The Dreaded FAT Photo

Every health kick has its trigger and it is usually in the form of a photo.  I was at my heaviest around New Years - 7kgs heavier then I would like to be :(. 

I did about 10 outfit changes before I went to the New Years party I was invited to, I just wasn't content with anything I was putting on.  It was a hot day which made it harder because when it's hot you usually want to wear less clothes.  It was this night that the dreaded FAT PHOTO was taken and it was loaded onto Facebook by a friend.  As soon as I saw it I quickly untagged myself from it and asked for it to be deleted... haha.  I have NEVER asked for a photo to be deleted, so it must have been bad.


Here is a picture of me that night.  It's not the FAT PHOTO cause that was deleted by my lovely friend.  But it's still shows that I was holding a bit extra beef  LOL



My friend Kendall is even funnier with her FAT PHOTO.  She keeps a copy of it in her bag to keep her motivated to eat well and exercise.  Me on the other hand, I never wanted to see that photo ever again!! haha



Since eating well and exercising almost every day I have lost 2kgs, so I'm pretty happy about that.  :) 

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1st ZUMBA class = OUCH!

I have always been very co ordinated and good at most sports.  I incorrectly thought this would translate into Zumba. 

OMG I was a total SHIT TRUCK! lol. 

I haven't been a very big gym goer over the years, well actually I think I've been once or twice, so not much.  I didn't realise how hard it was to watch the instructor opposite you and try and copy what she was doing.  Trying to do the moves and co-ordinate my arms and legs just wasn't happening.  I looked like a baby giraffe.  However as the class went on I did get better - THANK GOODNESS.  I have now signed up for 25 classes because it's a look cheaper then paying $18 a week.  So that makes me commited and maybe a little stupid?? haha.

ZUMBA BEFORE SHOT

ZUMBA AFTER SHOT

Even though I look shocking, I loved it and looking forward to next week :)

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I *HEART* Beach Days

I couldn't imagine anyone not loving summer and going to the beach.  This year however hasn't been a great year for going to the beach because it has rained so much this summer.  Is it bad of me to say that I miss the drought just a little?  If it is, please ignore that last statement :)

I moved down near the beach about 2 years ago and have never looked back.  I used to travel nearly 1 hour to get to the beach and it was an effort.  Now I can just walk there.... If I can be bothered coz it's 3.7kms away.  Yep that's right, I was so excited about being so close I measured it.. hehe

Last Summer was great, I would start work early and get my day done and spend the late afternoon at the beach and usually stay for dinner.  This year sux!  I have no job atm and could be at the beach everyday if the weather would co-operate.  Because of the weather my 1st beach day wasn't until last Sunday.  


1st beach day of 2011

After the beach we had dinner at probably the most tasty and healthy
Fish & Chip shop -

 Fish Tank

Here's some photos of the amazingly fresh seafood you can get there....

You get a choice of grilled or fried for almost everything on the menu.  I suggest you try the Garlic Prawn Skewer & Grilled Scallops..... So So TASTY!

Oh and I nearly forgot to mention..... It's licensed!!!  ;)

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My Celebrity Encounters

Hi to all my readers,

3 blogs in 3 days.... looks like Bloggerlicious Bianca is back on the daily bloggeroonie bandwagon :)

I thought it was time to do a blog on my Celebrity Encounters.  I absolutely love keeping up with celeb goss and looking at their pics in magazines.  However I definately dont desire to be famous and have everyone looking at me and poking into my personal stuff.  Actually let me re phrase that, I wouldn't hate it but I would want it on my terms, for example - only be photographed on when I'm ready (always getting my good side) and not have my personal life splashed all through the tabloids. 

Here are some of my encounters....

You can see the excitement on my face when I
ran into Matt Damon on a movie set while in NYC.
He was very nice, even when everyone on set
was asking me to leave he said "No, I am having
a photo taken".  So the director took the shot.



Alicia Keys filming the New York film clip in the

middle of Times Square.  It wasn't planned to see her
 they just started building a stage about 1am and she
 turned up at 3am, so lucky we decided to wait around
because it was awesome!



Again in NYC.  We were walking down Broadway

and there was this big crowd of people getting

photos and autographs off this lady in the photo with us. 

We had no idea who she was, but knew we would
find out some day haha.  That day has come,
it's Laura Linney who currently stars in a show
called The Big C, plus she's been in the movies -
The Truman Show, Primal Fear any many more.





Hughesssssssssyyyyyyyyyy



Sonia Kruger at Derby Day 2007

Livinia Nixon at Derby Day 2007



One of the nicest stars - Monique Wright



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Unhealthy Diet PROOF

We were obviously not eating a lot of salad until 3 weeks ago.  Since eating salad almost every night for dinner we have been dressing it with sqeezed lemon - YUM!  Which are soon to be free with the growing of our lemon tree.... YAY :)  For today's lunch I'm going to replicate the yummy lunch Linda (the maxi queen) made for me on Monday - Egg White Omelette, Salmon & Salad with Balsamic Dressing.  Everything all ready to go but we have a slight problem with the Balsamic Vinegar in our cupboard......

Yeah thats right... that Balsamic aint going anywhere or on anything!! :)



Now I know I live near the beach and I'm going to be really ungrateful here, but I'd give anything just to jump into a pool and cool down after a hard workout.  Paul and I have just been up to the running track and OMG it was *beep* HOT!  Check out the sweat! LOL



Paully after jogging 12 laps of the running track



I ran, jogged & walked 8 laps plus did my lunges & squats

 

My face will tell you how hard I worked - What a freak! haha

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Being a BUM

Helllloooo BLOGWORLD!

