well the Great North Run is finally here.
Its raining....nevermind. Im still excited.
If you want to to donate to Parkinsons UK (who im running for) click HERE. Any amount is greatly appreciated.
I'll let you know how i get on later, im off to have a healthy breakfast thats going to fuel me through the day!
Saturday, 18 September 2010
The weekend
Had a random evening out last night with some mates. Went to see a couple of bands, and home by 11. Had 4 pints of cider and some chips...not very good for a weight watcher is it?!
So today, I was up for work. Had 2 boxes of fruities and a packet of Quavers. Then me and the husband went out for lunch. I was going to have a pizza, but we decided to have a starter so i changed to a pasta dish. It was so filling I couldn't even finish it! I usually would have shovelled it in anyway, but the way I'm thinking is changing, so I decided to leave what i couldn't eat.
Am getting very nervous about the Great North Run, but I can only do my best right?
If you want to sponsor me please feel free! Click HERE to go to my Just-Giving website.
And I've had a few people asking what the 30 day shred is. Basically Jillian Michaels, the female trainer from biggest loser, has done a fitness DVD. and its brilliant! The work out is only 20min!
30 Day Shred Click the link and check it out.
But yea, the weekend is going well so far :-)
So today, I was up for work. Had 2 boxes of fruities and a packet of Quavers. Then me and the husband went out for lunch. I was going to have a pizza, but we decided to have a starter so i changed to a pasta dish. It was so filling I couldn't even finish it! I usually would have shovelled it in anyway, but the way I'm thinking is changing, so I decided to leave what i couldn't eat.
Am getting very nervous about the Great North Run, but I can only do my best right?
If you want to sponsor me please feel free! Click HERE to go to my Just-Giving website.
And I've had a few people asking what the 30 day shred is. Basically Jillian Michaels, the female trainer from biggest loser, has done a fitness DVD. and its brilliant! The work out is only 20min!
30 Day Shred Click the link and check it out.
But yea, the weekend is going well so far :-)
Friday, 17 September 2010
30 day shred - day 1
Started the day very well today, I've just completed Level 1 of the 30 day shred and signed up to weight watchers monthly pass...again.
I'm going to go back to the meetings i used to go to. I loved them and did so well.
Obviously people will be skeptical about me doing it AGAIN, but it has to work!!
Have had a chat with my lawyer friend about my pay/contract, so have been in touch with my boss. I'm yet to hear from him, but i'll keep you guys posted!
I'm going to go back to the meetings i used to go to. I loved them and did so well.
Obviously people will be skeptical about me doing it AGAIN, but it has to work!!
Have had a chat with my lawyer friend about my pay/contract, so have been in touch with my boss. I'm yet to hear from him, but i'll keep you guys posted!
Thursday, 16 September 2010
A productive day...mainly
Had a productive morning in the office.
However, i've now realised I'm earning less than minimum wage. Which really annoys me, especially as i've asked for a pay rise previously. Got my kick ass employment law buddies checking out my contract. I'm a bit worried as it came up in conversation with some of the mums at the pool, and they were annoyed and shocked i was getting paid so little for the huge amount of work i do. Then my boss was talking to them, and i think they mentioned it to him. I think hes going to want to see me tomorrow and tell me off.
Feel like i'm always screwing up, but i really do work so so hard and come out with such a pittance of pay. I teach private lessons, cover group lessons, sort out all the admin, deal with all the crap from parents and come out with less than the teachers.
Urgh....just pees me right off that I work so hard, and there are scummers out there who do sod all and get more money than me to live on. Dont get me wrong I love my job, but i feel i deserve more.
On a more food related thing, today has been a good day. Made a tasty Quorn chilli for tea served with rice and lettuce. Was yummy!
Also I rode my bike to the office, to the pool and home again.
so yea, the day has ended well!
