First up is this incredible photo of our gorgeous girl Miss Tank! She had a photo shoot done with none other than Dallas Olsen after competing at the 2008 ANB Australian Titles. This photo sums her up perfectly. She’s a fit, healthy, vibrant, out going young lady who is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside.
So what’s new today with me? Well I have to say that my iphone is great and I’m loving it! I’m still figuring out how to use it to it’s full capabilities but I’m getting there. LOL!! Which means I’m now even more excited about changing over to a MAC Desktop. First up I’ll have to visit one of their stores to research more thoroughly into which model will best suit my needs. One thing’s for sure, I’ll be getting a bigger screen, all the better to see with of course. LOL!! And Deb, get ready for me to harass you with a gazillion questions about the operating system.
With everything that’s been going on this year in my personal life I had to put a project of mine on hold. So as a part of my goal framework I’m committing myself to finishing it sooner rather than later. By now you must be wondering what on earth I’m talking about. Well let me get you up to speed, my blog is moving to a self-hosted blogging platform and will have a whole new look about it. That’s all I’m going to say at this stage but I hope you’ll all continue to follow me. All will be revealed soon enough. ;o)
I’ve also started to read again. Yesterday I pulled out my copy of Fattitude by Craig Harper. I’ve read it before but I just felt the need to read it again. Once again in my goal framework I’ve plan to read for a minimum of 30 minutes a day. It’s not much time to schedule into a day especially if it will help me with furthering my personal development.
Earlier this year there was talk about bloggers inspiration walls. Me personally, I don’t have one and it got me to thinking about it. I have photos and quotes all over the place but nothing as specific as having an inspirational wall. Not for long though, it’s on my things to do list for this week and I really think it’ll help me on my next health and fitness journey. I’m going to create one in my office where I spend most of my time here at home. The first photos to go up will be of my Mum & Dad. They’ll be my primary motivation and inspiration now more so than before. Lindy Olsen will also be up there along with some great quotes that I live by. If you would like I can photograph it once it is finished and post it here, just let me know.
This week I’m home sorting out a lot of things which also means there will be room changes around here. My reiki practitioner suggested that I create a space just for myself and this was the beginning of my idea for a healing room. I’ve decided this is going to be a private space where I can escape from the outside world. A room where I can read in silence, meditate without any distractions, listen to relaxing music or practice my craft. So I’ll be making a start on it this week but it won’t be finished until I buy a couple of pieces of furniture for it. But that’s okay because I’m in no hurry. It’ll happen all in good time.
I’m getting stiff and sore for sitting at this desk without breaking my position so I’m going to finish this blog now. I think I’ll run myself an epsom salt spa bath followed by giving myself a facial. Well ladies, I hope you have a pleasant evening in whatever you are doing. 
) xxx
Standing in your clear, five-inch heels, wearing the tiniest two-piece suit you’ve ever seen — let alone actually worn, you step in front of the full-length mirror. Immediately, your brain registers with shock as “I’m not ready!” thunders through your mind.
It’s three weeks out from your competition date, and you’ve been training like a maniac for the last nine weeks — cardio, weight training, posing practice, and more cardio. From where you’re standing, you’re no where near the physiques in those photos you’ve plastered all over your walls, mirrors, refrigerator door, and car visor.
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*taking a deep breath….and exhaling*
I’m sitting here in the bottom of my deep dark well trying to make sense of all this. Mum & Dad are dead and I feel lost. My heart is broken beyond repair and the simplest things in life are now much more complicated than before. 50% of my immediate family has been physically wiped out. My home town has now become the resting place for both my parents and my physical history is gone, vanished into thin air. There aren’t words to describe what this feels like, it’s so incredibly over whelming at the moment. This whole experience is like an out of control roller coaster ride with no way of knowing what’s next or even stopping it. I just have to hang on and hope for the best.
On another note I have spent the better part of today catching up on everything online including visiting every one’s blogs I have in my blogroll and leaving comments. I can’t remember the last time I had time to do this, I’m guessing it was probably earlier this year before life became complicated. I plan on blogging, visiting blogs and commenting as often as humanly possible. I can only access blogger from home of an evening and weekend so it limits my access but I will try my best from now on.
Monday 24th November 2008 is still when I start my next journey. This one is going to be even more challenging but I expect that so no big surprises there. This week whilst I’m still off work I’ll be putting everything into place to ensure there aren’t any discrepancies. I keep everything organised in my training information excel spreadsheet. It has:
Resistance Training
Heart Rate Monitor
Weekly Schedule
Weight
Body Fat %
Measurements
Skinfolds
Goal Setting Framework
At this stage I’m not sure what the plan of attack is. JD is waiting for me to email my current stats so he can put something together ready for me to start with. Of course it’ll all be in conjunction with the results from my genetic profile. The first month will no doubt be the most challenging but after that it’ll be smooth sailing all the way. I’ve even decided that during my xmas break (19th December – 19th January) I’ll be eating clean and training just to be different. LOL!! I want to make positive lasting changes in my life. No more stuffing myself with food xmas day just because I can. I want to eat clean, get out of the house and enjoy some lifestyle cardio and end the day feeling good about myself. It’s simple, if you fail to plan then you plan to fail.
Now for those of you who would like some inspiration to help you better prepare for xmas day you can find some great recipes in this cook book. I have it in my collection and highly recommend it. Or you could try this website as well, the choices are endless and there’s nothing you can’t change to suit your dietary requirements with a little imagination.
ATTENTION ALL GREEN THUMBS……….I need your help! Mum potted strawberry seedlings and now I want to continue taking care of them in memory of her. If any of you lovely ladies have grown or are growing strawberries please let me know your personal hints and tips. I’ve already googled information about them but I prefer to hear it from someone who has been successful in growing them. They’re coming along nicely but something is enjoying eating them and it’s not me.
It’s probably time I get back to work over at LindyOlsen.com’s Forum and finish updating my training information. Have a great week and ensure you make the most of every opportunity you’re presented with. ) xxx
To My Dearest Friends,
On behalf of my family, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your expressions of sympathy after the passing of my Mum. Please know how much we appreciate your kindness and concern.
Very sincerely,
Lia Halsall
