting out of hand. He is very quick to get angry with her if she is seen talking to other guys, yet he still reguarly sees all of his exs, hes done time, he has a child, he does drugs... he has no money, no stability and he uses my sister. She has low self confidence, I dont know why, shes beautiful, funny, caring... but i think her confidence is one of the main reasons she is with him.
But now they are talking about moving in together and stepping things up a bit. Ive stood back until now, but now im just getting extremely frustrated. Ive tried to talk to her about it but she wont listen. It got to boiling point tonight and we had a big fight about it. Now she says that I will only push her away if I dont support her. What do I do!!! Ive tried to be supportive, ive tried to drop a few hints in there, and ive flat out told her I dont like him and that she deserves better. But I just cant stand back and watch her throw her life away with him!!!
Its got me really anxious and I want to be there for her, but I can not support her on this one. I have no idea how to tackle it. I dont want to push her away all together, but how can I make her see it. All her friends and our other family agree with me, but no one knows what to do. Help!!
Friday, July 23, 2010
Not eating enough??
I had a really busy day at work today and when I was driving home I was adding up my points in my head only to realise I had only had 8 points for the entire day! I hadnt had time to eat my snacks through the day and didnt realise how little I had eaten.
However I wasnt really hungry and didnt want to come home and eat because I had to make up points. I ate a few nuts cos they are high in points for small amounts and still good for you, also had some avocado on crackers. But thats all, and I still have so many points! Such a change from yesterday. I know its not good, and you cant save too many points, but it just seemed so stupid having to eat when I really wasnt hungry.
Ive been drinking heaps of green tea and I have a feeling thats what is supressing my hunger a little, as i never seem to be as hungry the days i drink my tea.
Work is just crazy busy right now and it will stay like this until September. Im having my holidays in October. I need a holiday so bad. I havent had once since October last year, and that was only one week. I cant wait to get away and relax.
Oh well, keep thinking about that holiday, as for now im off to bed ready for another big day tomorrow.
However I wasnt really hungry and didnt want to come home and eat because I had to make up points. I ate a few nuts cos they are high in points for small amounts and still good for you, also had some avocado on crackers. But thats all, and I still have so many points! Such a change from yesterday. I know its not good, and you cant save too many points, but it just seemed so stupid having to eat when I really wasnt hungry.
Ive been drinking heaps of green tea and I have a feeling thats what is supressing my hunger a little, as i never seem to be as hungry the days i drink my tea.
Work is just crazy busy right now and it will stay like this until September. Im having my holidays in October. I need a holiday so bad. I havent had once since October last year, and that was only one week. I cant wait to get away and relax.
Oh well, keep thinking about that holiday, as for now im off to bed ready for another big day tomorrow.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Benefits of eating well.
Today was a really difficult day for me. I was fine in the morning, but then at the last minute my friends convinced me to go to the Cairns show with them. I should have known it was a bad idea... showbags, fried hot foods, expensive rides and loads of lollies!!! But I did fine!! I had fruit just before going so I felt full, and drank plenty of water. Also got a bit of exercise in from walking around the showgrounds all day. After that we went to maccas and I got a seared chicken wrap with a black coffee while all my friends were getting large meals.
Trouble is after all of that this evening we went out for dinner. We couldnt get into the place we wanted which I knew had healthy options so we ended up at sizzler!!!! I went ok, I had a plate of salad first, then got a small bit of pasta with tomato based sauce. But I did end up eating 2 bits of pan bread, and dessert. It was still much better than what I normally would have eaten at sizzler!
The thing that made me realise how much better off I am eating well now was watching my friends through the day. One friend in particular ate half a showbag in one sitting, a large meal at maccas, and so much soft drink - and by the end of the night she had a splitting headache and kept saying how horrible she felt! I remembered back to how I would feel after eating so much sugar in one day and it was just horrible!! Whereas today I had so much energy and felt great!
So, back to work tomorrow, tonight I need to get all my food ready for my lunch and snacks :)
Trouble is after all of that this evening we went out for dinner. We couldnt get into the place we wanted which I knew had healthy options so we ended up at sizzler!!!! I went ok, I had a plate of salad first, then got a small bit of pasta with tomato based sauce. But I did end up eating 2 bits of pan bread, and dessert. It was still much better than what I normally would have eaten at sizzler!
The thing that made me realise how much better off I am eating well now was watching my friends through the day. One friend in particular ate half a showbag in one sitting, a large meal at maccas, and so much soft drink - and by the end of the night she had a splitting headache and kept saying how horrible she felt! I remembered back to how I would feel after eating so much sugar in one day and it was just horrible!! Whereas today I had so much energy and felt great!
So, back to work tomorrow, tonight I need to get all my food ready for my lunch and snacks :)
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
6 meals later....
Well today I tried eating 6 small meals rather than 3 big ones, and I love it!!!
