Why is it that I find it harder to find time over the weekend to blog than during the week? Anyway, back on the blog after a short absence. Had a great weekend and didn’t struggle as much as I thought with 'The One Thousand' this morning. I did my exercises at the gym on Saturday and Sunday in one of the empty studios and tried to mix it up with a few different steps to keep it interesting. Appropriately I have been in my comfort zone doing the "girly jump". Ironic considering in these last few weeks we have all discovered there ain't nothing remotely pink and frilly about skipping. It will kick your ass (and calves, and shins and thighs etc. etc.). However, having branched out I am now trying to switch it up with a few of this guy's moves. Btw, bear with it. It's not a horror flick, though yes he is a bearded man out skipping in the bush wielding a rope like a pair of nanchucks. All the elements of a budget slasher film are there…
When I read Patrick's email about breakouts on Saturday it was as if he read my mind. All last week there was a non-stop neighbourhood pimple party on my face of epic proportions. I'm talking Ibiza without all the beautiful people the likes of which has not been seen since I was very much on the wrong side of 16. I mean between my eyebrows? What kind of cruel game are we playing at here? I was completely demoralised and irate thinking that I definitely had not signed up for this!! Thankfully…things seem to have calmed down in the last few days and hopefully will stay that way. I also went and got a lymphatic massage and facial so hopefully that helped things along as well. I've also been experiencing some digestion problems and feeling a bit bloated from the change in diet. Hopefully that's just an adolsecent phase as well….
Saturday night Gilles and I finally went to see the King's Speech (brilliant) and then went to a friend's b'day party. I'm proud to say I resisted the chocolate cake which was flying around but had a glass of wine….I don’t have a problem stopping after a glass but I am finding it hard to be out and not indulge in one glass. I'm a bit worried about the next couple of weeks as there are a few birthdays and farewells coming up. I hope I can remain strong and boring :( By the way, is anyone having trouble NOT talking about PCP? It's natural for it to come up particularly as it has taken over my life and often I have to explain why I am not drinking when I go out BUT at the same time it also needs to find its place in my life so I can restore the balance! Is anyone else finding this?
We are definitely eating more fish at home which I am really enjoying but yesterday and today was craving some comfort food so whipped up a batch of "PCP spaghetti and meatballs". I had to make some modifications but it was tasty!!
Finally some PCP observations at the close of week 3:
1. Overall I am feeling less stressed at work
2. My colleagues have commented that my face looks "less fat" - those exact words!
3. Climbing the stairs to my flat is easier
4. I am able to fit into a skirt which 2 months ago was on the "no go" list. Next up I am planning to break the glass and try out a pair of jeans I have not been able to fit into since I was in Japan. Gilles - I think it's better if you aren't home for this. There could be tears…a lot of tears.
5. Looking forward to my "breakthrough" moment as promised by Patrick….
One more week to go and it will be the 1 month mark! Happy Monday all!
Bear with the breakout it'll be over soon. The changes will start to come really fast in the next few weeks.
ReplyDeleteI am with you on finding it hard to find the balance between talking about the PCP and not being a bore. I think I'm also scared of becoming a goody-two shoes amongst other things. I'm sure we'll find the balance! Let me know how you go! I think the best thing is to say 'It'd mean a lot if you read my blog and commented' because then you are paying the other person a compliment, i.e., you would benefit from their support.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the jeans!