Feeling good!

Have been feeling great these last few days - I hesitate to say it because then something usually happens and I fall in a heap. But I need to track how I'm feeling so need to write it down :) Energy has been great, apart from the day I had with 4 hours sleep which messed with me, I have been feeling like I could conquer anything :)

Going to go for a run/walk later - it's beautiful outside - had appointments this morning so was not able to get to the gym for before brekky cardio. Trained last night - long, hard session. Shoulders, chest, hammies and tris. I was not as strong on my shoulder press behind the neck as I was the week before - I think because this was the 2nd day in a row with shoulders - generally better if I have that day off in between but with 2 on, 1 off it doesn't always work that way. I did lift 2 sets of 5 at 85lb for bench press which bettered my last week's effort. And no spot either. Did a bit better this week on Seated DB Press though so not a complete loss for shoulders.

1. 1/2 cup low fat ricotta, few cashews, 1/3 cup rice flakes, 3 chunks frozen banana, coffee with 2tsp cream and stevia
*I know I was only going to have dairy every 4 days but I was running late for appointments and needed something in a hurry. That and basically I wanted to eat dairy :) Felt great all morning - had to get my nails done, which I loathe. Last time I went I remember I could barely stay awake, my eyes were all puffy and I felt like crap. I felt fine and looked normal this morning!
2. 1/2 cup cottage cheese, few cashews, 1/3 cup brown rice, 3 chunks banana, veggies - carrot, broccoli, sugar snap peas. Decaf with 2tsp cream and stevia.

Tonight we have a function to attend. I may have a glass of wine, but I may not either. See what I feel like at the time. I won't be eating anything. It's for supper. Next weekend we are off to Adelaide again, I'm going to see a thyroid specialist.

I also ordered some supplements that my US doc previously recommended - I didn't get them at the time as I thought it was just way too expensive. It still is, but I am wanting to do as much as I can, especially now my diet is much much 'cleaner'. My liver test showed I was low in glutathione which I believe is a powerful antioxidant - the supplements I am getting have this ingredient, and bee pollen, among lots of other things. For 2 months supply it has cost me over $400 AUD. That's just the liver ones! Then there are all the adrenal function ones. However, I do feel as though everything I am doing is working.

Anyway, I have worked out my next year's plan as far as my health, business and competing go. Will fill you in later!

My email is still down, I am in the midst of changing web hosting companies in the hope that I can avoid all these issues in the future. So, bear with me please!

Michelle P, if you are reading, a public THANK YOU so much for the book you sent me. Was such a lovely surprise. :)

Day 2

Did a short interval cardio session this morning before I ate.


1. 1/3 cup rice flakes, 2 slices frozen banana, 2 pecans, rice milk, 2 boiled eggs and 1 egg white
*This brekky gave me lasting energy, felt good
2. cup of berries, 80g chicken, 1/4 avocado
*was hungry a couple of hours later
3. 100g chicken, 1/2 small sweet potato, 1/4 avocado, lettuce, tomato, 15g goat feta, some sauce from last night's beef curry
*this lasted me until after training - felt great all day
4. Left over beef curry - small portion. 1/3 cup rice, few chunks of lady finger banana. Was still hungry so ate an egg, 1/2 avocado and 20g goat feta.
*was pretty hungry after a hard training session!
5. Big bowl of fruit - frozen berries and cherries, watermelon
*why do I feel the need to keep picking at food all night????????????? I wasn't hungry, but I wanted something sweet, hence the fruit

Great training session tonight. Lifted 85lb for 2 sets of 5 on flat bench. Getting there. A lady who was riding the bike was watching me train and asked if I compete - told me I had a lot of muscle and was 'so toned' - she couldn't believe it when I told her I'm about 8kg off my competition weight! I have noticed a good change in my shoulders and arms, think I mentioned that. My back has always been pretty good.

I nearly caught the house on fire today! Damien cooked a beef curry last night and it overflowed into the oven. When I turned on the oven to cook some chicken breasts today, I nearly got smoked out. Luckily I was in the kitchen as the element caught on fire!!

Everyone, I have puddings, Crystal Light (lots of flavours of both) and maple syrup to sell! My email is still down but I am working on it. Changing my web site over to have someone in Australia look after it. Hopefully when this is done there will be no more interruptions.

Early night tonight, pretty buggered. Slept great last night.

People have asked about the NEW YOU comp - I'm getting there, just have to rewrite up some reports that I lost with this web mess and then will post the results.