Fatty Fin to Skinny Minnie

Friday Fitness

2012-02-10T08:44:00.001+10:00

Checking in today. Back under 2kg over my WW goal. 53.9kg at my meeting but weighed 53.1kg in the morning (without clothes or shoes). I'm feeling a lot better. Getting there with my fitness. I need to be more motivated, focused and give it 100%. I'm thinking of joining JETS again. As I can do my normal workout in the mornings but go to the gym and do the heavier weights and circuit. It's just a thought.

Inspiration for mental health:

Inspiration for physical health:

What I'm up to this coming week:

Keeping up my fitness routine. Eating better but could do better than I have. Hopefully will go for a ride this weekend. Cleaning out the spare room. Lots of decluttering and chucking out.

Weight Watchers Weekly Newsletter Week 7

Things to do this week:

Do things you haven't had time to do!
Write your inspiration list
Post your before photos
Find something that inspires you and post it.
Move more; Make “YOU” time by getting in more active activities than this week. It shouldn't be too hard to do this.
Try something new - it might be a new activity, food or something you've always wanted to try.
Make obtainable short term goals and stick to it.
Eat more vegetables and protein.
Consume less sugar
Exercise more
DON'T GIVE UP!
Don't let my motivation drop - keep motived and remember how hot you feel when you are happy and fit!
Don't drink to much. Cut down on alcohol consumption

To do for the wedding:

Look at venue (check)
Choose theme (check)
Send out save the dates once venue confirmed
Guest list
Find dress
Everything else....

Photo inspiration:

Some photos to get me wedding ready

Get inspired to lose:

Look better Naked - Women's Health

{image from GabrielMethod}

Sarah Wilson's Ebook - available now

Friday 3rd February 2012
Measurements and weight:

Weight: 53.1kgThu AM (53.9kg at Thu WW meeting)

bust: 87.5cm(-.5)

hips: 81cm (-6cm)

waist: 70cm (-3cm)

arms: L251cm R25cm

thighs:L52.5cm R52.5cm

Weekly Exercise:

Saturday - Jillian Michaels Workout/ set up for engagement party

Sunday - Clean up after party

Monday - Jillian Michaels DVD+ bodyrock workout

Tuesday - Jillian Michaels workout DVD

Wednesday - Jillian Michaels workout DVD

Thursday - Jillian Michaels workout DVD

Friday -

Saturday -

Sunday -

Help inspire me to get back to 50kg. (I have 3.1kg to go)

How are your resolutions for 2012 going one month in are you keeping them?

The Beauty Department: Your Daily Dose of Pretty. - page 3

2012-02-06T08:17:00.001+10:00

The Beauty Department: Your Daily Dose of Pretty. - page 3

Friday Fitness

2012-02-03T07:43:00.001+10:00

I'm still alive! I have been super busy with going back to school, parties and trying to organise my wedding venue. I have still been exercising daily and not getting complacent.

Fitting your exercise and diet into your life when you are busy.

How do I do it? Well I schedule in exercise and plan meals weekly. I make it part of my routine.

If I'm busy I'll do a small bodyrock.tv workout. I don't not workout. I do need to make MORE time on weekends for sustained exercise. I do, do a workout on the weekend too. Sunday is my rest or ride day.

I'm back down into the 53kg range and this morning weighed in at 53.1kg. (This is after my engagement party on the weekend, dinner out on Tuesday and family night last night!)

Inspiration for mental health:

My stripes have been eared since age 11! They are part of me! They are from growing, gaining weight and losing it for good! I show them off with pride. I still wear a bikini to the beach; no shame!

Inspiration for physical health:

What I'm up to this coming week:

Back to school and doing a lot more incidental exercise and eating more regularly. Getting back into routine is easy staying there is the hard bit. Remember the scales are steadily moving down. Be positive and don't undo all your hard work. You survived your engagement party and dinner out this week. Nothing can stop you! Think of the wedding dress and looking awesome on your wedding day!

