Holiday update!

Hi all.  Hope you are all as excited as me about Christmas!  I can't wait for Friday morning, the girls and I are so excited!  Well, we've been finishing off things all this week.  Today was the last time I intend to see shops until after Christmas!  We had three presents to buy, so did that this morning and got my groceries this afternoon.  Jobs done!

I am intending to do online shopping next week.  Recommended by many, I believe it's time to have a go!  Look forward to ordering online and someone else doing all the work.

Well, not much else going on here, so guess you'll have to wait for Christmas so I have something to blog about. 

Wish you all a Merry Christmas that you can spend with your loved ones.  Look forward to catching you all in the new year! xxxx

NEW MOON baby!!!

Well, after waiting for well-over a month, I went to see New Moon last night!!  I had the offer of going when it was first released, but my husband informed me that he would like to see it too.  Being the good wife, I waited and waited and waited to go with him, but after such a long time another offer came along and I couldn't resist any longer!!  It was a fabulous movie and much better than Twilight.  Really loved it, thanks Cindy for your company and Matt for having our 5 kids for a few hours!

I went to Chermside today with my Mum and sister and got all my Christmas shopping done, bar 3 presents (won't take much to do), so feel very happy with that.  It's just a shame that I was in a considerable amount of pain all day due to personal training from Thurs morning.  Had a long day, but very happy.  I have spoilt my family rotten, so hopefully they will enjoy that which they will receive.

I have been busy crafting, a small gift for some wonderful friends, Christmas cards for family and now focussing on two presents I am responsible for in time for Tuesday!!  It's lovely to have time to do all of this stuff! 

I hope you are all having a lovely lead up to Christmas.  I sure am. xx

School's Out!!!

Hi all!  Well expect some more regular blogging from me now that holidays are here!  I've had a busy but fun week.  It's been so hot.  The classroom was like an oven!  Can't wait til next year....air conditioning!!!  Moved and cleaned out today but still have so much to do!  Had our staff lunch, farewelled Melissa and Ellen.  Can you believe you've nearly all left me?!!  There are few originals left...

Just booked my holiday to the Paradise Inn Resort at the Gold Coast for 3 nights in January!  So excited.  This will be our FIRST ever family holiday!  The kids are so excited. 

Took the most gorgeous photo of my girls at their Christmas concert and then decided to use it for family christmas cards this year.  What do you think??

Abbie finished prep this week.  Hard to believe how quickly this year has gone!  I went up to school to see her little Christmas concert and it was GORGEOUS!  They sang lots of songs and presented us with their folios of work and calendar with a picture for each month!

Caitlyn has just finished year 3!  She is headed up to the senior school now!  You will never guess who'll be teaching her.....PETER SCOTT!!!  Can you believe that?!  I can't...

Hmm...other news.  I lost 0.6kg this week (I think it was just through perspiration!!) so very happy with my progress.  Looking forward to the holidays so I have more time to go to the gym! 

OK, that's it from me now.  I look forward to updating you all more reguarly, even if your sidebar doesn't say I have!  Take care all!

Me. xxx

PS.  Toni, did I tell you how fabulous that bag is???  Just thought I'd remind you of how perfect I think it is!!!

Week 6

Well, with only 10 days of work to go, I'm feeling very excited about the holidays!  I'm running secret santa at school, so hopefully all goes well!  Am also starting to think about gifts for my wonderful friends... 

Lost 0.8kg this week!  Hooray, it feels great to see the scales and measurements on their way down!  Perhaps the drop in my stress levels has helped too! 

Caitlyn got her youth choir report in the mail.  3 sounds and 2 very highs!  So proud of her!  She's been asked back to form part of the training choir (level 2), a step up from this year.  This seems to have sparked her interest again, so now need to ensure she is going to do ALL concerts!

Well, will update another week from now and hope that I have some more weight loss news to share!

Have a great weekend all!

Week 5

Hi all. Been a while since my last blog,but have been busy! Had a wonderful time at Esk with a lovely group of ladies and got quite a lot done! Made a handful of Christmas cards, a December count down album and a few other little bits and pieces. Will post photos in my next post (need to filter them, so many!).

Have finished my report cards and now life is looking a little sunnier, though I am still wishing my way to holidays as it seems that not all children share my festive optimism....grumble, grumble... Moving along...

Weight loss this week: 0.6kg, finally!! Not much, but better late than never. Have now lost 2cm off my waist and 4cm from my hips! My bra is also loosening!! Can feel the difference in my clothes now! Went boxing Sunday and almost died!! So hard! Personal training is fabulous! Am trying to find a way to fund it past xmas (free with membership runs out then!). Am really enjoying the gym and looking forward to each visit! Weird hey!

