Why is it, when you try to set your mind to something you are faced with nothing but temptation? I have been trying to get back into my health kick by it is proving to be rather difficult!
This week I have been hitting the gym - or more accurately, classes at the gym. I have been spinning up a storm, well spinning up a serious sweat. However as soon as I get home and pop the kettle on I find my self reaching for the biscuits, chocolates or anything sweet!
This morning I went to spin and then kettlercise and I thought it's a fantastic way to start the weekend. Kick start the weekend on a healthy note, and hopefully it will continue. Now, I have been relatively good but what is worrying is that the only thing that has been on my mind today is food, food, food. I have tried to keep busy to take my mind off shoving sweet treats onto my gob but it is proving rather difficult.
I hope this is just the craving of sweet things talking and tomorrow will be easier!
I think I will try to set myself a challenge - one to keep me motivated and on track to look good for my fantastic holiday. I have been hearing rumbles about this '30 day squat challenge'. I think this sounds challenge worthy. I guess squats can been done anywhere so there should not be an excuse to fail..... well I guess that is the point.
Right I am off to check out this challenge, mostly to take my mind off food!
Saturday, 6 April 2013
Sunday, 17 February 2013
Fingers Crossed that Spring has Sprung
Today was one of those glorious days where the sunshine seemed to lift everyone into a happy mood. The cold dark winter months seem to feel as though they last longer and longer every year. Lets hope that winter is finally over for this year.
For the first time in months I felt motivated. Not only motivated to get things done, but motivated to eat healthier food, banish all the stodgy comfort food that I have been packing away and each fresh and healthy. It's rather unfortunate that you can't get good fruit throughout the year...
I am a great believer that climate effects your weight because the weather seems to have an effect on what you want to eat. I've always said if Scotland had warmer, sunnier weather I would be skinny and the obesity crisis would not be so prominent. Changing times and computers have made kids less active, but who remembers when it was a rainy day? Utter boredom ensued, you were trapped, stuck in.... on the rare occasion you could have friends over but you were ultimately still bored.
For the first time in months I felt motivated. Not only motivated to get things done, but motivated to eat healthier food, banish all the stodgy comfort food that I have been packing away and each fresh and healthy. It's rather unfortunate that you can't get good fruit throughout the year...
I am a great believer that climate effects your weight because the weather seems to have an effect on what you want to eat. I've always said if Scotland had warmer, sunnier weather I would be skinny and the obesity crisis would not be so prominent. Changing times and computers have made kids less active, but who remembers when it was a rainy day? Utter boredom ensued, you were trapped, stuck in.... on the rare occasion you could have friends over but you were ultimately still bored.
Monday, 21 January 2013
It's been one of those weeks
Happy Monday Folks!
Another Monday means it is the start of another week, and boy am I happy for a fresh start. Last week I was out and about and got to venture to Newcastle and Leeds via the UK rail network. As some of you may know the snow has hit with a vengeance and with it, it has brought the freezing cold and travel disruptions.
I always believe that the best train journeys are all about the snacks. On Wednesday I hopped aboard the train that was to take me to Newcastle. As it was an afternoon departure I thought I would jump into Boots and grab a sandwich, or even a meal deal because I love a bargain. I clambered aboard the train with my wheelie case in tow, found my reserved seat and began to settle in.
I began by opening my Boots bag and fetching out my sandwich, well in this case, my wrap. I had decided to purchase the Prawn and Lemon wrap from the Boots 'Shapers' range. I pulled the packaging out of the bag and I noticed that the bottom of the boxed packaging did not look too neat so I thought I would open the wrap from this end. BIG MISTAKE! The package was soaking and so was the wrap. The wrap had become like a sticky dough. It went straight into the bin, well after I took some snaps with my phone to email to Boots Customer Service.
My next mishap was with Boots again. The foundation I use is the Maybelline 24 hour superstay foundation. I am coming to the end of current bottle so I thought I would pick more up before I was caught short. I popped into Boots and I was really excited to see that they had an offer on Maybelline products. If you purchased one Maybelline product, then the second Maybelline product is half price. I have now ventured into four different Boots stores and I am unable to find the shade that I wear. I have also checked online, however no luck.
I decided to try a new Maybelline foundation. I noticed that Maybelline have brought out a new Fit Me range. I had a look at the testers and I tried a few. I decided to go with Fit Me 120. Once I got home I tried the foundation on my face and I thought it looked a little lighter but I thought I would try it again when I have a source of natural light. The foundation is a little 'yellow' for me, however in the store lighting the foundation was a good match. Has store lighting ever caused this issue with anyone else? I cannot be the only person who has wasted money on a foundation that is unsuitable?
If anyone comes across the Maybelline 24 hour superstay foundation in Sand, can you let me know?
Another Monday means it is the start of another week, and boy am I happy for a fresh start. Last week I was out and about and got to venture to Newcastle and Leeds via the UK rail network. As some of you may know the snow has hit with a vengeance and with it, it has brought the freezing cold and travel disruptions.
I always believe that the best train journeys are all about the snacks. On Wednesday I hopped aboard the train that was to take me to Newcastle. As it was an afternoon departure I thought I would jump into Boots and grab a sandwich, or even a meal deal because I love a bargain. I clambered aboard the train with my wheelie case in tow, found my reserved seat and began to settle in.
I began by opening my Boots bag and fetching out my sandwich, well in this case, my wrap. I had decided to purchase the Prawn and Lemon wrap from the Boots 'Shapers' range. I pulled the packaging out of the bag and I noticed that the bottom of the boxed packaging did not look too neat so I thought I would open the wrap from this end. BIG MISTAKE! The package was soaking and so was the wrap. The wrap had become like a sticky dough. It went straight into the bin, well after I took some snaps with my phone to email to Boots Customer Service.
My next mishap was with Boots again. The foundation I use is the Maybelline 24 hour superstay foundation. I am coming to the end of current bottle so I thought I would pick more up before I was caught short. I popped into Boots and I was really excited to see that they had an offer on Maybelline products. If you purchased one Maybelline product, then the second Maybelline product is half price. I have now ventured into four different Boots stores and I am unable to find the shade that I wear. I have also checked online, however no luck.
I decided to try a new Maybelline foundation. I noticed that Maybelline have brought out a new Fit Me range. I had a look at the testers and I tried a few. I decided to go with Fit Me 120. Once I got home I tried the foundation on my face and I thought it looked a little lighter but I thought I would try it again when I have a source of natural light. The foundation is a little 'yellow' for me, however in the store lighting the foundation was a good match. Has store lighting ever caused this issue with anyone else? I cannot be the only person who has wasted money on a foundation that is unsuitable?
If anyone comes across the Maybelline 24 hour superstay foundation in Sand, can you let me know?
Saturday, 12 January 2013
New Year, New Challenge
Hello and welcome to my blog!
Recently I have been reading blogs by lots of lovely people out there and I thought that I will give it a go. I have noticed that I might be 'Jumping on the band wagon' a little.... actually a lot later than everyone else but you have to start somewhere!
At the moment I don't have any plans on how I want this to develop, so I thought I would start with everything and anything and see what develops.
Thanks for stopping by, until next time!
Lynn
Recently I have been reading blogs by lots of lovely people out there and I thought that I will give it a go. I have noticed that I might be 'Jumping on the band wagon' a little.... actually a lot later than everyone else but you have to start somewhere!
At the moment I don't have any plans on how I want this to develop, so I thought I would start with everything and anything and see what develops.
Thanks for stopping by, until next time!
Lynn
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