Monthly Archives: January 2014

Getting Rid Of The ‘Final 5’

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Helga

1-56pm This year, I’m trying to throw everything at losing weight and getting rid of the ‘final five’! I’ve hung onto these 5kg long enough. It’s time for them to go. So I’m eating low carb, upping my exercise to … Continue reading →

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Guilty Indulgences

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Helga

3pm After yesterday’s guilty indulgences, today I have been more controlled,  passed on the sushi and increased the protein. I’ve also forced myself to stay awake. The afternoon nap results in me going to bed way too late (10-30pm last … Continue reading →

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Each Day Is What You Make Of It…

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Helga

1-57pm From time to time, I have conversations with people regarding the regularity with which I churn out blogs.  I try to produce one every- single – day! Usually, I have something in mind and start writing and it flows … Continue reading →

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Doing What You Don’t Feel Like Doing…

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Helga

9-09am After going to bed at about 11-30pm on Saturday night, I woke very early yesterday morning to put meat for lunch in the slow cooker. It turned into a delicious, tender silverside roast and there’s plenty leftover for today. … Continue reading →

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Walking Above The World…

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Helga

7-16am Yesterday afternoon, Mike went to the Clovelly driving range to hit some golf balls, so I took advantage of the opportunity. He dropped me at the intersection of Clovelly and Main and I marched enthusiastically to Kalk Bay. But … Continue reading →

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Stacey is Home!

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Helga

1-07pm My happiness cup overflows. Last night Stacey and Adrian arrived home, after a month away. This morning we went out for breakfast with them and then after Mike & Adrian had gone off to get some work done, Stace … Continue reading →

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Ooooh, I Shouldn’t Have Picked The Big One!

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Helga

10-45am This year, I’m throwing everything at trying to lose the elusive 5kg that I have been clinging to me for the last 5 years! I’m aiming at 5 hours of exercise a week, I’m eating Low Carb, but not … Continue reading →

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Kalk Bay Treat

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Helga

12-48pm Yesterday I drove through Kalk Bay at about 2-30pm and it was BUZZING! Wow! What a vibe. There are a whole lot more street side cafes that have sprung up and it gave such a cool atmosphere.  I was … Continue reading →

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And They Say They Are My Friends!!

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Helga

11-11am Let me just put you in the picture.. Melanie is my personal trainer. She is an inspiration. Twice a week, I join my friends Riana and Sue and we get beaten into shape by Mel.  I think it would … Continue reading →

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When NOTHING is good!

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Helga

11-07am I’m happy to announce that I have not complained since the recycling bin! Yesterday I bought a chocolate (see my gratitude pic below) & when I got to the till and they rang it up, it scanned R32 instead … Continue reading →

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I Blew It Again!

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Helga

10-38am This time, my downfall was at the recycling bin outside my backdoor. I opened it and found someone had put packaging in which still had remnants of food on it. I immediately started (out loud), ” I hate it … Continue reading →

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I Stood There Mortified…

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Helga

8-21am Complaining can happen so quickly and unintentionally that it’s going to be a whole new way of controlling one’s tongue and mind to make sure it doesn’t happen. Yesterday, I was in a supermarket buying chicken kebabs for dinner. … Continue reading →

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To Be Happy….

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Helga

10-44am Hello! My name is Helga van Niekerk and I am 49 years old. For the 20 year old, I am rather long in the tooth; but for the 89 year old, I am still a youngster. I weigh 71kg, … Continue reading →

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Being Able…

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Helga

3-24pm It’s been an interesting 24 hours mentally!  Something happened during yesterday’s blog when I wrote that I had decided to not complain for the rest of the year! It was like a burden was lifted, which is a bit … Continue reading →

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Tossing The Toxic…

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Helga

3:13pm Is it possible to not complain for 363 consecutive days! Yesterday, I can’t remember if I complained or not. If I did, it wasn’t a big complaint. Today, I moaned to Mike for about 5 minutes. The topic? Well, … Continue reading →

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