Things to do this week:

Do things you haven't had time to do!
Write your inspiration list
Post your before photos
Find something that inspires you and post it.
Move more; Make “YOU” time by getting in more active activities than this week. It shouldn't be too hard to do this.
Try something new - it might be a new activity, food or something you've always wanted to try.
Make obtainable short term goals and stick to it.
Eat more vegetables and protein.
Consume less sugar
Exercise more
DON'T GIVE UP!
Don't let my motivation drop - keep motived and remember how hot you feel when you are happy and fit!
Don't drink to much. Cut down on alcohol consumption

To do for the wedding:

Look at venue (check)
Choose theme (check)
Send out save the dates once venue confirmed
Guest list
Find dress
Everything else....

Photo inspiration:

Some photos to get me wedding ready

Get inspired to lose:

Look better Naked - Women's Health

{image from GabrielMethod}

Sarah Wilson's Ebook - available now

Friday 3rd February 2012
Measurements and weight:

Weight: 53.1kg (53.4kg at Thu AM)

bust: 87.5cm(-.5)

hips: 81cm (-6cm)

waist: 70cm (-3cm)

arms: L251cm R25cm

thighs:L52.5cm R52.5cm

Weekly Exercise:

Saturday - Jillian Michaels Workout/ set up for engagement party

Sunday - Clean up after party

Monday - Jillian Michaels DVD+ bodyrock workout

Tuesday - Jillian Michaels workout DVD

Wednesday - Jillian Michaels workout DVD

Thursday - Jillian Michaels workout DVD

Friday -

Saturday -

Sunday -

Help inspire me to get back to 50kg. (I have 3.1kg to go)

How are your resolutions for 2012 going one month in are you keeping them?

SH*t brides say!

2012-01-30T17:17:00.000+10:00

{via @ WeddingChannel.com}

Missing!

2012-01-30T07:25:00.000+10:00

Hey all,
I have been VERY busy with new classes and subjects at work; planning an Engagement Party and House-warming (which we celebrated this weekend). I'm going to get back into blogging and make it one of my priorities again.

I hope you are all keeping well.
Looks like QLD are in for 4-5 more days of rain. Just what we need! Everything is damp and just really gross. I want the sunshine. So I am dreaming of honeymooning in Bora Bora.

wednesday wants

2012-01-18T13:12:00.001+10:00

Okay so I've been living on Pinterest. I have been researching I promise; Wedding ideas.

Here are some of my pins.

Source: google.com.au via Adalita on Pinterest

Source: ebay.com.au via Adalita on Pinterest

Source: wedding.decoratrends.com via Adalita on Pinterest

For more see my pinterest Wedding ideas board

Keep me accountable - Daily workout

2012-01-17T10:27:00.003+10:00

Monday and Tuesday workouts

Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30

Week 1

Warm Up

Arm circles

Military March

Hip Hinge -> Squat

Weighted Halo Dips 1.5kg

Half squat knee grab

Arm circles

Circuit 1

3 mins Strength

(2 Sets)

Push ups military style 12

Squat and press 1.5kg weights

Lunge and tri extensions 1.5kg weights

2 mins Cardio

(2 sets)

Fast feet 1/2 squat

Skaters

1 min Abs

Plank pose 30 seconds

Hollow Man

Circuit 2

3 mins Strength

(2 sets)

Dead lifts-> upright row 1.5kg weights

Squat lunge -> kettle ball swing (hang onto the weight really well wipe hands before this or you will fling it into a wall or TV)

Hip Hinge weight behind neck

2 mins Cardio

(2 sets)

Running Man

Squat punch crosses

1 min Abs

Stacked legs

Circuit 3

3 mins Strength

(2 sets)

Chair pose reverse flys 1.5kg weights

Side lunge front raises 1.5kg weights

Lunge bicep curls 1.5kg weights

2 mins Cardio

(2 sets)

Buttkicks

Single jump hops

1 min Abs

Basic Crunch

Reverse crunch

Cool Down / Stretch

Arm cross Stretch L+R

Arm down back stretch L+R

Arm tricep stretch/ shoulder blades

Arm cross front bend

Touch toes (side to side) L+R

Quad Stretch

I got mine from BIG W for $24

Friday Fitness - make it work for you!

2012-01-14T13:03:00.003+10:00

Make exercise work for you!

Yes, whatever you do make it suit you! If you can only fit in a 20-30 minute workout a day make it count. If you go to the gym don't just plod along on the treadmill - mix it up with interval training, 30 mins on the treadmill on varying speeds and inclines, jump on the elliptical trainer for 10 mins, use the star climber and don't forget weights.

