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Welcome to the home of just your average individual. A Diabetic, Surf Life Saving, Lazy, Health and Fitness enthusiast sharing my thoughts about all the things I’m loving . . .

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What a crazy week so far. This weekHas been hectic, but with some good news. Had a renal specialist appointment Monday and mostly positive. Eyes specialist yesterday for another round of eye injections and a long bus ride to and from. The NSW state election is this coming Saturday so had to pick up material this morning. Also had a fun gym session today and had the gym mostly to myself. I did not do as much as planned but that is fine. The goal at the moment is to do thread gym sessions a week, do some sort of movement on three other days and make slightly better food choices. So far so good! Stay strong Live live life 💙💪🤙❤️ (at Ettalong Beach, New South Wales, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqE5FC1SsI4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Gym done! I have not posted for two weeks as it has been hectic! Birthday, health issues and generally life getting in the way. I am not sure how many people actually read my posts however it is import for me to vent and… Averaging three gym sessions a week and feeling ordinary on the day after I train. Also as I am restarting my journey back to health my BSL are all over the place and this is frustrating. Three medical appointments last week. One had positive news one neutral and one ordinary. Me HBA1C has improved greatly. I do not have to go to RNS hospital in the short term ( just buy expensive cream) and I have a day procedure mid April to try and work some health issues out. Next week two more appointments. Oh the fun. This is one reason I have not worked since August last year. With the price of everything rising and the benefits I am m on hot rising at the same rate adds another level of stress onto my life. The gym is one place I can escape and forget everything else in my life. Today reinforced that I hate Wednesday gym sessions. To many people not respecting personal space, not adhering to the signs ‘no towel no workout’ and ‘wipe down all equipment before and after use’. It is not hard people! Stay strong Live live life 💙💪🤙❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpyr_eav1kw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Gym done for the day! Not felling the best all week. Oh the humidity! I also think I maybe getting one of my ailments back. Feeling crap after coffee this morning. Did not sleep well and have upset stomach back. Am so greatful I completed second gym workout for the week. I know I will be sore latter but need to keep up the consistency. The gym was busy, but good busy most of the time. Most people respected others space and did not use common areas or walk ways to exercise and block others. Did not pack protein bars and do not like what the gym stocks. Will need to pack more or convince gym to stock the right stuff. Btw it is my birthday tomorrow. Stay strong Live live life 💙💪🤙❤️ (at Ettalong Beach, New South Wales, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpO5u6yyj7_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Gym completed! Was struggling all weekend after a trip to the NSW Surf Life Saving Age Championships. Did not feel like going to the gym this afternoon but feeling better for it. The gym was busy. I realised why I like going in the mornings. Just need to remember that anytime I go is better than not going. Btw it is my birthday week. Stay strong Live live life 💙💪🤙❤️ (at Ettalong Beach, New South Wales, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpKEhSvye1r/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Gym completed! I was struggling earlier in the week after pushing myself a little to much over the weekend. Not feeling the best now but did do a gym session. I know it is an oldie but why do people not respect personal space nowadays? Be it walking down the street, at the gym or supermarket do not crowd me. I do not want your germs keep them to yourself. Too many people at the gym (as per above) and as a result did not do exactly what was planned but did get in a solid workout. A busy day yesterday with appointments for myself and transporting my mother to her appointments. Now time go or me to concentrate on myself for the rest of the week. When you haven’t been able to work for a number of months and do not have any physical injuries people don’t always understand. There are a lot more people worse off than me in the world and I respect that. Stay strong Live live life 💙💪🤙❤️ (at Ettalong Beach, New South Wales, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoqgX5gSAh0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Second gym session for the week completed! Was a struggle getting out of bed this morning and getting to the gym. Not to many at the gym this morning and completed most of what I wanted to do. After gym a sneaky peak at the beach. The waves were small but going off not quit like in Hawaii. It has been a struggle for me to do any exercises over the past few months. Even doing the shopping has tired me for the rest of the day, so completing a second workout for the week is a massive win. I have coaching at the beach this afternoon and will definitely be feeling it tonight. This week has been appointments free week but next week I have multiple appointments and not sure when I will get to get to the gym. Oh well one step forward two steps back! Hopefully over the next four weeks I can find out what is going on in my body continue to get my life back on track. Stay strong Live live life 💙💪🤙❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/CobHdVpSFgQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Second time back on the gym in 2023. This time since Aug 2022. I will be sore tomorrow. I have had many health issues over the past few months with many visits to GP, specialist, pathologist, imaging centres and changes to medication. Still not exact sure what is going on but working through it slowly. I have not been able to work since Aug and this is starting to o get more frustrating and doing my head in. As they say flow and steady wins the race. I need to keep a positive attitude that I will find out exactly what’s going on and get on top of it. Dropping water bottles and having to mop up the floor no good for mental health I am hoping to post more frequently on the socials even if it is just to vent and keep me sane. There are people worse off than me I know! LoveLoveLife 💙💪🤙❤️ (at Ettalong Beach, New South Wales, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoWAoiXSUYA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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It’s