So, I may have mentioned that I have a family wedding next weekend. And, that I'm going to be wearing a lbd. WRONG! I've decided that, although the dress is lovely and it looks nice on, its wrong for the wedding. Why? Well, because its black, sleeveless and I'm finding it hard to find the right shrug to compliment it as it has a ruched detail to one side. So, I was getting stressed out about not being able to find the right shrug. So, I'd already spied a dress ages ago that I really liked, so I bought it this week - it was only in the sale too! Result! And, I've got to say it looks lovely on. Much better and now I'm all sorted. Might post a piccy if I don't feel I look too much like a moose in it!
So, I've been thinking (I know, it occasionally happens). My weight loss has pretty much stagnated over the last 4 weeks, due to the busy nature of my social life and more crap than usual being available at work. Thats not to say I've been unhealthy because I haven't. I haven't lost focus either. But I have been quite relaxed about what extras I've ate and I think thats been my downfall really. So, I think I'd really like to be able to say I'VE LOST 5 STONE by the end of the year. I think, with 5lbs to go, thats achievable. I've just really got to knuckle down and get ass into gear. Go Kee-bab, Go Kee-bab! Go-Go, Go Kee-bab!
Right, me thinks thats enough today and I fear that I may freeze if I stay in this position too long! Gonna tottle off into town in search of a really cheap patent handbag..... wish me luck.
Bleurgh! I've ate crap from yesterday morning until now. Not so bad you may think - but I've got another party to go to this evening. Bleurgh! Then, tomorrow, I've got significant scoffage lined up too. Bleurgh! Now, I must admit - everything tastes nice and is going down a treat. However, as I type I have this mornings sausage and egg bun growling from the confines of my stomach - I think there may be a discussion with my bowels going on but we'll see (too much information I know but hey, like I always say, its good to share!).
I'm so not going to jump on the scales as I think given the state of this weekend, that would just be plain depressing. But I am enjoying myself and believe it or not, I'm not getting hung up about it. However, I do know I will be absolutely gagging for a humongous salad by Monday lunch - mmmm, crunchy fresh veg with mackerel - love it. In fact, I'm salivating as I type..... could just eat that now actually, even if it would crowd my breakfast bun.
So, nothing new to report really. Got a wedding in a couple of weeks time - to which I'm going to wear a lbd. Shock! Its been a good decade since a dress came near these hips I can tell you. But, I'm looking forward to feeling like a lady once more.
Right, I'm off to prepare myself for some more partay food.....
Hope you are all having a wicked halloween weekend x x
Well, I haven't got anything exciting to report. Stepped on the scales this morning and I've STS which is fine - I know my eating habits are good.
Ooh, but I did go swimming yesterday! Shock! Horror! I exercised at last - woohoo! Mind you, it was more due to the fact I'd taken yesterday off to use up my holidays for this year and didn't have anything planned. Was very enjoyable - I've just got to get my ass into gear and do one of my exercise vids. Alas Cher and I didn't keep our appointment last week. Oops! Don't know whats wrong with me just flop when I get in the house. Hey-ho, I'm sure I'll get round to it when I'm ready.
I had an old friend for drinks and pizza visit last night, so I had fuzzy cider head this morning - am fine now. It was quite funny as we have a deal - I get to goal, we get tattoos. So she spent most of the evening instructing her little girl to feed me her chocolates as I needed fattening up (my friend is allergic to pain). But, jesting aside, she has made a decision of what she wants so I think she knows its gonna happen because she was saying she'd noticed a big difference from when I went to her wedding in March.
Oh my giddy aunt! I have been a right piglet this weekend, seriously I do feel like I've scoffed from a trough since yesterday evening! And I enjoyed every single bit of it too! Hey, there's no use beating myself up about it and I've already worked out my rescue plan for next week - nice and light does it!
Well, I haven't weighed myself this week and I'm not going to jump on the scales until next Monday (20th) as I don't want to be disheartened by my TOTM. I don't need to know what I weigh as my clothes feel good and that'll be enough to keep me happy.
My goal for this year is to get into the 12st something mark by 31 December. Its totally achievable so here's hoping. What should make sure this is a definite is that I'm starting to exercise tomorrow. Yep! You better believe it - I'm starting with Cher of all people. (Explanation: my friend at work brought in a couple of exercise DVDs and a couple of videos - one of them being Cher's). So, me and Cher are gonna be working out together tomorrow evening in my dining room! Never thought that would be a sentence I strung together I can tell you! Anyway, wish me luck coz I think I'm gonna need it - I haven't exercised properly for a decade, so I'm just a 'tad' unfit! Looking forward to it really. Will keep you posted as to progress.
Well, t'is a Saturday morning and I really can't be bothered to do my housework. I am going to get up off my ass and start shortly but before I do I thought I'd do a little blogette.
So, this morning I was naughty. I weighed myself. I'm only supposed to do that once a week on a Monday but this is the second time this week. But I've got no remorse because the scales showed another 2lb loss - yeeeeeeehaaaa! This is a massive milestone - why? Because I've now got less than 2st to lose! Feel quite emotional - in a good way.