I had oats for breakfast, yoghurt and kiwi fruit for morning tea, Chicken salad for lunch, a Banana and tuna can for afternoon tea, risotto for dinner, then strawberries with a little cream for desert. All of them were basically half portions and I felt like I was eating all day long. It used all of my points and I got all food groups in pretty much. But the great thing is I wasnt overly hungry at any stage of the day, therefore my cravings were SO much lower than normal!!
I have tomorrow off so im going to plan meals and snacks for the rest of the week to make it easier. Try to cook up some stuff to freeze again.
Ive also cut caffeine and alcohol out of my diet for a few weeks. Im drinking green tea and loads of water and my skin has already cleared up a little.
My new job is going great but its so busy! And its the type of job where I will always be learning, ill never know it all. Even the girls who have been there 10 years still get stuck on some things. Im doing about 45 or more hours a week and im just exhausted!! Its making me not really too keen to get up an exercise but im fitting it in where I can. Tomorrow morning ill go on a big walk. Ive worked out a 5km track from my house so ill do that I think.
As for now im about to fall into a heap, so off to bed!!
Hope everyone is having a great day!! :)
I had oats for breakfast, yoghurt and kiwi fruit for morning tea, Chicken salad for lunch, a Banana and tuna can for afternoon tea, risotto for dinner, then strawberries with a little cream for desert. All of them were basically half portions and I felt like I was eating all day long. It used all of my points and I got all food groups in pretty much. But the great thing is I wasnt overly hungry at any stage of the day, therefore my cravings were SO much lower than normal!!
I have tomorrow off so im going to plan meals and snacks for the rest of the week to make it easier. Try to cook up some stuff to freeze again.
Ive also cut caffeine and alcohol out of my diet for a few weeks. Im drinking green tea and loads of water and my skin has already cleared up a little.
My new job is going great but its so busy! And its the type of job where I will always be learning, ill never know it all. Even the girls who have been there 10 years still get stuck on some things. Im doing about 45 or more hours a week and im just exhausted!! Its making me not really too keen to get up an exercise but im fitting it in where I can. Tomorrow morning ill go on a big walk. Ive worked out a 5km track from my house so ill do that I think.
As for now im about to fall into a heap, so off to bed!!
Hope everyone is having a great day!! :)
Monday, July 19, 2010
Im finally back online!!!
Well, wouldnt you believe it, as soon as my motivation switched back on my laptop died!! So ive been offline since my last post but finally have it fixed now :)
The last month or so has been pretty on and off. Ive been eating a lot better and fitting in exercise when I can, but I havent been too strict. Im about to head to the supermarket after this and re stock the cupboards with lots of healthy goodies. I was writing my shooping list and was going to make a lemon meringue pie that was in one of the old simply too good to be true books - but decided that even though its low fat, that if I cook it I will end up eating the entire thing so best not make it at all.
Im struggling to find ideas for meals at work. I eat at strange hours due to my shifts and lately have been eating dinner after 9pm when I get home. Therefore im thinking of switching from 3 bigger meals to 6 smaller meals throughout the day. That way I can snack at work even when im not on a break and make sure im done eating before it gets late.
Can anyone reccomend any light meals that would be suitable when eating this way. Has to be fairly hassle free as I dont get time at work to prepare or cook anything really.
Apart from that my savings is going really well! Im on track to have my car paid off in 6 weeks!!! (One year early). Its going to be such a relief when that is out of the way. Then it will all be savings to go overseas next year. I have found a contiki tour I want to do, and the good thing with those is you can pay it off in advance. So once my car is paid, im booking it in then have a year to pay it off. That way I will definitely go!!
How is everyone else doing??
Now I better go and catch up on all of your blogs since ive been offline... Have a great day :)
The last month or so has been pretty on and off. Ive been eating a lot better and fitting in exercise when I can, but I havent been too strict. Im about to head to the supermarket after this and re stock the cupboards with lots of healthy goodies. I was writing my shooping list and was going to make a lemon meringue pie that was in one of the old simply too good to be true books - but decided that even though its low fat, that if I cook it I will end up eating the entire thing so best not make it at all.
Im struggling to find ideas for meals at work. I eat at strange hours due to my shifts and lately have been eating dinner after 9pm when I get home. Therefore im thinking of switching from 3 bigger meals to 6 smaller meals throughout the day. That way I can snack at work even when im not on a break and make sure im done eating before it gets late.
Can anyone reccomend any light meals that would be suitable when eating this way. Has to be fairly hassle free as I dont get time at work to prepare or cook anything really.
Apart from that my savings is going really well! Im on track to have my car paid off in 6 weeks!!! (One year early). Its going to be such a relief when that is out of the way. Then it will all be savings to go overseas next year. I have found a contiki tour I want to do, and the good thing with those is you can pay it off in advance. So once my car is paid, im booking it in then have a year to pay it off. That way I will definitely go!!
How is everyone else doing??
Now I better go and catch up on all of your blogs since ive been offline... Have a great day :)
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