My Keep Fit Routine!

My fitness took a hit when I had my son almost two years ago
before that I liked to keep fit went to the gym, swimming and took long walks
I have never been a person who really like to work out unlike my hubby
but I did enjoy seeing the results of working out in the mirror!
Even when I was pregnant I tried to keep walking and swimming
until the later stages of pregnancy when my pelvis dropped and I was put on bed rest

After I had this little one I enjoyed taking walks in the park beside our apartment. I would bundle this till one up and spend an hour our so walking and getting fresh air. Soon afterwards we moved and this is when my fitness routine stopped. I went back to work and with the hubby working full time, I found it hard to balance, work, home, being a Mum and fitness into my day. I put on weight didn't eat right, got sick and unfit.
This year after trying to lose weight and get back to the gym it just wasn't working for me
Until I starting Slimming World and decided the best way to fit fitness into my life was routine!
Classes in the evening are the best way to get some fitness in my life!

Monday are my day off work
so Oisín and I will go for a walk in the park in the mornings. We will bring a ball and have a kick about, feed the ducks, collect pebbles and flowers
Then Monday evening my friend and I do aqua fit which I love and it always gives me a great work out
Tuesday evenings are aqua fit again
Every second Friday evening I go to yoga classes
I try to walk to work every day and walk home from collecting Oisín from creche
We try to bring Oisín to the park most weekend do get some more exercise in!
At them moment this works for me in the future I would like to add another class maybe one of the weekend mornings
I hope to not let my fitness drop again and it makes me feel so much better
Fit body fit mind!

Battle of the Bulge - Update

At the moment Battle of the Bulge is on hold as I am quite happy with my weight I have lost a stone in weight and I am back down to a size 12. I think it has got to do with all the walking to and from work but also part of it is to do with the medication I am on for my PCOS as my hormone levels are back to normal. I feel a lot better in myself. I am walking everyday up to 5km and still go swimming most weeks. I have to be honest and say that I haven't been in the gym since November I am hoping to go back soon! 

Battle of the Bulge - Week 18

Monday & Tuesday: Was really sick with sore tummy from my new meds and sore throat and ear infection. Didn't go to work for two days and spent 48 hours wrapped up in a duvet eating soup!

Wednesday: Felt well enough to go to work for a few hours then down to my parents where I managed to eat a little stew.

Thursday: Walked to work today, work dragged in today!! After work I met Paul and we went food shopping. Fell into bed at 9pm!!

Friday: Walked to work again today it was a lovely fresh morning so I just took my time strolling to work today! It was a long day in work and I got the bus home. Paul was working late so I just made a quick pasta bake enough so Paul could heat so up later.

Saturday: Most of the day was spent cleaning the apartment before my cousins came up. Dinner was beef fatias.

Sunday: Paul and I went for a little work around our park today and afterwards done some Christmas shopping. Our boiler broke in our apartment so the rest of the day was spent trying to get some one to fix it :(

This week wasn't great I am still trying to get use to my new meds the tablets are very strong and give me an upset tummy, but as the week went on I think I am starting to get used to them. Then our boiler broke down the middle of the week and it doesn't look like it can be repaired. Fingers crossed next week might be better in diet and exercise.



Battle of the Bulge - Week 17

Week 17

Monday: Got a taxi to work I know I am getting so lazy! I did walk half way home and got a bus the rest of the way! Dinner was a really quick chicken and chips. Paul and I went for a walk around the park across for our apartments after dinner.

Tuesday: Walked to work today so a 7km walk. Work was busy today so I walked half way home and got a bus the rest of the walk. Dinner was beef hash with red onions, garlic, mash potatoes and corn on the hob.

Wednesday: Today was FINALLY my appointment with the hospital all went well thank God I am on new meds that are quite strong so they upset my tummy. I spent the rest of the day in bed as I was shattered from all the tests. Paul made a lovely chicken casserole for dinner it was yummy.

Thursday: Tummy was sick from my new meds but it was back to work. Walked to the bus stop and had seabass and potatoes for dinner.

Friday: Was lazy today wasn't feeling great so got a taxi to work and the bus home. I wasn't in the mood for cooking when I got home so we called for an Indian takeout it was lovely!

Saturday: The new meds really kicked in today and my tummy was really upset. Went to the inlaws for dinner was a lovely homemade Shepard's pie which I ha vent had in ages so it was really nice.

Sunday: Was feeling poorly today so Paul made dinner it was steak, leeks and mash lovely.

Sorry haven't been updating as much but I was really shattered from Wednesday onwards after my hospital appointment. My body has been trying to get use to my new meds and I also picked up a stomach bug over the weekend that has zapped all my energy the past few days. Hopefully the rest of this week will be a little better.

