Fun personal games

Thanks again to Kath for setting these great challenges up for our blogging.  Here is my response which I have to say was very therapeutic.  I started doing it feeling like I hadn’t changed much but after putting it all into perspective and taking the time to think about my answers I can really see what my thinking is doing.  You too can join these challenges simply visit Kath’s blog for details .

1. Describe in 25 words or less (why is it always 25 words) the you that you were before 12wbt

Happy, strong amazing woman lost in an uncomfortable body who found running hard and excruciating to my joints and my mind.
2. Now - who are you now??

Happy, strong amazing woman with the dedication and determination to do something about my uncomfortable body so that I can run boundliessly with strength and vitality.
3. What has the hardest been the hardest thing to make habit THIS ROUND?

Eating and drinking clean everyday!
4. What has been easier to make habit than you thought it would be?

Drinking lime and soda instead of wine, I seriously am getting more pleasure with everyday that I do not drink wine and am no longer yearning for a day off to indulge.
5. How has your body changed THIS ROUND?

I am slowly turning fat to muscles and shaping up.  Would like to see a little less flab but it is happening.

6. How has your mindset changed this round?

I am dedicated to the cause and feel like everyday is better and brighter, I am really beginning to see myself as a wonderful and powerful woman with so much to offer and know with organisation I can turn things around for me and my family.

7. Finish this sentence

"I now know I am strong because ... the real me is shining through"

8. Finish this sentence

"I am proudest of .... being able to cut my drinking down tremendously whilst hubby continues his daily drinking habits"

9. Finish this sentence

"In 8 more weeks you will see me .... running up my hill without stopping until I get to the top in record time (for me)"

10. What word applies to you now - that you never would have used before 12wbt?

Um…….this is tricky because I think I have been at sometime in my life  everything I am today.  Can we ever be more than what we are today and how do you define what more is?

WEEK 2 - MY PICTURE OF HEALTH

My picture of health is a strong body that can run with strength and vitality up hills, with shining eyes and glowing skin complemented by a smart, calm and content mind eating all things good for me.

WEEK 1 - DESCRIBE YOURSELF

I usually hate doing these things but seeing it  is 10:30 at night and I'm  usually am asleep I have decided to take some time to construct my answers.  Thanks to Kath for getting some excitement out there for all us 12WBT bloggers.   Check out her blog to connect to more people who are transforming their lives  http://courage2start.blogspot.com/ .

1. Describe yourself in 25 words or less. You can get straight to the point - or bring your creativity into play.
I am a pretty great mother, wife, teacher, cleaner, daughter, exerciser, sister, student,  researcher, poet, creator and player but forget sometimes and get lost in my noisy mind.

2. What brings you to 12wbt? Getting fitter? Losing weight? (Gaining weight??) Are you first timer, a repeat offender??
I needed an external challenge to boost my motivation and resolve to transform the flab and run with more BOUNCE and less thump

3. Why do you blog??
I like getting my noisy head out there to look at, I think its therapeutic and I have great aspriations of being a writer which will only come with practise.

4. Who is your biggest inspiration in life and why (doesn't have to be weight loss)
My daughter is currently inspiring me a lot, she is my Zen Master and is teaching me how to be a better ME.

5. What things in life bring you the most joy?
My children of course and  hiking and listening to the birds with my buddies.

6.What do you think your greatest challenge is going to be this round?
WINE!  I love wine, it is my friend and it makes me fat, did I say that?  I meant it makes me HAPPY but only while I am having it and usually I am tormented with guilt and all the other side effects of excess indulgence.  Is it really a friend?

7. What are you most excited about 12wbt?
Transforming my body and mind for a better more connected ME!

8. And what scares the pants off you?
Oh this feels too honest.  I say having a slimmer body but that does not make sense.  Maybe I am scared I will fail,  aren't we all?  I have been a Gunna for a while I am a bit sick of saying I am going to change me and not really following through.  I think I am scared I will disappoint myself and fall into my old ways again.  This is way too deep but definately worth exploring more....

9. Tell me - right now - today - how do you feel about exercise in no more than 10 words
Exercise is my drug, my happiness and the reason I am not a heffalump!
10. Complete this sentence - in 12 weeks time - on the last day of 12wbt I am going to be feeling 
sexy and proud of digging deep and unleashing my inner awesomeness.
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