February Challenge

I'm going to type this super fast because February is all about decent bedtimes and early rising!!!!!

I think it is pretty self explanitary! In bed by 22h30 and lights out by 23h00... up by 06h30 :)

I hope to get my days started earlier so i can change my work hours! Wish me luck!

Check out these cute sleep masks from shanalogic.com

First Healthy Month of 2012 DONE

Wow, my Bumper January has absolutely flown and I feel good about it.

·         I managed 31 days without alcohol – might I add, some stressful days with the new work year!

·         I managed 28 days without pasta… 4 weeks is the same as a month right?

·         I ran/walked 3-4 times a week, even the week where I was dying of shin splints… averaging about 3-4km per session! I’m pretty proud of myself!

Going forward:

·         Drinking will be allowed from Friday night till Sunday afternoon, and no more than 2 units per day

·         Wheat will be very minimal and wheat-free options will be favoured where possible

·         Running will continue to happen…

My body has taken some strain this month, but my tummy, face and arms are notably slimmer and I’ve managed to banish 2kg for good. My doctor is monitoring my weight and I will have a check-up in 2 weeks’ time. Things can only go forward from here!

Happy & Content

I’ve had a busy week, but thank goodness the weather has cooled down! As I write, the air is still warm but there’s a gentle drizzle spitting at my window J

I had an incredible run today, followed by crunches…  I’m starting to think that pure happiness hides in the creases of our muscles and by running, dancing, just moving, it seeps out J I feel  so blissfully happy, might have something to do with seeing 3 of my best friends today – shopping, running and a sushi date – what more could a girl ask for?

I also had 2 juices today and the ever powerfully delicious “Super Green” from Kauai.  I even managed to have my favourite Kauai sandwich on rye. And sushi of course… I feel like a Health Superstar *air punch*

22 days in and I’m feeling strong – thanks so much for all the support J

Confession Time...

For the sake of accountability... On Monday night, I knowingly consumed wheat, in the form of two soya sausages... I broke my challenge in favour of a healthy protein source *hangs head*... I repent...

"I run, they run, everybody run run"

"I run, they run, everybody run run
And we're all just having fun"

Due to extreme heat in CT, my run yesterday (Monday) did not happen... I rather wallowed in a cold bath. Obviously I felt guilty and coupled with a doctor's visit earlier in the day where I swore to the doctor that I was getting in shape... I had no choice but to command myself to run this morning...

Quite coincidentally, I had changed my morning alarm to play "Don't Stop" by Foster the People... I had no choice but to get up and run, what with "I run, they run, everybody run run... And we're all just having fun" echoing in my ears :)

I have every intention of running again tomorrow... good night all.

Here's "Don't Stop" if you're unfamiliar

The Weezle & The Prince

Today I had a longer walk/run scheduled... I knew it would be gruelling and this week has drained me to no end, so I asked my brother to run with me.... man oh man... he was a good coach - probably the only person on Earth who can insult me to my face without being murdered...

Seriously, I was weezing along, looking like an asthmatic beetroot, and he was jogging backwards and grinning, blond hair bouncing like a Pantene advert... I think the pure fury is the only thing that kept my little gnome legs moving!

Here's to another 11 weeks....

Beet.... beet...

I mentioned juicing a few days ago - well time to come clean - I bought a juicer off a friend at the end of last year, and have been going nuts over carrot-apple-beetroot juice :) you just throw the whole veggies into it and juice comes out :) I find the manufacturing of the juice is addictive!

I can honestly say its giving me vitality :) probably the beetroot - they are apparently very good for muscles and stamina (remember this post?) which can only be a good thing with my running challenge :)

Friend lent me the 7 Day Juice Diet book and it has some great recipes - not sure if I can share any here without copyright infridgement - but there are plenty of recipes online. And no, I'm not going to live on juice :)

Sporty Vibes

Miracles of miracles... I was chomping at the bit all afternoon for my scheduled 30 minute brisk walk :) and I feel amaaaaaazing :) even did some crunches... let's see how I feel in the morning ;) Friday's run/walk is going to be pretty intense - so please, no social engagements ;)

If you don't already know about the running challenge, please check out my post.

I think Marc Johns says it best :)

What you missed....

In the past week:

I have started exercising... culminating in a proper running challenge
Successfully avoided wheat and alcohol
Started juicing (hahha...not like THAT) - to be blogged on later
Cut my fingers twice with new super killer knives... never to be blogged on...

Wish me luck kids!

Wheat Woes... Alcohol Angst

So.... 9 days down... no alcohol, no wheat... noooooooooooooot easy!


I've been so hungry and moody. I've been rubber necking every time I see wine... or baked goods. But my stomach is noticeably flatter, so I am some what motivated to continue. It is just a challenge to get "full", especially seeing as I almost never make rice... and something in the back of my mind says "don't eat your weight in potatoes" - I suppose my suddenly more active life style has something to do with it too...

This is a big challenge... but I'm going to persevere...