“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”  Hippocrates   My wish is that you all continue your healthy lifestyles, health isn’t a fad it’s our greatest asset! The above quote says it all, eat quality food. Mass produced food lacks vitals nutrients. Go organic or at least purchase direct from the growers whom you can ask what has and hasn’t been sprayed. It’s also value for money to purchase quality foods, consider that the average household throws out 40% of all food that is bought. Money which can be put towards REAL food. Shop at farmers markets, … Continue reading Healthy Heart Challenge #hearttime 10/11/12 August 2011 – Final Tip

“Love is like a butterfly, it goes where it pleases and it pleases where it goes” jelly wrestling to raise money about 12 years ago. yep – i still did silly things and raised money back then. it’s such an old foto but my days have been filled with revisiting and reintroducing myself to old colleagues and school friends recently. met more again today. makes you stop and think and consider just how far it is that we have traveled and the journey we have taken. and what a journey. ups and downs and some very exciting times. more to … Continue reading Healthy Heart Challenge #hearttime 7/8 August

An insight into my last few days. Love, luck, life… DeadReds sold out and was relaxing. Since starting DeadReds in 2007 I havent stopped. Every event, thing or reason has been because of me. That’s great but holding this event in Geraldton was kinda selfishly nice because it was relaxing. I dont think they even expected me to make a speech!! hahahaa errr yeah right? I did of course – off the cuff.   I’m sure over the years there have been people who thought I ignored them (at DeadRed events), or didnt talk to them, but from the moment the event commences … Continue reading Healthy Heart Challenge #hearttime 1/2 August 2011

Returning to full time work and getting flowers all in the past 24 hours… not a bad start to the week. Say no more. #hearttime Continue reading Healthy Heart Challenge #hearttime 25 July 2011

A lazy hazy crazy day… preparing for a busy week! This week I start my new short-term writing contract and go off to Geraldton WA for DeadReds (number two). The trip will be with a group of DeadRed friends/members (Paul, Dana, Maria, Belinda, John, Martin and Sandra!!) and this time round I have been sponsored and so am providing a lunch time seminar for a group of business people in the town. Am really looking forward to it all and I believe the group will have a fun time away together!! But what an interesting week all round. It continually … Continue reading Healthy Heart Challenge #hearttime 24 July 2011

The solidness of wood, the fluidness of water, the warmth of a hand, the chill of winter, the carefreeness of sailing, the fluffiness of a cloud, the grit of sand, welcomes the life of Charlie. The horizon is visible, the road is available, the journey has begun. We have vision. We have strength. We have warmth. We have. And we are eternally appreciative. #hearttime Continue reading Healthy Heart Challenge #hearttime 23 July 2011

we loose our name we gain our place without a trace we keep face   we have a spell we ring our bell forever a friend we are together til end. Continue reading Healthy Heart Challenge #hearttime 22 July 2011

I know what things are good: friendship and work and conversation.  These I shall have.  ~Rupert Brooke These past few days have been hectic. I have seen the new Harry Potter Movie, drunk coffee, held meetings, seen friends, worked, signed contracts, attended Ian Berry’s Book Launch, drunk wine, checked out very old wine, walked the length of Semaphore Beach, drunk coffee, eaten… written blogs and worked more. Not everything has been successful – but that’s the story of life. Ian challenged us to consider the changes we wanted in life and to grab our dreams. I am grateful and appreciative of every … Continue reading Healthy Heart Challenge #hearttime 20/21 July 2011

#hearttime was spent walking for about 30/40 minutes to reach “The Parade” in Norwood and go to the movies. School holidays and so to get the spring chicken out of the house, the lure was the movies (second time she’d seen Harry Potter but it was her suggestion) and go for a walk. We did well. Did we walk home? No, saved … picked up and taken out to dinner at Fasta Pasta. Not the healthiest dine out option, but at least mine had the salad option 🙂 Continue reading Healthy Heart Challenge #hearttime 18/19 July 2011

Ooops, a few days since I posted – have been a busy girl! Walking, talking, laughing, dancing, listening, giggling and… well… just stuffing around I guess. Here’s a few out takes:     Continue reading Healthy Heart Challenge #hearttime 15/16/17 July 2011