You need to push yourself until you can't go any more this is what exercise should be. Not so you injure yourself but until you are exhausted or can't go any more. Go until you fail! This is how you build muscle. You must also combine this with a healthy, lean and clean diet too. Without this you are setting yourself up for disappointment.

Inspiration for physical health:

What I'm up to this coming week:

Well its nearly that time of year where I go back to work. I have Professional Development on Thursday and Friday from 8:00am - 3:30pm (long days), then into it on Monday and Looking forward to Australia Day on the Thursday and our engagement / house-warming party on the 28th.So I have to tidy up the house, cook food and get the outdoor area sorted so I'm up for a busy 2 weeks. I also have to check out a possible wedding venue and work out if they will allow a acoustic 2 man band. If so then it's a go ahead!

Things to do this week:

Do things you haven't had time to do!
Write your inspiration list
Post your before photos
Find something that inspires you and post it.
Move more; Make “YOU” time by getting in more active activities than this week. It shouldn't be too hard to do this.
Try something new - it might be a new activity, food or something you've always wanted to try.
Make obtainable short term goals and stick to it.
Eat more vegetables and protein.
Consume less sugar
Exercise more
DON'T GIVE UP!
Don't let my motivation drop - keep motived and remember how hot you feel when you are happy and fit!
Don't drink to much. Cut down on alcohol consumption

To do for the wedding:

Look at venue
Choose theme
Send out save the dates once venue confirmed
Guest list
Find dress
Everything else....

Photo inspiration:

Some photos to get me wedding ready

Get inspired to lose:

Look better Naked - Women's Health

{image from GabrielMethod}

Sarah Wilson's Ebook - available now

Friday 22nd December
Measurements and weight:

Weight: 54.1kg (54.4kg at WW Meeting Wed AM)

bust: 88cm

hips: 87cm

waist: 73cm

arms: L25.3cm R25.3cm

thighs:L53cm R52.5cm

Weekly Exercise:

Saturday - Jillian Michaels Workout + cleaning house

Sunday - Walking the dog and workout

Monday - Jillian Michaels DVD+ bodyrock workout

Tuesday - Jillian Michaels workout DVD

Wednesday - workout DVD

Thursday - workout DVD

Friday - rest - gardening

Saturday - cleaning house + walk the dog

Sunday -

Help inspire me to get back to 50kg. (I have 4kg to go)

How are you feeling this week?
What changes have you made for 2012?

Keep me accountable - daily workout

2012-01-11T08:38:00.000+10:00

Jillian Michaels Biggest Winner - How to win by losing

Shape Up Backside

Warm up (2 sets)

30 Butt kicks

30 High Knees

30 side jumps

30 jumping jacks

Back (2 sets) *with 1.5kg Weights

10 wide grip rows hip flex*

10 dead weight rows*

30 Butt kick hammer curls*

10 medium grip rows*

20 alt cross front lunges wide hammer curls *

30 Jumping jacks with elbow curls *

10 low back rows

Abs/Core (2 sets) *with 1.5kg Weights

10 one leg ab raises Pelvic thrusts L+R

10 ab crunches one leg in air L+R

10 Oblique leg raises

20 Alt step ups *

10 supermen

20 alt leg raises Plank

30 mountain climbers

20 backward cross lunge *

20 alt back kicks *

20 second reverse plank crunch

Cool Down

Touch toe stretch on floor - R

V split stretch

Toe touch stretch on floor - L

cross leg back stretch

Keep me accountable - daily workouts

2012-01-10T11:38:00.002+10:00

Tuesday 10th January

I am mixing it up with a few different workouts and weight heaviness to help with my strength and endurance

Jillian Michaels Biggest Winner - How to win by losing

Shape Up Frontside

Warm up (2 sets)

