Random facts and 25 things happy people do!

So this week, uni started. My excitement to some is considered somewhat woeful - who gets excited to study? Please tell me Im not the only one. Im a nerd. Im stoked! It does mean long hours and not going to bed at a decent time, but thats what happens if I want to fit more in my day and live in the country (which I wont trade for anyone!). Im up at the crack of dawn, on my way to the bus at 630, at my desk at work at 730, go home at 4, go to gym or exercise, cook tea and than study! But

This semester my brain will turn to mush studying Anatomy and Physiology and Introduction to Psychology  Expect random facts over the next few months! For example - when you see "itis" - this means inflammation - so appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix!

See, they say you learn something everyday right..... your welcome! :P

Flashcards - need to get me some of these! Im a visual learner and I think the only way Ill remember the anatomy and physiology stuff is by going back to primary school learning! Sorry random thought!

Any ho, Ive read a number of things this week besides textbooks and uni stuff. Yes, Im one of those people. One of those people who if they arent on a pc working, I have my nose in a book or reading articles. Some has been rather hilarious but some have been a bit D&M and for a Wednesday, thats heavy. Hubby ninja sent me a news link today which he thought Id be interested in. It was written by a new to me blogger (who I am now following) called Shannon Kaiser entitled "Play with the World". She talks about her past and how since her transformation from a mental standpoint, she believes she is happier, fulfilled and really enjoys life. She attributes that to surrounding herself with happy, successful people and mimicking their behaviors and habits. She created a list of called "The 25 things happy people do differently" and she uses this list when she feels herself out of "alignment" and this helps her back on track. 

The list goes like this:

1. Stop worrying, if it is supposed to happen it will.

2. Allow yourself to be a beginner. No one starts off being excellent.

3. Don't let your happiness depend on anything outside of yourself.

4. Stay close to everything that makes you feel alive.

5. Listen to your body, it will lead you to unlimited health.

6. Surround yourself with people who see your greatness.

7. Make peace with your past.

8. See all setbacks as growth and expansive opportunities.

9. Comparing yourself to others will hurt your health and steal your joy.

10. Don't give up, EVER.

11. You always have a choice.

12. Stop chasing what’s not working.

13. Believe wholeheartedly in miracles.

14. Don't postpone joy.

15. Trust the universe, there is a plan greater than yours.

16. Wake up every morning with a grateful heart.

17. Remember things take time.

18. Always trust your gut.

19. No need to change people; just love them for who they are.

20. Don't resist change.

21. Forgive yourself.

22. Your life is a creative adventure.

23. Release expectations and enjoy the journey, there is no destination.

24. Just do you.

25. You're not broken or damaged. You are perfect just the way you are.

A-MAZING right!? 

Im totally putting this in my diary as a reminder! Its all so very very true and I think we definitely can all learn to do these things! I love each and every one of them! Its about remembering to be patient and kind to YOURSELF. Remember, there is only one of you and your worth every single precious moment! Its not worth beating yourself up over the tiny things because in the grand scheme of things, is it going to matter tomorrow? 

Minion kisses! xx LOVE!

On a side note, check out these awesome SA Crew members on the 12wbt blog! These are just a few of the many to be shown leading up to finale in RADelaide! Part 2 should be on the 12wbt blog today! These woman are truly amazing and are some of our home grown unsung heroes! They may not post regularly in the forums or on facebook but do truly deserve all the recognition for their hardwork, determination and amazing mind and body achievements! So proud of each and everyone of them! 

What I love about these women (and many others) is that they show the true meaning of what the 12wbt is about! Some people think a program like this is all about the bikini ready body - which hey, thats cool if you want that aim for that - however 12wbt is not just about that, its so much more! Its not just about the 6 pack or ripped body - its about real woman and men making REAL LIFE CHANGING journeys. Its about real life achievements and real life body transformations (inside and out). Its taking old habits and ditching that shit out the window! Its about REAL FOOD and not shakes. Its how we are all meant to live. Its about health inside and out! These women show this in so many ways and Im so grateful to know each and everyone of them!  

Rock on and remember to look in that mirror and say HEY YOU, YOU ARE AWESOME! and BELIEVE it!

Have an awesome day ninjas!