Hope you are all well :) xx
However, i've now realised I'm earning less than minimum wage. Which really annoys me, especially as i've asked for a pay rise previously. Got my kick ass employment law buddies checking out my contract. I'm a bit worried as it came up in conversation with some of the mums at the pool, and they were annoyed and shocked i was getting paid so little for the huge amount of work i do. Then my boss was talking to them, and i think they mentioned it to him. I think hes going to want to see me tomorrow and tell me off.
Feel like i'm always screwing up, but i really do work so so hard and come out with such a pittance of pay. I teach private lessons, cover group lessons, sort out all the admin, deal with all the crap from parents and come out with less than the teachers.
Urgh....just pees me right off that I work so hard, and there are scummers out there who do sod all and get more money than me to live on. Dont get me wrong I love my job, but i feel i deserve more.
On a more food related thing, today has been a good day. Made a tasty Quorn chilli for tea served with rice and lettuce. Was yummy!
Also I rode my bike to the office, to the pool and home again.
so yea, the day has ended well!
Hope you are all well :) xx
Another day, Another positive start!
Finally think I might be getting this jet lag sorted. Am up before 9, so hopefully will get my ironing done today! After a healthy and nutritious filling breakfast!
I just read everyones comments on my first blog entry and i just wanted to say THANK YOU! They've made me assess the way I'm thinking about things and they're definitely going to help me. so thanks again.
Also, there have been a few comments on facebook from you guys. Saying the same sort of stuff, don't be so hard on myself etc.
And you know what, you're right!
Oh, and my lovely husband has taken the car today...which means I have no choice but to use my bike! Which is great really :)
So, here we go!
I just read everyones comments on my first blog entry and i just wanted to say THANK YOU! They've made me assess the way I'm thinking about things and they're definitely going to help me. so thanks again.
Also, there have been a few comments on facebook from you guys. Saying the same sort of stuff, don't be so hard on myself etc.
And you know what, you're right!
Oh, and my lovely husband has taken the car today...which means I have no choice but to use my bike! Which is great really :)
So, here we go!
Wednesday, 15 September 2010
URGH!!!
why the bleedin heck do i do this to myself?
I was having a great day and then thinking...sod it! its my body blah blah, the usual excuses i make....i wen and ate a very tasty greasy seafood pizza washed down with about 4 pints.
The word WEAK comes to mind.
I loved the pizza, and loved the beer. and loved the crack while chatting away in the club. However, now I think to myself...why? I could have had the same banter with my mates while drinking diet coke. And my hunger would have probably been satisfied with a small portion of chips or something.
So, yea its done now. Do I draw a line and start tomorrow..again? Feel like thats all I say to myself.
Its like im constantly on some sort of see-saw. Up when im finally feeling positive, and then down when I binge or am feeling fat (ooooo swear word that is! lol)
I have Citalopram to help with my anxiety and stress, and minor body dismorphia. I wonder sometimes whether I need more help with this. I always think I'm fine, but weight is such a massive issue in my life. Rediculous right?
Its crazy though, I know in my sane mind that I should be happy with myself and not listen to media pressure etc. But then the crazy bit is constantly thinking about food and how I look.
I know the weight gain is from my honeymoon. A week all inclusive in mexico, followed by a week in vegas...therefore american portions! But I just can't seem to get my head back into the healthy way of thinking.
I'm going to try and get my head around this. I know how to do it, I've done it before for heavens sake!!
Anyway, on a more positive note. Work was good today, I'm feeling a lot more comfortable with my job (only been doing this since january). However, Ive realised today my boss is screwing me over on pay! but i have some great employment law type friends who will help me out that!
Right, its getting late. I should get myself to bed at a reasonable time to try and sort this flamin jet lag out!
xx
I was having a great day and then thinking...sod it! its my body blah blah, the usual excuses i make....i wen and ate a very tasty greasy seafood pizza washed down with about 4 pints.
The word WEAK comes to mind.
I loved the pizza, and loved the beer. and loved the crack while chatting away in the club. However, now I think to myself...why? I could have had the same banter with my mates while drinking diet coke. And my hunger would have probably been satisfied with a small portion of chips or something.
