My funny and sassy friend Dorsey over at Searching For My Inner Skinny has awarded my this beautiful Butterfly Award for my blog. Before I start my Thank You speech I had better start nominating other blogs I think are pretty cool. 1. I know she has a whole plethora of awards already and a … Read more

I did well this week. I have lost 1.05kg (2.3 pounds, if I remember correctly). I’m proud of myself this week for the following three reasons: 1. Being motivated to the point of perspiration by seeing some pretty darn icky photos of my current self, instead of getting down and eating myself into a state … Read more

I love my husband. I know I go on about it, but my love for him overwhelms me. I didn’t know that a love like this was ever possible and when it hit me, well it certainly hit me and never left. He is my best friend, my soul mate, the best father I could … Read more

Lady Smaggle has tagged anyone and everyone, and I decided I’ll accept. 1 . Were you named after anyone? No. But my Ma had it picked out since she was a little girl. I’ve never known why she didn’t use it on my older sister. Hmmm. 2. Do you still have your tonsils? Yep. 3. … Read more

Print available at Etsy by Dazeychic I am happier then a bird with a french fry. I am. I weighed in today. I always seem to feel like I will gain. I’m having trouble finding time to consistently exercise which leads me to think I won’t lose weight. I wasn’t expecting much from my visit … Read more

The lovely and super inspiring Jen, of Prior Fat Girl, tagged me. It’s my first ever tagging and I’m super excited. Small things, small minds I tell you. So here I go. 1. I can recite any line from Beaches. I loved that movie as a kid and it’s probably the movie I’ve watched the … Read more

Further to my grateful post earlier today is a little mantra that Louise Hay has in her book. I can’t remember which one. I have it written in my diary to refer to when I need to, which is a lot. I love her positive affirmations. They really hit a spot with me. She says … Read more

I find it hard to be grateful for myself and especially my body. When I was pregnant I was amazed at what my body was capable of doing, carrying that little life around inside me. I had a really healthy and wonderful pregnancy. I know doctors thought because I was bigger that I would have … Read more

The Australian Government has a nifty new campaign called How do you measure up? regarding battling obesity and getting healthy. I like it. The ad has been on TV a fair bit. I like that it’s realistic. It shows a man walking and talking. I could describe how it all goes, but it’s better if … Read more