good to be back! First gym session in over a month. Have been sick and not up to going to the gym. Still not 100% but decided I needed to go to the gym and see how I felt. It felt great and I know I will feel it latter Reminder to myself: Must make sure I do not push it to hard and either injure myself or make myself sicker than I have been. At least there was a good sunset out the window at the gym. Stay strong Live live life 💙💪🤙❤️ (at Plus Fitness 24/7 Ettalong Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiHewMpBKRQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Exercise Physiologist and Gym kinda morning. Gym completed after a visit to 6S Physio this morning. Slightly adjusting my routine to maximise gain. Thanks Emma. I will be putting all you impart into action. The results will show shortly. Three things on my mind whilst at the gym today: 1. How do you know you are going to the right gym? 2. How often should you change your shaker/ water bottle? 3. Where has my life gone? Not sure all the answers can be found whilst doing bicep curls. Oh well! At least I have a BodyScience order waiting for me when I get home. Stay strong Live live life 💙💪🤙❤️ (at Plus Fitness 24/7 Ettalong Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgx-w94h2JZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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What a morning! Gym completed and legs are sore. I hate leg day and combine that with a busy gym, not a fun session. Pushed through and got a workout complete. Had a nightmare with Centrelink over the last couple of days. Hopefully all resolved. Specialist appointments at RNS Hospital yesterday. What a fun life I lead! One step forward three steps backwards! Stay strong Live live life 💙💪🤙❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/CgleewDhnD2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Wednesday wins. Gym finished this morning. Upper body day. Tried a new machine to do bicep curls today. Lower back is sore so did some stretching after weights. Will do some more stretching before bed tonight. I hate that I forgot to charge my headphones and they died mid session. I’m loving the newish BSc Low Carb Mouse Bars, Strawberry & Cream. Yum yum yum. Getting things done. Stay strong Live live life 💙💪🤙❤️ (at Ettalong Beach, New South Wales, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgf6yTFBocL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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What a day and what a week. Finished a sorta leg and stretch session at the gym late afternoon/ early evening. There was a lot more people in the gym than expected. Had an appointment with the podiatry unit at Gosford hospital. Good news my annual testing was better than I expected. Podiatrist was very happy with results. You get one piece of good news the world has a way of bringing you back to earth. I returned hone from shopping today to see a smashed up bike that looked like mine down the street. I looked at it, was not mine. However on inspection my bike was not under my carport. It has been stollen sometime in the last seven days. Reported it to the police and now to call insurance company in the morning. Oh well! Now bring on the weekend. Stay strong Live live life 💙💪🤙❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/CgTxuKUBe9c/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Wednesday gym complete. I worked out one reason I took longer than I wanted in the gym today! Gym etiquette! Most people do the right things in the gym. I am getting more and more annoyed I did edit this post as I went on a long rant about the above, but decided to bite my tongue! I did enjoyed my gym session today. Upped my weights and felt great after. Stay strong Live live life 💙💪🤙❤️ (at Ettalong Beach, New South Wales, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgN5mv6hbKJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Saturdays are not meant for the gym! Indoor bike and a stretch this morning followed by a sensational coffee. Pushed out another PB on the bike. While watching a movie on Disney+. Now Saturday morning is almost over time to do household chores. Stay strong Live live life 💙💪🤙❤️ (at Ettalong Beach, New South Wales, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgDgbRchPen/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Gym completed I took a selfie after I finished my session@not sure if I liked it or not? Bought myself a new set of cheep ish Bluetooth headphones yesterday for the gym. Were ok but not sensational. Did most of my planned leg workout today just not motivated to complete it. Oh well! Will complete it tomorrow morning after an indoor bike session. I tried something new today. I have read this is good but not sure? Did deadlifts with the front of my foot elevated forcing my heals into the ground. Is this the way to go? Feeling like I have not achieved much this week. So over the weekend will try to plan the week ahead and see how I go. Wish me luck. Stay strong Live live life 💙💪🤙❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/CgBMblLJ189/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Wednesday gym complete. Was not feeling the best yesterday afternoon and this morning. Now feeling better after pushing myself in the gym. Getting consistent in the gym, but it is hard when working casually and not knowing what my schedule is week to week. As per my exercises physiology plan I need to increase my steps each day. Will be trying to hit my target this afternoon with a walk session while ETC train. I have started the trend, again, of breaking water bottles and shakers. I went through a faze a couple of years ago and have damaged three in the last week. I am not sure if my training is paying dividends? I think I should invest in a body scan every couple of months. If only they did not cost so much. Any suggestions? More doctors and specialist bills next week. yah me! The never ending joy of having an autoimmune disease. Stay strong Live live life 💙💪🤙❤️ (at Plus Fitness 24/7 Ettalong Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf776BTJQju/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Gym completed and it was different having it almost all to myself, and what a view out the window when I was leaving. I do not particularly like leg day but did complete what I set out to do. Will be sore over the next couple of days! Will go for a walk and stretch in the morning to try and relieve the DOMS. No time to watch too much football. Stay strong Live live life 💙💪🤙❤️ (at Ettalong Beach, New South Wales, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cfvtf51hFlw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=