It is done!

Well, the photographer has just left. He took over 600 photos. We did it at home. Was much more comfortable too. Did the Bikinis, Training Gear, (a few with newspaper and lots without) and also in 2 of my Belly dance costumes as well. I had a ball, it was so much fun. My husband enjoyed it too.I can't wait to see the pics. Will get the disc tomorrow night apparently. Great Photographer and very good price - i was amazed.
I do feel hungry now and tired too.
All i have had this morning is 2 black coffees, 2 rice cakes with honey and about 8 jelly babies. Oh yeah and about half a glass of water. Didn't feel like eating really.
Anyway, back to it again now. Normal diet and of course, tomorrow 6am, back to the gym again, after having 3 days off.
For my online friends who are just starting their depletion week, it goes fast, it's not really too bad and boy it is soooooooooo worth it!! I feel fantastic, and am so happy with my final results.

Jan x

Day before..........

Update,
I am having a great day today actually, its Saturday and the last day before tomorrow's photo shoot, I feel really good, not hungry at all, fed up with chicken though hehe.
I just worked out exactly what i am wearing for photos, with my hubby Greg, I tried out my brand new hairpiece and love it, and tan looks unreal!!!! Thanks Laura.
Might just have them all taken at home i think, the beach is a lovely idea but way too cold at the moment and this way i can have a mirror handy and coffee machine and heater on the go etc.,
Aaaaagh, so not long now - i am having a red wine later on tonight too ....... woo hoo, cant wait.
Talk later.
Jan x

One more day to go!

This week has gone fast I am happy to say.........
Today was pretty good actually even though i had to work all day. I felt a lot better than yesterday even though i was at home yesterday all day. I had more energy and generally felt happier today.
Food hmmmmm sick of chicken and sweet potato, Rice Cakes and Almond spread, and you got it, lots of water, water, water. Salt free.
Nice treat this evening. I had my hair dyed after work at the hairdresser, (regrowth, to hide the greys!!) Usually do it myself but thought i would let Brooke do it for me this time. Ahh very relaxing, they do it so much better and so much faster than me. Less mess too!
I have one more day to go and am so excited but also so very nervous.
Have just heard from my photographer, Andy. He is all set for Sunday. I'm not haha.
Beach at dawn unless weather is really bad, then plan B, our house where i have an area set up just in case.
Anyway,
It's pretty late and I have just shaved legs etc ready for exfoliating tomorrow morning and a spray tan at lunch time. That will be fun - not. Hate having it done but looks good afterwards. Again, usually do it myself - well no, that's not true, Greg usually does it for me, but as this is a special occasion, another treat!! Spoiling myself a bit I know, but if i win one of the three comps it will certainly be worth the extra effort. And even if i don't, i have worked very hard over the last 12 weeks for this moment so what the heck! In for a penny, in for a pound............

Off to bed now,
See ya later,
Jan x

sick of chicken and veggies

craving yummy foods like porridge, and bread and rice and soy milk and, and, and, and............

ho hum ho hum ho hum going crazyyyyyyyyyy.........

Depletion Week - last week before Final Phots for Comps

Well,

So far so good,
Started with the increased water on Sat. Have managed to drink 4 litres a day each day now for 4 days, and then I started with the depletion training on Sunday,
That's going ok too, but couldn't drag myself to the gym this morning, so, will have to go after work now!!! Damn. Prefer early mornings. Was just too damn lazy to get up out of bed today.
Food, Well that is definately the hard part.Missing everything i like......... boo hoo but i will soon be through it hey.Miss my carbs so much and my soy milk in coffee....................... Keep thinking about Sunday when i can have some rice cakes and honey and some chocolate and jelly babies - hehehehe.
Jan x

Got the Gig

Just had a phone call.

YES!

I got the gig at the Greek Restaurant - once every 3 weeks. Yay!

Fabulous news!

Depletion Week starts Tomorrow!

YAY............ Tomorrow (Sat) i start my week of depletion.
I have booked my nails, hair, tan and photographer and I am soooooooooooo excited and nervous about the whole thing.
Tomorrow i have to start a really tough week but it WILL all be worth it.
If others can do it then i am sure i can. Although i am sure it is not an easy thing to do. DISCIPLINE - DISCIPLINE AND MORE DISCIPLINE!!!!
But hey, you know what, if i have come this far - then what the heck. As i keep saying.......... 'In for a penny - in for a pound'
I AM SO SURE IT WILL BE WORTH IT - EVEN IF I DON'T WIN ANY OF THE 3 COMPS, I WILL SURE FEEL LIKE A WINNER.