30 High cross kicks

30 Skaters

30 Front Plyos

30 Side Plyos

Cardio and weights (2 sets) *with 2.5kg Weights

10 Push Ups

10 Plank knees to chest

10 squats

30 Mountain Climbers

20 Chest flys on back *

20 Oblique crunches *

10 Sumo squats *

10 Jump push ups

20 Back lunge with le extensions *

20 Jump Jacks weighted *

Abs/Core (2 sets) *with 2.5kg Weights

10 Bench dips

10 V Abs on mat

20 alt lunge with shoulder raises *

30 jump rope weighted *

10 Tricep kickbacks *

10 Back lunge and Triceps L+R *

50 standing mountain climbers *

10 Seated Inner Thigh stretch L+R

30 Scissor Abs

Cool Down

Back arm stretch

Triceps stretch

quad stretch

shoulder stretches

Keep me accountable - daily workout

2012-01-09T09:12:00.001+10:00

Monday 9th January 2011

Body Rock Fitness Test

7 Mins 50/10

Squat Jump - 32

Push Ups (20 on knees)

Burpees- 15

High Knees 100 (50 on each)

Switch Lunge - 26

Tuck Jumps - 38

Straight Abs - 20

Jillian Michaels Biggest Winner - How to win by losing

Maximise - full frontal

Warm up (2 sets)

30 Alternate Steps

30 High Knees

30 Toe Arm Crosses

30 Squat bounces

Resistance (2 sets) with 1.5kg Weights

20 Chest presses

10 One Leg Squats

20 Side Plyo

20 Raised push ups

20 Plank with side leg raise

10 Plies Jumps

30 Forward Plyo jumps

20 W Squat Press

30 Weighted jumping jacks

20 Reverse Crunches

Weights (2 sets)

10 V flys

10 Chair Squat with bicep raises

10 tricep raises with ab crunch

10 alternate knee crunch

10 side steps and leg raises

10 Side squats solar plexus

30 weighted skipping

Cool Down

Back arm stretch

shoulder stretches

truicep stretch

quad stretch

Measurements and weight:

Weight: 54.5kg

bust: 88cm

hips: 87cm

waist: 73cm

arms: L26cm R25cm

thighs:L53cm R53cm

Engagement Family Dinner + Photos

2012-01-08T17:44:00.000+10:00

Polly Dolly V2 Week 40 - Rock Chick Black

2012-01-08T16:02:00.001+10:00

Polly Dolly V2 Week 40 - Rock Chick Black by adalita featuring post earrings

Jigsaw sequin tank top
£89 - jigsaw-online.com

Nudie Jeans Co. low rise skinny jeans
£123 - farfetch.com

Yves Saint laurent
$65 - bloomingdales.com

Gucci platform high heels
$1,350 - bergdorfgoodman.com

Marc Jacobs leather handbag
£440 - harrods.com

Tasha crystal jewelry
$48 - nordstrom.com

Cross necklace
$16 - jcpenney.com

Mimco post earrings
£40 - houseoffraser.co.uk

Sue Devitt Lash Intensifier Treatment & Lengthening Mascara...
$49 - barneys.com

(Nominee) MAC 'False Lashes' Mascara
$19 - nordstrom.com

Barry M Supersoft Eye Crayon
$7.25 - asos.com

Flora By Gucci Edt Spray 50 ml - Gucci Parfume - Transparent -...
760 NOK - nelly.com

Amazon.com: butter LONDON 3 Free Nail Lacquer, Chimney Sweep .4 fl oz...
$14 - amazon.com

Polly Dolly V2 Week 39 - New Years Eve

2012-01-08T15:42:00.001+10:00

Polly Dolly V2 Week 39 - New Years Eve by adalita featuring gold earrings

Under Armour black tank top
€37 - nelly.com

Bikini swimwear
€56 - nelly.com

Havaianas strappy shoes
$26 - piperlime.gap.com

Gold earrings
$375 - amazon.com

Links of London engraved jewelry
$190 - linksoflondon.com

Award winning makeup and skin care line from Australia featuring the...
$30 - mirenesse.com

Award winning makeup and skin care line from Australia featuring the...
£18 - mirenesse.com

Paloma Flute in Champagne Flutes | Crate&Barrel
$11 - crateandbarrel.com

Casio Women's MSG170D-1V Baby-G Sweet Poison G-MS Digital Watch
$100 - endless.com

magic touch foundation
$30 - mirenesse.com

Mirenesse
$30 - mirenesse.com

Schramsberg Blanc De Noirs Brut 2007 - Sparkling | Fine California...
$29 - deandeluca.com

Friday Fitness

2011-12-30T17:03:00.000+10:00

How did you go this week increasing your fitness and workout routines? Do you have any New Year's Resolutions? I have worked out almost every day since last week. I got a new DVD for Christmas so I have used that - Jillian Michaels is one tough PT even on DVD.

