Time flies when you’re early to bed (+ meet Rosie my vacuum cleaner)

It occurred to me today as I was making my way home that I really don’t get that much time to do things at night. Disclaimer – I don’t have kids so I really shouldn’t be complaining, and I’m not really, just making an observation.

For example, tonight I was at home by 6pm. Mario had dinner on the table by 6.15pm, and by 7pm I was cleaning up. Then began the chores and the list of things to do. Tonight I have completely pulled apart Rosie, our amazing robot vacuum cleaner, and given her a thorough do-over in cleaning her bits (sounds a bit rude doesn’t it). I’m now about to update my budget and bills and see how I’m tracking for the month. By the time I’ve finished that it will be about 8pm. I get half an hour to do something, then I’m in bed by 8.30am. It’s really not that much is it?

 

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Recap: Week 2 of the Autoimmune Protocol diet

 

Compared to last week, this week has been a walk in the park although it hasn’t been without its challenges. What I wasn’t expecting was for my weight loss to continue to this degree.

Return to work

 

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52 in 52: Have a sauna

When I wrote this 52 in 52, I had a scenario in mind: holidays, relaxing, nice sauna. Realistically, I knew that it would probably mean that I would use the opportunity to relax in the gym sauna after a workout. There was no hotel or a holiday in sight when I completed this one. Tuesday … Read more

Recap: Week 1 on Autoimmune Protocol Diet

I may not look sick but it still feels like someone ran over me with a dump truck

The first week of the Autoimmune Protocol is up, and I think the hardest part is behind me. Thank god. I’m not going to lie, the last week was tough. I’ve had all sorts of withdrawals, my moods have been all over the place, and there were days where I couldn’t move off the couch. … Read more

52 in 52: weekly round up week 2

52 things in 52 weeks

Newly Completed Do a jigsaw puzzle Newly Underway Cook a new recipe once a month (just realised this one has been completed for January, since I've been trying new recipes as part of the Autoimmune protocol) Weekly updates of the 52 in 52 list (also underway, evidenced by last week's post and this one) Aim … Read more