Funny Friday

This happens more than you think it would!
There are so many habits that I have that are just done without thinking.

For example, a few years back after I gave up McDonalds, I was at the museum with the girls who had french fries.  I reached over and grabbed one and ate before I realised what I had done.
You just forget.
Just like the puppy! :)

Thursday Though

My friends and I took this picture with a polaroid at a wedding this weekend.  We tried to do a selfie and it came out as the quintessential old school polaroid with Ant cut off.  I love it.  I just keep laughing at this pic.  But I also love it because I look happy and thin.  This is a really great picture of me.    My kind Thursday thought is that I like the shape of my face.  (I want to say that I like the shape of my face with no double chin but that is not kind.)  I like the shape of my face in this picture is a true statement.

Adulting is hard

I did something very adult this week and something that was really good for my body.

I was going out for lunch with some client and normally I would order a cheeseburger and it tastes DELICIOUS and is my favorite thing.  But while I was at the pub I remembered how I felt the last time I ate one.
SICK.
SICK to my stomach.

So, I stopped and asked myself, "what can I order that won't make me sick?" instead of "what do I feel like?"  I order the Japanese Chicken Salad and dreamt about the burger.  But I did feel lighter after lunch.

And then I found this -

I couldn't believe I found this right after I had made the decision.  So I felt so much better about my adult decision.

How goes the half marathon training?

Slow.

Thanks for asking. :)

I actually slowed my times down today and did a 15.45km.  Usually my mile is quicker than that!  But I do think my times will be better off of the elliptical - not to worry.

Also, I was just happy to get back into it.

And most important...I haven't had ANY knee problems by:

 - running on the elliptical

 - running every other song

 - not going full out for an hour (small increments)

I'd like to more up to a 2km run next week. 

Monday Motivation

I thought this was beautiful and also a gentle reminder that we are never perfect.  I am never perfect. But with the all or nothing mentality, we forget this.
I am negative with myself for not being PERFECT on my diet.  I am really working on this.

Sunday Weigh In

After a slow week I am happy to report that I am down again!  254.8
Now, this is going to be a hard week.  I have the wedding in Noosa AND the Blue Sapphire races AND the Caulfield Cup.  That is a lot of drinking and eating.

So, what can I do?
20 minutes of walking every day no matter what.
Stick to my gym schedule.
Make better choices than bad.
It would be great if I could MAINTAIN my weight during a rough week.

Funny Friday

I hear ya cookie monster.
I love cookies and cakes - best desserts EVER.