Battle of the Bulge - Week 16

Week 16

Monday: Bank holiday here in Ireland today dinner was steak, leeks, mushrooms, mash and gravy. Didn't do much else for the rest of the day!

Tuesday: Walked to work today and got the bus home gosh the weather is cold!! Dinner was beef hash with mash and corn on the cob.

Wednesday: Paul & I was both working the late shift in work so we had a lunch of pasta bake. I got the bus to work so I walked as far as the bus stop which was a 4km walk and got a lift home from work.

Thursday: Was my day off work so me, Paul and my parents went to do some Christmas shopping and went to see Skyfall which is really good by the way!! We had a fish and chips supper lovely!

Friday: Got a taxi to work to tired to walk! After a very long day in work we went food shopping so more walking plus I was starving so bought way more food than normal! Dinner was homemade cheese burgers and chips.

Saturday: It was game night in my parents tonight so Paul and I went to my parents for dinner. Just can't beat my Mammy's homemade stew yummy! 

Sunday: Paul & I went swimming today it was lovely and refreshing. Dinner was pork chops, mash and leeks.

This week has been okay I have been walking almost every day but with the cold weather I seem to be opting for taxis, lifts and comfort food. Next week is my hospital appointment so hoping afterwards I will have some answers about what happens next.

Battle of the Bulge - Week 15

Week 15

Monday: I got a taxi to work after waking up late!! Nightmare rushing to work while just having a breakfast bar for breakfast! I got the bus home from work but I did walk 3km to the bus stop! Diner was a lovely home made curry and I was so hungry from no breakfast I had second helpings!

Tuesday: I got the bus to work so it was a 4km walk to the bus stop I was off work at 2pm so I went to my parents for dinner this evening as Paul was working late. Dinner was oven baked fish, with green beans and mash potatoes. Mam made a lovely cheese cake for pudding and it was yummy! I got a taxi home curtsey of my lovely parents.

Wednesday: I was on the late shift at work today and so was Paul. I walked to the bus stop so another 4km walk! I made a hot BLT for my dinner/supper today.

Thursday: Today was my day off work today. So I walked down to the swimming pool which was a 5km walk and went for a hour swim. Spent the rest of the day cleaning the apartment! Dinner was red pepper, sweetcorn, chili, chorizo pasta-bake which I will blog about soon!

Friday: It was a fresh cold morning so I walked the 7km to work. After a long head wrecking day in work I walked the 2km to the bus stop and also picked up a bottle of wine to have after a long hellish day at work! We where bold tonight and had pizza and onion rings for dinner!

Saturday: Today was mostly spent getting ready for our friends fancy dress 30th tonight! I did make a lovely beef casserole for dinner. Then it was off out for our friend's fancy dress 30th birthday so dancing and drinks was had!

Sunday: Was such a lazy day I spent the extra hour in bed! Dinner was a Chinese takeout and it was yummy washed down with a couple of glasses of white wine!

I am happy with this week I am not putting and pressure on myself but I am trying to eat healthy and trying to keep fit!

Battle of the Bulge Is Back!! - Week 14

Battle of The Bulge is back! I needed a break from it for a while but in the few week I have lost a few pounds and am back into my size 12 clothes yipee!! I have been walking every day but haven't been to the gym at all! I am back swimming and enjoying it. I am putting less pressure on myself to lose weight and am just trying to stay fit. Its also Autumn/winter so I am back to the clothes that I love and I once again now what to wear and what suits my figure. I am back in the hospital in two weeks so I will have to wait and see what new treatments the doctors will put me on and if it will have any affects on my weight.

Week 14:

Monday:I got a taxi to work it was raining really bad! I also got a lift home so no walking for me today! Dinner was left over chicken from Sunday with chips. I went swimming this evening!

Tuesday: I walked to the bus stop for to and from work today so a 5km walk in total. Dinner was a homemade green Thai chicken curry with rice. The past few weeks I do not eat past eight o clock in the evening.

Wednesday: Another 5km walk today. Dinner was pasta bake with sausages and parma ham.

Thursday: Today was my day off from work so I walked to my parents house a 9km walk...not used to it anymore so was a bit wore out when I got there! Dinner was pork chops, mash potatoes and fresh carrots.

Friday: A 7km walk to work today!! Dinner was a cheeky fish & chips from the chipper!!

Saturday: We went down to the in-laws to say happy birthday to the Mammy-in law. Dinner was homemade bun-burger and chips with a couple of glasses of rose.

