Today is the first weekend in about 4 weeks that I have nothing planned.

It has been a very productive last 4 weeks, and I am very grateful for every opportunity.

I have entered a bodybuilding comp and am now working on growth phase, so I am still working out Monday to Friday, cardio three times a week, steps to get in and practising posing.

I also was interviewed on the couch about my song Rise, which was a great experience. You can watch that on YouTube or Foxtel.

Last weekend was one of my niece’s 21^st birthday and then Mother’s Day.

I also had a session with my music mentor and am working on one of my songs, Another Summer and Butterflies. We are getting this ready to record.

Also, I am working in my role as a primary school Chaplain five days a week, which I love.

Today is a day of rest, one where I am staying home for the whole day. There is still meal prepping to organise, steps to get in and things to do around the house. Working on my website as well.

Recovery is important, rest days are important and slowing down is important.

What do you do to relax and look after yourself?

What is one thing that you could plan today, even for 30 minutes?

Take the time to rest, take the time to recharge and take the time to look after yourself.

I would love to hear from you about how you rest.

The Couch Episode 835

Last weekend I had another new adventure, where I had an interview on The Couch.

I have been stepping out of my comfort zone lately.

I was interviewed about my song Rise and then I got to sing my song.

I loved the experience and the opporunity.

Please enjoy.

Saturday, 25 of April, I competed in my first bodybuilding competition in Perth, WA.

I have been training since I committed to my gym journey on May 11 2023.

I said to my coach I need a new goal, and I decided to compete.

It has been an interesting journey, and I have learned so much along the way.

I have an amazing coach who supports me and listens to my many, many questions.

It has been a journey of early mornings and following my training and meal plans.

I loved the whole process of this journey. Except for my little moment on registration day when I got my outfit. I was in the moment of. I don’t think I can do this. I am so not ready for this. I was already so invested for me there was no turning back, and I had already paid for everything.

What have I learnt along the way-

 Trust your coach

 Follow your meal plan

 Get organised

 Meal prep

 Ask questions

Trust the process

Show up everyday for your gym sessions

It is cold in the mornings in winter (but it is okay)

 Believe in yourself

 and

 You can do it.

Peak week I found so strange, I am so used to singing and speaking on stage, but this was so different. This was a different level. I know for me there were so many new and unknown experiences.

There were so many new experiences, 3 layers of tan, finding the venue, seeing the stage for the first time, just finding my way around,

Did I like it? Yes. Would I do it again? Of course.

We are looking at April 2027.

Now the new goal is to build more muscle, eat more, yeah!

The journey continues.

I am so glad you are here, you are worthy, valued and loved