• #FreshStart Week 5 Update
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    #FreshStart Week 5 Update

    If I told you #freshstart week 5 didn’t go as planned, I’d be lying 😝 To be honest, it was all in the plans to take a slight rest, eating wise anyway, because we were on holiday.  For us, holidays are about rest, relaxation & experiences – this includes trying new foods 😄    So the beginning of the week started off well enough, despite it being that one week of the month you either love or hate to see (depending on your time of life lol).  Eating habits were still solid, even if it took every ounce of willpower to not inhale that king size bar of chocolate 😝 …

  • #FreshStart Week 4 Update
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    #FreshStart Week 4 Update (aka Measurement Week)

    Just over 2 months ago I made the, slightly insane, decision that for my own wellbeing I needed a #freshstart.  If you have no idea what I’m talking about or haven’t been following the journey thus far, you can catchup up here 😄   Part of this #freshstart was to participate in the MisFitNZ Happier, Fitter, Healthier 12 Week Program run by Nikki.  Whilst some of the changes I made were my own decision, e.g. the low carb WOE, Nikki’s programme gave me the ability to draw up a set goals & have a great bunch of people to work alongside to better ourselves, for whatever reason we chose to.…

  • #FreshStart Week 3 Update
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    #FreshStart Week 3 Update

    Week 3 was better than week 2 – not great, but better 😝    Foodwise, it seemed alot easier.  I didn’t see chocolate bars or muffins swimming before my eyes 😝, and even managed to stick to the low carb woe for 95% of my meals (which is better than I was aiming for).  With my water intake, I’m finding it easier to get through my 3x 750ml bottles, even if it isn’t making the toilet stops any less frequent 😝    Still going strong on the 10k steps a day, even getting to 13k one day! Yay me! I’m also finding I’m not dead tired by the time I…

  • #FreshStart Week 2 Update
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    #FreshStart Week 2 Update

    To be honest, #freshstart week 2 was HARD! You know in the cartoons when the character is so hungry, that everyone around them turns into food? Yeah well that was kinda me.. Not that I was hungry, far from it infact, but it was like every biscuit or muffin or chocolate was calling my name. Lol. Btw, I’m nowhere near saintly when it comes to food.  There’s no way you’d see me exchanging chocolate for cacao nibs or yelling from the rooftops about chia smoothie breakfast bowls – not that I’m saying it’s bad if you do, but I’m just saying it’s not for me.  I’m all about moderation &…

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    The Lego Ninjago Movie Review

      In this big screen Ninjago adventure, six young ninjas, Lloyd, Jay, Kai, Cole, Zane and Nya, under the guidance of Kung Fu master Wu, are tasked with defending their home – Ninjago City. Enemy Number 1 – the evil warlord Garmadon, the Worst Guy Ever, aka Lloyd’s DAD!   —————   The Lego Ninjago Movie follows the main character, Lloyd, in defending his home whilst dealing with the emotions of a teenager & his relationship with his father.   Our Thoughts: As huge fans of previous Lego  movies, Lego itself, and even bigger fans of the legendary Jackie Chan, the whole family was thrilled to be able to go…

  • BabyBanz Noise Reducing Earmuffs Review INSM
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    BabyBanz Noise Reducing Earmuffs Review

    Ever since I first met DH, we had a mutual interest in flying & planes – in particular WW2 era warbirds.  There is really nothing quite like sitting at our favourite spot at Ardmore, drinking coffee, listening & watching the planes go out & around. If we’re lucky we often got to see the WW2 era warbirds going out on flights. Fast forward a decade, or so 😝, and we’ve definitely passed on this interest to both our kids.  I still remember the first time my son saw a plane take off and the look of utter amazement on his face.  His favourite plane has always been the yellow Harvard…