Snack Idea!

Oh my gosh! Snack idea!

Water crackers and the little pot of Philidelphia cream cheese (the light version!).

Don't wait for a pre-made, pre-packaged snack idea. Enjoy the simple treat and hunger-filler.

PLUS, I just threw the box of crackers and the little container of Philidelphia Cream Cheese straight into my handbag, so no preparation. When it came time to eat, you use the cheese as a dip. Voila!

Weigh in Day!

Wow, these weigh in days come around too quickly!

I am another 1/2 kg down. Thank goodness for the hair-cut...hey! As long as the reading on the scales is less than last week, I'm cheering! Down is good!

Could've been 1 kg down...damn cheesecake

Momentum

I'm finding that I'm in a momentum of diet thinking. Now that I've lost 2 kgs after my last plateau and the numerous comments I've had about my weight loss, I am inspired and motivated to keep going!

I find myself eating smaller meals, opting for water rather than soft drink and generally thinking healthy!

So, my conclusion, you really need 2-3 weeks to get the momentum going.

Of course, I haven't managed to do it by sacrificing everything. Everything in moderation!

Hair-Do...Do it!

I had a shampoo, cut and blow-dry today. So worth it!

I was too lazy to wash my hair last night, and so my blah-hair went back in a pony tail. Of course all morning I regretted not washing my hair as it made my whole body feel blah!

On these days, I don't care what I wear, I don't care about wearing make-up...but inside I DO care because I feel blah!

So I went to the hair dresser and now I'm feeling fabulous! A perfect accompaniment to losing a few kilos!

Boot season is coming!

I've always loved the look of almost knee-high boots and a knee-length skirt. 

The furthest I have ever been able to go is a knee-length skirt, why??? Well, if they made boots like ski boots then I could fit my calf in them!

I need the adjustable latches to squeeze all my "muscle" (come on, did you really want me to say fat?) into the boot!

I have in the past settled for ankle boots. This works of course under jeans, but with a skirt? For some yes, for those with thigh sized calves? I think not.

Now, brace yourself, because I can hardly hide my excitement! 

City Chic (don't worry, they ship internationally!) have just launched their new boot range!!!

City Chic is my very favourite store. It has clothes and accessories that have been made especially for the plus sized woman. This is not just tent clothing or a skinny person's clothes with extra fabric! They have designs especially to flatter the larger woman.

I will feature some other clothes etc in future blogs, but I am SO excited about the boot range!

Look at what they have designed...

Hello! Fabulous!

Yummy Hot Cross Buns!

As Easter is approaching we need to face the facts that Hot Cross Buns will be part of the menu.

Firstly, it is essential that the buns are of excellent quality. There is no room to waste calories on eating anything sub-quality. This is absolutely essential!

Secondly, be prepared to cut back on other treats during the day (don't forget, it will be worth it). For example: You could have a warm, lightly buttered hot cross bun for morning tea, but skip dessert in the evening.

Mmmm delicious!

The Ultimate Motivation...

Today as I walking through the office a very good, wonderful and genuine friend that I work with said...and I quote "oh my gosh, you look fantastic! You can really tell that you've lost weight!"

These words are the ultimate motivation for my weight loss journey!

Suddenly I find myself walking with more of a sway in my hips. I re-apply my lipstick more often. I smile at everyone I see. Why? Because I believe that they too think that I'm looking mighty fabulous!

Ahhh, the magic of compliments!