I was doing at least 1 blog a day until Monday.  Monday was a bad day!  Monday wasn't supposed to be a bad day, it was so to be my 1st day of freedom after finishing my job I was at for nearly 8 years.  Everything went pretty smoothly with my finishing up.... so that was great.  But then to my surprise on Monday my partner Paul was dismissed from the same company, with no reason given.  That's something I'd love to comment more about, but I cant at present. 

Paul has amazed me with his attitude on "that's the past and time to move forward".  Me on the other hand, I have taken it quite hard.  I feel that I after all the hard work he did and how much he improved the company that it was such a horrible thing to happen.  I just dont understand how people can be so ungrateful and mean.  I guess now I'm learning that that's business and everyone is replaceable.... such a hard lesson to learn though.

Anyways, now onto the "I'm moving on" part.  Yep thats right I went for my 1st job interview in nearly 8 years.  Such a strange feeling because over the last 5 years I have been conducting interviews in my old role.  So to be on the other side of the table again was a very nerve racking experience.  All went well though and the lady loved me :)  So onto the 2nd round I go.  I really hope I go well because the job would be awesome.  I would be leading a National Sales Team who call on Myer, DJ's, Target, Kmart, Big W and other stores that stock homeware type products. *fingers crossed*

So with both Paul and I out of work there is definately no excuse not to keep up our good eating and excercise habits.  Most days we are eating fruit for brekky, salad s/wichs on grain bread and meat & salad for tea.  If we feel the need to have a snack attack we are eating popcorn or an icypole hehe.

It's so great when the weather is good because exercising outside is so much nicer.  We did quite a few laps around the oval tonight.......

RUN Forrest RUN

Since the health kick began 2 wks ago Paul has lost 4.5kgs and I have lost 1.8kgs  :)

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Hail to the Maxi Dress Queen

I now introduce Linda - The Maxi Queen.

I'm sure most girls out there own a maxi dress or 2, hey I even bought my 1st one just last week after resisting for so long, and I LOVE IT.  Linda started purchasing Maxi's over 3 years ago, which helped start the trend here in Melbourne.  Linda has always been a little trend setter amongst our group of girls and also helped introduce me to my love affair with Sass & Bide. 

I was so impressed with Linda's collection of maxi dresses that I had to blog about it.  To start with, here is the fabulous Limda with her much loved collection.  Yes there are heaps, try and count them :)

Just laying these beautiful dresses out on the bed wasn't doing them justice, so it was time to strike a pose......





INTERVIEW WITH THE MAXI QUEEN LINDA

Q. So Linda, why do you own so many maxi dresses?
A. There are several reasons-

1. They are very versatile, you can dress them up or down.
2. They cover you up when you are having a "fat day"
3. I like that they cover the top of my legs
4. Perfect for Summer fashion
5. They are really really pretty

Q. Do you have a favourite one?
A. Yes definately the Show Stopper is the black Shakuhachi.  *last 2 photos*

Q. Do you remember your 1st maxi purchase?
A. Yes, the green Bardot one *photo 13*.  It was bought from the Bardot Outlet 3 years ago on SALE for  $10

Q. Are you going to purchase any more?
A. Absolutely, If I see something I like I buy it because it makes me happy.  Also the best thing about maxi's is that they dont have to be overpriced to be pretty.

Thanks heaps for today Linda, it was alot of fun.  And to the readers, stay tuned for the next Linda installment -

My collection of "little black dresses"

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Dirty Little Secrets

Have you ever been the keeper of someones.....

 

Well this is me at the moment.  I know so many dirty little secrets on a very bad individual.  The question I pose to my readers is -

Do I let them out and take this person down?  or  Do I hold them in?

The competitive part of me really wants to let them out and teach this person a lesson on if you treat people poorly that the "Karma Train" is going to come at you with full force.

Or if I dont, will Karma get the person anyway?  ......If it hasn't already.

Outlet Shopping

Nothing better then finding a fashion bargain!!  And when the weekend is upon us.... It's TIME TO SHOP!

What is so great now is that there are so many ways you can shop - Shopping Centres, Outlets & Online.  Today I'm going to share with you my favourite Outlets from Melbourne & some I've visited in the U.S.

MELBOURNE

6 Albert St, Preston

6 Albert St, Preston

63 Victoria Cresent, Abbotsford

141 Bridge Road, Richmond

AMERICA



A lot of credit card damage was done on my last visit

22 Courtlandt Street, New York

Bought a Calvin Klein leather Jacket here for $300 AUD - Amazing!

   875 South Grand Central Parkway Las Vegas, NV

Currently shopping for me has grounded to a halt as I am now not working, well not officially working for someone (ooooh there's a hint).  However I'm sure if I come accross a bargain I wont be able to help myself and I'll just have to sneak it in the house without Paul knowing...hehehe *evil laugh*

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Man LOVE

I'm very lucky to have a very close group of great girlfriends.   For years we have dragged our men around with us to various outings and catch ups we have had.  Our boyfriends generally have all gotten on well with each other over the years, but now that has all changed....

Man LOVE has has taken over!

Years ago you could get PDA's (public display of affection) from your man even though you were his girlfriend, fiancee or wife.  But now men are displaying affection to their own species!  I love it!  It's sooo funny!!  Here are some of the best PDA's to date...

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