Paul Scales
Client of the Month Paul Scales
Pauly, firstly thanks for all your support over the years. How long have you been training at WG Fitness?
I started training with you in September 2003. I was away overseas on a family holiday when Zanny and Rosie received your Rocky flyer and started boxing. They couldnt stop talking about you so I needed to get down to Rushcutters to see what all the fuss was about. I have been with you ever since...
Now, youre a Melbourne boy. Why the move to Sydney?
I moved up for work with an insurance company that is no longer around (nothing to do with me!) in 1998.
Where abouts in Melbourne did you grow up?
I grew up in East Brighton. Actually didnt you go to Brighton Primary? I think I remember you were you that dweeby kid we used to beat at Dendy Park while you were playing cricket for East Brighton throwing your pies!! I think it may have been the other way around Paul but you did promise me not to tell the others...
Was it strictly AFL in the winter and Cricket in the summer for you as a young bloke growing up?
Absolutely. I tinkered with tennis, basketball and swimming as well but it all came back to cricket and footy. Made some great mates through team sport and we still catch up when I get down to Melbourne.
I lived in Melbourne from the age of 7 to 10. Leigh Matthews was my idol. Who were your favourite players growing up and why?
I had two main heroes growing up they both played for Footscray: Kelvin Templeton and Dougie Hawkins. We never had much success as a team but they were two standout individual players. I wore number 31 on my back and was shattered when Templeton went to play for Melbourne. Douggie was offered huge money at better side but was a true Footscray person and stayed loyal and played over 300 games for us. We named the wing after him at the Western Oval.
Youre a huge Western Bulldogs man. How did you feel when your Dad got elected to the board of the Dogs?
I felt very proud as you would expect. Dad was on the Board for 3 years and would have stayed on for longer had it not been for his heavy work commitments with Telstra at the time.
Back to life in Sydney.
You are very committed to your job. And you never seem to miss your two sessions at WG Fitness per week. What tips do you have to find the time to manage work, family and your training?
Nothing special i think you have to be organised, manage your time well and have a supportive family. You vary the sessions well so i dont get stale and the Monday and Friday splits up the week nicely. I really like the Monday night crew. I get inspiration from B , Mitch , Sammy and Nick No nonsense Mullins. Some of the best pound for pound hitters you would ever come across.
I also like the winter vest that Sammy wears
You and your wife Zanny have a beautiful baby boy Max. Whats it like coming home after a days work to see your little man?
Its amazing. I try and get home for his bath and feed. I get a smile from him when i walk through the door. Im looking forward to the time when he can pick up the bat and ball and i bowl a few at him! Its changed our lives ( no breaking news there)
You must be very proud of your wife Zanny who has got herself in to tip top shape in no time at all since giving birth to Max?
Unbelievable. A true inspiration. I have been told by more than one person that i should be in the VB add walking under the banner of - blokes that are playing above their weight - She works very hard. There is no other way you can do it. No excuses, very disciplined and she has done all this while looking after the little man. Again unbelievable..
You did the 100km Oxfam Trail Walk last year in 29hours 50min. Any tips to the 4 girls that are taking it on this year?
Can i say dont do it!!
I think the main one is that you need to stay as a team. They will all individually have their moments. I remember when we were walking into checkpoint 4 ( i think) it was about midnight and a no support crew section. Bibsy wanted to keep on going with no break. I nearly had a meltdown.. You guys were patient, stayed with me for 5 minutes, told me to man up and get on with it and stop being a softc**k
Ok maybe you didnt . You let me have my head and gave me some time. It was the best thing and we powered on from there. They will be fine as they are all fit and get on well. Once they complete it, they will have that on the resume the rest of their lives.. It s like playing in a GF.. Friends for life
What was the highlight and lowlight of the 100km walk for you last year? I remember I couldnt even finish one beer once we crossed the finish line. I just wanted a hot bath.
Crossing the line was good. I remember a photo of the 4 of us with a crownie in front of us.. I got through 2 mouthfuls. After that the highlight was the large Christos Supreme and 1.25 litre of coke i had that night before sleeping for 12 hours straight
Other than the minor meltdown at midnight i dont remember too many low lights. Its a constant battle.
Youre doing the City to Surf in a couple of weeks. Have you got a finishing time in mind?
I have always been around the 80-85 minute mark. I would love to break 75mins
You have added weights into your weekly training schedule which Im really pleased about. Have you benefitted from doing this?