A song to boost your Mojo

I honestly believe in the power of music. If Im having a day where my mojo is low, I listen to some music, its an instant kick me in the bum. It motivates me to get out and just do! Im not sure if this is because in my past I was a dancer (jazz and ballet, not pole dancer, get your mind outta the gutter!). Ive always been someone who really pays attention to the lyrics not just the beat of the tune. I find songs that truely resonate with me and they are ones that are frequently in my playlist. Another day, Ill do a post about songs on my playlist but today, I want to re-share a song which still to this day, makes me want to get up and dance, ride or turn up loud in the car on the way to the gym. I truely believe the words say so much not just to me but to everyone on any sort of journey!

This song was originally sung by A Great Big World. I heard it watching Glee (yes I love glee, dont judge!) and its the version I have on my playlist which I want to share with you! Ive added the lyrics below again as well so you can see what I mean regarding the true meaning of the song. 

Another year you made a promise 

Another chance to turn it all around 

And do not save this for tomorrow 

Embrace the past and you can live for now 

And I will give the world to you 

Speak louder than the words before you 

And give them meaning no one else has found 

The role we play is so important 

We are the voices of the underground 

And I will give the world to you 

Say everything you've always wanted 

Be not afraid of who you really are 

'Cause in the end we have each other 

And that's at least one thing worth living for 

And I will give the world to you 

A million suns that shine upon me 

A million eyes you are the brightest blue 

Let's tear the walls down that divide us 

And build a statue strong enough for two 

I pass it back to you 

And I will wait for you 

'Cause I would give the world 

And I would give the world 

And I would give the world to you 

This is the new year 

A new beginning 

You made a promise 

You are the brightest 

We are the voices 

This is the new year 

We are the voices 

This is the new year

Now dont lie, even if you dont like glee, you totally just got up and wanted to rock out hey!?

Go get em Ninjas! Have a smashing weekend!

Verbal beat up -Are you guilty as charged!?

Source: http://www.sebastienmillon.com/

Are you guilty of what this comment is saying? We all have been at one time or another, some do it more frequently, some, if not most of us do it everyday. Why do we do it? Lets think about this for a second.

If I said to you, 

Omg becky, you have a huge butt and your so fat I cant look at you anymore? Your so lazy, you need to go on a shake diet and get your arse in the gym for 12 hours a day. Fix that shit up already!! Jezz!

Tell me, what is you first reaction, besides hurt, going to be? Your gonna wanna punch me in the face, right?! ( I know I would!). Your gonna want to defend yourself and tell me to go stick my head where the sun dont shine, right!? You instantly going to think, damn that Sensai, she is a fkn bitch.(Ps if you have friends who tell you this or are downright negative and cruel, you need to grow some balls and get rid of these people from your life - you dont need toxic people like this in your life, your better than that). 

So if you dont like people saying this to you because its hurtful, negative and makes you feel like crap, than why are you talking to yourself this way??

Think about that for a second!

Another thing Ive noticed of late on the 12wbt pages (facebook, forums etc) is people verbally beating themselves up and feeling guilty for doing something they think they should/shouldnt have (eg missed a gym sesh because life happened!) or the preverbial falling off the wagon (oh no I had some chocolate *insert verbal self beating* - **side note - holy crap, that means Im always falling off! haha). Ive actually read people are not coming to finale because they feel they dont deserve it!? WHHATT!!?

Okay so your round didnt go so well. Shit happens, your human!! Im no angel either ya know (remember Im ninja haha), Ive had times throughout the round where I havent had the best weeks with food and exercise (moving and last minute uni assignments can do that - thats real life!) but I did my best with what I had and made the best decisions I had at my disposal. Anyways, lets look at this from another angle for a second and put a few things in perspective. Since the beginning of this round or any round for that matter (some of us have been doing this for 12 months), you may not have reached the goal weight you dreamed of due to "life" however:

• Your fitter
• Your happier
• Your body is singing better due to better food choices (regardless of that chocolate or occasional trea)
• You walk with more confidence
• You are reducing your risks for life threatening problems 
• You know right from wrong
• You can pick yourself up and dust yourself off
• You know a treat is exactly that and not an always food!

These are just a few things off the top of my head. 

When you do this verbal beating, I want you to do me a favor. I want you to first STOP IT firstly and than really remember how far you have come. If you need a reminder of how much weight you truely have lost, I dare you to go to your gym (actual or home, where ever you have some weights) and I want you to go lift what you have lost. Do it. Lift it, try and hold it whilst looking at yourself in the mirror.  Now smile! Look yourself and say - I AM AWESOME! LOOK AT ME GO! Rinse and repeat! :P

That sometimes is the simple motivation and reminder about how far you have come. YOU USE TO CARRY THIS DISTRIBUTED all over your body. YOUR A ROCKSTAR! YOU LOST IT and you now have learnt the skills to keep that off! 