Celebrate your Healthy Heart Challenge success by joining the Heart Foundation SA to be one of the first to see GLEE! in 3D.  Gather up a group and get ready to immerse yourself in the 3D experience of Glee Live! **Let’s go!! WHAT: GLEE! in 3D! (opening night) WHEN: Thursday 11 August, 6:15pm WHERE: HOYTS, NORWOOD COST: $30 per person ticket price includes a glass of champagne on arrival 3D glasses 3D movie ticket Purchase your tickets in less that 2 minutes by visiting http://www.trybooking.com/SEH Please note a 30c booking fee will apply. All proceeds raised will go directly to … Continue reading GLEE! in 3D #hearttime #adelaide event

School Holidays. They beat me hands down. They have already walked the dog, run around the house screaming and exhausted me – and this is Day One. Haha. So, we toddled off to the local cafe for lunch. A 20 minute walk. The walk back, they disappeared into a park, then ran and caught us up… and now after a quick movie at home, have gone back out for another park visit. No need to worry about their hearts!! Continue reading Healthy Heart Challenge #hearttime 11 July 2011

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I’m dreaming of a white christmas… one that’s filled with sand for miles… blue skies and stars at night and something that brings back the smiles. Of course, it’s winter here and that’s why I’m dreaming: aaaaaah… sorry, have been very slack (again). Unfortunately this is all I write about. I need someone to motivate me!! ME? Of course I’ve been busy, exceptionally so. Just haven’t walked for a few days. So, me bad. My promise to you today (as it’s Saturday) is to go for a walk this afternoon after my trip to the markets this morning. Even if it … Continue reading Healthy Heart Challenge #hearttime 7/8/9 July 2011

Another cold day. I have just completed my second “official” update regards the Healthy Heart Challenge (for the Heart Foundation), but in the meantime, here is my first (check bottom of the page):  http://www.eiseverywhere.com/ehome/22691/CharlieHelenRobinson/ And whilst my (second update) comments were all about the cold and not being able to get out of bed (or the house) to do my walking, I have been taking the “healthy options” when possible. So, my food choices are more considered (tick) and if there are lifts and stairs next to each other, I take the stairs (tick). Every little bit counts and helps … Continue reading Healthy Heart Challenge #hearttime 5/6 July 2011

It’s cold. It’s hailing. It’s blah. How do we keep motivating ourselves to exercise, or get out amongst it, in this weather? Of course, I have to work this through and come up with an answer because I want to keep going. I have my gym membership and could go there but to be frank I generally stop because I find it tedious and boring. We have talked about Zumba classes, so I can look into that.. and I have always been a dancer at heart so this could be the way to go. There must be an answer… more … Continue reading Healthy Heart Challenge #hearttime 4 July 2011

My blog post for #hearttime 27 spoke of my passion for social media… but of course my main income is derived from communication strategies and project managing website developments, engagement programs, media plans, corporate events, and even sponsorship arrangements. And all strategies need an “edge”. That winning ticket. It doesnt matter whether it be a campaign internally to a company or experienced by a small number of people, the edge is still needed. It is needed to “engage“. So, each day when I commit to my Healthy Heart Challenge… I have also committed to writing my blog. And so I … Continue reading Healthy Heart Challenge #hearttime 29 June 2011

SUN!! What we all need is Vitamin D Let us lay in the sun and count every beautiful thing we see: http://pinterest.com/pin/36194129/       Continue reading Healthy Heart Challenge #hearttime 28 June 2011

intuitive. inspiring. integral. interesting. intimate. friends help make the world of teenagers so much more understandable and acceptable. being a parent does have it’s moments. from high temperatures and hospitals visits, to high temperatures and heated words. what we do to cope comes in many forms. what do you do? #hearttime confessions…? Continue reading Healthy Heart Challenge #hearttime 26 June 2011

The best cure ever for an exhausted body is good food… and the beach. Well, it works for me anyway!! Here we have Barramundi with a Dukkah crust, on a bed of potato and salad. sigh. delightful!! #lifedoesntgetbetterthanthis Of course going back to the Grange Kiosk is just one of those homecoming beacon soothing things that makes me feel good. I grew up down the road and the kisok was my first job out of school. I do love the beach. Have always said I want to live there. Always end up somewhere else – even as far as Sydney for … Continue reading Healthy Heart Challenge #hearttime 25 June 2011