I gained 900g so I'm back up to were I was in the week leading up to Christmas. I hope to be back down next week. I really need to focus so I can look awesome in my wedding dress later in 2012.

So, Happy New Year! May 2012 bring you everything you want!

Inspiration for physical health:

What I'm up to this coming week: Hopefully going to the movies (seeing Sherlock Holmes), shopping and celebrating our engagement with the family on Friday night!

Things to do this week:

Do things you haven't had time to do!
Write your inspiration list
Post your before photos
Find something that inspires you and post it.
Move more; Make “YOU” time by getting in more active activities than this week. It shouldn't be too hard to do this.
Try something new - it might be a new activity, food or something you've always wanted to try.
Make obtainable short term goals and stick to it.
Eat more vegetables and protein.
Consume less sugar
Exercise more
DON'T GIVE UP!
Don't let my motivation drop - keep motived and remember how hot you feel when you are happy and fit!
Don't drink to much over the New Years Celebrations.

Photo inspiration:

Some photos to get me wedding ready

Get inspired to lose:

{image from GabrielMethod}

Sarah Wilson's Ebook - available now

Friday 22nd December
Measurements and weight:

Weight: 54.6kg (55.2kg at WW Meeting Thu PM)

bust: 88cm

hips: 87cm

waist: 72.5cm -1.5cm

arms: L26cm R25cm

thighs:L53cm R53cm

Weekly Exercise:

Saturday - cleaning and workout

Sunday - Christmas Day

Monday - workout DVD

Tuesday - Jillian Michaels workout DVD and 5km walk with the dog

Wednesday - workout DVD

Thursday - workout DVD

Friday - workout DVD - kickboxing

Saturday -

Sunday -

Help inspire me to get back to 50kg. (I have 4kg to go)

How are you feeling this week?
What do you have planned 2012?

Polly Dolly V2 Week38 - Bali

2011-12-29T18:31:00.001+10:00

Polly Dolly V2 Week 38 - Bali by adalita featuring gucci sunglasses

Ball gown
£100 - austique.co.uk

Quiksilver string bikini
$39 - quiksilver.com

Alberto Gozzi black thong sandals
$292 - forzieri.com

Jimmy Choo leather luggage
$2,157 - net-a-porter.com

A V Max bangle bracelet
$8 - shoptwigs.com

Lauren Ralph Lauren beaded necklace
$64 - macys.com

THREE GREEN HEARTS handcrafted jewelry
$25 - swell.com

Wet Seal fedora hat
$11 - wetseal.com

Gucci sunglasses
£150 - flannelsfashion.com

Mango buckle belt
£25 - mango.com

UV Triplegard Everyday Sunscreen SPF30+ 250mL - Online Pharmacy,...
15 AUD - pulsepharmacy.com.au

Ten Ideal Beachy Scents for Your Next Tropical Vacation -...
$68 - divinecaroline.com

Wednesday Wants

2011-12-29T16:49:00.000+10:00

Just a few ideas for my wedding next year sometime. I'm thinking October. No date set yet just gathering ideas. Already started a new fitness regime too. More on that tomorrow. Lots of magazines to look in for ideas.

Polly Dolly V2 Week 37 - pyjamas

2011-12-28T13:37:00.000+10:00

Polly Dolly V2 Week 37 - pyjamas by adalita featuring long slips

Calvin klein
£48 - houseoffraser.co.uk

Long slip
$78 - journelle.com

Victoria s Secret flannel slipper
$9.99 - victoriassecret.com

Amazon.com: Colgate Total® Toothpaste, Travel Size - 0.75 oz, Advanced...
$0.95 - amazon.com

Amazon.com: Skipping a Beat: A Novel: Sarah Pekkanen: Books
$6 - amazon.com

Award winning makeup and skin care line from Australia featuring the...
$70 - mirenesse.com

Award winning makeup and skin care line from Australia featuring the...
$45 - mirenesse.com

Award winning makeup and skin care line from Australia featuring the...
$50 - mirenesse.com

Sonicare DiamondClean Toothbrush, Model HX9332
$275 - bloomingdales.com

Polly Dolly V2 Week 36 Christmas Day

2011-12-28T13:04:00.001+10:00

Polly Dolly V2 Week 36 - Xmas Day by adalita featuring a cross back dress

Cross back dress
70 AUD - forevernew.com.au

Deva wedge heel shoes
$55 - macys.com

Zirconia jewelry
$24 - buy.com

Links of london jewelry
$190 - linksoflondon.com

Marc by Marc Jacobs plastic shades
$110 - marcjacobs.com

Merry Christmas

2011-12-25T16:40:00.001+10:00

Santa (Greg) bought me a shiny rock for Christmas. About time; only had to wait 11 years and 10 months. So excited haven't been able to wipe the smile off my face.