And everytime you go to beat yourself up, I want you to remember that moment in front of the mirror with the weights and say to yourself, No I AM BETTER, I AM AWESOME! because you truely, amazingly are! 

Morning Mantra when getting ready for work, school, etc, I want you to look in that mirror and not say, does my arse look fat in this? I want you to say - HEY HOT STUFF! Your looking awesome! 

I wont lie, it will feel silly saying it for the first few times but over time, you will believe it. Your mind is powerful but its only the way it is because of the way you have trained it. Train it like you train your other muscles.  

I heard a quote once, it was - If you fail, remember, its an entry point for learning and NOT a validation that your not good enough. 


On that note, I am outta here! I hope you all have a fantastic day!

That kinda Monday...

Last night, I had a date with this...

and than that date was followed by this...

Yes it was that kinda Monday....

I had to bite my tongue many times with moron people. I can completely understand how people can go postal at work.

Any hoo...

I finally got the trainer set up on Sunday to have a ride but the weekend literally ran away with me swinging axes, throwing gyprock into the junk shed (which will eventually be what goes in a skip) and twig hunting for the fire (if you didnt know I lived in the country and renovating, you would think I was a cave woman by those statements!). 

I was also able to finally BAKE!! We had our oven installed on Sunday afternoon and I literally danced around the kitchen all excited like! Ive waited close to three months for this baby to be installed (we have a 110cm falcon stove to install but was told we had to upgrade all our electrics because it pulled to many watts...that was going to be an expensive job, so stove is still sitting in a box). We purchased a new Bosch wall oven and my dad made us the oven tower for it to sit in = one happy ninja. 

I cooked mountain bread cannelloni in it last night = I think I may of drooled watching it bake!

Uni starts back next week. Im doing Human Body Function and Intro to Psychology, so my posts may dwindle but Ill do my best to post at least once a week! You never know, you may also learn something in my rambles! If you want to know when I update, feel free to put your email in the subscribe box in the side bar ----> 

Alright peeps, I best tackle this day. I have an open bottle of red waiting for me and a yoga dvd at home, I plan to use the.

How was your Monday?

How bout you thank...YOURSELF!

Ill try and keep this short (bahaha who am I kidding!) but these last few days I have noticed a few different things (besides the fact I really do need more coffee and my hip is a bitch). 

One of these things is - people thanking others for giving them back their mojo, life etc back.

I can see your scratching your noggin. Like what the hell is this bloody woman on about now?

Well simply this, Ill give you an example. 

Recently a fellow 12wbt was having a few mojo issues due to an injury. I spoke to said fellow 12wbt, an absolute rockstar of a woman may I add, how I would talk to anyone. Now I am not expert, I know this however I gave some helpful advice, some modifications to try (which Ive only implored myself thanks to my own injury) and some normal helpful encouragement (which to me is just normal for me, I like to keep shit upbeat). I am a giving type of person (unless you have pissed me off or generally are a selfish mofo, than I have no time for you). I go out of my way to help people who need a little bit of a gentle push (sometimes a shove, depending on how much I love you) to get them going or keep moving forward. Sometimes I am brutally honest, Ill tell you how it is, IF I know you can handle it. I do have some tact contrary to some peoples belief of me (unless its here and I am talking to the wider public, than I take on the whole, "dont like it, dont read it" attitude - its my blog, my opinion, take or leave it but dont bitch to me coz your offended....) Anyways I digress. 

Said person over the last few days has literally KILLED IT! Amazing effort for just an amazing woman recovering from surgery/injury! 

Her words and I quote "Thanks again for all your help and support and also for getting back into writing your blog!! xx " which I responded saying "your very welcome but I dont consider it helping, thats just me!"

Her response to that: "Well, being just you is awesome! I thank you for re-motivating me to get back on the wagon. No more eating dirt for me cause I've been dragged under it! I owe you a coffee! I'll shout you one at finale! xx"

Now Im not going to knock the coffee (its a magic word for me, some call it an addiction, I call it heaven) and the thanks made me smile because I was able to help someone, but than I pondered. At what point do you actually thank yourself?! Your the one that did the work, your the one slogging it out to reach your goals. All I did was be your cheer squad!

