Been awhile since I wrote again!  The time just goes – and when I get a break I try and stay away from the computer.  I actually try not to work too much on the weekends these days – it’s a weird feeling

Had a lovely day today – it was a great day when I woke up, nice and sunny.  I had my coffee, supplements and off I went to the gym to do a short interval cardio session, and some abs.  I had a hair appointment at 9.30am so came home had a quick breakfast, then off for 3.5 hours of ‘pampering’.  I really did need to have my hair done, it was getting quite revolting.  Jodie and I then caught up for a walk and some stair work, after she finished work.

I booked my Gold Coast accommodation yesterday, got an absolute bargain.  Have passed the info on to Carolyn so she is booking an apartment there as well.  We were going to share but at this price we decided to have one each!  It’s in Broadbeach, which in my opinion, is 100 times better than Surfers Paradise.

I’ve also been studying up on Mexico accommodation.  I cannot wait!!!  For some reason when I say Mexico, people think we are going to Tijuana for a holiday   NOT!!!  I’m talking Puerta Vallarta, Mazatlan, Cabo San Lucas, Cancun and Playa Del Carmen.   We plan to catch the ferry and visit Cozumel again, rent a jeep and go exploring (like we did on our honeymoon).  The ferry goes from Playa Del Carmen.  I found this charming little boutique hotel on the beach (like sand 25 m from your room!) in Playa Del Carmen.  Only 20 rooms.   In Cancun we are going all out and doing the ‘all inclusive’ resort thing – ie all food, drinks etc are included in your room price.  It’s very bloody exy (and very flash!) but only for 3 nights and I figure it will be well worth it.   The other places we visit while on the Sapphire Princess.  So, haven’t booke anything yet but have decided and just waiting on confirmation of availability.

Training has been going great, really enjoying it.  I deadlifted (regular, power deadlifts) 80kg for 5 sets of 4 yesterday which I was pretty happy with as that is not far off my PB.  I think PB is either 82.5kg or 85kg for 1-2 reps.  I wish I could remember!  Well I’ll just have to get 90kg next week when I have to do 12 sets of 2 – then I will be sure that is a PB.  I also squatted 50kg for 10 (actually it was a drop set – 50kg, 40kg, 30kg for 10 reps each – x 2).  Was also pretty happy with that, as I haven’t really squatted much in the last 9 months due to my hip/lower back issues.  Speaking of lower back, I am very sore today!!

We finally were able to get a copy of the Underbelly series on dvd.  We watched them all within about 3 or 4 days.  I was glued to the screen – loved it.  I find it fascinating, plus it was quite amusing at times too!

Ok well I think it’s time to pack this away and head to bed.  I am going to do some cardio first thing (haven’t come across any magpies yet but I better wear my cap just in case), and, will train in the arvo – can’t remember what I am training, upper body of some description.  Oh yeah I know, Military Presses supersetted with chin ups to start with.

I’ve had a great day – been a little off and had a bit of a meltdown a few days ago, but thankfully my mind is in a much better place now.  I know I’m supposed to be the ‘guru’ but I have issues I need to work on too – and I know my clients are happy to hear that, nothing worse than putting forth a fake exterior!

So, I had some wonderful news today, the lovely Liz Bickerton has been named equal winner for the October Body Blitz!  Well done Liz – in my eyes it was not even a contest – without even laying eyes on the competition!  Liz lost an unbelievable 21kg in 12 weeks, doing LESS training than she has ever done before!  You can see Liz on our home page and in our gallery and you can also listen to her audio testimonial as well.  So anyway, that’s my excuse for a glass of Moet – that and I feel like one.  I have a lovely bottle of it as a gift from my web guy.  How nice is that.

Business is ticking along nicely – it was looking like a quiet week and then it became very busy!

Trained early this morning – I woke at 4am, which was a bit of a bugger, so trained at 6.30am.  Legs – BB Back/Forward Lunges, BB Step Ups (I’m good at these courtesy of stairs in our house), Single Leg Romanian Deadlifts, and BB Lateral Squats.  Tonight I did 20 mins of HIIT on the tready.

We paid for the balance of our Princess Cruise today.  It’s only 11 weeks away!  I so cannot wait to go to Mexico and laze on the beaches!  And shop and eat Mexican and drink real Margaritas!  With salt thanks!

Off to watch a 9/11 documentary on Austar.