Being the last Friday of the month, I took my measurements today.
My thoughts on this have changed a little as the month has gone on, so instead of just measuring my waist, I've decided I will measure my bust, waist, hips and also my weight.
I don't mind publishing these results because I'm teaching myself that I am not just a list of figures. There is so much more to me than my physical size. This slimming down project is just one small part of me becoming the person I want to be.
So here you go....
Bust = 44"
Waist = 42" (natural waist, not what I've previously posted about measuring)
Hips = 53"
Weight = 17st 3lbs
Tune in next month to see if I have made any progress!
Michelle x
28 Mar 2014
26 Mar 2014
A new motivation...
The death of a loved one is never easy to deal with. Grief comes in so many forms and it is impossible to know how you will react each time. My dear Nana died on Friday 14th March 2014 and I hadn't been able to see her since last October. My only comfort, which stopped me feeling eternally guilty, was that I had written to her a few weeks before to tell her that I was thinking of her and looking forward to seeing her at Easter.
I always find that when someone dies who I care about, my main concern is how did they view me just before they went? It's not as self-centred as it may sound. It is simply my nature that I always want everyone to think the best of me, because I don't ever want to annoy or upset anyone.
Obviously, being human and all that, I fail quite often in this endeavour, especially with those closest to me! In fact, I surprised myself in my recent job interview - when asked what motivates me to get up every day, I responded with "wanting to be the best person I can every day". I wasn't surprised because it wasn't true - it is very true! I was surprised because on the majority of days I get through them and then think they were a bit of a non-event.
Soooo, I've decided to make this sad loss a turning point in my life. I am not going to just want to be the best person I can be, I am going to work towards it too!
I doubt I will hear whether or not I have got the job I applied for before next week, but I can't let that alter my plans too much in either case, so I'll go ahead and explain them :)
It is absolutely definite that I perform better as a human being during BST than during the rest of the year. I love bright, sunny days and get depressed easily when there are dark clouds in the sky (I'm sure many are now wondering why I live in Northern Ireland!).
With this in mind, I have decided to build on my strengths. I am going to work really hard towards all of my goals during British Summer Time (BST) and then take it easy and enjoy the progress I have made during the autumn and winter. I wish I had thought of it sooner, I can tell you! :)
The main things I want to work on this year are:
I always find that when someone dies who I care about, my main concern is how did they view me just before they went? It's not as self-centred as it may sound. It is simply my nature that I always want everyone to think the best of me, because I don't ever want to annoy or upset anyone.
Obviously, being human and all that, I fail quite often in this endeavour, especially with those closest to me! In fact, I surprised myself in my recent job interview - when asked what motivates me to get up every day, I responded with "wanting to be the best person I can every day". I wasn't surprised because it wasn't true - it is very true! I was surprised because on the majority of days I get through them and then think they were a bit of a non-event.
Soooo, I've decided to make this sad loss a turning point in my life. I am not going to just want to be the best person I can be, I am going to work towards it too!
I doubt I will hear whether or not I have got the job I applied for before next week, but I can't let that alter my plans too much in either case, so I'll go ahead and explain them :)
It is absolutely definite that I perform better as a human being during BST than during the rest of the year. I love bright, sunny days and get depressed easily when there are dark clouds in the sky (I'm sure many are now wondering why I live in Northern Ireland!).
With this in mind, I have decided to build on my strengths. I am going to work really hard towards all of my goals during British Summer Time (BST) and then take it easy and enjoy the progress I have made during the autumn and winter. I wish I had thought of it sooner, I can tell you! :)
The main things I want to work on this year are:
- Slimming and improving my fitness
- Learning to drive
- Getting our house in shape
It's going to be hard work this year because it is the first year of trying this approach, but I am willing to give it my all in my Nana's name. Oh, it was Lil, hence the lilac writing :)
Michelle x
22 Mar 2014
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6 Mar 2014
Eye-opener? You bet!
The last 10 days or so have been pretty stressful. My hubby was taken ill and we didn't know what was wrong. He was off his food, had an upset stomach far worse than his usual IBS symptoms, had a fever but felt cold. Then one night whilst downstairs, he fainted from standing. I knew nothing about this until he came round and got upstairs and called me from the bathroom. I'm surprised that even woke me, because I do sleep like a log! I couldn't believe what he told me and was happy for him to stay at his parents' for the next few nights, as they would be more aware of noises.
On Friday, he fainted in their bathroom in the early hours. That was the last straw and his parents took him to the emergency doctor, then our GP and finally the A&E in the hospital. As someone who avoids blood tests at all cost, having two in one morning doubled his previous lifetime tally! The conclusion was gastroenteritis with dehydration which had caused the fainting.
WOW!
To think that dehydration could cause that really struck home and I've been trying to drink more ever since. Hubby was given the choice of drinking more or getting a drip, so of course he chose to drink more! He got some tablets and some Dioralyte solution to settle his stomach and replace lost electrolytes, etc. He also got a week's sick line to stay off work.
So yes, the whole episode has been a real eye opener to me.
Lesson one - it is really important to stay hydrated!
Lesson two - absolutely anything could happen in our house at night and I would sleep through it!! Perhaps we need more security measures?
Lesson three - we have to get our priorities sorted. As I've said to hubby, first health, second holidays, third work. I don't know if it will come to fruition or not, but I really hope so! We can't have him, or me, getting so run down again.
Of course, getting on top of our weight issues will make a big difference, but that is not going to happen overnight. So it's all about small steps in the right direction. Keep drinking plenty of water / diluting juice every day. Minimise the number of take aways we eat (they could be the cause of the gastroenteritis). Be more active.
Lesson four - NEVER take loved ones for granted! Illness can strike so easily and no-one knows how it will turn out. So if you love someone, let them know it as often as possible!
Michelle x
On Friday, he fainted in their bathroom in the early hours. That was the last straw and his parents took him to the emergency doctor, then our GP and finally the A&E in the hospital. As someone who avoids blood tests at all cost, having two in one morning doubled his previous lifetime tally! The conclusion was gastroenteritis with dehydration which had caused the fainting.
WOW!
To think that dehydration could cause that really struck home and I've been trying to drink more ever since. Hubby was given the choice of drinking more or getting a drip, so of course he chose to drink more! He got some tablets and some Dioralyte solution to settle his stomach and replace lost electrolytes, etc. He also got a week's sick line to stay off work.
So yes, the whole episode has been a real eye opener to me.
Lesson one - it is really important to stay hydrated!
Lesson two - absolutely anything could happen in our house at night and I would sleep through it!! Perhaps we need more security measures?
Lesson three - we have to get our priorities sorted. As I've said to hubby, first health, second holidays, third work. I don't know if it will come to fruition or not, but I really hope so! We can't have him, or me, getting so run down again.
Of course, getting on top of our weight issues will make a big difference, but that is not going to happen overnight. So it's all about small steps in the right direction. Keep drinking plenty of water / diluting juice every day. Minimise the number of take aways we eat (they could be the cause of the gastroenteritis). Be more active.
Lesson four - NEVER take loved ones for granted! Illness can strike so easily and no-one knows how it will turn out. So if you love someone, let them know it as often as possible!
Michelle x
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