Today I can cross something off my bucket list that I’ve never done before.

Public holiday in Adelaide today so we scored an extra family day which we made good use of.

We headed off to model train exhibition, to the pub for lunch (where my salad was begin off for a weeks worth of dinners and I became a communal share plate) and then headed off to the Saint Kilda playground.

We have been there so many times before we have sat and watched. Today I was all over the place climbing hills and stairs chasing a pocket rocket around and did something I have never done with the little guy before…..

We went down the slide together!!

I love being an active mum rather than a sideline mum.

Day 48 – 5.6km, 48/50 – 175.2km

I got moving again today for the first time in nearly a fortnight dragging both the boys along for the trip.

The pace was a bit slower but I really enjoy doing active things as a family as pre-sleeve this would have never happened.

Walking home from the supermarket I was carrying a 2.5kg bag of potatoes. Wow oh wow I have lost in excess of 23’bags of potatoes!!! Now that’s a scary thought and a shit load of potatoes.

Otherwise a domestic goddess kind of day cleaning, washing and cooking.

I honestly haven’t stopped since I got out of bed at 7.30 this morning. Nothing special but I good day.

Day 47 – 4.3km, 47/50 – 169.6km

The last four bad nights have caught up with me. After only having 16 hours sleep collectively I am somewhat destroyed with energy levels I don’t all-time low.

Shopping expedition this morning I managed to wangle in excess of 60kg and to shopping trolleys on my own …… I couldn’t have done that eight months ago!

I then let the little guy run out some steam at the play cafe with some friends. Comments were “wow you look awesome and thin in jeans but you look like crap!” True friends right there hehe

Day 46 -2.7km, 46/50 – 165.3km

The amazing advice I got to get new firmer fitting knickers has been so much more effective than I ever thought possible.  Since I have down-sized the knickers my skin irritations have been in check and much more manageable.

So off I went today to get some more after doing my first clothing clear out throwing out all my larger pairs last night.  While I was at the shop I saw they had jeans on clearance so I thought stuff it and bought some. They bloody well fit!!

Jamie is slightly amused as he has never in the entire time he has known me ever seen me in a pair of jeans, let alone skinny jeans!! Have paired it with a top that has finally gone down a size.  I think FINALLY that clothing number is starting to drop.

Day 45 – 2.9km, 45/50 – 162.6km

Today I wore the jewellery I was given for my birthday, being a pair of earrings and necklace with the tree of life on them.  These pieces are some much more than pretty bling.  They symbolise every part of my new found appreciation for life as a result of my sleeve, and Percy.

The tree of life symbolised:

• Personal growth (well I am actually downsizing but my being is growing everyday)
• Redemption
• Protection
• Generosity
• Strength
• Wisdom
• Bounty
• Beauty
• Family

I think all these words totally encapsulate everything I am hoping to achieve on this journey.

Actually strike that…..

I think these words totally capture everything that I have already achieved so far and that I will continue to keep achieving.  I am so bloody proud of myself!

I have decided however that the world is playing tricks with my mind.  Both yesterday and today as I was attempting to leave work the car next to mine had parked so ridiculously close to my car that not even Twiggy herself would have been able to get into the car.

Pre-surgery Holly would have waddled off to the closest food outlet and ordered something to eat and drink while waiting for the other driver to leave so that I could get into my car.

Not anymore!! Now I get in through the passengers side and much to my delight I actually slide over the console and into the driver seat without any problems.  The universe, thanks to other selfish parkers, is reminding me to stop and appreciate the little wins but massive lifestyle rewards along the way.

Day 44 – 2.4km, 44/50 – 159.9km

Weigh in Wednesday…….

This week – 0.7kg

Since surgery – 40kg

Total – 58.9kg

I am pleasantly surprised with this weeks loss due to being unwell myself, caring for a sick child and doing very minimal exercise.

I also find it completely mind boggling that I have lost an astronomical 40kg since surgery.  I never thought I could lose that much weight at all let alone losing that much in 24 weeks!

Today reinforced to me the importance of being organised when it comes to meal times! Today my work day was split between LMH and the department so I couldn’t take my normal little lunchbox #yumbox with me.  Having to rely on foods from food courts left me bloated, crampy and Percy grumbling with severe nausea and a  caught up feeling in my throat.

Back to my routine of being prepared with my lunchbox for tomorrow!

Day 43 – 2.4km, 43/50 – 157.5km

My normal exercise day went out the window today as Jamie and I both had the day off so we head to the movies. It’s nice that my arse now comfortably fits and I no longer fidget and squirm trying to get comfortable in the sardine can.

I spent the afternoon with the little guy then tonight I was off to the “I love the 90’s” concert which was for a lovely dear friends hens show.

As per normal Holly-style, I couldn’t go anywhere without causing a potential scene. Mid-boogie my skirt ended up around my ankles, luckily I was wearing dark opaque tights and it was the middle of the dark dance floor so I think it went un-noticed! It may be time to retire my favourite skirt!

The other #littlewin I had was the I danced for 3 hours, in heels without any resting (or alcohol) and was completely fine. No pain, not revoltingly sweating, no struggling to keep up. Just you’re average person enjoying the concert. I was a great night! And 3 hours of incidental exercise for the win!

Day 42 – 4.6km, 42/50 -155.1km

Today is my birthday!! 

I got to celebrate in two fantastic ways. 

Firstly, I am under a major milestone weight! My team anticipated I would reach this milestone by the first couple weeks of August.

Secondly, because I am so very bloody excited that one of my dearest friends joined the bench today!

Still feel shitty with a residual headache and tiredness even with 10 hours sleep! But I went to work and got through the day.

I am another year old and I might feel revolting but I can guarantee I feel a ridiculously amount better, happier and healthier than I did my last birthday!

Day 41 -1.4km, 41/50 – 150.5km

I have officially been hit with kooties!

Had to get the locum out today as my temperature was out of control and I had a headache and symptoms that verged on a miagraine. 

The diagnosis was viral sinus infection, mild dehydration and a miagraine. He gave me some maxalon and codeine which knocked me out for a couple hours but at least it made dealing with noise bearable.

It’s my birthday tomorrow and I have made some healthy protein packed treats to share with my workmates. Gone are the days of me bringing in a mud cake loaded with sugar! Shhhhhh don’t tell them it’s healthy-ish 😀

Everything in moderation right?

Day 40 – 0.9km, 40/50 – 149.1km

Quiet day today as mummy and partner duties are in full force with a house full of sick bodies. And although I’m not ready to accept yet, I think I am loosing an immunity battle myself feeling flat with a massive headache that fluids of panadol isn’t even close to touching the aides.

After accepting my new body battle of the excess skin factor and realise it’s going to be an ongoing maintenance maintenance. Yesterday after work I went and bought new knickers and since my guru told me to get a firmer fit I bought 1-2 sizes smaller.

Today I wore one of the pairs that are 2 sizes smaller – no dissection, no lack of oxygen, no cutting me and no camel toe 🤣😅 THEY DIT!!

Day 39.- 1.4km, 39/50 – 148.2km