My version of a brown eye :p LMAO! Actually its my beautiful baby Jack - adorable wee man (sometimes). Eyes are just so expressive, they make my heart melt!

hmmmmmmmm cant seem to save a title? whats with that? LOL

My title was going to be:

It's going to be a good week! :)

why? because I said so thats why! :p

Friday and Saturday were fantastic gym days - worked super hard at both my workouts and felt so damn good after them. Went for a walk this morning too - havent been out walking for ages it seems - god it felt good out there striding it out. I always feel pooped but alive after a good brisk 1hr walk! Especially when its only about 4 bloody degrees!

I managed to get out on Trude twice this weekend - yippeeeeeeeee loved every minute of it! Even if it was bloody cold and my fingers felt like they were about to drop off! Had my thermal longjohns and long sleeve tshirt on under my clothing - no-one said anything about looking gorgeous while out riding - what a fright eh? Thermals, dripping nose and helmut hair mmmmmmm mmmmmmm mmmmmmm LOL

Had a night in last night, in front of the telly with the fire roaring - gotta love winter some times. Out and about this week - seminar on Tuesday and possibly popping down Christchurch for the day on Friday. Finished another study assignment and one left to go - which is 70% finished just need to tidy that up this week and get it out of my hair! yaaaaaaahooooooo!

Had homemade hamburger pattie and salad for dinner tonight - I feel really light ... sounds strange but I always know when a meal is good for me because I feel light and energised, not stuffed and sluggish - I must remind myself how good that feels everytime my brain tells me to tuck into high starch carbs like bread, potatoes and pasta.

I know I keep harping on about water ... but it really is the ultimate ... I got this in my inbox the other day (I'm signed up for various newsletters etc) and thought this important enough to share! Have a great week everyone.

Can water really help you look and feel great?

As many as 75% of adults suffer from mild, chronic dehydration, a condition that dramatically works against your weight loss efforts. Read on to discover why water consumption must be at the top of your list in your quest for a fit, healthy and athletic body.Water does all that?

Though you probably don't think about it often, water is the most essential element, next to air, to your survival. The simple combination of two parts hydrogen, one part oxygen makes up more than two thirds of your body and is involved in a host of bodily functions that we routinely take for granted. Just to name a few:

• Water works to regulate the thermal condition of your body
• Water serves as a lubricant in your joints
• Water helps flush toxins from your blood
• Water gives your skin a clear, glowing complexion
• Water assists with digestion, pulling all the usable nutrients out of foods
• Water aides in disease prevention (Drinking 8 glasses a day has shown to reduce your chance of colon cancer by 45% and bladder cancer by 50%)

What about fitness and fat-loss?

You've probably heard that you need to drink plenty of water in order to drop weight, but did you ever wonder why? What does water have to do with decreasing your calories and increasing your activity level in an effort to shed pounds?

Water is a natural appetite suppressant

Fill your stomach with a glass of water before each meal and you will find that you won't eat as much. This also works on snacking throughout the day, keep hydrated all day long and watch as your desire to snack decreases.
Water increases your body's ability to efficiently metabolize fat
This process begins with your kidneys receiving enough water to function at their peak, which in turn helps your liver reach optimal efficiency in removing toxins and waste from your blood. With your liver working at maximum capacity, fat will be metabolized at a higher rate. This means a decrease in your overall body fat. (And who doesn't want that?)

Water is the perfect substitute for high calorie beverages

Want to super-charge your fitness results this summer? Well, this is the most effective way to utilize water toward your waist-shrinking efforts. Most of us consume more than our share of calorie-packed beverages. Shakes, frozen mochas, soft drinks...you get the idea. When you trade your high calorie beverages in for a tall glass of water you will expedite your results in a major way.

The Other Side of the Story...

Now you know that drinking sufficient amounts of water will help you reach your fitness goals faster than ever, but you should also know that failing to drink enough water comes with serious consequences...

Your body will shift into "preserve" mode - which means you will store MORE fat.
Bodily functions will slow - leading to an overall decrease in energy levels.
Headaches will become an expected nuisance - your brain is over 70% water.
To avoid dehydration check out the following 5 Hydration Tips:

• Tip #1: Caffeinated beverages - such as coffee, soft drinks or energy drinks - cause your body to lose water. If you drink these beverages replace the lost water by drinking 2 times that amount in water.
• Tip #2: Add a slice of lemon to your water to spice things up.
• Tip #3: Always carry water with you throughout your day - keep a bottle in the car, at your workplace and next to your bed.
• Tip #4: Exercise and hot summer days both increase your body's water requirements - make a mental note to drink before, during and after exercise or while out on a hot day.
• Tip #5: Make it a habit to begin your day with a large glass of water then drink a glass before each meal and one between meals.