Making the right choices...

Choice: an abundance or variety from which to choose:

For the first time in ages I have started studying, by taking on a Personal Training course (online) and the time I will spend in front of the computer reading and answering questions and researching, I have made a conscious decision not to eat rubbish food, and make sure I have good healthy choices to eat and drink while studying.

This is a necessary decision as it is so very easy to just grab chocolate, coke, chips, lollies to keep me going as I also work full time as well as taking on this study. I have seen people who study whether at University, College, or at home and while studying eating so much crappy food to keep them going and keep the energy levels up. When really you are feeding an endless cycle of insulin highs and massive crashes as well. I used to do the sugar survival, before I knew better.

So as I take on this course, work and training, it is extremely important that I feed my body, mind and soul in the healthiest way possible. Lots of fruit, protein, salads, vegetables, water, pasta, eggs, rice, great organic coffee, chocolate milk and sustagen. I do though believe in the 80:20 rule for gaining and loosing weight. For five days of the week I maintain good healthy choices and allow myself on the weekends a little treat on Saturday and Sunday.

Over the next 12 months I need to gain an extra 8 kilograms to my frame, of lean muscle and a little body fat, as I plan to swim the Perth to Rottnest Channel (20km) in 2016, in order to reduce the risks of hypothermia and making sure I have good energy storage capacity. This is a swim that will take me approximately 7-9 hours. So with all the training coming up and with life in general it is vital to look after myself.

I deeply believe that we are never to old to do or learn new things. As a 43 year old mother and wife I look forward to learning so much and doing more this year and many years to come. I hope I can be a great role-model to my kids especially my daughter to say, just because you are "older" doesn't mean you can't strive to meet your goals and dreams.


I hope everyone has a great week and make the right choices for your mind, body and spirit.

Hayley xx