Another example:

Reading twitter on the bus to work this morning and read a re-tweet from Mish. Another 12wbt fellow (as I have seem many many others do) thanked her for giving them their life back. Now correct me if Im wrong, as much as Mish is happy to have helped someone with her program and gives her a smile doing so (she is amazing after all), the person(s) should stop and really thank themselves. She may of given them the tools to change their lives but ultimately, they gave themselves their life back, not her. They put in the hard work, sweat and tears.  They got active, cleaned up their diet and are making a real effort in having a healthy and fit lifestyle. I dont remember seeing Mish (or anyone for that matter) run for you, cook for you (if so, dammit I missed that one!) and your body going OH RIGHT, now I lose the weight. 

All Mish did was give you the tools, her team helped cheer your on as did your "12wbt family" and dammit, you did it for yourself. Regardless of whether you lose 1kg or 50+kg - YOU DID THIS YOURSELF! Your amazing body DID THIS, your body continues to do this, so remember to thank yourself! Know you are awesome, regardless of the number on the scale because at the end of the day, your ticker and your body are thanking YOU for the awesome effort you have put in. You only have you to thank! YOUR A ROCKSTAR!

 Now I get its human nature to Thank others but please, when your having a not so good day (which trust me, we all have, we are only bloody human) - I want you to look in the mirror and not pick at your flaws, I want you to look in that damn mirror and say - WOW Im bloody amazing - Thank you for YOURSELF!

Rant over - so much for keeping it short Sensai! Oh well - HAPPY FRIDAY NINJAS!

It never just rains....IT POURS!!

So project reno could quite easily be dubbed project soggy. The rain we had, which assisted me on Saturday, in getting the ute stuck in the mud, is still struggling to sink into the ground or find somewhere to run. As our driveways are gravel, getting the cars out has been a delicate task since. Im glad its sitting away from the house mind you but its still so very very soggy! We have had two days of sun so far thankfully, because there was a concern the solar panels wouldn't get installed, but mother nature played fair and we now have the suckers on the roof.

Generate my pretties!!

The week has been a little eventful. After not being about to get the bike shop to get my bike trainer, I managed to get there after work on Monday. I was so excited to get it home. As soon as tea was cooked, I sat down to have a play and set it up and realised...holy crap, I have no idea what Im doing! What the hell is this skewer thing?! I need to WHAT with my back tire?! (here i was thinking if I take the back skewer out on my bike, the gears and chain will fall out and than Id be screwed putting it back together!). Thank Lorna for google and youtube. I took a deep breath and researched it (even down to actually how my gears work because I cant seem to get those suckers right!). By the time Id finished, it was time to go to bed, so I thought, "its okay, Ill play tomorrow night".... 

Christmas in July for MEEEE!

So into bed I went, electric blanket on and rugged up (it was really really cold)...Wake up in morning, I can hardly move. It felt muscular but odd. Its in my lower left back and hip...same leg I have the lovely bursitis. This didnt really feel like a normal flare. Ive been flare free for 2 weeks, so I was like noooo.... I go to stand and STABBING pain straight into my arse and down back of my leg...pinched nerve....JERK. Ive obviously slept funny trying to stay warm, its the only explanation I have. 

Needless to say, any sort of movement = me in extreme discomfort. 

I than get jealous of Barbie. That bitch has everything, including detachable limbs. I WANT DETACHABLE LIMBS **Stamps foot like 2 year old**

Tuesday = no playing with new toy. 

Im not happy jan. 

Wednesday my bike computer arrived. I was excited and than like salt in a wound. I go all saddy pants as still cant play with my bike plus there was the promise of pump with one of my ninjas. I contemplated bailing on Shooter Ninja but thought, No Sensai, Shooter Ninja has a injury with her knee and she is toughing it out, you can tough it to! So off I hobbled. 

So pretty in pink!

Pump was entertaining. Between the two of us, I think we managed to do a number of funny faces. We both were doing the light weights and both feeling rather pissed at the world however still managed to laugh at ourselves. If you cant laugh, you would cry and it just aint worth the tears!

So today has been one again of trying to find a comfy possie in my chair at work. Im glad the girls at work know Im strange :P I did manage to hobble to Lorna Jane today, it was a must! Flashies were $45!! BARGAIN! and I had to have the top named after me! Well I can believe it was anyways :P 

It may not be pink, but its still awesome!

So thats it from me for today! Sorry its a boring post!

A Picture Tells 1000 Words...

No personal words today, but some quotes and pics which made me smile, giggle or say DAMN STRAIGHT! Thought was worth the share to make you smile! Hope your having an awesome Sunday!