I have found the strength work makes a difference at training with things like dips, pushups, squats, lunges and burpees etc. I also like the circuit you gave me as i am placing less stress on my joints. I found i was getting too many soft tissue niggles from running so weights have been a great alternative. Its only been 6 weeks so i have still have a fair way to go.
You use to be a casual smoker but gave up totally about a year ago. Any tips to others who want to do the same ?
Again its tough but you need the discipline and not make excuses. Plus Max helped me as i didnt want to smell around him. Poor Zanny put up with it for years. The first few months were hard but no im fine. Its made a massive difference at training.
Thanks for taking time out Paul to let us know more about you. You are doing a great job at training and its always great having you there. See you at training. WG Fitness
Thanks W
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Sonia Boreham
Hello Sonia, Thanks for taking time out to chat with WG Fitness.You have just come back from a month on holidays. How was it and where did you go?
Ive just returned from Spain, the Greek Islands and London. Perfect combination of sunshine, food, culture and relaxation.
Any funny experiences whilst you were away that you can share with us?
The day we flew into London there was a tube strike. The whole of London was at a standstill. We were stuck on a bus that was going nowhere, when a friend called to say her brother had just bought a speedboat and would pick us up. So we got off the bus and wheeled our 20kg suitcases past the long line of people patiently waiting for the ferry to the speedboat where four handsome lads hauled us and our suitcases on board and off we went up the Thames, doing donuts along the way.
What were the highlights of your trip?
I loved Barcelona and Granada. The Spanish never seem to sleep,there is always something going on no matter how late it is.
How was the food over in Europe ?
The food was amazing. We ate loads of seafood, tapas, paella, moussaka , pastries mmm. I came home with an extra roll or two!
Did you exercise whilst you were away?
We did a lot of walking, about 8 hours a day. I threw my sandals away in Greece!
How long have you trained with WG Fitness and what is it that brings you back especially in those cold winter months?
Ive been with WG Fitness for over 3 years. I love that every session is challenging and different. There is a real team dynamic and Wayne encourages us to push that little bit more every time. Winter is no issue , we just layer up and push through.
You are naturally fit are there any exercises that we do that you just dread?
The hill runs kill me!
You have taken up the challenge of doing the 100km Oxfam Trail Walk this year with Inga, Aimie and Tammy. How has your preparation been and what are you expecting from the walk?
Weve done one 30km training session on the track and weve been running, walking and attending our WG sessions. Im expecting it to be very tough. We are going to pull together and push each other through to the finish line.
Have you girls set a time you would like to complete the course in?
I think we just want to finish! Ideally it would be good to get under 30 hours.
You grew up in Brisbane and became a primary school teacher there before coming to Sydney. Any funny stories from your teaching days that you could share with us?
Children are natural comedians. It wasnt funny at the time, but we took about 25 5year olds to the zoo for the day and one went missing. I was beside myself. I eventually found him in the bird enclosure trying to catch a peacock. The birds were screeching and running around in a blur of feathers. Needless to say he held my hand for the remainder of the excursion.
What brought you to Sydney?
I love the pace of life here. There is always something to do.
What are the major differences between the two cities?
Brisbane is super laidback and quite an easy city to live in. Sydney has energy and a natural beauty that I really enjoy.
Thanks for all your support over the years Sonia and best of luck with the huge challenge of walking the 100km Oxfam track in August. Have you got a web address we can donate to?
Our target is to raise $5,000 for Oxfam. We are almost halfway!
We would appreciate any donations and you can click on the link below to donate:
http://www2.oxfam.org.au/trailwalker/Sydney/team/47
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Bill Silvester
Hi Bill,Thanks for taking time out to have a chat to WG Fitness.
First off Bill. You are from the UK but now call Sydney home. How did you end up living on the other side of the world ?
I first came out here on the backpacker trail after finishing university. I always intended to come back, but it took me another 9 years to make it. I'd been working in London for most of the time, which was a lot of fun, but I was ready for a change. I also used to quite a bit of windsurfing in the UK and fancied learning to sail, and what better place to do that than Sydney Harbour! So here I am!
Where abouts in England did you grow up ?
I was born in Derby, but we moved when I was about 5 to a smallish town in the Midlands called Ashby-de-la-Zouch. Yes, it is a real place and no, it's not somewhere in France! I spent my school days there until I went to study at the University of Bristol for three years, and then moved to and worked in London.
What sports did you play ?
Rugby (union) and athletics. I played rugby throughout school and a bit at university, but I probably had more talent at athletics. I started running around the age of 9, when my father used to take me and my brother to a local athletics club.
