Tuesday 31 July 2012

Day 68 - Monday Blues

Is it not just the worst day of the week? I always dread waking up on that Monday morning, when it dawns on you the weekend is over and you have to leave the most comfortable place in the world, aka my bed. Once I am up and out of bed the day is never as bad as I imagine, but that few minutes after the alarm rings and you have to get up is just pure torture!

Today was a normal working day for me, and once I got home my sister, niece and parents dog came over to sleep. All the girls! My poor fiance was most definitly out-numbered last night!

I helped feed my gorgeous niece porridge, she is just over 3 months old so has only just started on solids, and she loved it! You couldn't tell from this picture though as most of it ended up on her, bless! She was distracted in this picture by the Olympics we were watching on the TV.



On a side note, how addictive is the Olympics?! I am loving watching all of the events, especially the aquatics! I just hope GB get a gold soon, just one and I would be happy! :)

I started using a new app last night, and so far I am really enjoying using it! It's called 'Absolute Abs' and provides you with varous abs exercises for beginners, intermediate and advanced users.



It also has a 'train for the day' option, which gives you a set workout to complete in the allocated time. The workout yesterday included crunches, mountain climbers, back extension and plank hold which I had to do 20 seconds at a time, with rests, continually for 7 minutes. It was hard work but I felt so good after it!



As you can see it have an 'give me a break' feature, so if you need to pause for whatever reason you can. This app was free, and even after only one use I would highly recommend it! I am going to try and keep up the daily workouts for as long as I can, they usually alternate between 7 to 8 minutes, and include workouts from beginner stage right through to advanced, so gives you a great overall workout.

I will keep you posted on my progress!

Has anyone else tried this app? What did you think, was it easy to stick too and see results from? Would love to hear some stories!

Ellie x


Monday 30 July 2012

Day 67 - Sunday Funday

And it is Monday again!

Yesterday we put up our new garden gate, I am aware how completely sad and boring this sounds but it has made so much difference to our garden! Here is the before gate...

And the new 'after' gate! I think it is safe to say it is a definate improvement! 

After sorting the garden we then went shopping, got the food for the week and treated myself to a couple of new nail varnishes. I have a thing for nail varnish, if you have not guessed already!

I normally go for more neutral colours, but this light lilac colour caught me eye, and well the glitter. Ho could I refuse?! Hoping the colours look just as good on my nails as they do below! 

We then cooked a yummy tea, one of our go-to's if we are busy! Spaghetti mixed with peppers, onions, mushrooms, basil, pasatta and garlic. I always add a little parmesan on top once cooked, plus a little tabasco for a little kick! It tastes amazing, and is healthy... double win!


Hope you all had a great weekend, not long til the next one!

Ellie x

Sunday 29 July 2012

Day 66 - Family Time

Hope you are all having a fantastic weekend! We are over here! Our weekend began by watching the Olympic opening ceremony, and what else can I say other than OH MY GOD! How fantastic was it?! I was so proud to be British watching the ceremony, and thought Danny Boyle, the creator and director of the ceremony, did an amazing job putting it all together. Below are a couple of screen shots from the show, I was completely blown away all of the way through.



Team GB all the way!

Yesterday we spent the day dog walking, and visiting family. We visited my other half's sister who lives near Ludlow, Shropshire. It in such a beautiful location, I love visiting! We enjoyed a lovely BBQ whilst there, and I got to see an egg hatch with a tiny chick inside. So SO cute! Below are a couple of pictures from our visit...

The views driving to their house. Amazing!


Some of their land, including pony, goats, chickens, dogs, cats... etc!

  
We also spent time with my niece and parents dog, look how cute they are getting along!

Tomorrow we are putting up our new garden gate (woop woop!) and watching more of the Olympics. I am really enjoying watching the games, my favourite so far being the aquatic sports. I am looking forward to watching some sports I wouldn't normally... the other half is looking forward to watching the beach volleyball. I wonder why?


Ahem...


Day 65 - Week 9 Weigh In

So it is here again! Below are this weeks results...

Start Weight - 13st 10lbs

Last Week's Weight - 13st 4.5lbs

New Weight - 13st .4.5lbs
Measurements -
Arms - 29cm
Chest - 100cm
Waist - 86cm
Hips - 115cm
Thighs - 63cm

No change AGAIN!!!! I have been on six walks this week, eaten healthily and used my shake weight! Argh!! What am i doing wrong?

Time to up the ante on the exercise front I think. Back to jogging this week, and I will start Insanity!

Wish me luck! :)

Ellie x

Friday 27 July 2012

Day 64 - Canine Friend

Another glorious day in England! I could so get used to this weather, although I'm not expecting it to last for much longer!

After work the other half went to play golf with his Mum, and so I stayed home getting some chores done ready for the weekend. I did have someone to keep me company though!


The mother in law left her dog with me whilst they went to play golf. Jinley, the dog, and I had a lovely evening together! We went for a lovely walk around a local park, chilled on the sofa catching up on TV programmes, and reading blogs! A lovely girls night :)



After our walk I had worked up quite an appetite so roasted myself some sweet potato, jacket potatos, mushrooms and peppers. It was a 'use what is left in the fridge' meal, but I really enjoyed it!



I am still waiting to hear back from the bridal shops to see if the have any of the dresses I like in stock... fingers crossed people!

Hope you are all having a good week, tomorrow will be another weigh in! I have tried really hard this week, so hope I have lost some more weight. Less than 10 months til the wedding now, so the countdown is on!!!

Ellie x