Wednesday 27 April 2011

where's it gone?

Maybe it's because I'm tired? Maybe it's because my routine has been disrupted with all this time away? Maybe I've got a little complacent? Maybe it's all the partying? Maybe I'm getting lazy? Well - the lovely Nell Pugh has come round at put an end to all that. I'm now doing a 10K so its time to up the ante - get those running shoes on and go for it!

He're our room with a view form Brighton! It's time to get those thunder thighs sorted :)

Thursday 21 April 2011

Don't knock it till you've tried it

There are some things in this world that just have to be done ...... Camping!

We haven't done it for a few years, but this is my summer of fun, the weather is superb for this time of the year, so tonight I will sleep under canvas! I love cooking outdoors and there's nowt like seeing how many things you can fit in a frying pan at breakfast time.

Hopefully there will be somewhere I can jog as I'm sadly lacking in exercise this week. No yoga due to conference and no ZumBa ue to pampering session. I love groupon for cheap pampering!

Weight loss this week is zilch but I didn't put on either so I still think that's a huge result, must try harder this week , no excuses as there is plenty of free time but there's also the temptation of fish n chips on Brighton pier with Big D for his birthday next week.
Oh well we will worry about that then , but in the meantime I cant wait for 'carry on Camping'

Wednesday 20 April 2011

Labyrinth ......more like a dead end!

Another milestone in the recovery process was passed this week.....I went to Conference. I'm not very good and mingling with people I didn't want to be with and my tolerance levels are getting less and less as I'm getting older.

This time it was a bit different , I was able to show people face to face that there is life after breast cancer, it's not the same life that I had before ,things will never be the same again and the experience has changed me as a person. It was great seeing people and thanking them for their support , the comments about how great I look are much appreciated but not necessary. I know how amazing I feel so I'm hoping that radiates out too.

The biggest thing was seeing some people who I hadn't seen for possibly 12 months and just how little some things changed.....the small minded petty ones still were , the bigots were still there and inappropriate clothing still seems to be the fashion amongst the orange overweight.

I've done it now - I've hopefully got to the people that matter , I'm not going to do it again.

Sunday 17 April 2011

the perfect 3k training track

I've got to turn up the gas so my next challenge is to master 3K , then 5K. Every time I go out I get a new personal best for the mile ....that's not hard when you're me but I sure get a great boost when I hear it come through the headphones.


Roath Park Lake is the perfect 3k , it's also go some loos in case I get caught short and there are up and down bits. Today it was lovely - sun shining, goslings waddling and not too many people - well it was early! You can spot the newbies like me a mile off - we do our jog for an bit , then walk for a bit ,  look very red in the face and ever so slightly self conscious. Then you get the pro's that lap you every 5 minutes ....on a day like today I was wondering why they weren't doing the marathon.

Sunday 10 April 2011

Zumba....but not quite as we know it

There's something very comforting about the familiar and also disconcerting when you're used to doing something with another person and then you suddenly find you're riding solo.

Zumba for the wii is a bit like that - the music is the same , it's just as difficult and I only did the 20 minute beginner session , I still have problems following the Instructor and it feels totally weird to be doing it in my front room infront of the TV.

But I still had fun , even though there weren't any strange people or outfits to laugh at :)

 I could see the dance steps a bit easier and I deffo think I'll be doing the tutorials. Oh and for those of you that want to know just how different I look after dropping 2 stones - here I am.

Tis the season .....

Went for 20 mins in the park and it was hard work , but like anything with practise it will get better. Doesn't help that the trees are in full blown pollen mode but it was lovely to be out in the air in the sunshine.

Just had eggs from my girls for breakfast in the garden - I cant believe its early April and we've had 2 lovely BBQs with great friends. And I've not been too naughty either.

This week is gonna be hard work as I'm away 2 nights , trying to make sure I eat and exercise properly could be a bind , but Brighton has a seafront and I've got wet weather gear!
Oh this is Dunster Castle from last weekend when we went to Butlins........walked for blinking ages!

Have just got Zumba for the wii .......I'll give it a review later .......... not gonna be a patch on the real thing Im sure :)

Friday 8 April 2011

2 down 3 to go

After a busy week away I was delighted to be home , but what on earth was that smell ??? I'm blaming my very elderly cat LC , I think she's losing it :(

We had a great time at Butlins, it's was actually quite a nice rest for me but it did mean I didn't get too much exercise in.

The lovely Nell Pugh gave me a kick up the arse last night so I better get back out pounding the pavements!

As far as the weight loss is going its another 2 pounds this week. I'm very happy about that as I haven't been the best with my eating this week. 2 days in Slough didn't help.

My plan this week is all about the exercise , I'm away again but Brighton seafront sounds a nice place to run. If I only do 20 minutes every day then I will be a happy bunny. The sun is shining again so I'm feeling quite good.

Have a sore foot today , we did new moves at Zumba last night , probably twisted it, never mind - nothing life threatening. Must find my tape measure as I want to see how my measurement changed.

Wore a pair of size 16 trousers to work this week ......felt like bloody Twiggy!!!

Friday 1 April 2011

loser!

Now remember I said this wasn't about weight loss , but I've lost 2 stone since Christmas.

Theres a lot of people to thank for this , my lovely husband for all his support and coming out for walks with me, super daughter Nell who is keeping me on track and having a laugh at Zumba , the Biggest Losers tv programme gave me the inspiration.

I'm not being funny , I'd never seen the programme before , but seeing those lard arses just suck it up and go for it made me realise I could do it too. Oh and there's a small matter of the fact I don't want the bastard cancer to come back!!!

I'm taking my running gear to Butlins with me this weekend but I have a feeling running around after a 2 and 4 year old will give me the exercise I need.