I missed the New Moon gold class screening due to brother-in-law's 30th b'day Sat night, so can't wait to get along to see it!! Can't believe I am still waiting, thinking this weekend!!!

I am starting to think about pressies for my wonderful friends now looking at Deb's blog! Hmm...something they can't make themselves....I'm drawing a blank!!! Have got 3 really nice tins for girl's teachers though, at least that's one I'm ready to start!

Take care all, will report my further progress next week - I PROMISE!!!

xxxxx

Week 2

Hi all. Well have been continuing with my gym work outs and have been amazed to find some muscles I never thought I had! Unfortunately this means my weight loss for this week is 0kg. :( I find it very hard to not see my weight reduce when I'm working so hard!

Peta and my trainer assure me that is may take 3 or so weeks to see any further weight loss whilst my body continues to build muscle. So I'll persist with the gym and generally healthy eating and hope to see some concrete numbers next week!

I am so excited to be going away this weekend, but very upset to be leaving my babies for 2 sleeps! I'm sure they'll be fine, but it's me I'm worried about! I know they're in great hands.

Am struggling with everything I have to do in terms of work and reporting still, but am not missing my weekend away...remember: I'm looking for more balance!

Have a great week!

Week 1 Down!

So Monday is weigh in day. Week 1 loss = 1kg.
This may not seem much, but with 18.8kg to go, I'm happy with anything!!

Well I've decided to record my weight loss/fitness journey with everyone. I hope that you all enjoy reading about my weeks and I'm hoping that a journal will help keep me motivated, so feel free to post comments to keep me going!!

So, my first week was HARD! I did weights, cardio, personal training and boxing. On Thursday I was the butt of a few "horse riding" immitations as I could hardly walk straight!!! Ouch! I've found my trainer to be lovely, I"ll be seeing her once a week and trying to attend four other sessions. I did boxing on Sunday morning and it was GREAT! I really loved the ladies and the class was really hard but fun.

The thing I'm struggling most with is probably running. I think my cardio fitness is lowest, but a new bra and gym clothes might help me along...

I'll try to blog about my week each Monday night with a weigh in result and any other interesting parts of my week in fitness!! Bring on week 2....

End of an Era...

I just wanted to share a photo of my Dad. For as long as I can remember (about the last 25 years?) my Dad and Mum have run a successful floor sanding business. Dad has been carrying heavy machinery up stairs, into houses and polishing their floors for such a long time but has finally stopped! He has taken a giant step and become a groundsman at a high school on the northside of Brisbane. Mum will be working part time as a receptionist in late November.

I can't imagine what it is like to do a job you dislike for such a long time, but my Dad did. The buiness has afforded our family a comfortable life for quite a while, but it is definately time for them to move on.

So I just wanted to let everyone know how amazing my parents are for running a successful small buiness for such a long time! Well done Mum and Dad and here's to a new beginning and to finally being able to go to work each day and enjoy what you are doing. Luv yous...xxx

Kristie gets fit!!!

Hi all. Well I've started the week on a very healthy note by joining the gym! I've joined Fernwood. I was so impressed with their facilities, very peaceful, fresh and clean and all women! I've signed up at a great time as you get FREE weekly (1/2 hour) personal training a week until Christmas on top of your normal membership at no extra cost!

So I went along and was weighed, measured and given my BMI! Ouch!! It hurt so much! Maybe I'll share the statistics when I'm a little further towards my goal.... What do you all think?? Maybe I should share my weight loss journey on my blog...hmmm...

I'm pretty sore today, had my first personal training this am at 5.30!!! It was a little hard to get up, but I was wide awake and fresh when I got home to get the kids ready for school.

Anyways...still looking forward to tomorrow night with my great friends and hope you are all having a great week!

Take care..xxx

A great body shop party!

Hi all. Been a little while since I updated my blog, so here goes! I have spent most of my weekend cleaning my house and getting ready for my bodyshop party this afternoon! It is lovely to be surrounded by my great friends and family. Thanks for coming ladies...

My latest update is that I will be an official gym member as at Monday!!! I am so excited about the prospect of becoming more fit and healthy and having more energy to keep up with my life...
Dropping a couple of dress sizes wouldn't hurt either!!!

I am really excited about the big night in party! Look forward to spending more quality time with a wonderful group of women. I really am so blessed to have you all in my life!

Hugs and kisses...