Mum on the Run

A few weeks ago I went to see a consultant about an umbilical hernia I’ve had since the last stages of pregnancy with my second child. (I didn’t realise I had it for ages, as I just thought it was a slightly disgusting popped out belly button…)

I tried to explain to the doctor who saw me that in addition to teaching fitness classes as one of my many jobs, I’m also quite a serious amateur athlete, so it was very  important for me to know how long the recovery was going to be, as I had so many races planned. I also asked about a possibility of doing the operation under local anaesthetic, not the general he mentioned. He dismissed that without even explaining why, and then I was shipped off to one of the nurses who measured me and gave me the information about the procedure.

I left the hospital feeling quite angry because the expected recovery time from something like this was going to be about six weeks. Anyone who knows me at all will be aware of my inability to rest… But after a bit of a cry to my husband about not being able to train for what seemed like ages (I’m such a girl sometimes!) I decided that I was just going to get it done as soon as possible.

However, because I felt so uncomfortable with the consultant, I decided to go and see someone else. If I was going to go ahead with an operation that required a general anaesthetic and was going to put me out for over a month exercise wise,  I would at least like to feel comfortable about it. So I made an appointment, which I had yesterday. And I’m so pleased I did! According to this guy, the hernia is so small that if it doesn’t hurt me or affect my training in any way, he sees no point in operating. He said that with me being slim, the stitches could cause a problem even a year down the line, plus there was also a risk of the hernia returning. But if I did insist on having it done, it could be done under a local.

So the moral of the story is… Don’t go along with anything unless you are comfortable with it. Ok, I still have a funny looking belly button. But if getting my nice ‘innie’ back means I have to go without exercise for six weeks, I’d rather choose to carry on living with my ‘dodgy’ belly button. Plus I gathered that if I work hard enough towards even a bit of a six pack, no one will pay any attention to my random belly button.

And also, let’s face it, it’s not that often that I get my belly out anyway, so I think I’ll be just fine…

I’ve wanted semi permanent eye lash extensions since one of my best friends had them done three years ago. The problem is I knew I would get completely hooked on them, just like her. I’m not sure she has even been without them since she first had them done.

I finally gave in and booked to have mine done yesterday when I saw that my friend and a local beautician Jackie was running an offer in December where you can get them done for £50.

After two hours, my lashes that I thought were quite long anyway were completely transformed, and I’m not even kidding, I can’t see how I want to be without them… Just to pre warn you, these images look like mug shots and I’m make up free. (Not pretty!)

Make up free with my lashes before…

After with my new amazing lashes, still make up free, but with very sleepy eyes after being led on the treatment bed for 2 hours. Will definitely use the time to nap next time! (See, hooked…)

I woke up this morning and I was in a rush as usual with getting the kids ready for nursery and school. I don’t wear that much make up anyway but these lashes give you an instant boost and all I put on when I woke up was a bit of foundation and blusher.

For anyone who is tempted to get them done, I’d say go for it. They will make you feel amazing. However, it’s probably worth making sure that you’ll have a spare £25 and 45minutes each month to get them filled, as you will not want to go back to your ‘old lashes.’

According to The Telegraph.co.uk, the ponytail is the strongest hair trend this season. This is great news for someone who has always been very lazy with her hair. I keep cutting it in different styles and lengths but always find a way to tie it back up. Sometimes it may have required a ridiculous amount of hair clips but I’ve always managed its somehow.

So yet again, I’ve been way ahead of the  fashion curve with my (lazy) ponytail. Or at least that’s what I can now tell people…

Happy Monday guys!

My friend emailed me a picture of her latest manicure that she had done at Selfridges. Pretty cool, I’d say…

I have a slight obsession with nail varnish. I keep buying new ones only to come home to realise that I already have almost the exact colour by another brand.

I’m usually a fan of dark nails and very deep colours, but I’m currently loving the neon collection by American Apparel.

Today my dull combo of grey  skinny jeans and a black top have been perked up by neon green nails. And when given an option of buying one for £9 or three for £17, you can guess which one I went for…

Happy Monday to everyone and P.S who stole the sun?