The Don's Meddle

So many people would LOVE to not work and are envious of the fact that I am not currently working and whilst I did get a generous pay out, I still have to pay monthly bills, rent, loan, credit card, food, travel all the normal bills that is just eating away at my payout.  I have spent a little on great things like a new KING size bed, a trip to the Gold Coast with my gorgeous fiance and some good food and wine with the family at Christmas. The hardest thing about having no job at the moment is finding things to do to keep busy.  Now most people that know me would find it hard to believe that I of all people would struggle with this. I do. I feel isolated and find it hard to get into the swing of things.  I feel guilty. I have so many ideas of things I want to do but there is that little voice in the back of my head that says I should be doing job hunting, building my networks and applying for roles.  I am happy so far with the roles I have applied for and the calls...

Train insane or remain the same....  I like to keep the body and mind guessing!  I decided to mix up my training by tying the MMA class at my local gym - I had met the trainer a few times and was intrigued to see how the class would kick my backside. Having done many boxing classes and even took a Level 1 instructor courses my fitness at the moment isn't as good as I would like - so let's just say the class kicked me good. It hurt, I couldn't breathe, I was sweating and it felt GOOD. The class consisted of boxing with MMA bags,  running with weights above head, squats, sprawls, push-ups, punching bag in plank position, side kicks etc I certainly got a workout! Training with Kelly, one of the PT's at All Sorts gym was good, she pushed me hard and got me used to the different techniques and terminology that I am used too from generic boxing classes.  Loved the variety and the style, will be adding MMA classes to my weekly training.  Strength, endurance, ...

I love the New Year, it is like ripping butchers paper off an easel to reveal a blank new page, making me ponder  - what exciting, fun and challenging things to plan for 2013?!     From being made redundant to getting engaged in 2012 I can see  big changes this year for sure on the personal front with job hunting, interviews and getting my excited head around engagement parties and all things wedding...... you know like setting a date.... and wedding dresses, locations!  On the health & fitness front, I am excited to achieve many goals set out for the next 3, 6, & 12 months.  Changing gyms late last year I am now training at a gym up the road which I love, I do miss my friends at FF but love the new environment and look forward to tackling the MMA class this week.  Coming up next week is the start of   Febfast and Quitting Sugar Sarah Wilson style (more about learning how to make healthier desserts for me and meal ideas to k...