Epiphany

Big things happening this week as my title hints. One definition of ‘epiphany’ is “A comprehension or perception of reality by means of a sudden intuitive realization”. Sounds pretty dramatic doesn’t it? Well it wasn’t quite like that but there were a couple of things just all came together for me last week and now I have some brand new activities happening in my life. But first a review of last week. A loss of 400g this week – which is good but I’m greedy – just every now and then I would SO like a 1kg loss but I guess I really should know by now that my body gives every gram away reluctantly!! Alcohol – TICK – None (12 weeks!!!) Water – TICK Tracking – TICK Steps – just over 54,000 for six days – averaging 9,000 steps per day – was home sick one day so didn’t wear it that day Points – TICK – and my allowance has now dropped a point according to WW so now only getting 18 points per day Walking – managed 5 this week so that was a bit better So…… the changes? Well as some of you know from comments I’ve left etc., I’ve been thinking about getting back to the gym. I went for a couple of years but haven’t been in the last 18 months. One of the difficulties is that although there is a gym in the small town where I live, it’s pretty ordinary so I need to travel into town to get a decent one – putting almost an hour onto the time required. Then the gym I was going to gets incredibly busy between 5pm and 6.30pm so I used to go at 6.30. However that meant that it was after 8pm by the time I got home then I still had to have tea etc. I also was struggling then to fit in walks with the dog – I could walk at the gym but poor old Zanna then missed out. The other problem was that I seemed to have so many things to do week nights after work too – physio, hairdresser, beautician, dentist, food shopping, kids coming for tea and so on. I was reading an article on exercise in the WW newsletter and it all just came together for me in one of those lightbulb moments and the key thing was thinking of gym visits as an appointment rather than something I just fit in if I can. I mean I don’t put off going to the hairdresser if the kids want to come for tea that night so why should I do it for the gym. Then I got to thinking about how I could still accommodate walking Zanna. And so the plan was hatched - I get up half an hour earlier on week days – 5am instead of 5.30am and Zanna and I walk our 2ks which takes us just over 20 minutes. So that’s her happy. I started doing this on Thursday last week and I must say that by the time I leave for work just after 6.30am I’m feeling fantastic. Now the gym – decided to go to another gym in town which apparently isn’t quite as busy – No 1 son has been going to this one and reckons its pretty good. So I called in there last Thursday night and am booked for an assessment tonight. My plan will be to go to the gym Monday and Wednesday early evenings and Sunday morning at 9am. But there’s more ……again many of you will know from comments I’ve left that I’ve always wished I could run. I found out about the C25K programme a long time ago but at that stage didn’t know about the podcasts so thought it all a bit messy trying to time yourself etc.. Then after I found out about them I had to work out how to convert the files to suit my MP3 player. Then I really didn't want to be lumbering along the walking track meeting all these people I know, but figured that now I am going in the morning - there would be hardly anyone around and it's still dark and also cool. I finally got all my ducks lined up on the weekend and wait for it – I did Week 1 Day 1 this morning. Imagine – I ran for a total of 8 minutes this morning. And now here I am at work feeling absolutely invincible!!! Amazing what those endorphins can do for you. Other news – Bloss got back from his gallivanting around the country on Saturday – had a great time by all accounts but happy to be home (and I’m happy he’s back, although I loved my ME time and had just the right amount). Saturday morning No 1 grandson had his first game of footy (that’s rugby league if you live in Queensland). Must admit I’m an AFL girl! Had planned to insert a photo of him here which I emailed from home to work but just realised it hasn’t come through. Anway it was hilarious - he's only 5 and had only had two training sessions so really hadn't much of a clue - and he certainly wasn't alone in that! But so funny to see all these kids swarming all over the paddock chasing the ball and having such a wonderful time. All right good people – hope everything is well in all of your worlds and you have a great week. "If you have a dream, go for it. No one is stopping you, except yourself!" - Anon A little add on - Thanks Nanette for this idea - love it

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