TWENTY YEARS

 It has been twenty years since I went to Weight Watchers in Palmerston North, at my heaviest weight ever.

Over the next 19 months, I lost a staggering 61 kilos.

Then life happened, as it does.  (Surgeries, moving house, kids etc)

And I re-gained 2/3rds of that weight.

Up and down, up and down.

The story of my life.

I was feeling very despondent a couple of days ago, wondering why I was even bothering anymore.

ABOVE: Then I did this.  And it showed me that I am doing JUST FINE.

I needed to see these photos.

And... I think I will keep going. 😊  I may be 20 years older now, but life is for living, the best and healthiest you can be.  And feeling GOOD about yourself.  I must not lose sight of that.

Today I am going to work on a new runner.

It's another funky bird one.

Dante and Archer are coming here for the morning.  Bex's second to last day at work.

Oh and a reminder to myself.... Coco has an appointment at the Groomers at 11 am.  MUST.  NOT.  FORGET.

DAY 4 OF 15

I'm going to cook myself a chicken and feta frittata for lunch today.  With a small lettuce side salad.  I'm rather looking forward to it too.

ABOVE:   I know next to NOTHING about energy drinks.

While at the supermarket yesterday, I was standing beside a 'tasting set up'.  For V.  There are two new flavours.

I've never even had a V drink before, but as I was standing there for soooooo long, I decided to try them.

Cos well... I am lacking in energy right?

I tried the Lime and Lemonade first.  HIDEOUS!

Then I tried the Pineapple and Watermelon.

NOT BAD.

So I grabbed 4 to take home.  

ABOVE:  So, according to the nutrient details, there's nothing in it except Caffeine and a few other vitamins, minerals and Guarana extract.

Hmmmm.... what part gives you the energy?

Are these drinks any good?  

Do you drink V?

Give me some feedback please.  I don't want to be taking something if it's evil.

WOW!  That V drink certainly gave me a pick up.  My eyes felt like they were bulging outta me head... but in a good way.  I'm still feeling quite upbeat 4 hours later!

The boys and I went over to Lacy's to visit her and her guinea pigs.

Coco got dropped off at the groomers after she got to check out the guineas too.

ABOVE:  Lacy is certainly turning her new home into HER HOME.  The inside is looking really lovely and homely, and she's working on the outside.  The little greenhouse arrived yesterday.

ABOVE: Coco checking out the Guinea pigs.  I'm sure she just wants to breast feed them!  lol

ABOVE:  Onyx and Chocolate.  No prizes for guessing who's who.

ABOVE: The boys had a whale of a time chasing those guinea pigs around the house.

They have now left with Bex, and I've got my Chicken and Feta Frittata in the oven.
I'm not even that hungry now.

ABOVE:  My lunch was delicious.  I didn't use a recipe for the frittata.  I just precooked the chicken and onion, then threw them into the bowl of whipped up eggs, sundried tomatoes, feta cheese, and seasoning.

Baked it in the oven, and made a little side salad while waiting for it to cook.

BOOM.  Lovely lunch (my main meal of the day).

Darling, there's enough left for your dinner. 💙😊😋

And now... it's time to just chill out for a while, it's been a busy morning.

7.09 pm:  I've been in my sewing room, getting my latest Funky Bird Runner ready for stitching.

I'll be doing that sometime tomorrow.

Doubt I'll get it finished in time for Saturday's market.

V Drinks.  I think I will have one on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, before I go for my walk.  As a pick me up, set me up for the day type of thing.

I'm sure 3 a week won't hurt me.  And I really like that Pineapple and Watermelon one.

Stew is at the pub, due home in about an hour.

So, I've stopped working now and am about to turn the telly on for the first time today.  Coronation Street is on a bit later, and after that I'll be heading off to bed.