Weigh-in Wednesdays!

WiW is a new challenge that I want to set for myself and for any others who would like to join me! I would appreciate the support and I'm sure you would like to drop a few kilos too!

I've decided to set myself a challenge and see if I can lose 14 kilos by the end of April! I little history on my weight loss thus far. Last year for my bf's wedding, we decided to join Weigh-less and drop some weight for the wedding. I succeeded in losing 16 kilograms but would like to lose another 14 to reach my actual goal weight. I'm no longer with WL but I am still following the good eating habits that I learnt. I'm also joined the gym and want to stick to that. I must admit that I did do a bit of damage to my weight loss over the festive season and think that I need to fix that asap.

So the weight loss challenge to myself and anyone who is interested is as follows!

1. There are 15 weeks til the end of April. You need to decide how much you would like to lose by then.
2. I will weigh in every Wednesday at the gym and post my results on my blog. Posts will happen whether I have lost, gained or maintained!
3. I will be following the WL principles but you can follow any healthy programme that you want to! No quick fixes or diet pills!
4. I will set weekly exercise goals and post on a Wed as to whether I have achieved them.
5. I will set mini goals each week and see if I have reached them.
6. I will also give weekly updates on my eating habits and welcome feedback as to where I can improve!
7. I hope to be brave enough to post pics! eek!

Thats all for now! Let the challenge begin!




My first 2 mini goals are as follows:
1. Start drinking 2 litres of water a day
2. Reverse 2kg gained since November by 3 Feb 2010!

5 Things on My Current Fabulista!

Greetings in 2010!

I know that I am seriously overdue for a post! I have so much to say but don't know where to start! I also am delayed in posting my New Years Goals! I'll have them up soon!! I promise! I'm looking forward to HUGE things in 2010!

So this is an easy post to get myself going!

5 Things on my Current Fabulista!

1. Japanese Cherry Blossom products from the Body Shop! ( I LOVE that smell! Its also the name of the events company that I co-own)
2. Dermalogica skin care range ( I covet them but I cant afford it sadly!)
3. The colours RED and PURPLE are my fav right now! I can't get enough!
4. Going to the beach and sun-tanning! (with sunscreen of course! its going to be 36 degrees Celsius in Cape Town tomorrow!)
5. Pilates! (I've been away over the festive season, but I am back!

I'm on my last week of holidays and plan to make the most of the me time that I have left. I definitely want to go to the beach tomorrow and catch some sun and sea! For those that live in Cape Town, you will know that someone was killed by a shark today on Fish Hoek beach...so...I definitely won't be going there!

I'm also going to be posting the details of my weight loss challenge! I would love to lose 10kg's by end April! Lets see if I can do it! Will give a full previous weight loss post and current weight loss status soon soon!!

xx

Pics from Body Shop. Dermalogica, zazzle.com, polyvore.com

Merry Christmas!!

Just wishing all of you a Merry Christmas and hope that amongst all the festivities you remember the most important reason for Christmas, Jesus Christ. Thank you for coming to earth to be our Saviour and die on the cross for our sins. We can't think of the manger without thinking about the cross. They go together.

Peace and love to all you this Christmas.

xx

Pilates

My new favourite thing! Pilates! I'm a beginner and went to my first class on Friday! I think I may be hooked. I'm going to my second class at 12pm today. It seemed so effortless at first but then my poor tummy muscles were in spasm the whole week-end!! I couldn't even laugh properly.

But yes, I am going back! call me a sucker for punishment or whatever.

Anyone else out there do Pilates? I'd love some tips!

Cool.
xx

*Pic from photobucket.com

Christmas is Coming!

This year I've found it a bit a harder to get into the Christmas spirit! I think the recession vibes have given us all a bit of a knock down this year, but also an opportunity to get more creative and see what gifts we can come up with on a tight budget! I think we should all start using our talents and make some stuff this year!

I'm definitely gonna start researching some things to make cheaply from home that will also make great gifts!

Please leave me a comment if you have any ideas!

xx

*Photos - Martha Stewart

Purple

5 Things on my current Fabulista:
1. Smashbox cosmetics (love their stuff esp. the primer and tinted moisturiser)
2. Short shorts (have never worn these in my life! Just bought one at Meltz the w-end!)
3. The idea of getting a small tattoo (still debating what and where...I have some ideas)
4. Ipanema sandals (again for the 2nd year in a row! sooo comfy)
5. Purple nailpolish by Essie (did I mention my fav colour is purple!)

Let me know whats on your Fabulista!

xx

3 weeks to 10k!

Ok, so I'm starting to freak out a little! Its less than 3 weeks to the darn 10k that I went and committed myself to!! I had a little meltdown last night where I wanted to quit, but a friend of mine called me and gave me a 'swift kick in the butt' figuratively. So, I got my butt into gear and went run/walking 5km on a treadmill this morning! I nearly DIED! What am I trying to run 10k's for I ask myself?? Madness I tell you!

But, my over-achiever personality will not let me quit, so I will continue to train for the 10, even though I'm not sure I'm gonna make it and just do the best I can!

Felt like posting another pic of the wedding, just because it makes me smile.

xx