A quick catch up!

Last week I was so excited when I hit 79.9kg! Then good friends returned from an interstate Holiday so we went to Sunday lunch at Braza followed by an Introduction to Singapore Slings back at their place. The 79’s didn’t hang around for long (If you have ever been to Braza you would understand).

Monday night Mr TDP and I got together with a friend of mine who also happens to be a celebrant. The plan is that my Dad will marry us which is a family tradition. His Father married him and my Mum and my Great Grand Father married my Grand Parents it’s one of those things I’d like to continue through the ages. However he got his paperwork for certification off at the last minute so we will only know at the last minute whether or not he is going to be licensed to marry us. In the meantime in Australia you have to file a Notice of Intention to Marry form 31 days prior to getting married. This is to stop any Vegas style instant weddings, a cooling off period if you may. Renee is aware of the family tradition and the situation regarding Dad’s paperwork so when I asked for her help she was more than willing to assist. I Highly recommend this lady if you are looking for a celebrant, she is young and adorable and someone you will love to have as part of your day. If for any reason Dad’s paperwork doesn’t come through she’s also going to stand in and be our celebrant. This will make it so much LESS devastating for me, because I think the world of Renee.

After signing our NOIM we went out to celebrate again – Zushi! The first time we have made it there this year and it doesn’t fail to deliver. Not ever. I would eat there every night if I could.

So 2 nights in a row of sinfulness has meant it’s taken me the rest of the week to see 79.9 again. In fact the 80’s reigned supreme until just this morning when the 70’s finally peeked it’s head around the corner once more.

This week we have spent quite a bit of time doing some Hens planning. Lots of activities planned for a big weekend. I have the best girlfriends J

And I finally got the last of my invites in the mail (Only today) At least I think that’s the last of them. I can’t believe I ran out of envelopes with only 4 left to send and of course they aren’t the kind you can just pop to the shop for. We haven’t been able to invite everyone we wanted to which is sad, but at some stage you have to draw a line or you go broke. Weddings are a very expensive exercise.

I’ve started getting my daily routines in order which I have always been hopeless with. But when one of your best friends is a Beauty Therapist and tells you how disgusting your skin is, you need to listen to what she says. So I was loaded up with a whole pile of product and sent on my way. And I’m happy to say that night (despite it being 1am) I started the skin care regime and I’ve kept it up ever since. I’m also remembering my multi’s and been using a teeth whitening product. I would like to go get a professional clean and then some lazer whitening before the big day but I am too scared to see the dentist.

Friday the boss took us all out for lunch at a Northern Thai restaurant and it was amazing! Burnt so good. Then he followed up by taking us for drinks. Completely spoilt!

Saturday I finally got a long overdue sleep in. I have been dying for one for weeks, then of course Jase had to come in and wake me up so I thought I’d try and get some errands done (Like finding those envelopes) and Nicky posted about some Vases on Facebook that I liked the look of mentioning that something similar was at Target at the moment on sale. (WooHoo) So I headed down the mall to find some bargains. I found a couple and they will be going on a Candy Buffet at our wedding reception which I am excited about.

It has been such a gorgeous weekend here in Sydney this weekend. Topping 30°C both days.

Yesterday I waited until the temperature dropped and then I pulled out the exercise gear to do a run. Runkeeper Pro is an App for your iPhone which is free this month so I downloaded that, grabbed Storm and took off. I seem to have lost my orthotics at some stage so I was doing my first run in MBT’s and although movement along the ground feels great in them lifting your legs is like lifting lead. They are quite heavy shoes. Storm didn’t seem to keen on running as much as I did though, she was a pretty sweaty mess by the end of it and so was I.

Afterwards I always pay for it. I have some major dramas going on with my left hip which feels like someone is stabbing me on weight bearing so I have had points today where I have just wanted to stop and cry. It’s bloody stupid that I can’t seem to get my body to work in any kind of harmony when it comes to exercise.

Hip was sore all day today from yesterday so I was scared about how I'd go if I went out again. I told Mr TDP to keep his phone close by in case I needed him to come get me. Hip hurt uphill but was OK on flat and downhill. Took a lot of energy to get legs turning over though felt heavy even back in my old shoes. Ran the last little stretch home when I realized it would mean doing under 25min. Until this week best time was over 30 minutes for the same route.  Storm didn’t come out today, she's limping worse than I am. So the cool down was walking laps around the backyard while she watched on.

Now I’m in bed and I can’t move, I thought that might be the way but since I turned down KFC and I ran twice this weekend I am hoping scales are kind in the morning.

Something else happened this weekend...

I went on a Helicopter scenic flight over Sydney Harbour! But that’s so special I think it definitely deserves it’s own post. So stay turned and I’ll get that up in the next few days.

Bye for now.

Guess Who's Going to Trapeze School?

ME!!! That’s who!