Sunday: We went Christmas present shopping today. Dinner was lovely chicken breast wrapped in parma ham, with stuffing, mash potatoes and roast vegetables washed down with a couple of glasses of red wine and Downton Abbey!!

Thats my first week back with Battle of the Bulge! I going to keep going for the next couple of weeks until my hospital appointment and see what they say about my next treatment etc

 

What We Got Up To This Month - September 2012

- Uncle Paul Furey's Anniversary Night

- The Furey's & Friends

- Having a sing song in the pub

- A glass of red wine & fifty shades

- My new exercise regime

- Healthy yummy salad

- Meeting old friends at Paul Furey's Anniversary Night

- Bucks fizz, tea in our mugs and our wedding album

- Ready for our wedding anniversary

- Pink bubbly and chocolates

- Drinks on our date night

- Reading all the fifty shades books

- Yummy fresh fruit & water in our hotel for our wedding anniversary

- Wedding Anniversary presents & the lovely view from our apartment

- Wedding Anniversary presents the theme was paper

- Glass of rose, a good book & bed

- Crisp sandwich & a cup of tea

- Downton Abbey & a glass of red

- Paul, popcorn & Father Ted

- Yummy takeout food

- Night out for Mammy's birthday

- My lovely Mammy

What did you get up to this month? Where is the time going? It October already, and I am enjoying the night drawing in and the TV getting better. Love that Dowton is back!

Battle of the Bulge - Week 13

Week 13

Monday: Walked to work today it was a nice morning so it was a nice 4.5km walk. I was mind my parents house and looking after there little dog this week so after work I walked 2.5km to there house. Making dinner for one sucks so I just has some chicken soup for dinner.

Tuesday: Walked to work from my parents house today so a nice 2.5km walk today. Again it was dinner for one as Paul was up in our apartment as I was minding my parents house while they where on holidays. So dinner was just beans on toast for me as I was doing the late shift in work. I also ate about three bars of chocolate....pms is a nightmare!!!

Wednesday: Today was my day off work today so I brought my parents dog PJ on a walk! We walked about 4km well I say walked I was more dragged then walked!!! I made steaks, mushrooms and mash for dinner today as Paul joined me house-sitting! Such bad PMS that I cried at the one show and ate my weight in chocolate!!

Thursday: Last day of house/dog sitting for my parents. Walked to work from my parents house so a 2.5km walk. After work Paul & I went food shopping (is it sad that I look forward to this) so dinner was just a quick pizza and chips.

Friday: Walked to work from our apartment so it was a 4.5km walk. Afterwards I went to the gym and done 5km cycling and it nearly killed me!! Dinner was fish and chips!

I didn't do battle of the bulge this weekend as I had a bit of a tummy bug. I not sure if I will carry on with this plan as my motivation is gone :(

Battle of the Bulge - Week 12

My New Toys!

A new week a new mind set!

Week 12:

Monday: I resembled something from the walking day today, trying to walk to work with a horrible cold, runny eyes and nose and as pale as a ghost! I only managed to walk half way and got the bus the rest of the way. I managed to eat half a pork chop and some mash for dinner!

Tuesday: I slept most of the day as I was working the late shift today. I had some pasta and ham for lunch/dinner and again could only manage to walk as far as the bus stop and got the bus the rest of the way to work.

Wednesday:Today was my day off work, and I was feeling a good bit better. I went on a 4km walk and felt really good after it. Dinner was a lovely beef casserole.

Thursday: I walked to work again today so 4.5km and afterwards I walked to my parents so another 2.5km walk. I had dinner in my parents it was a lovely stew just what I need to help me get over a cold.

Friday: Walked to work today so another 4.5km on the clock. Dinner was a really quick pizza and chips and afterwards we went to a celebrate of Paul's uncle's life it was beautiful. Lots of music, laughter, memories and craic was had.

Saturday: Was spent in my pj's as I was a little bit sick after the night before! I did go twenty minutes exercise on my new machine. Dinner was takeout fish and chips with a couple of glasses of white wine!

Sunday: I went for a little 2.5km walk and had roast chicken with fresh vegetables and another twenty minutes on the exercise machine. Later Paul went out to a work do and I snuggled up with a glass of red and Downton Abbey!

The Bad

- That cold really knocked me for six!

- The lack of exercise I done this week.

- I ate alot of comfort food this week

The Good

+ I tried my best with the exercise even with a cold

+ I didn't gain any weight (didn't lose any either!)

+ My need exercise gadget I love it!

Not a great week but not a bad one either!