In those days it was not too serious, and at the inter-club meetings you would get points for every finisher, so it was important to have two people in every event. I loved it, and it wasn't uncommon for me to do the 100m, 200m, 400m, 100m hurdles, 400m hurdles, long jump, discuss, hammer, and even the pole vault all in one meeting! It wasn't until later on that I started to get more serious, and specialise in 400m hurdles.
At what level did you get to?
Rugby I just played throughout high school and for the local town, and a couple of games for the university 3rd team. In athletics in my late teens, I was racing at a junior national level, in schools, university and national championships.
My best result was in my first year at university in the British University Championships at Meadowbank stadium in Edinborough. About a dozen of us had driven up from Bristol (around 600km) and we were staying in a pub which didn't appear to close! So we were all a little dusty the next day for the heats, but I got through those, and came third in the final the next day. The first two places had a chance to compete internationally, so I missed out on that by one place!
You are known at our sessions for going at 100 miles per hour. Have you always trained like that ?
Not really. I think when I was running my training was very target oriented, such as this many sets of this many reps in such and such a time, so I knew at the start of the session exactly what I had to do, and could pace myself through it.
With the group training sessions it's a lot more mixed up, which I love, and I never really know what's coming up. But I do know that it will be a good mix, and I can go hard on the boxing because there will be some running or strength work coming up to give my arms a bit of a break.
I do pace myself a bit through the sessions, but if I'm not completely stuffed at the end then I think I could have gone harder!
You just travelled back to the UK recently to visit family. Any regrets about living in Australia or did your trip back confirm what you already knew ?
I miss my family and friends, and I don't think there is anything to compare to a beautiful English Summer day (yes, we do have them!), but the lifestyle over here suits me much better right now. If I went back to the UK I'd probably end up working in London, and that would really limit a lot of the activities that I do now.
When I'm in the city it's a 5 minute walk down to one of the best harbours in the world, instead of a 2 hour drive down to the South Coast of England. And I can jump on a train and go hiking in the Royal National Park or Blue Mountains.
But for the future... who knows. When I originally came out here I planned to stay for a couple of years to see how it went, and in some ways I still have that attitude. So I'll be here for the next year or two, and then I guess I'll just see where things take me.
You recently competed in an Endurance event. Can you tell us a bit about it ?
It was a race called the Coast to Coast, across the South Island of New Zealand starting on the west coast, and ending on Sumner Beach in Christchurch. The main components were a 55km cycle followed by a 33km mountain run, then a 67km kayak down a grade II river, and finally a 70km cycle to the finish. A couple of connecting stages makes up the rest of the 243km race. I did the two day event, so I got to camp out and sleep overnight between the mountain run and the kayak stage.
I have to say it was one of the best experiences of my life. It was such an amazing atmosphere throughout the whole race, from all the competitors, assistants, and just the locals that came out to support the race. About 3km from the end of the mountain run, there were a couple of locals who had hiked up the river. They had already seen 200+ people run past, and probably had another 200+ behind me, but they were cheering me on to get to the end. That was typical of the whole event, and it really gave me a lift to get those tired legs down the last stretch.
Have you got your eye on anything like that in the future ?
Definitely! I'm pretty keen to head back and do the Coast to Coast one day event, although I think that's quite a step up from the two day. I know how my legs felt after the mountain run, and to carry straight on to the last two stages is a big ask. But it's out there... And there's stuff like the Upper Murray Challenge down in the Snowy Mountains later this year that I'm hoping to get to.
I'd also like to get into some of the longer team adventure races, so if anyone is in a team and looking for a new member...
You have done a bit of travelling. Where is your favourite holiday destination ?
I'm not really one for sitting on the beach, so my breaks tend to be more focussed around a specific activity or challenge. I'm very fortunate in that I work for myself and my work is mostly project based, so I find can I schedule my work to get away for longer periods.
I absolutely loved the South Island of New Zealand and would love to get back over there, but I think my most memorable trip would have to be hiking in Nepal up around Everest base camp. Basically, three weeks of walking, eating and sleeping, but in some of the most beautiful scenery on earth. You kind of have to like mountains, and it can get pretty cold when the sun goes down, but it's just amazing to be up there on the roof of the world.
Where in Sydney would you take a girl on a first date if you were trying to impress her ?
Probably Cafe Sydney for dinner. Great views, really relaxed atmosphere and fantastic food.
And if you were not trying to impress her ?
I'd bring her to one of your training sessions! Or maybe that should have been the answer to the previous question...
