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It feels like forever and a day since I have updated !!
Tobago was so breathtakingly beautiful as always.
The days were spent at the beach, basking in the sunshine and floating in the ocean. 
On evenings P and I would go for walks, watching the planes come in and the sun going down. 

One of the days we organized a glass bottom boat for the family and went snorkeling & to the Nylon Pool - which was something I haven't done in years.

I would be doing a follow up to my 5 Things to do in Tobago this Summer and I'm so excited ! :)

For now, please enjoy the photos. 




Can't wait to catch up with everyone !! 

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This morning I got the pleasure of hand picking my vegetables at the Farmacy.
The skies were so clear this morning and the sun was beaming hot !! But, what an experience. 
Here I am picking what we call 'string beans' or commonly known as long beans.

Sweet pepper patch

Decided to pick a few tomatoes as well

Can't forget those delicious pimentos, green and red !! 
Yep, got some eggplant too ! 
Delicious, fresh and healthy veggies. :)

Have a lovely weekend !!
xx
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As mentioned, I have decided to incorporate my fitness into this blog, and what better day to do it than a Friday - end of week, recap. 

This week I focused more on my lower body as that seems to be the hardest area to whip into shape. I have tough legs - I blame that on genetics but having upped my weights and really pushed myself to limits, I am seeing the results I've been wanting !!

The Leg press machine has became my favourite this week. I went from 270lbs to 320lbs on Wednesday, and 320lbs to 340lbs today. And that's doing 6 reps fairly easy. I remember the day when 90lbs was too much ! 
LADIES DO NOT BE AFRAID OF LIFTING HEAVY !
Today, I did a full body workout and ended it with some "Ass to grass" squats on the Smith Machine. MY... WORD !!! Being the first time I tried it, it was quite the challenge but wow, what a burn ! 

P and I have continued our walking this week and I've used the waist trimmer and I think there is a difference. I see it, I feel it, especially the curve along my torso. Although it is still a bit too soon to give an actual review, I am pleased thus far. :)

Ohhhh, so my fitbit finally arrived and I was so eager and excited as I have heard all these great reviews on it !!



Previous to the fitbit, I had used the Garmin FR70 heart rate monitor for the last 3 years. I loved this watch and hrm ! It was always accurate, not too uncomfortable around the upper torso and it lasted a long time ! I had changed the battery the other day and since then it had gone coocoo.






I bought the Fitbit Charge HR in a lovely plum colour. I was so impressed with all the features until I finally put it to use. 


This HRM is not meant for interval training or weight training. It cannot seem to ever keep up with my heart rate, always calculating it lower than it is and because of that, it is totally off on the caloric burn and readings. What a disappointment especially for the price of the item. 

However, with walking, jogging and steady paced exercises it is spot on.


So, that's that. 

As the Fitness Fridays continue I might add in a few informative stuff, diets, exercises and what nots so keep checking back. :)
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What a lovely Sunday !
Bright and early P and I decided to head to Maracas beach for Shark and Bake, except instead of heading back home after we took a drive to Blanchisseuse. 
It was so nice to have a change of scenery and enjoy the beauty of our country and oceanside. 
During our adventure we spotted a road side shop selling homemade ice-cream, so of course, we had to stop and try it out! P had coconut and I had soursoup. How delish ! 
On our drive back we took an off-road track to a little beach and walked the coasts.

The sun was out, the ocean was cool, the breeze was incredible. 
It was truly a beautiful day. 
Next time, we roll with swimwear, just incase. :)
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We have finally entered my favourite month of the year, simply because I finally get days off to relax and bask in the beautiful sunshine and ocean !! Yes ! I can't wait !!! 10 days to go !!

We are still in Summer here until the first week of September, then back to traffic on the roads and kids back at school. 

Since completing my exam, I've decided to give free training for the next 3 months to a limited number of people. I know that might sound so strange, but I definitely would like the hands on approach before diving in and charging someone. 
On evenings, P & I started back walking around the park. I've been using this Waist Trimmer and even though I've used it about 3 times, it really does make my tummy sweat ! It's quite cool, a little gross, but cool. lol If you ask me if it works, well, too soon to tell, but from Monday I'll try using it every day and see if there's a difference. 

Some new additions to my Orchid collection. 
 Tell me if they aren't just so pretty !!!



Have a lovely 
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