Battle of the Bulge - Week 11

I have decided to take a bit of a different mind-set going into week 11 of my plan. I have decided there are worst things in the world than being a large size 14! I am going to look at different blogs and stuff and to try and learn how to dress for my size. I will still be doing exercise and trying to eat right. I will do my best, but I am not going to get upset or beat myself up anymore if I don't lost a pound or two. All I can to is my best and wait until I am back in the hospital in November and see what they say and what different treatment the doctors are going to put me on for my pcos.

Week 11:

Monday: Paul & I both had today off and we continued our anniversary long weekend with drinks and takeout food.

Tuesday: Back to work so I walked 4.5km to work today. Dinner was beef hash with baked potatoes and corn on the cob.

Wednesday: Walked another 4.5km to work  today. Dinner was pork chops with mash potatoes and fresh veg.

Thursday: I walked another 4.5km to work today, dinner as a really quick pasta bake.

Friday: I woke up this morning and my throat was really sore and nose feel like in has closed down! I had a really bad cold, so I didn't wall to work I got the bus to and from work. Dinner was a concoction of lemslip, uniflu,and chicken soup!

Saturday: I spent most of the day in bed today and it was so lovely and sunny out =( Today again I had lots of hot lemslip, drank lots of water, and took uniflu. I managed to have some chicken salad for dinner.

Sunday: Today I felt a good bit better and managed to cook some Sunday lunch. It was ham with potatoes and veg.

The Bad:

- Getting a really bad cold the end of the week it zapped the energy out of me =(

- Not getting to the gym this week.

The Good:

+ All the walking I done this week

+  My new out look on my weight gain.

So hopefully I will be back to top health next week and hopefully my new out look on my weight gain lasts a while!! Any other bloggers have any tips for dressing for a larger size or where is good to shop?

Battle of the Bulge- Week 10

Week 10

Monday: Today I started my new job, so I walked 4.5km to work, I got the bus home too shattered to walk!! Dinner was homemade chicken tikka with rice.

Tuesday: Walked 4.5km again to work today hoping to do this most days if its not raining! Dinner was pork chops with baked potatoes & salad.

Wednesday: Walked to work again today so another 4.5km. Dinner was beef stir fry with wok noodles.

Thursday: I was off work today so I managed to get down the gym I walked 3km, cycled 5km and done 10 mintues on the power plate. Dinner was a quick pasta bake.

Friday: Walked to work again today so walked 4.5km. Dinner was steak with, gnocchi and fresh carrots.

Saturday & Sunday: Its our 1st wedding anniversary on Sunday so we are going away this weekend so needless to say Battle of the Bulge plan will not be happening this weekend!!

The Bad

- Only Going to the gym once

- Lost no weight this week =/

The Good

+ Done alot of walking this week

+ Got lots of fresh air!

Not a very good week for my battle of the bulge plan but I have been getting used to my new routine so fingers crossed next week will be a better week!! Any ideas on shifting stubborn weight?

Battle of the Bulge - Week 9

Not a great week, only got to the gym twice. Haven't felt myself this week had a bit of a dodgy tummy all week. So lacked a lot of motivation!

Week 9

Monday: I went back to the gym today and it took Paul nagging at me to get me there! We walked 3.5km and when we finally got to the gym I done 20 mintues on the power-plate, 20 mintues using different weight machines, cycled 5km and done 500m on the rower. Dinner was stuffed chicken breast, peas and roast potatoes.

Tuesday: I walked 2.5km today, went to my parent-inlaws today had dinner there and it was a lovely stew.

Wednesday: My Mammy in law gave me new exericse machine to do at home. Pictures coming soon!! So I done a hour of this new machine and my rollier see pic above!! Both focse on the tummy area which is what I need!! Dinner was chicken salad.

Thursday: Today was my naughty day but I did walk 3.5km. I went to see the show Chicago with a few friends we had dinner out and a few cocktails. Good fun night out!

Friday: Walked 2.5km today & done 30 mintues exercise at home. Dinner was in my parents today and it was chicken & chips yummy! Had a few glasses of wine tonight with the hubby.

Saturday: Went to the gym today walked 3.5km, cycled 4km and done 20 mins on the power-plate. Dinner was pan fried sea bass with salad and potatoes.

Sunday: Went out to see the last of the tall ships in Dublin docks today with my Mam. Ate fish and chips drank rose and had a lovely day!

The Bad
- Didn't do much exercise this week
- Had two naughty days!
- I think I have hit a bit of a wall the past couple of weeks and my motivation is gone

The Good
+ The new exercise machine I got this week
+ I am still getting much fitter every week
+ Getting a lot of lovely fresh air!

