Fighting Fit This Easter!

It just so happens that the sixth week, and the week before my half way measurements and weigh in, falls on easter. Now for some this may pose a challenge, but I made the decision when I started this challenge that I wouldn't falter. So far I have stayed strong to this. In fact I have almost ignored easter to make it a little bit easier!

Today though it all became real. There was a hamper of easter eggs delivered from the Grandparents, easter eggs on the table and hot cross buns in the kitchen. So instead of looking at them I drank my protein shake and I went to the gym. . twice. 

This goal is more important than anything to me right now so nothing will get in the way. I believe I can stay strong and complete this challenge and If Im lucky maybe ill even take out the title! So this easter I have replaced chocolate with real eggs and exercise and Im proud of myself! 

My Little Princess. .

It has now been almost a week since my sister and I went to pick up our new family puppy! We are all absolutely smitten with her and shower her in love and affection. She has already created a connection with each one of us and is an absolute angel!

I now cannot imagine life without this little girl and cant wait to see her each day when I get home.

Meet Nala. .

Oh To Be Rich!

In LOVE with these Black Milk Clothing Alice and Wonderland bathers! They would be mine if I was rich!! 

"Play Me, I'm Yours"

You wont always get an invite to take opportunities in life. So don't seek permission or approval. Take a chance and play out your on life to your own accord. 

Can It Last Forever?

Do you ever find yourself in a phrase of your life where everything seems to be going right, so right that it seems too good to be true? I constantly find myself in these phases, although usually it isn't until something shocks me that I realise it simply was too good for too long. 

Things are not meant to be perfect. As Harlan Ellison says "For without pain, there can be no pleasure. Without sadness, there can be no happiness. Without misery there can be no beauty." Or as the talented Passenger says "only need the light when it's burning low, Only miss the sun when it starts to snow, Only know you love her when you let her go, Only know you've been high when you're feeling low, Only hate the road when you’re missin' home."

Although we try to stay away from pain and sadness and live in infinite happiness, it simply is not possible. The most important thing is to remember that you are simply feeling the way you are because out there somewhere, something will show you a feeling that directly contrasts the one you feel now, and that is why it is worth it. 

When i'm down there is one word that can bring me back to life. Believe. Believe in your inner strength, believe in a better world, and believe in the life you are given. 

Puppy Love. .

We visited the puppies again yesterday! I didn't think it was possible but I am more in love with them! They are the most adorable and cuddly things ever and it is so hard to put them down and leave. Meet the three finalists, we love them all so much but one of them will be ours in two short weeks!

Don't Forget To Believe. .

Believe is the one word I will always carry with me. I think it is extremely important to believe that you have the strength to get through anything and achieve anything you set your mind to. No-one but yourself can prevent you from making your dreams come true. So next time your feeling low or cant see how it could possibly get any better, believe in yourself and you'll find the strength to survive. 

A Kick Start To The Day. .

I am almost at the end of the first two weeks of the challenge and surprisingly its been quite easy to maintain. I haven't had any cravings or weak moments and have been training daily, pushing myself and making new goals each time. Im gradually losing more and more each day and the break throughs I  have had are making me excited for the end result. 

One of my favourite meals has to be these protein pancakes topped with fresh berries and greek yoghurt. A delicious, healthy and protein rich start to the day! 

Flowers To End Summer

These lovely flowers are a bright and beautiful end to summer, enough to make any day better!