If you have read my goals and rewards list you know that means I just reached 79.9kg! I’ve had a massive weight release in the last week or so and this morning the scales flashed me these magic numbers that I have never ever seen before. I blinked, then blinked hard, squinted and then danced around the house yelling out “I did it! I did it!” Then I went to grab a camera to pull up the recall to get photographic proof that I did it, just in case, you know.. I forgot?

NOT LIKELY!!!

Then I followed that up by texting and emailing and generally boasting that…

I’m a 70’s Girl!

Tdp xox

Virgin Weight! (82.1kg)

Well I’ve finally done it!

There is this thought, that I think my lowest ever weight was 82.8kg and so I hit Virgin Fat just after Christmas. But following my goal list I have finally hit 82.1kg and I’m the lowest adult weight I have ever been. Without any doubt.

The reward I had set for myself was a point and shoot camera. I’d really like the Canon 1000HS so I might need to wait awhile to treat myself to that one. It’s a little pricey for the current budget.

So with 61 days until our wedding I have a damn lot of work to do before squeezing into my wedding dress.  But I am sure I’ll get it done. And despite the fact that I am also sure I won’t be at my goal weight when I walk down the aisle, I can be proud of myself nonetheless because I have done a great job and I’ve made so much  progress. I’m excited! And nervous.

Tonight I went and checked out an MMA class with one of Jason’s best men (He has 2) The Instructor ran through a pretty thorough warm up (I almost died by the end of the first jog) then taught us left jab, right cross and low kicks. Boy did we work up a sweat. But it was a hell of a lot of fun and just confirmed for me that I would really like to get involved in this sport even more. I’m not sure I can make it back to this particular studio for classes but there’s a club across the road from my work and I thought I’d check that out as an option.

I’m also in the process of playing with my playlist to set up couch to 5km training again. Hopefully my mini TEMS machine will help with any hip issues I seem to keep getting whenever I run ( it’s working on my hip now so maybe not just when I run) But I know when I run the weight pours off.  And it’s not only beneficial to me, but it’s great for Storm also. I was going to get out and go tonight but it’s raining and although I am feeling dedicated enough to get through that, I didn’t quote predict how heavy going the MMA class was going to be.

Here’s to moving into the 70’s club in the next couple of weeks.

Tdp xox

2010 Wrap Up

Kisses

2010 was awesome because my family are alive and well. Storm reached her goal weight. Jason and I are as strong as ever. We celebrated our engagement in February. Mum and Dads house went on the market so they can move up here. I have some fabulous friends both new and old. I left Fitness First and love my new job at Adrenalin. I finally began wedding planning, I bought my first pair of peeptoe shoes (& my 2nd, 3rd etc...) I reached virgin fat and I'm the smallest I have ever been. Spent Christmas with my parents. Turned 30 without having a meltdown and enjoyed new years eve on a friends boat on Sydney Harbour.

Disses

Stayed way too long at FF and believed too many lies. Found out some "friends" just aren't. Could have achieved further weight loss. Lost Knackers my dingo (this hurts most of all) and my parents house hasn't sold yet :-(

2011 New Year Resolutions

• Get to goal weight by Spring.

To do this I need to:-

Eat well by keeping portions under control and eating 80/20.

Exercise frequently by utilizing programs like couch to 5km, joining a gym (omg I have to PAY for this?) and finding a martial arts club.

Lose approximately 18.7kg because I'm unsure what my goal weight should be since I've never been smaller than I am now. But it's about half a kilo a week.

Finally wear my Roxy jeans which was the original goal.

Fit into size 10-12 clothing.

• Run a 5km fun run. Walk /  run City to Surf. Complete the Adrenalin Variety Santa Fun Run.

To do this I need to:-

Get my feet and gait reassessed at Running Science to make sure I run in the right shoes.

Purchase running shoes.

Start Couch to 5km training (again)

Have a regular massage or manipulation to help avoid injury.

Learn to rehab properly where necessary.

Accept if I have to walk and not run for my own well being rather than get stubborn or sooky about situations beyond my control.

• Create good daily habits. Like taking my multi vitamins and keeping a good skincare routine.

I have everything I need, I just need to do it.

• Face my fear of the dentist and go in for a clean and check up.

I haven't been to the dentist since I was in primary school and the dental bus used to come in. I never had a fear then I don't know where it's come from now since I've never had any work done.

• Finish wedding planning and get married without having a meltdown or turning into a bridezilla.

• De clutter, de clutter, de clutter! I think this might be a never ending task. Even more so for a natural hoarder like me.

To do this I need to:-

Learn to utilize that great resource we have known as eBay to sell things.

Actually sell any thing un needed and of any value to put some coin back in my pocket.

Learn to deal with stuff once then find a place for it or throw it out (probably more of a 5 year plan).

Get a filing cabinet for important papers.

Organise a filing system and use it.

• Work on our finances and budget to minimize debt.

To do this I need to:-

Analyse our situation post wedding.

Continue to pay more than I need to on loans.

Divert extra funds to loan account to minimize interest.

Not take out any further finance options.

Take lunches to work 4 days a week like I used to rather than buying.