iTC Progress...

Not much to report, I have had a very busy day preparing for tomorrow's meetings, etc. I have been continuing drinking water, eating healthy + I had a Body Balance session this evening (pilates, yoga + tai chi all in one class) + then meditated earlier tonight :D it's a very nice wind down from my hectic day at work. It'skind of a shame they only have one body balance session in the evening during the week - I guess I could go in my lunch hour on a thursday as well? Might suss it out this week.

Oh! I have been making a positive effort in prettying myself up in the mornings! I usually wouldn't have enough time to put on make up or style my hair differently, but I am making time of a morning. I just need to have earlier nights so I don't feel so tired of a morning.

Millie <3

Tea + Toast

Breakfast

* Yoghurt, muesli + berries

Lunch

* ham, cheese, lettuce sandwich with raddish + ginger seeded mustard

Dinner

* vegetable noodle dish

Snack

* carrot sticks

* celery sticks

* 2 lamingtons

Dessert

* NA

Beverage

* 1L water

* orange + ginger juice

* 1 black earl grey tea

Millie <3

iTC Progress...

I got my computer desk today!!! wheeee! I need to rearrange our room + purchase a computer chair then I shall be set + ready to rock n roll!! I am getting rid of the negativity in my life - clearing the air, clearing my mind, cleansing my soul - with the use of EFT of course + positive actions I am taking. I have been drinking a lot of water which is a little hard to stick to, but it's not so much a chore as the days go by. Ihave been on the 2L water a day challenge for a lil while now. From someone who never drank water (only herbal tea really) to drinking the quantity of water I have been lately is a HUGE effort for me. It feels great. I meditated this morning, but think I will change it to doing it in the evenings as I don't really have the time in the mornings of a work day - I woudl get up earlier but I am already getting up at 5:30am everyday - a girl needs her beauty sleep! On that note, I am off to bed. Apologies for the short note, you'll hear from me tomorrow though!

Millie <3

Tea + Toast

Flickr image by abbietabbie

Breakfast

* yoghurt, classic crunch muesli + sliced banana

Lunch

* chicken + salad sandwich

Dinner

* I don't even know what to call it... I made my wonton mince mix, served it with the wonton soup broth + cooked vermicelli rice noodles in it - was soooo goood! Ate it with chopsticks :D

Snacks

* sliced carrot, celery + cucumber

* 2 lamingtons

Dessert

* NA

Beverage

* orange, carrot, beetroot, celery + ginger juice

* skinny cappucino

* just over 1.5L water - (still drinking now)

Millie <3

How I'm going thus far...

So, today is the first day of iCT. Hehehe - I am so full of excitement, happiness and am eager as to what tomorrow will bring.

I woke up + smiled, knowing exactly what today meant, the beginning of something fabulous. To be honest today was more about getting my head together, writing in my journal, writing lists of what I need to purchase + writing "day plans" in my diary for this week. I did pretty myself up for it all though :D

One of my challenges is to make my lunch everyday. Yes, it seems simple to you, but it has been really hard for Iain + I. We are constantly saying we will make our lunches, but we never actioned it. So... Iain + I went shopping + we both purchased funky lunch cooler bags. I only just finished packing both our lunches.

The only exercise I have done today is walk Lilly, but it is Sunday + I have planned to go to the gym tomorrow night. We've both eaten really well today too. (mainly as we went grocery shopping last week knowing we're doing iCT). I tell you what, I am REALLY surprised at how supportive Iain is being about iCT. He never used to be like this, but I think he can now see how serious I am about it this year and the positives about the whole challenge. He also has 'goals' he wants to achieve + I completely support him. It makes it a whole lot easier when you have someone there. Even if they aren't participating, they are still there for you, which is the most wonderful feeling.

Last year I didn't have this support, he was rather negative about it, but we were both going through a lot of crap at the time. Since then, I learnt about EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), yes, I learnt it from the wonderful Gala Darling - EFT has changed my life incredibly - and I still have so much more I need/want to work on. Everytime I think of something it goes on my list + when I feel ready to work on it, I do.

If you're interested about EFT, check out Gala's demonstration below.



Well, I'm off to bed now. Have a fabulous day tomorrow!!

Millie <3

Tea + Toast

Breakfast

* yoghurt & sliced banana

Lunch

* chicken + salad sandwich

Dinner

* bowl of steamed vegies with oyster sauce

Snack

* carrot + celery sticks with hummus

Dessert

* NA

Beverage

* 1.5L water
* black earl grey tea

Millie <3

1st Feb - you know what that means!!!

Gala Darling's iCiNG Transformation Challenge (iTC) kicks off tomorrow... actually I just realised its 12.24am February 1st! hehe iTC kicks off TODAY!

It has taken me quite a few days to really think about what to challenge myself for iTC. I know this seems like a HUGE list, but I am already doing most of them – I want to make sure I follow through with them everyday.

* Organise my junk – clean house = clear mind;
* Find/connect with my true self + gain confidence;

* Use EFT daily (Emotional Freedom Technique) – I still have a long list of things I want to work on;

* Eliminate the negativeness in my life (thoughts + people);
* Meditate;
* Continue my 2L-of-water-a-day challenge;
* Exercise daily – gym classes 3 times week, yoga/pilates, treadmill/rowing machine + continue personal training sessions every Wednesday;
* Eat healthy, make my work lunches everyday;
* Practice raw food diet – I don’t feel I am completely ready to dramatically alter my diet yet, but it is something I have been wanting to do since last year;

* Continue diet diary - Tea + Toast;
* Apply for at least 2 jobs a week;
* Continue daily entries in my journal;
* Continue working on my photography portfolio to apply for mid-year course;
* Make a marvelous effort of appearance every morning of every day;

* Tell people (friends + family included) about my blog - no-one knows about it.

My intention is to blog my progress everyday, despite whether I fail or not (just part of the process). As Gala said - 'tomorrow is another day'. If I fail I will just pick myself up and keep charging on.

Millie <3