So, yea its done now. Do I draw a line and start tomorrow..again? Feel like thats all I say to myself.
Its like im constantly on some sort of see-saw. Up when im finally feeling positive, and then down when I binge or am feeling fat (ooooo swear word that is! lol)
I have Citalopram to help with my anxiety and stress, and minor body dismorphia. I wonder sometimes whether I need more help with this. I always think I'm fine, but weight is such a massive issue in my life. Rediculous right?
Its crazy though, I know in my sane mind that I should be happy with myself and not listen to media pressure etc. But then the crazy bit is constantly thinking about food and how I look.
I know the weight gain is from my honeymoon. A week all inclusive in mexico, followed by a week in vegas...therefore american portions! But I just can't seem to get my head back into the healthy way of thinking.
I'm going to try and get my head around this. I know how to do it, I've done it before for heavens sake!!
Anyway, on a more positive note. Work was good today, I'm feeling a lot more comfortable with my job (only been doing this since january). However, Ive realised today my boss is screwing me over on pay! but i have some great employment law type friends who will help me out that!
Right, its getting late. I should get myself to bed at a reasonable time to try and sort this flamin jet lag out!
xx
A good start....
Woke up late as im still jet lagged, but still managed to get into work before the boss.
Feeling pretty positive about the day ahead. I've decided not to plan too far, and just take each day as it comes. I've done planning a week ahead (food wise) before and I just feel like im putting too much pressure on myself. I've always said its all in the planning, but I've come to the realisation that you can do too much planning!
Not looked in the mirror today. Which I'm going to take as a good thing. Usually I'll spend time looking at myself and finding all my imperfections and wondering how people cant see them when they are so obviously there.
So breakfast was a yummy bowl of sultana bran, i do love that cereal!
I was hoping to ride my bike into work, but my office is the other side of town to the pool I work at...so havent quite sussed out the travel times yet. But i'll get that sorted so i can get back into cycling.
Im doing the Great North Run on sunday, and I'm really nervous. I'm feeling really unfit and overweight, but i'll try my best obviously!
But if anyone feels that they want to sponsor me, please go to my just giving website!
http://www.justgiving.com/Ria-Loftus
hoprefully these trainers will get me to the finish line!!
Had a filling and healthy lunch of soft cheese on crackerbread with lettuce, a bio yogurt and a diet cola.
Hoping that will keep me going until i leave the pool this evening.
Not an overly interesting blog post today, maybe i'll do one this evening. If im honest, im just procrastinating from work!
If anyoneis looking for a good podcast to listen to, I'm really loving two fit chicks and a microphone http://www.twofitchicks.org/
check their website out.
cheers for listening
Feeling pretty positive about the day ahead. I've decided not to plan too far, and just take each day as it comes. I've done planning a week ahead (food wise) before and I just feel like im putting too much pressure on myself. I've always said its all in the planning, but I've come to the realisation that you can do too much planning!
Not looked in the mirror today. Which I'm going to take as a good thing. Usually I'll spend time looking at myself and finding all my imperfections and wondering how people cant see them when they are so obviously there.
So breakfast was a yummy bowl of sultana bran, i do love that cereal!
I was hoping to ride my bike into work, but my office is the other side of town to the pool I work at...so havent quite sussed out the travel times yet. But i'll get that sorted so i can get back into cycling.
Im doing the Great North Run on sunday, and I'm really nervous. I'm feeling really unfit and overweight, but i'll try my best obviously!
But if anyone feels that they want to sponsor me, please go to my just giving website!
http://www.justgiving.com/Ria-Loftus
hoprefully these trainers will get me to the finish line!!
Had a filling and healthy lunch of soft cheese on crackerbread with lettuce, a bio yogurt and a diet cola.
Hoping that will keep me going until i leave the pool this evening.
Not an overly interesting blog post today, maybe i'll do one this evening. If im honest, im just procrastinating from work!
If anyoneis looking for a good podcast to listen to, I'm really loving two fit chicks and a microphone http://www.twofitchicks.org/
check their website out.
cheers for listening
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