Anyway, just a shorty as I really should crack on with cleaning the house. Enjoy the weekend x x
Well, yesterday evening was a real giggle. My work colleagues and I went to see the Ladyboys of Bangkok and it was a hoot! Not only were we entertained by the performers on stage but a lady (ahem) on the next table was absolutely pizzled to the point that even the ladyboys were laughing at her! The highlight of the night was when she fell off her chair and the whole place was absolutely creased. (Am smiling as I type) Obviously, thats not to say the show itself wasn't absolutely marvellous because it was - very entertaining indeed. Thoroughly enjoyed myself but was a bit perplexed by the fact I'd spent the majority of the evening crotch-watching! Bizarre. You know they're men - as the title of the show suggests - but you can't help being fixated upon whether or not you can make out their tackle through the costumes! I've got to say they were very well..... concealed. I would definitely recommend it - a good time was had by all.
got spat at by a mad woman with a brolly! Yes. I'd had a very pleasant business trip to the capital and was just heading off to the tube station on our way home whent he incident occurred. A rather crazy looking woman was walking towards us holding onto her brolly (it wasn't raining) as if were a matter of life or death. My friend and I were chatting and as she drew level with us, she took out her glass eye (okay, I made that bit up), she turned her head and spat at us! She missed and whilst it really wasn't, it was funny. I looked across at my friend with raised eyebrows and a chuckle whilst she turned and said 'That was nice!' to the lady who brandished her brolly like a poker and prodded it in our direction. Why do I find that entertaining? I'm such a child.
Anyway, whilst that wasn't a first, my week has been full of a few first time incidents: my first stay in Islington, my first turkish meal (absolutely fab, gorgeous, lovely - sooooo tasty and a great restaurant to boot - great ambience, terrific service and lovely staff - Gallipoli Again if anyone is ever in the area); my first burrito and my first ride on the tube!! Marvellous.
So, had my hair chopped yesterday - lots of layering, quite a bit of length taken off (head feels lighter) and a bit girly, making the most of my naturally curly-ish hair (more like frizz courtesy of having coarse hair with some extra coarseness thrown in by the grey). I think I like it - what do you reckon? (If you've looked and the pic isn't there you've been too quick!)
Am gonna try to take a 'now' photie as I haven't done one since the end of may and as I'm now pretty well on the way to being a 16 across the board I think there should be an obvious change in shape (I hope).
So, haven't had the motivation to exercise but its difficult thinking of stuff to do (1) by yourself (because it needs to be free) (2) that's free and (3) that I enjoy. I know I like running but I've got no motivation and I'm kinda nearly about to purchase Davina McCall's DVD but procrastinating as usual. My friend has a pilates DVD which I'm gonna give a go coz I have a bad back and would quite like to do something that is beneficial to that. Again, watch this space!
Right, think thats it for today - the sun is thinking about showing its face so don't want to miss out (read hang my washing out to dry!). Hope you're all well and enjoying yourselves x x
Well, my trip for a bra re-fit (sounds like a home improvement) turned into a mini adventure when I decided to travel to the shopping centre on a day which received a year's worth of rain in one day (okay, okay - I'm exagerating, it was a month's worth but where's the drama in that?). So, half way there I get mysteriously (drama!) flashed off a car I don't recognise and think 'Hmmm, what was that for? Must be something up ahead.' A bit like how the hero in Lassie knows what she's saying when she pants/barks. For example: Lassie - Woof! Hero - What's that Lassie? Someone fell down the well at the old farm in the field just north of the old oak tree where I carved my intials when I was 12?
Anyhoo, back to the adventure. As I drove on I could see brake lights and traffic and sure enough, there it was - a lake had formed across the entire road! The field was absolutely sodden and the water was gushing over the road - must have been up the knee deep. So, I did debate whether to turn around or go for it. I decided to go for it. Just as I was passing a car that had broken down in the middle of it all (on the opposite side of the road), the woman driving it decided to open her door! So, the surge that my car was making had somewhere to go! Why did she open the door? Anyway, my car managed to make it through but I was papping it for a good few seconds in case the cars in front of me broke down coz that would have been bad. So, after overcoming that little obstacle, I got about 3 miles further and was turned back by a police blockade!! Bums!
Not one to be put off easily (especially when retail calls), I did find a clear route through and we finally made it into M&S. Woohoo! The place was packed, surprisingly. So, I went into my bra fitting a size 38DD and I came out a (drum roll please) a 36E!!! Eh? Didn't understand coz I thought my breastage had shrunken. But, apparently my back size has shrunk, hence the 36 but my boobs had stayed the same and the E was the equivalent cup to the DD because of the shrinkage in back size (does that make sense - it did when she told me but now when I type it and read it back it doesn't). Nevermind, I focussed on the 36 bit - goodstuff! I don't mind have big boobs but I wouldn't mind if they shrank down to a D when I get down to target - will send a memo
Right, thats me done for the day - got company coming this afternoon for a stayover. Doing spagetti bolognese and alcohol - yummy!
When will this awful weather go away? As I sit in the lounge all I can see is rain running down the window, all I can hear is rain hitting off the window. Grrrr! It could have at least waited until the working week! :)
So, lets forget about that and focus on me, me, me - its all about me!! Tee hee! So, I've managed to shed a few more pounds and I'm finding that after getting into my first size 16 jeans, I'm also getting into size 16 tops too! They're a snug fit but not so much where I feel uncomfortable. I know I'm always saying it, but it feels good. I feel good. Its been so long since I felt like this. I just want to make sure anyone out there who might be comtemplating a substantial weight loss or feeling a bit low in the whole scheme of things that the way you feel when you get this far is lovely. So, keep your chin up!
I haven't got anything planned for today. I'm thinking about popping out to M&S to get a new bra fitting as I my breastages have shrunk in the last few months so I think it makes sense to go and get re-measured. I'm going to drag my mum along with me and get her to get measured too. She hates underwired bras but I'm convinced its because she's wearing the wrong bra size. I'll let you know if I manage to convert her!
Well, I'm going to go now - think I need to give in and turn on the heating! Bloody british weather! Tsk! So, happy weekend everyone wherever you may be x x
