Category: Fitness

Meditation

I decided that I was going to add meditation as a priority to my life about 2 weeks ago, and I'm delighted to say that I have meditated every night just before bed for the last 15 days. I heard on a podcast that 56 consecutive days of meditation changes the shape of your brain, … Continue reading Meditation

Proud of my small steps!

So for the last week every day, bar one I think, I have done the 5 minute mini workout. 5 squats, 5 lunges, 5 push ups, 5 calf raises and 5 tricep dips. Simple and easy, and I achieved it! Might seem small and almost insignificant to someone who goes running or to the gym … Continue reading Proud of my small steps!

Healthy Habits – plan to start!

I have been listening to loads of podcasts recently, and generally they have been health and wellness type ones. I have noticed a lot of reoccuring topics (possibly as the people I am listening to are interviewing like minded people!) but there seem to be some simple enough things that can make a big difference … Continue reading Healthy Habits – plan to start!

Starting Back After Being Sick

I have been really sick for the past two weeks, as well as really busy! So obviously I haven't been able to walk or do the treadmill, so my steps are down a lot. I had actually asked the doctor could I continue to exercise (as I coughed and spluttered in front of her!) and … Continue reading Starting Back After Being Sick

Day 26 of My Month of Gratitude

Can I choose coffee again?! I love coffee. My Husband My Children My Step-Children My Step-Grandchildren My Family My Friends My Home Our Utilities Our Health Education Coffee Technology Being Alive Baby Smiles and Laughs Special Occasions Healthcare Being Irish Being a SAHM Chocolate Books Online Recipes Sunshine Online Shopping Grandparents Sleep Podcasts . . … Continue reading Day 26 of My Month of Gratitude

My Body is Complaining

Back on track yesterday. Got my little walk up to the preschool in during the afternoon, and then forced myself to go out on the treadmill last night. I've noticed that my heart rate isn't going up much with my walking on the treadmill at the speed I'm doing, but my shins and knees start … Continue reading My Body is Complaining

Back on Track, Day 1

Yesterday was my kick-up-the-ass day when I checked my weight and was up 4lbs since last Wednesday, 5 days. I had had a terrible week food and exercise wise, and that weight gain gave me the kick. Yesterday I was getting back on track. So my food was great, I made better choices. I did … Continue reading Back on Track, Day 1

The difference exercise makes!

I was having a particularly sluggish day yesterday. I couldn't find the energy, or the motivation, to do anything. And I didn't even want to. But in early evening, after having done very little steps compared to most days, my husband said that I had better go out on to the treadmill and get some … Continue reading The difference exercise makes!

Slowly starting to exercise

I got my varicose veins in one of my legs removed almost 4 weeks ago - and part of the recovery is that I need to take 3x 20min walks a day. This is a huge increase on my previous activity. I was probably getting one walk in most days, but definitely not every day. … Continue reading Slowly starting to exercise