Jan x

Getting Excited

OMG 2 more weeks until i finish my first 12 weeks with Ideal Bodies Online.
That means 2 of the 3 comps i am in, will be finishing for me. Then one more goes for a couple more weeks.
Have just contacted a photographer so I can organise my final photos. Have been advised to go all out and get professional ones taken and have already booked in for my hair and tan!!
Am so excited...................
The photographer has some great ideas for the photo shoot so i hope he is available and can book me in with him.

To be continued...............

Lots of performing this week end!

Had a fabulous weekend.

Had 3 performances booked in four days.
Two performances with my Tribal girls, Kick Butt Tribal and One Solo Belly Dance performance.

The latter was a very, very, important one for me. My first ever gig dancing at a Restaurant!! A Greek Restaurant no less. And boy, oh, boy, I had a fabulous time. I put in 150% effort and hopefully will be invited back to dance there again. I had my wonderful hubby Greg there supporting me, and some of my friends were having dinner there so that was really wonderful................. They were great. Clapping along and really getting into the spirit of things.

Thanks guys.
and a very happy birthday to you Fran xxxx

Excited about a Performance

Got a few bookings this week but am very excited about tomorrow night's performance booking in particular.

Dancing Solo at a Greek Restaurant!

I hope it all goes well......................

Will let you know how it goes!!!!

Jan x

Birthday and Father's Day...........

Had a great Week End away.

We stayed at the O'Connell Inn in North Aelaide. Had a very nice room, enjoyed good service and was a very good price too........

We had dinner at the Royal Oak Hotel, also on O'Connell St in North Adelaide. We had a voucher for $100.00 which we won recently and so ended up paying about $15.00 for a fabulous meal for the two of us. It was lovely.I definately recommend this place. The meal was great and it is has a really nice atmosphere too.

After dinner we went and saw Hairlylemon play at the Lion on Melbourne St. As usual it was nice to catch up with them and their parents Bron and Roger, but I think I am over going to pubs to see bands play. Am I too old, or is it that I am becoming too healthy????

I just couldn't handle the smoke when we went out into the courtyard to get some (so called) fresh air! I couldn't drink more than 3 glasses of sparkling wine for the entire evening! What the!!! and the noise and the crowd were too noisy and too crowded and by about 10.30pm I was ready to go home to bed!!!! Oh dear. I managed to hang in there till they finished at 12.30am, but, it was tough.

Enjoyed both Saturday and Sunday shopping sprees in the Mall. Saturday I went on my own and Sunday with Greg.

Also caught up with Greg's mum on Sunday and we went to the Brunswick Hotel for a little while to watch another band that Greg wanted to see. Didn't stay too long but it was nice.

We bought a new printer for the computer. A scanner, copier, printer and CD - DVD printer - all in one.

And a Wii fit game. Among other stuff.

All in all, a great 50th Birthday and Father's Day Week End in Adelaide.

Jan x

This post is for Dylan..........

Feeling a bit sad today..........

My son Dylan, who lives in Adelaide, came to stay with us for 6 nights (for my 50th) and today, early this morning, he left on the early bus, to go back home.

It made me realize how much i do miss him.

I don't see him very often, and when i do, it is usually not for long.

Anyway, although i didn't get to do much with him, or even spend that much time with him, while he was here, it was certainly nice to have him around, and here in the evenings when i got home from work.

Hopefully, his next visit will be a bit sooner.

Take care Dylan, love you,

Mum xx

Had a fabulous 50th Birthday today.
So many birthday wishes on Facebook, text messages, emails, cards, phone calls and absolutely beautiful flowers from my gorgeous hubby Greg and brother Dave. Delivered by my friend Terry who owns the local florist here in Goolwa.

Had a lovely dinner on Sat night with some of my friends and family in Pt Elliot and this weekend Greg and I are having a week end off and going to have a meal and stay overnight in Adelaide.

Can't wait............

Organised someone to stay home and look after all the pets and away we will go!!

Hoping to get a pushbike soon, to enhance my training and yes finally after a whole year, Greg has ordered me a new engine for the Honda and soon I hope, I will have my wheels back again.

Can't wait for that either............................

Anyway, have more people to respond to on facebook so see ya soon.

Jan x