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Category Archives: Everyday Life
Skinny Jeans
This morning I tried on my pre-preggie Diesel skinny jeans (second attempt post baby, first one was on NYE) and guess what? They didn’t fit. So why am I telling you this rather than wait until I can gleefully exclaim over how I’ve managed to wedge myself back into them? Because when I got those [...]
Acceptance
If you passed through this blog last week you may recall my final thoughts for Monday’s post. Here’s a quick refresher:
“I was supposed to have my measurements and body fat taken this morning for the first time in 2 weeks. Particularly scary given the importance I’ve built up into it these past few weeks which [...]
New Year, New Me?
It’s been two weeks since I vowed to go paleo with my diet, following the very upsetting refusal of my body to lose either scale weight or consistent body fat weight. And considering that day one of paleo-me was the Monday prior to Christmas, I’d have to say I’ve done pretty damn well! I allowed [...]
If You Had Your Time Again Would You Still Choose Motherhood?
Ever beat yourself up for missing the old you? Ever wish you still had your days, your body, heck your life to yourself, even as you gaze lovingly into the eyes of the precious being you’ve created? It might help to know you’re not alone. Independence is hard to say goodbye to – if you’re [...]
And The Scales Go Up
Today’s weight: 65.5kg/144.1 pounds (9.5kg/20.9 pounds down; 7.5/17.6 to go)
I can’t believe I haven’t lost any weight in the past 7 days. Scratch that – I’ve actually gained a half kilo since last Thursday. Fluctuation be damned, this was not on my agenda! And sure, I’m only 17 days post-birth, but shouldn’t that be all [...]


Losing My Religion