This week again wasn't a great week I think I have hit a wall. My motivation is gone and I still don't seem to be losing much weight. Next week I start a new job and will be doing a lot more walking. Hopefully next week will be a better week!

Battle of the Bulge - Week 8

After a week break my battle of the bulge plan is back and it hasn't been a great week!

Week 8:

Monday: Well after a week of not doing my battle of the bulge plan eating what I wanted when I wanted and no exercise I felt very squishy around the edges!! I walked over 5.5km today, dinner was chicken enchiladas yummy!!!

Tuesday: After walking the legs off myself yesterday I was so achy and stiff today =( A case of doing to much to soon me thinks! I only managed to do 30 minutes of exercise at home today! Dinner was steak, potatoes, leeks and sweetcorn.

Wednesday: Today I done four hours of house work (place hasn't been cleaned in over a week!) and 30 minutes of house work. Dinner was chicken & gnocchi.

Thursday: Today I done 30 minutes of exercise....no motivation at all today =/ Paul was working late tonight so dinner for me was just a ham salad. Oh and a huge bar of chocolate!

Friday: I walked 4.5km today after not doing much yesterday I thought I better get off my bum and start doing some exercise! Dinner was pork chops, peas and chips.

Saturday: We walked 3km today today was my naught day so dinner was chicken thai curry with chips. We went to a get together in my parents tonight so we polished off a couple of bottles of wine!

Sunday: No exercise was done today. Dinner was in my parents-in law's it was a lovely Sunday roast with all the trimmings plus a couple of glasses of red wine.

The Bad
-I didn't go to the gym at all this week =/
- Felt bolated and squishy all week
- Lack of motivation to do much this week

The Good
+ I did do a good bit of walking this week
+ Ate alot of fruit this week
+ Lost half a pound this week =)

It took a while to get back into exercising this week after not doing any last week, and when I did of course I over do it on Monday and then that set the tone for the rest of the week. Midway through the week I lost motivation and didn't want to do anything! So my goal for next week is to get back to the gym at least once next week and to go swimming.

Battle of the Bulge - Week 7

Week 7:

Monday: Today we walked 3.5km and we went to the gym I done 20 minutes on the power-plate, 20 minutes doing weights and cycled 5km. Dinner was mustard pork chops, carrots and gnocchi....yummy!

Tuesday: My ankle was swollen and sore when I woke up today...so no gym or walking today. I put ice on it and rested my foot today, later on I did do 30 minutes of light exercise. Dinner was spaghetti bolognese my favourite!

Wednesday: Still out of action today, my ankle still slightly swollen today so on the advise of the hubby didn't go to the gym today. I did do 2 hours of house work and manged to do 30 minutes of light exercise. Hubby was working late tonight so dinner for me was a chicken salad.

Thursday: My foot & ankle was feeling a little better today so Paul & I walked 3.5km later on I walked another 1.5km. Dinner was pasta bake.

Friday: My foot was swollen again today so I only done 30 minutes exercise =( Its so frustrating as I want to go to the gym. Dinner was pan fried sea bass with gnocchi and broccoli.

Saturday: Today my foot was well enough to go for a swim...Paul gave me another swimming lesson! Today was my naughty day so we had a takeout and drank wine!

Sunday: I walked 2km today and dinner was roast pork, mash potatoes and leeks with onion gravy and red wine....lovely!!

The Bad

- My foot & ankle getting really sore & swollen

- The lack of exercise done because of sore foot

The Good

+ I have lost 2lbs

+ I have cut right back on snacking

This week was really frustrating I started off really well but overnight my foot swelled up to the size of a balloon and I had to rest it for most of the week but I did manage to lose 2lbs!! If you have been following my weight lose journey through the weeks you will know due to my pcos I am finding it hard to lose the extra weight and have only lost a total of 5.5lbs but my hubby who has be on this journey with me has lost a stone in weight since we started which is amazing I am so proud of him.

Battle of the Bulge will be taking a break for next week as the hubby has a week off work and we will be doing tourist things around Dublin which I will blog about next week.

What We Got Up This Month - July 2012

Wow can't believe it's August already!! This year is just flying by, well July went by in a haze of rain! Here is some of the things we got up to in the damp month of July!


- The All Ireland Hurling Feile at Croke Park
- Wine & Father Ted
- We said bon voyage to our little niece Molly & her Mammy Sarah
- My Mam & Dad brought Paul back a huge bottle of vodka from there travels
- Night out at an engagement party with my parents
- Drinks on our nights out
- Getting ready for some exercise
- Night in
- The view of Dublin from our apartment
- Me doing some drunk dancing..cringe!
- Paul & I at Phantom of the Opera
-My Phantom goodies