From the monthly archives:
October 2008
Wednesday 29th October 2009
You’ll all be happy to know that things are progressively getting better in the sleep department, even after only three nights sleep. Earlier this year I actually wrote an article about sleep for LindyOlsen.com. By going back and reading this article again it’s helped to reinforce what I’m doing and even given me further inspiration. I’m finding that by making small changes and being consistent with my bedtime routine that little by little it helps. 18 days to go to my new habit. *yipee*
Onto something totally different, I’ve been suffering a headache for about three months now and unfortunately my physio at work hasn’t been able to fix it. So I’ve booked myself into a local chiropractor this afternoon to look at an alternative treatment to being pain free. Here’s hoping it works or at least relieves some of the pain, somethings better than nothing isn’t it.
LindyOlsen.com Forum has been a hub of activity of late. Lindy and I have come up with an idea of having an annual seven day gathering of health and fitness ladies on the Sunshine Coast. It’s not going to be until January 2010, so we have plenty of time to organise everything and put our pennies aside for it but with the response we’ve received in the last 24 hours it’s looking very promising to say the least. Here’s what we’re thinking of doing. If this is something that you think you might be interested in then come on over and log onto LindyOlsen.com’s Forum. The more the merrier.
Thursday 30th October 2009
4 days down and 17 days to go. Falling asleep is definitely getting easier, I’m no longer waking up feeling exhausted instead I just feel tired which in the big scheme of things is a step in the right direction. I’ve also noticed that the physical tell tale signs aren’t as obvious either, no more raccoon eyes. LOL!! Then tomorrow I’m going to buy a blackout curtain so that’ll be another positive factor in the sleep equation. Another change I’ve implemented is putting a cd in the car to listen to when I’m driving around. I have a cd of beautiful faerie music which helps me to de-stress so that I’m a calmer and more happier person. See I told you I’m taking this sleep thing very very seriously.
Today I finally got around to changing over my mobile carrier and phone, it’s been a long time coming and I’ll be glad to see the back of telstra too. *grrr* So I’ve bought myself an iphone, no thanks to Jadey. She kindly let me play with hers at the all females and of course I instantly fell in love with it. That and I’m very much a gadget girl and yes, I’m a bit of a nerd I guess. LOL!! Then next I’ll change over from my current microsoft notebook to a mac desktop. So it’s all happening on the technology front at my house.
My appointment at the chiropractor went really well. I’m not in anywhere near as much pain as I was but due to the lack of flexibility in my neck and the refereed pain I’m getting he had to take it pretty easy on me at my first appointment. I’m heading back again this weekend for my second appointment so am quietly confident things will continue to get better.
It’s been four days now since I’ve had a kahlua and milk which I’m extremely proud of all things considered. I do plan on having a drink this weekend but I’ll be smart and by the 750ml bottle instead of the 1lt bottle like I have been. I’m also going to work out exactly how many calories are in each drink I having. This way every time I chose to pour another drink I’m going to have to write the number of calories down on a yellow sticky note and place it on my fridge door so I’m more than aware of the calories I’m consuming and how many drinks in actually drinking. I’ve not used this technique before, in actual fact I only thought of it last night when I was talking to Lindy. Maybe this will help me to help myself, fingers crossed.
Phat Camp’s special offer is ending Saturday 1st November 2009. So if you want to go and you haven’t registered, register now and save yourself $75.
Back to navigating my new iphone. 
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Sunday 26th October 2008
Well last night would have to go down as one of the worst night’s sleep of my life. I went to bed early thinking this would be a good start only to get woken by a phone call at 2230h. *arghhh* Of course after I got off the phone I couldn’t get back to sleep so I tossed and turned for the rest of the night instead. That and it was a rather warm night, ideally the body’s core temperature should be cooler to get a good night’s sleep. Next time I’ll try taking a cool shower right before going to bed and I’ll see if that helps anyway. What have I got to lose. I’m also going to have to pick up some more lavender oil for my oil burner, this will also help me relax and at this point I’m willing to do almost anything to get a good nights sleep.
Monday 27th October 2008
12.00pm: I’ve just finished eating my home cooked meal of moroccan meatballs, spicy couscous with steamed carrot, snow peas and zucchini. It’s probably the first healthy meal with vegetables I’ve eaten in a long time. The meal was delicious and if I were to add a little tomato chutney to it it would be perfect. Actually I think I’ll buy some for it this evening, what a great idea. I ‘d forgotten how satisfying eating a healthy meal really was, how quickly we forget.Then this afternoon when I get home from work I’m going to clean out my fridge, freezer and pantry of food that isn’t in my health’s best interest to ensure I give myself the best possible chance. Then it’s a case of stocking them with the healthiest of options for snacks and meals when I do my grocery shopping at the end of the week. Simply by taking these small steps I’m moving in the right direction to a fitter, healthier and happier life. This is what I desire first and anything beyond this is an added bonus.
Tuesday 28th October 2008
Well last night’s sleep wasn’t great but it was better. Firstly I ensured I was logged off by 2100h, no computer no television just peace and quiet. Oh the serenity of it all. LOL!! I just had to add that little bit in there, if you’ve even seen the movie the castle you’ll know exactly what I am talking about. Anyway getting back to my story, earlier in the day I’d bought lavender oil for my oil burned so that was another tick in the box of things to do to help me sleep. Then I took my neuro-calm before having my evening shower. All the while the kettle was boiling for a cup of chamomile tea once I’d finished in the bathroom. I was on schedule and everything was falling into place, I was even in bed at 2130h. 2200hrs it was lights out for the night and although I struggled at first to get to sleep eventually I managed to. I’m still a long way off getting a good night’s sleep but this routine worked for me and it’s so much better for me. 20 days to go before this becomes a new habit. If I persevere I will get there, eventually. LOL!! I’ve also got those vertical blinds which unfortunately don’t stop the bright street light right out the front of our house so this weekend it’s a must to by myself a set of curtains that have black out on the back of them to help keep the heat and light out of our room. You certainly can’t say I’m not trying almost everything to ensure I get myself a good nights sleep. Worse comes to worse I still have a couple of other options up my sleeve for plan b. LOL!!
What else. I had my post-operative appointment today, my surgeon’s happy with my recovery so I’ve been given the all clear to start training again. He said he shouldn’t see me again and I know I’m more than happy with that arrangement. Daniel’s going to write me up a new program today incorporating all the body weight and resistance band exercises I need to do to get my started. Obviously after two surgeries I’ll be taking things very slow and steady because what I have to remember is that even though I don’t feel pain there’s still internal inflammation so I have to give myself adequate time to heal and recover from training.
So it’s now been two nights without alcohol, so far so good. Like anything, I’m not reverting back to the all or nothing continuum. No point, I already know it doesn’t work. But like everything it does need to be in moderation and there does need to be some level of control to it. So I’m thinking I’ll only have drinks on friday and saturday nights if I so desire and in moderation by tracking how many drinks I actually have then stopping an hour before going to bed. After all, I don’t want to completely undo all my hard work creating new sleeping habits.
I have to say, having shorter hair has been quicker and easier to manage this week. Although I’m still getting used to it I still haven’t decided if it was the right thing to do or not, either way it’s only hair and it’ll grow back albeit slowly. The things we do.
Well on that note, I’m out of here. Talk soon. )
