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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