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What Lifting Has Taught Me
The majority of my life I have battled with my brain to becoming skinnier, until the last few years I had never pushed to become stronger. The number on the scale was still seen as the ultimate goal.
Lifting has taught me a number of things and now I have more NSG (non scale goals) than scale goals
* It’s taught me to not be so hard on myself
* I’ve developed a deeper respect for how powerful, awe-inspiring, and enduring my female body truly is
* On days when I’m unsure of myself, I remember how much stronger I am than my emotions
* Lifting taught me how to focus on my goals, visualize them, and then absolutely crush them
* It’s taught me that I am a smart woman. I am a strong woman. I am a beautiful woman
Last week I finally reached a goal of dead lifting my body weight – I had been joking with my trainer if only I weighed less I would’ve achieved this goal a heck of a lot sooner …
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Parents, find your village
Diane Levy taught me to be a boring mother. For that, I will always be grateful. When one of my children was going through a slightly clingy stage, I read Diane’s book Of Course I Love You, Now Go to Your Room. In the book she talks about the ‘boring cuddle’. We’d arrive at a […]
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The Lowdown: Burning Coffee
The Lowdown: Burning Coffee Can you burn coffee by adding the water first? Does it taste better when adding the milk first? Being told “you’ll burn the coffee” is quite possibly one of the most annoying sentences to ever be uttered. Especially when you’re me and you really don’t give a shit either way. […]
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Moment continued ..
Still having a moment, but it doesn’t stop me from blogging!We’re getting the remnants of that cyclone that hit Australia last week. It’s been raining all day.What did we do on a wet day?Tummy time for The Boy.It’s supposed to rain more in the next day… Continue reading
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Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance, you should never leave home without it. Given the events of the last few weeks, you could be forgiven if you feel like stepping out the door is a bit dangerous. Even staying indoors has it’s challenges. Most … Read More
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It’s mushroom and grape season
Autumn is always a rush. There’s picking to be done everywhere you look. I madly pick berries, cut cabbages, dig up spuds and pull carrots.The grapes have been patiently waiting for me. After Himrod, our wonderful eating grape, all got eaten by t… Continue reading
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Come get creative with Capital E these school holidays!
There’s heaps to do for kids aged 0-14, from live performance to awesome workshops including movie making and virtual reality. Highlights include Capital E’s ANZAC weekend show An Awfully Big Adventure at Te Papa. It’s a ridiculously clever play transporting kids aged 7+ into colliding stories on Flanders Field. Plus Capital E’s show Songs of…
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The Chocolate Tour – My First Box
The Chocolate Tour Facebook Instagram A while ago I started looking for a subscription box, I love getting mail and opening boxes. Thinking about it that is rather strange as I don’t like opening gifts from people I know. In my search I looked at all sorts but didn’t find anything that floated my boat. […] Continue reading
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Teaching Kids About Strangers
Teaching Kids About Strangers At this stage my kids are 3 and 5. If someone says hi to them, when they’re with me, then I naturally encourage them to say hi back. However in light of recent events here in New Zealand, it got me thinking about the fact that we should be teaching […]
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Supporting parents of a preterm baby.
Following the birth of our son at just 32 weeks gestation we were so lucky to have amazing support from friends and family. I honestly don’t know how we could have got through the first 6 weeks without them. With one baby in hospital and a toddler at home, it was a seriously tough time. […]
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My Style: Vintage Summer Dress
Its always a thrill to find distinctive clothing and some of the best pieces I’ve found are from local op-shops and vintage stores. One of my favorite places to shop in Hamilton in the Recycle Boutique on Grey Street. I love the variety there and I always find a great mix of designer and vintage clothing. Finding good […]
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What a special photo my uncle David just sent to me. A photo that we had not seen. May be the photographer kept it as he had cut off the most important person. It was the day my Dad went to England to study. I was the little child my dad carried.&n… Continue reading
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Keep Kalm and carry on
Keep Kalm and carry on! Meet the brainchild behind the elegant, well designed, nursing wear that is Kalm Designs. Karyn Cossey and her talented mum Merle – design, sew and run Kalm Designs, and it’s sister label K’otic. On top of these labels they also have a label for our little minis called Have a […] Read more…
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