LIVE Ur LIFE

This Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything — all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure - these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

What has been happening to me? I just stopped writing and due to guilt pangs also stopped visiting the blogs I follow except a few that I subscribed to on emails.Apologies to all.

June saw my husband and I losing a friend. It was unexpected and very devastating for all of us as he was such a vibrant and Healthy man but he still had a HEART ATTACK and as we never saw it coming it just blindsided us, this is the 1st time for me, that a friend will lose a spouse and I had to be there for her and kind of experienced it with her but it in the end, after he was buried, we (her friends) still went back home with our spouses.

This has encouraged me to start a healthy lifestyle for myself as I realised it was time to be serious about losing the EXTRA kilos I carry along and resume exercise which I stopped about 2yrs ago because I was bored of going alone.

I saw a doctor, had test done both blood and urine and an ECG. The result was High cholesterol in addition to the Hypertension that I have battled for years and a bit of problem with the heart. I was placed on medications and since I don't like taking drugs, I have started some lifestyle changes.

I am writing this for accountability sake,so that you will hold and keep me accountable.

My starting weight was 99kg and I have lost 5kg so far by watching my diet and I started walking and exercising again this week.

MY GOALS;
- To lose 10kg by christmas following the 8weeks 'Lose and Tone Challenge' by Zone Fitness
- To lose 27kg in total and reach 72kg by the middle of next year.
- To walk at least 12,000 steps daily.
- Learn and incorporate healthy eating habits to control Blood Pressure and lower Cholesterol,so that I can come off or reduce medication
-To start Weight Training to increase muscle mass and give defination.
- Encourage husband to join the band wagon.
- And of course wear a size 16 by Christmas and eventually a size 14.

I will try to update my blog regularly to keep you posted and to be motivated.

Love and kisses

Missed Blogging

Hello All.

I can't believe that I wrote last over 14 weeks ago. It is so amazing how busy my life has become and it has also been so eventful.

I have missed blogging and reading other blogs but I also have been able to catch up with reading other paperback books and spending quality time with my family and friends. I have joined a women's Bible study group, and also have had the priviledge of teaching in a Women's wellness class and the bookshop and my husband's business is growing. It has not all been good news but I will not bore you with the not so good news because I trust God is taking care of the future and my path is in his hands.
I have done my blog round and seen some new ones and enjoyed my favorites ones.I hope to visit more often and continue to blog as often as I can.I have decided to ignore the power problems and the shameful show of the so called democratic governors and just want to focus on seeing my glass as half full and not half empty.

I hope for a better Nigeria and may the souls of Dana Airline victims RIP.

Hope to see you soon.

Just Checking In

Hello,

Happy new year once again.

It has been a fast moving year for me so far and I can't believe how long it has been since I visited and put down my thoughts. But as I always say,'Life Happens'.

I hope to tell you more soon but right now, I am just CHECKING in, so that you all know that I am alive and well.

Have a great week.

New Year, New Dreams?

Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything — all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure - these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.

By Steve Jobs

This is so profound and true and has really got me thinking about my BUCKET LIST and some changes I need to make in my life this new year. Last year for me was good, I started several new phases in terms of Family,my Work and also my Thinking. I also faced the deaths of several loved ones, so I hope to live a better life for God this year, Love more,Care more and hold no Grudges.

What are your plans for the new year? Remember, what is Important and hold on to what is TRUE. Have a wonderful year ahead.

Merry Christmas

This is to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in advance. Let us remember the gift of Christ and as we celebrate, remember the best gift for the birthday boy is to share him with others.

And stay safe this holidays.

Happenings and Gift

Hello,

How have you all been? I have been fine and God is Faithful,so life is Good.

I have been trying to set up the bookshop website,which I had hope will go live this month but it seems slow but hopefully soon you will be able to shop for your books,DVDs,CDs and much more from my bookshop.It has been handwork but so rewarding especially when someone gets a book they want and recommend us. By the way, we are All Books and More, so go like our Facebook page.

My older son started secondary school in Ibadan and it has been tough for me as a mum. I have always wanted my children close to me so it was a BIG struggle to let it him go but we had to consider a lot of factors. The good thing is that he is with one of my sisters who is like a mum to him and has 3 boys herself,so I get to talk to him daily and see him when ever I want. Maybe, I will even relocated to Ibadan as hubby and I are great UI alumni. And I love the slower pace of the town.

So, how are your preparations for Christmas? Visit my Facebook page and like and leave a comment and you could be the winner of a pack of 12 Christmas cards. Hurry as it is over by the 20th of dec. And you have to be in Lagos to have it delivered, free delivery if you live in Magodo,Ikeja,Ogudu or Gbagada.

Ciao.