Mixed Emotions

I sit here feeling so exhausted and unmotivated.

I do have a slump every year, just after Easter. Too much chocolate and the weather getting cooler (I definitely fall into the warm weather lover category) just seems to take the wind out from under my wings. I seem to go around in circles with my chores, take longer to do the things that I usually whip through, I don't exercise as I know I should and my nutrition leaves a fair bit to be desired...I put on a few kilos and all the wheels seem to fall off the wagon. I KNOW what I SHOULD be doing but I just can't seem to get motivated. This year seems to be worse; we have had the inlaws in Sydney for the past month, and have been traipsing back and forth to brother in laws 35 minutes away. With Dave's travel, the reno, school holidays and the big dog I seem to have lost my mojo in a serious way.

Regardless of all this, I have not lost touch with how blessed I truly am. I feel content and happy (even if somewhat frumpy and slothy) with my lot in life. I am surrounded by the love of two gorgeous giggling girls who fill my days with equal amounts of delight and frustration, and a big dog who does the same. I have a wonderful husband who works his butt off for our family but never forgets what really counts in life. I love my family more than I ever thought possible. I still feel an overwhelm at times that suprises me with the joy they bring me.

To get myself out of this rut I am going to do Michelle Bridges 12 Week Body Transformation Challenge. for the past few years I have been a huge fan of Holly Rigsby's FYM, which is US based. I love the forums as well as Holly's resistance and interval based workouts and have done a few of her challenges with great results. However I am finding more and more that I am missing workout with real live people (LOL) and missing gym classes! I loved Combat and Pump back in the day and I love to jog. As the 12WBT is Australian based and incorporates all types of exercise I am finding it really appealing. It kicks off on 23rd May and I will be incorporating FYM workouts, running, interval training and gym classes into my workouts. Just the kick up the pants I need right now me thinks!

So, my next post will be slightly cheerier and I am going to put my goals out there and results as I go along (don't worry, no before pics!!). If I put everything out there then i can not let myself down!

xxx

I Can Sing a Rainbow...

Yesterday I was delighted to receive my Kona Solids card in the mail, I had been hankering after this for some time and finally decided to just get it!!!

I love it!


This morning, I met the lovely Nic at Prints Charming. I met Nic at SIT, and we sat magging away the entire day and decided to meet for brunch and a visit. There is no such thing as going into Prints Charming and coming out empty handed. Here are my purchases to go into the stash.

Check out the wonderful stripe and printed serviettes. I can just picture them on my outdoor table with my gorgeous red glass candlestick holders when the house is done!

Nic and I are trying to round up a gaggle of gals to do an embroidery evening so we can get creative and make some of their wonderful bits and bobs! So if you are interested leave me a comment or flick me a message on FB.

As much as I would love to put the feet up and start something right this second, it is a glorious day out and I am going to take Mr Zeus off to do the Bay Run - burn off some energy for us both!