Day 53

Well - a difficult PCP week with kids at home and trips out and about. This W/end will be interesting - we are off to Shimoda to stay with friends who LOVE their food & drink. At least I will be able to work out on the beach.

Have at last managed to get the V- sits, now have to contend with those Kung-fu things.  I managed 2 ..... then had to do some other abs ( more v-sits!) Maybe in 2-3 weeks they will suddenly click?????

Had a hair cut today , so I think that will be my only weight loss this week!

Day 52 and all's well

Wed. morning, and my throat is raw from all the screaming on Thunder Mountain, and my legs ache from all the queuing. I'm a big wuss when it comes to roller coasters. I can't believe I actually spent 12 whole hours with 4 kids at Disney. Normally I would have lost the plot after 2! It actually turned out to be a great day, though the food on offer was definitely not PCP quality. I watched as everyone devoured greasy slabs of pizza, and made do with a very sad salad with no dressing, and some soggy pasta. I find myself being VERY critical of what everyone is putting in their mouths - a bit like an ex smoker harping on at those who choose to continue the filthy habit!

I  had taken fruit for the kids yesterday, but only managed to get my own to eat it. They have come to realize that Mummy  is not to be messed with when it comes to junk food.

Ahh - sun is shining, the kids had a fantastic day yesterday, everyone's happy, so today must be a good food day for the whole family I think. 

I 'm finding the new timed jumping much easier. I'm doing a lot more jumps, with no problem, and I don't have to count - just set the timer and sing along to the music!

Another lapse in blogging. Had a busy weekend which involved entertaining, so I feel I must count it as my indulgence, then I don't have to spend ages deciding what to have. Had a glass of red wine on Sat. and it was enough to give me a buzz, and a slight headache in the morning. No more of that - the after effects are not worth it. The friends we were with were a bit surprised. I used to be able to handle a lot more!

My sweet tooth has disappeared -yipee.... I have no desire for chocolate cake this time round. I hope this lasts for a long time because that was my real weakness, and I don't want to slip back into old habits.

Off to Disney tomorrow with my children , and probably half of Japan. Not my idea of fun, but the things we have to do for our children. I may be a gibbering wreck by tomorrow night......

Half way!

Well it's been fairly smooth going so far. I've had a few moments over the past few days when I've really felt like eating something indulgent, but have made do with dry crackers! Also had quite a bit of negative comments from mostly women, about why am I bothering when I look fine, and why don't I just come out & have a glass of wine, it must be so boring, etc etc. It's taking some will power to ignore it all. After all we are half way through, and it's gone really quickly - for me anyhow.

Missed my eggs tonight as my lovely Georgie managed to break all of them - mostly on the floor -whilst creating some ginger bread. She did manage to rescue 2 for her baking.  I didn't really miss them, though I know they serve a purpose....

My children demonstrated the v-sits to me tonight. They do them perfectly, and cannot understand why I can't. Me neither.

And so to bed........

Nearly half way -wow

At last - moment to sit and contemplate. Time is flying by, and we're nearly half way through. It really hasn't been so bad. There has been the odd day when I just haven't felt like doing any exercise, but once I start it's fine. For the first time I did my jumps before breakfast this w/end. That doesn't mean I got up early -just we had a very late breakfast! It felt much easier than my usual evening jumping, so I will try harder to get it done in the mornings.

Still finding those v-sits difficult. Munisha seems to have the rhythm, and looks good doing it. I think I need some lessons because  I just end up in a heap, and then have to do some other form of abdominal torture to make up for it. It's my weakest bit I guess.

I became an Aunty again yesterday - my poor sister has at last popped out her little girl. She's been ready to go for 2 weeks. Can't wait to see her in a couple of weeks. The kids are all waiting to go shopping for cute girly stuff for me to take. Not sure how spending a week with my family in the UK is going to go with the PCP. As my darling children keep reminding me - how am I not going to be tempted with all that yummy food.  I'll take my rope & bands with me, and stock up on fruit & veg when I arrive. Give everyone a shock when I turn up loaded with eggs and bananas!

Day 38 and the going's good -kind of

Thanks for the great class this morning Corry. I can already feel my backside protesting, especially after doing the jumps this evening. Left them a bit late again, as I 've been busy all day, so it's now 11.30pm and I'm done in for the day.  Must go & rest my aching limbs. Actually the bit that really hurts are my ankles. I think jumping on hard surfaces is wearing them down, so I'm in the garden again tomorrow.

And so goodnight....

Happy Monday:)

I quite agree Munisha. I didn't learn anything new about my children after spending 31/2 hrs at conferences today. I did run up & down the stairs about 20 times in the Middle School, so at least I got some exercise! But I too will be back next year, just in case something momentous happens that I don't notice.

Had a frantic search of Monday night Yokohama for bananas and apples, which made Darren laugh. Still, when a banana is the highlight of your dinner it becomes of great importance to have a fresh one! And yes Corry - I didn't think about it too much, but I have never before considered a grilled fish as a treat. How things have changed.

 Did my jump rope around an empty tennis court while everyone played tennis this evening. It was most refreshing,  looking at the moon from various angles, and jumping my way round the court. I think I will do that more often.

Thanks Maki for delivering the new exercise sheets. I did find those wicked kick squat things VERY difficult - major thigh burn!