You bought some property in the country. Where abouts did you buy and how often do you like to get out of the city ?
It's just at the top of the Southern Highlands, about 20 mins this side of Bowral. I work from home a lot and have a full office down there, so if I don't have any meetings in town I basically live there during the week, and come back to Sydney on the weekends. It's only a 80 minute drive, so even if I have to be in town I still manage to spend at least a couple of days a week down there.
I know you love your beer. What are you three favourite beers of choice ?
What, only three! Kind of depends on the mood and the company some what, but I'd say James Squire's Amber is always good, and Little Creatures make a good Pale Ale. But after a hot day's sailing on the harbour, it's pretty hard to go past a cold VB!
Favourite place in Sydney to have a beer ?
Have to be the CYCA. Outdoors, by the harbour, and only a 5 minute stumble home!
What about around the world ?
Hmmm tough one, but I guess I still have a soft spot for the UK in that respect. A few good friends down by the Thames on a long summer evening is pretty hard to beat. There again, I think there's plenty more research to be done on that one...
Training wise what does the future hold for you ?
Right now I'm really enjoying the level of fitness I'm getting back to because of the group training sessions, and other stuff I do in between, so I think just more of the same really.
I'm looking to do more multisport and adventure racing, and as a specific event approaches I'll start doing more targeted stuff, like the kayaking skills I had to learn for the Coast to Coast, but in general I find the mixture of cardio, strength and core work we do provides a fantastic base to build on for whatever comes up, be it a 243km trek across New Zealand, or just getting through a day in the office.
What is it about WG Fitness that brings you back to training twice a week even when its freezing cold ?
Stupidity? Seriously though, I think it's just a great way to set myself up for the day, and that's probably even more so on those cold winter mornings. All the sessions are perfectly tailored to the conditions, so I know I'm not going to be standing around a lot getting cold on some of those wet days, and I love the energy the sessions give me to carry me through the rest of the day.
Also, there's a real team atmosphere in the group, which I find really motivating. Whether you're an old hand or are fairly new to the group, everyone knows everyone else, and is really supportive when you're not having your best day.
Thanks for taking time out to let WG Fitness get to know you better Bill and thanks for all your support over the years.
Thank you Wayne, for making me stand up when I'm completely stuffed and just want to collapse in a big heap!
See you at training.
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Sam McKay
Sam McKay
Sam, You have mentioned to myself and the group once or twice that you ran the New York Marathon in 2007. Can you tell us what that was like?
Thanks for asking as I could not remember whether I had told you about it. What an experience 40,000 competitors, 2 million spectators and 110 bands along the route. It was my first marathon and it was easier than I thought until the 39km mark when it literally felt like someone had shot my legs as I couldnt run. That ended up being quite frustrating as I watched a 3 hour finish pass by as I had to walk the majority of the last 3kms. Key learning was that you cannot cheat the kms required in training to run a competitive marathon, so wont run another until I commit to preparing properly to run sub 3 hours. The weekly WG Fitness sessions were critical in ensuring that I was able to finish in a respectable time.
I know Lance Armstrong ran that race as well. Did you see him at all on the track? And did you beat him?
I didnt see the great man, but he only finished 20 minutes ahead of me which was surprising given the difference in our aerobic capacity and his strong Triathlon background. He also ran with 2 personal trainers who kept him on schedule and provided food and drink. Have you done a marathon before, maybe something you should think about?
Niketown ran a promotion the day before giving away 2,000 of his Livestrong running tops, they ran out in 8 minutes.
Im assuming the race was run in the morning. What did you do for the rest of the day/ night after you had run the 42km course?
8am start so left the hotel at 5.30am. Had a great burger and fries after and then tried to keep walking so legs werent shattered. Early to bed as I flew to LA at 7am the next morning.
Did you stay at the Waldorf Astoria when you were in New York? **
Yep, I just drop your name to the doorman who upgrades me every time. He reckons youre the only guy who has ever walked into the lobby with his top off.
You and your lovely wife Sally have a one year old baby girl Sienna. How has your life changed since Sienna came along?
Nothing else matters apart from the health and happiness of Sally and Sienna.
You represented Australia in Triathlons can you tell us a bit about that?
Was lucky enough to compete as an age grouper when I was 21, definitely the best sporting moment/experience of my life. Accomplishing all I had hoped for after 6 months of intense training was very satisfying. It was also great fun as it was in a regional town in the US and had opening ceremony, school visits etc so got a small taste of what that must be like on the big stage.
