lifestyle overhaul

**bronny-jane** · 05-01-2007 09:08

lets face it im not getting any younger and i really need to take some steps foward in my life.

im going to change everything.....im going to eat well...exercise alot..and enjoy it

...quit smoking...im not going to go out for a few months...and if i do drink i'll limit it to 3 - 4 tops.

become a domestic godess...and put my self first every now and then.....i do deserve it.

i need to do this for myself, dh and my beautiful dd's...im blessed to have such a great life....so i might as well try to live long enough to really enjoy it

im starting it all tomorrow...so i can prepare myself....

im also going to try to focus more on the positives in my life and not the negatives.....its about time i did this

anyone else want to join me in a new way of living...thinking...... also i would love tips for everything

**spoon** · 05-01-2007 10:37

Right there with ya hon!!!! I will let you know what i am going to do on monday. Need time to think!!!!!

**2onthego** · 05-01-2007 11:34

I am there with you too. I just went for a one hour walk along the broadwater and I am feeling fantastic. I really think I need to stop sweating the little things and enjoy life alot more. We are all very lucky to have loving families and we should do our best to be around for them as long as possible.
I have just put some eggs on to boil and I am going to have an egg salad for lunch. I think the most possitive way to do this is to take little steps. I lost 16.5kgs last year after having back to back pregnancies and to be honest I can't really remember how it happened. I just started eating well and playing with the kids more.
We have these aweosme lives so lets live them

**MissBrightside** · 05-01-2007 11:40

these are all the things I have told myself I will be doing this year!! The being positive bit Ive started, I only had 2 drinks at new years (only cos I didnt have any money on me

) The rest of it Im working up to. Im getting sick of smoking and I know its bad

anyway. Im gonna join a gym when my ds1 starts kinder and Im gonna learn how to cook nice healthy meals for myself and my kids.
Good on ya bron and good luck!

**Tls5431** · 05-01-2007 18:06

Hi Bron

If you are ready to do it, then full steam ahead... I offically gave up smoking about 3 months ago. Prior to that I tried patches for about 3 months, but always ended up sneaking one here or there... I decided on my holidays at the end of October last year to go cold turkey... I just think you need to find out what works for you best...

I have decided this year to eat healthier and look after myself and DF a little more... We have also decided to TTC after our wedding in March again, so that will be a huge positive change for us this year...

Good luck with all your positive changes...

**kiah** · 05-01-2007 18:11

ooohhh...im so glad other people are feeling this way...sometimes i feel alone living like this and i feel guilty when i backslide....

u hav made such a wise decision bronny-jane....and can i just say...i notice from your posts that u obviously are a very strong person and if u put your heart and soul into this u will benefit beyond belief...

not sure if u know it but u hav the potential to lead alot of people and motivate others so well done...i can tell u r special...and thats not something i say to many people...

**Jeffy** · 05-01-2007 18:42

Go, Bronny-Jane! I started Body For Life on Monday and feel better for it already. It's not about weight for me, it's about being kind to my body and doing the best I can with what I have for the sake of myself and my family

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My best tip: Don't ever put off exercising until 'tomorrow.' You will feel guilty over it. Sometimes I have to go for my workout at 9 pm when bub is asleep and I hate it but I always feel so glad I did it afterwards.

**jasminesmum** · 06-01-2007 00:19

Originally Posted by Jeffy

Go, Bronny-Jane! I started Body For Life on Monday and feel better for it already. It's not about weight for me, it's about being kind to my body and doing the best I can with what I have for the sake of myself and my family

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My best tip: Don't ever put off exercising until 'tomorrow.' You will feel guilty over it. Sometimes I have to go for my workout at 9 pm when bub is asleep and I hate it but I always feel so glad I did it afterwards.

What is "body for life"?

**2onthego** · 06-01-2007 09:45

Body for Life is a weightloss and fitness program. The book guides you through what to eat and when and also what exercise to do. It is a high protein diet eating 6 small meals. Please correct me if I am wrong Jeffy as it has been about 5years since I did the program.
It's tough but it has awesome results.