Tattoo's

Those who know me well know that I love tattoo's. As a teenager I couldn't wait to turn 18 so I could get a tattoo. My dad and uncle have tattoo's, my mum now has a tattoo, my brother and sister-in-law have tattoo's and my beautiful husband has tattoo's. I have found them to be addictive and I intend to get more as well. Mind you when I got my first tattoo I was only 17 years old and I now have 15 little pieces of artwork adorning my body.

But part of my transformation has led my to want to get rid of the 2nd tattoo I ever got. A lizard on my breast is not cooperating with current fashion. I am also getting my breasts lifted and enlarged and do not want a goanna on my newly enhanced chest. I have researched and found that it is quite expensive to get laser treatment to remove a tattoo. I am now trying a tattoo removal cream. It is the cheapest, most painless form of tattoo removal. The only downside is that it can take up to 12months for the tattoo to disappear. I have been using the cream for 2 months now and I am pretty sure that I can see a difference.

If it doesn't work I will go and see Ella Boffa as they do tattoo removal as well. I had made an appointment to see her but had to cancel.

Weight It Up

So with the birth of our fourth and final child comes the process of getting rid of the excess baby kilo's. Luckily I came out of hospital weighing the same as when I came out of hospital with my third baby. Mind you did I did lose any weight after our third child...
I started by just cutting out any junk and eating good whole foods. This was not enough and I needed a kick start. I then tried Isowhey shakes. These are great for other people but for me not so good. I have a weak digestive system. My hubby refers to it as a 'Puss Gut'. No lactose, sugar, pork products, orange juice, caffeine...you name it I have a sensitivity to it. So a whey based shake, even made with lactose free milk, can have a negative effect over time.
Then while watching ACA I saw Dr Tickell talking about 'Weight it Up'. I signed up and checked it out and LOVE IT. Just easy whole foods and delicious too.
I have gone from 110.3kgs to 103.5kgs and want to be down to double digits for Christmas.
I have also joined the gym as an Aquatic Member. I have been going for swims and joining in the Deep Water Exercise classes. In the new year I will change to a full membership and join in the aerobics classes.
The only hurdle for me at the moment is the PMS that has kicked in today. I am craving everything in sight and have just baked an Anzac Slice.....

Somnio International Medical Holidays

Shortly after falling pregnant with our 4th child I had the absolute pleasure of meeting the team from Somnio International Medical Holidays. This set me on my current journey.

After giving birth to our fourth and final child I booked in with Somnio to have a makeover. We had already started planning a trip to Thailand for my beautiful husbands 40th birthday. Baby sitters were given plenty of notice that we wanted to go away just the two of us.

On the 1st of April 2011 we will be flying out to Thailand for me to finally get rid of my pesky 'saddle bags'. While we are there I am also giving my poor breasts a lift. As you can image fluctuating weight and four pregnancies have not been kind to my body.

I was asking myself yesterday 'Why am I doing this?' I don't lack confidence, I go swimming without covering up and I like what I see in the mirror. I am not ashamed of anything in my life and am actually living the life I had dreamed I would be living. An amazing husband and four beautiful children.

So Why? Because I can... All my life I thought there was no way of changing genetics. Now I know there is and I can. It will be good to be able to buy clothes off the rack instead of having to buy a 14 top and 20 bottoms. I went shopping with my Trinny and Suzanna 'Shop for your body shape' book once. I coudn't buy pants big enough to flow off of my hips. They suggested I buy flares to balance out my hips. Sorry, but I would have to buy them so large I wouldn't be able to walk.

So I have 4 months to get fit and healthy before my surgery. I will let you know how I am going so check back...

5 Year Plan

After having my third baby we decided that we wanted a fourth. As it was a challenge to fall with our third we knew it could take a while. I did not lose weight after having my third and the Dr diagnosed me with Polystic Ovary Syndrome. I was put on diabetic medication and also hormone treatment to help with falling pregnant. As I was only 5 years away from turning 40 I decided to put a 5 year plan in place and stuck it to the fridge.
My Five Year Plan
PHYSICAL
Lose 26kgs
Maintain 80kgs for 6 months
Get liposuction of saddle bags
Grow my hair
See about getting teeth straightened or veneers
MENTAL
Compete in Pink Triathlon every year
Compete in GC Marathon every year
Brisbane to Southport bike ride with Hubby
Try a 2nd triathlon
OVERALL
Be the best wife, mum and role model I can be
(If we are lucky enough to have a 4th child I will just work harder)

Jet Therapy

 
          

My Jet Therapy experience was good but painful. Painful to the body and my savings. From memory I was going 2 nights a week for 6 weeks. Twice a day I had to scrub my hips and thighs and wear restrictive pants. I also had to wear the pants when I exercised. It was a big process and I did not get the results I had anticipated. We were also trying for a third child at the time and the stress on my body wasn't worth it.

The Story Thus Far

I am not going to start writing about having weight issues. When I started on my first diet. How I lack confidence or have struggled to be accepted. Becuase to be honest this doesn't matter.

Where my story starts is 2 years ago when I realised that my body shape could actually be changed. It wasn't until this meeting with a Jet Therapy consultant that I realised that my hips were actually encased in cellulite. There was even a name for it 'Saddle Bags'. Well if it has a name there must be a cure. Right?

This is where my journey starts... With the realisation that I could change what I thought was a genetic mistake.