You are a competitive bloke. Do you ever daydream about one day doing the Hawaiian Iron Man?
Only when I see the highlights, it would have to be the hardest individual sporting event on the planet. I remember going to Hawaii 1 week before and couldnt believe how oppressive the conditions were. To see the likes of the sister Madonna video on your website finish in a respectable time is inspiring. Maybe something for when I am older as they say you lose speed and build endurance with age.
You grew up in Melbourne but dont really follow AFL anymore preferring to watch Rugby League in your free time. Which NRL team do you support?
Your right I think I am one of the few people in Australia that occasionally watch the NRL, I suppose people in WA, SA, NT, TAS & ACT wouldnt because they dont have a team. Is the NRL a national competition? I am a big Storm fan and used to follow it closely in the early days of Lazarus, Bai, Smith, Kearney & Kimmorley.
Is it hard for you being such a passionate Collingwood man and living in Sydney?
Fox footy is a saviour and I try to get to at least 6 games a year. The Swanies match is always a highlight, nothing more amusing than stirring up a few of the locals.
Can you remember the very first time you saw the movie The Club (Australian made movie based on the Collingwood Football Club)?
Was at home with some friends at a young age, and from that moment I realised that I supported the most famous sporting club on the planet. What a master piece, might be worth having clips on your website.
I really thought that Renee Kink and Graham Kennedy were standouts in that movie. Your thoughts?
Definitely the Incredible Hulk Renee Kink. I used to be a massive WWF fan as a junior and the Macho Man Randy Savage was a favourite and very similar in appearance to Renee Kink.
You are currently the Managing Director of Jurlique beauty products. Whats the best thing about your job?
I am lucky enough to work for a brand that is well know and liked by consumers and represents values that I personally admire. I have a great team who are talented, passionate and fun to be around. Whilst the travel is demanding it is always an interesting/learning experience and nice to be able to catch-up with friends around the globe and take in a some local sport.
Your work hours are very long and you spend a lot of time travelling overseas. Any tips on how to stay fit and healthy when on the road?
No alcohol on the plane, run when possible as it is always a great way to see a city and a few burpees in the hotel room always help. The travel routines that you have been giving make a huge difference.
Sam, thanks for taking time out from your busy schedule to spend 5 minutes with Wayne. One final question. Lets just say Collingwood made the 2009 GrandFinal to be played at the MCG. On that same day you had the opportunity to have lunch one on one in Sydney with Barack Obama. What would you do ?
Wayne, unfortunately given that you follow ruby league where a big game attracts 95 people you would not understand the exhilaration of watching your team play in front of 100,000 at the MCG.
Easy answer, definitely Pies. Maybe the NRL GF could be the curtain raiser?
Thanks Wayne, love the new website.
** Footnote. Waldorf Astoria is the only Hotel I know in New York and I just love to say the name when the opportunity presents. Just in case anyone thought this was a stupid question.
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Aimie Killeen
Aimie Killeen
Aimie, first off I have to say I was mighty impressed with your shopping effort on our recent week of fitness in Hawaii. It seemed to me that our morning sessions were just a warm up for you and Philippa before the real stuff started at Alo Moana Shopping centre?
That my friend, was a very tame effort for me. The thing I was most concerned with going into each morning session was how much it would take out of me, shopping in sales is hard work and I wanted to be at my peak to ensure I got the best bargains Hawaii had to offer.
Is there any truth in the rumour that you went to the Alo Moana shops every day of our 7 day stay?
There may be although I know my husband will be reading this so it seems my memory fails me and I can't exactly recall.
I was lucky enough to see you in action at the Puma, Lou Lou and Abercrombie Stores. I have to say it did inspire me to up my energy levels when shopping and to work a lot harder when leaving one store and entering another as that is pressure down time when we could be spending . Where does that intensity to shop come from?
Years of practice.
Lets get back to the training. You just spent a week training in Hawaii with wgfitness. What were your expectations going into the trip? And what did you take from the trip in general?
To be honest, the lead up to the trip was so busy at work that I didnt really have time to give much thought to what to expect. I had seen the program and knew it wasn't going to be a walk in the park but that was why I wanted to go in the first place. To start the year with a week in the sun, exercising and being challenged physically. Fitness wise, I knew I was going to have to work hard to keep pace with the other girls on the trip and I just wanted to leave each and every session knowing Id put as much in as I could. The best thing for me was being removed from the usual work pressures I face each day so I could focus on my own wellbeing for a week, eating, training, and sleeping (not to mention shopping) although not necessarily in that order. I was able to really focus on eating well and training well so that I peaked at Ala Moana each day. I got some great bargains.
