It’s been a while, I had been blogging most weekends but we went away for the long weekend and this past weekend was full of family drama so no time for the computer. I’ve finished my ‘jobs’ for tonight, my pedometer says 12,121 so I think I can finally fit in a couple of hours to do an update and catch up with some of you.
On the long weekend DH and I flew to Port Lincoln on the Eyre Peninsula (still in SA but a long way) to visit good friends of ours that are currently working over there. It was lovely to catch up with them and enjoy a kid free weekend. We were a bit unlucky with the weather as although Saturday was beautiful it poured all day Sunday and we couldn’t get out of the house. I was mortified that I only clocked up 2000 steps for the whole day!! Monday was fine although lot cooler. Our friends took us to some great deserted beaches where we were able to do some snorkelling which I really loved. At one small reef very close to their house we had bread in our fists and the fish were all around us – really awesome. Now for the best bit!!! They had a spare wetsuit which they use for their grandson that they told me to put on. It was too small but with much cajoling I got it done up and it sure did pull everything in very nicely. DH wasn’t impressed that I totally lost my boobs though!! LOL I knew I had a picture at home from my last venture in a wet suit last January at Sea World. At the time I had lost a few kilo’s and thought I looked OK but when I compared the 2 pics the difference was quite noticeable. I have done a poster for my fridge headed up “What a Difference a Year Makes” and both pictures on there. When my Mum saw it yesterday I think she was a little surprised that I was “showing off” again. That’s why I really love blogs; you guys understand how important it is to always be proud and aware of what we have achieved. That’s not to say Mum is not proud of me, she is but I know that know she thinks the jobs done and I don’t have to keep on about it. I know I do and that weekend really highlighted it for me. Staying with someone else for 3 days, I did certainly relax and ate and drank more than normal but I certainly didn’t go crazy and with the exception of the wet Sunday I did a lot of exercise. I felt like I had been in control and after all I had only eaten what my friends had eaten too. Tuesday morning brought a shock when I weighed in 1.5 kilo’s heavier than before I went. What the!!!!
I was very very good last week to get back down again but then I totally blew it on Sunday when I had a major stress with my DS1. Lot’s of wine and handful after handful of nibbles. I knew I was doing it but just couldn’t stop. That hasn’t happened to me for a long time and I think it probably highlighted that I only really got “Back On Track” last year when DS1 had moved out of home and a lot of stresses were removed. Well he’s back for while now so I have to learn to manage things better and not let the stress give me the excuse to lose control.
I love being slimmer and healthier again. I like feeling like I am in control of my body and I know that if I am healthier and happier I will deal with DS1 and the rest of my family better. I’ve kept to one glass of wine and no unplanned nibbles for the last 2 days so I’m doing OK.
I’ll leave you now with my skite piccies – thanks for indulging me :-)



PS. No news on the concert yet but at least I haven't heard that it's someone else at Adelaide Oval on the 9th December!

Please let it be Robbie!!!

In the local Sunday paper yesterday there was a small article about the Adelaide Oval being booked for 9th December for a major concert. As yet the artist has not been announced but I am keeping everything crossed that it is Robbie Williams. I know he has said there will be a tour here later in the year but I didn't dare hope he would actually do an Adelaide gig. When my alarm went off this morning the radio station was speculating about who it could be. They had no idea but then received a number of calls from listeners suggesting that yes it could be Robbie. Oh dear, I don't think I would be the only one at the concert would I!!!! Anyone else heard any rumours in their cities?

It's been a fairly quiet week, everything fine on the food and exercise front so another few hundred grams was lost. Can't complain at that though!!

Katies sent out $20.00 gift vouchers which had to be used up by Sunday so I had to go shopping didn't I. I just love trying on clothes!!! I was very good though. I put the voucher towards a lovely midnight blue pair of cords so I only spent another $20.00. Very clever Katies. Now for the best bit. I saw a really nice skirt in Target, I was just walking past, I just had to see what bargains were on the clearance rail, marked down to $21.00 from $50.00, just had to try it on. Took a size 12 and a size 10 in and the 10 fitted me. Wouldn't have mattered what it was then, I had to have it just to look at the label now and then!!! I know I'm crazy with clothes but boy I love it. I've hung the skirt up with the tag on - when I get over the rush I may even take it back and look for the next bargain.

Have a great week and please keep those fingers crossed it is Robbie!!!