NSV - non scale victory

A pair of black pants which didn't actually do up over my stomach now can be fastened and are comfy to wear.

They are a little tight in my thighs but my other black work pants feel like I'm in a circus tent so I definitely prefer the small size right now as I don't need to keep pulling them up as they have slipped down off my hips. I'm going to wear them with a size 20 top that was snug but now sits loosely over my hips and tummy. I'm excited to wear them for work tomorrow!

Weigh in #5

Still going down and closer to my first goal. 

All is well and I'm enjoying doing keto.

This weeks loss 1.3kg

Total loss 9.1kg

My Frugal Week

How did I save money this week?

1. I got called in for work on Thursday and Friday so will get paid but also avoided a return trip in my car from home to my kids school
2. Went to NQR and bought some snacks for lunch boxes that were down to 50c each 
3. I didn't buy takeaway for myself (although the kids had it twice due to not being able to go home before sports and them going to bed as soon as we get home.
4. Using up lots of leftovers from the fridge and freezer
5. No coffees out
6. No unplanned spending 

Hubs and I have $50 a fortnight for personal spending. Here is how mine was spent 

$20 towards youngest soccer fees

$5 swimming pool entry for me (real price is $6.40 but they didn't have the right change so only charged $5)

So I still have $25 left for the week. I'm really happy with this. Next week I hope to have another swim. I won't plan to pay soccer fees but I will see what's left and either pay a bit more or put my leftovers into Gold Coast Savings. 

Finding time to exercise.

Last night after school we had Swimming. Our usual venue has been closed since early December for renovations so we've been heading to various pools around town for training. Last night the weather was lovely so we went staight to the outdoor pool from school.

 I'd packed my bathers too aiming to get a little light exercise in as well. By 4pm we were in the water which I must say was blissfully  warm. They boys and I played for a while, then one of them went to training. I played with the youngest for a while but then some other kids arrived and He played with them. I got out, my husband arrived and got in. I had my shower and hair wash at the pool. I watched my eldest training. Hubs swam with youngest for a while and then they got out and had their showers. We all went home tired, clean but feeling so good. Boys flopped into bed. I was happy I didn't still have to have a shower. Popped my PJs on and began to make lunch boxes!

Bucket List

I saw recently saw a woman's bucket list. I like the idea. Some items I changed into something that suits me more. Im going to highlight those I've done (or am doing) and then think about getting some more of them done this year which i will highlight in a different colour.

1. create and artwork
2. learn something new
3. do yoga
4. see a musical
5. visit a new place
6. see a turtle close up
7. have a girls weekend away
8. see a sunrise
9. ride a rollercoaster
10. send mail to 12 people
11. change someones life
12. go to a concert
13. catch a fish (and let it go)
14. see a comedy show
15. find the perfect shade of lipstick
16. dye your hair
17. pay someones bill
18. do a park run / walk
19. go offline for a week
20. try a new food
21. do karaoke
22. see a heeler
23. stop saying sorry
24. gamble $100 at a casino
25. get published in a magazine
26. visit a winery
27. volunteer somewhere
28. go out for a fancy dinner
29. take a road trip
30. learn how to do eye make up 
31. kick a bad habit
32. take a mystery flight
33. see a waterfall
34. plan a big holiday
35. go camping
36. date my kids solo
37. do something that scares me
38. practice some self care
39. renovate 1 room 
40. exercise weekly

Weigh in #4

My focus this week has been getting to my target of 7.5kg loss which means I'm aiming for a weight of 118.2kg. I don't have a date in mind but I'm plodding on and doing what i know works for me keeping 118 in my mind when I see something I want to eat that won't help me get there.

Ive made efforts to fast which i know really boosts my losses and my mental health.

things that have gone well this week...
fasting
Getting back in routine with kids sports
Having snacks planned
Taking meat out the night before so it can defrost for the next day


things that could have gone better this week...
forgetting to take a water bottle with me when i go out
not being prepared with snacks for the school run / kids sports

Loss this week - 1.9kg

Total loss so far 7.8kg

A little self care

Today, I'm going to give myself a little pedicure, smooth any hard skin, clip and paint toe nails and generally give a bit of self love. I told myself I could have a treat when I lost 5 kgs so here it is. In the past a treat might have been somewhat more self indulgent but this is frugal and will give me pretty toes at the end! No complaints from me.

I got these polishes from Kmart about a year ago cut and have the vibrant colours that my friends get when they go out for manicures ($25 a time)  but without the crazy cost. This year I will work through my polishes as they don't last forever and maybe pop some  on my Christmas list in 2020