You have trained with me for a number of years now. Sorry if I have been a bit hard on you at times?
An apology for tough love, are you my trainer?? Ive never had an apology before now even when there have been tears, that must surely be for the benefit of the wider reading audience. No seriously, nothing I haven't deserved. You have been tough but fair. I wouldnt still be here otherwise.
You have gone from training one on one to training with a partner (Philippa) to now training in the groups. What are the benefits of each?
Other than having you hold the mitts. The benefit of having my one on one sessions with Pip is your attention is focused on Pip and I instead of 8 or 10 people , nowhere to run, nowhere to hide. Weaknesses in training, lifestyle, eating and sleeping are scrutinised and week in week out I know I am going to be asked a series of questions which relate to each of these areas, it keeps me honest.
For me, the benefit of the groups is the intensity. The varying fitness levels in the groups means that those at the top of their game lift me to perform at a higher level to keep pace. I am pushed out of my comfort zone and into a new threshold which leads to improvements. The fitter I am physically, the better able I am to handle stress and pressure and life generally. I have also found myself wanting to improve relative to others in the group which gives me a focus for my individual training.
And the negatives?
Its a double edged sword - nowhere to run, nowhere to hide.
I dont think there are negatives really, I enjoy all my training sessions.
Ok, back to shopping. Say a guy in his mid thirties was going to buy some jewellery. Where would you recommend he go? Ebay ???
I wouldnt recommend E-bay unless youre buying for someone you dont want to see again. What sort of occasion are we talking about here is there something you want to tell me?
You have done a heap of travelling with your Husband Chris where is the most romantic place the two of you have been?
We have been blessed to enjoy so many but a couple that stick in my mind are watching the sunrise over the Sahara in Morocco, the silence of that experience was amazing. An infinite number of stars disappearing from the night sky giving rise to the dawn light and then the sun peaking over the red dunes, it felt like we were the only two people on the planet for that time.
The other was a private dinner we had at our lodge, Makanyane which is in the Madikwe in South Africa. Our lodge was on the river and the staff arranged for us to dine in on our balcony – the African night sky is amazing, we could hear the lions roaring in the distance and the Hippos laughing at us as they floated down river in front of our lodge, the night noises raised the hairs on the back of our necks , we could see the Hippos eyes and ears poking out of the water watching and listening to us , just wonderful!
You are a Lawyer in the city, If you had a corporate lunch on where would you take your clients if you wanted to impress them?
I dont need to take clients to lunch to impress them!! No, it depends on the client and the reason for the lunch! For a quick bite to eat to catch up generally, I like Sushi E and Steel Bar and Grill because they are central and relaxed. If the lunch is to celebrate closing a deal and there is no time pressure for either me or my client to return to the office I prefer to arrange lunches out of the city, the Wharf at Woolloomooloo or Catalina's at Rose Bay are two of my preferred destinations!
You have gone from being a social drinker to pretty much not drinking alcohol at all. Was that a hard thing to implement into your lifestyle? What were peoples reactions as they would have been use to you having wines at corporate and family functions? What are the pros and cons of making this choice?
My family have disowned me! Being a non/minimal-drinker in an Irish household is not an easy choice! No seriously, at first people would try to convince me to have a drink thinking I was suffering or something without one but with time it is something that has been accepted. I dont like to make a big deal about the choice so at client lunches/dinners I tend to leave a glass of wine in front of me untouched. People dont tend to notice if you dont drink it but they query it if you say no to it so I have found leaving a full glass the easier option in these situations. In terms of socially with my friends, at first I felt a bit lost without a drink but now I dont even think about it, the benefit of not having a drink is that I wake up easily and feeling good rather than starting the day already drained. Its an easy choice now, although I do still enjoy a glass of cold French bubbles and a really good glass of Margaret River red!
Aimie, thanks for taking time out to answer these questions. I have to ask though. The Christmas sales are on, shops shut at 6pm and you have 200 bucks to still spend. The clock says 5.50pm what do you spend the 200 on?
Wayne, you know I'm a details person, where am I, have I completed all my shopping or am I still looking for a gift for my impossible to buy for Husband, where have I already been!!! Most likely (if I haven't already!), a new pair of runners so Im ready for my annual WGFitness trip to Hawaii in the first week of January or, given that it is Christmas a $200 bottle of French bubbles to share with family over Roast Turkey on Christmas Day!
Thanks again. Wayne.
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