Berry Sorbet Recipe

2011-12-23T16:26:00.000+10:00

Note: 0 ProPoints if using sugar alternative (12PP if you use real sugar)

(makes 4-8 serves) - it make nearly a whole loaf tin full of sorbet

Ingredients:

1 punnet raspberries

1 punnet blueberries

1 punnet karakaberries (cross of a boysenberry and blackberry)

1 - 2 cups water
1/2 cup white sugar or equivalent of a sugar alternative (like stevia)
Lime zest for taste

Method:

Place berries in saucepan on moderate heat, add sugar, stir until it disolves. All the berries will release their juices
Add one cup of water and let boil for 10 minutes
I added the 2nd cup of water here and took off the heat to steep.
Let cool for an hour (do this before you blend or you kitchen will be covered in berry mix) Trust me! It makes quite a mess!
Blend using a blender for a minute
Use a sieve to remove the seeds. I poured the mix back into the saucepan.
Place in a non stick loaf tin.
Place in the freezer and regularly use a fork to break it up to a slushie sort of consistency.
It takes a few hours.
If yours goes to solid break it up and put into a blender with a tablespoon of boiling water.

What it looks like while freezing, don't forget to break it up with a fork or you will end up with a solid block.

Serve in a nice glass with a mint garnish. (generous serves)

Friday Fitness

2011-12-23T08:32:00.000+10:00

How did you go this week increasing your fitness and workout routines?
Mine is better than last week, boy has this week flown by. I can't believe we are only 2 days from Christmas. It doesn't feel like it. The weather has been unseasonably cool. Usually I'm at the pool or beach hanging out to get cooled down.

So don't forget this week to not overeat, drink too much and to exercise. Remember Christmas is only one day not a whole week!

Some pretty Christmas pictures to get you into the Christmas mood.

Inspiration for physical health:

What I'm up to this coming week:

I'm going to exercise enjoy Christmas, not eat or drink too much. Most of all have fun!

Today I made Berry Sorbet for Christmas Lunch.

Things to do this week:

Do things you haven't had time to do!
Write your inspiration list
Post your before photos
Find something that inspires you and post it.
Move more; Make “YOU” time by getting in more active activities than this week. It shouldn't be too hard to do this.
Try something new - it might be a new activity, food or something you've always wanted to try.
Make obtainable short term goals and stick to it.
Eat more vegetables and protein.
Consume less sugar
Exercise more
DON'T GIVE UP!
Don't let my motivation drop - keep motived and remember how hot you feel when you are happy and fit!
Don't get bogged down in Christmas - it's just one day! Eat well and be strong!

Photo inspiration:

Get inspired to lose:

{image from GabrielMethod}

Sarah Wilson's Ebook - available now

Friday 22nd December
Measurements and weight:

Weight: 53.4kg (54.3kg at WW Meeting Wed AM)

bust: 88cm +3cm

hips: 88cm +3cm

waist: 74cm

arms: L26cm R25.5cm

thighs:L53cm R54cm

Weekly Exercise:

Saturday - cleaning and workout

Sunday -cleaned house hosted Xmas Party

Monday - workout DVD

Tuesday - workout DVD

Wednesday - workout DVD + body rock workout

Thursday - bodyrock workout

Friday - bodyrock workout

Saturday -

Sunday -

Help inspire me to get back to 50kg. (I have 4kg to go)

How are you feeling this week?
What do you have planned for Christmas Day and Boxing Day?
I am getting back on track with fitness and making good choices for my food intake.

Wednesday Wants

2011-12-22T16:33:00.001+10:00

Sportsgirl Necklace

portmans top

forever new

Witchery

Are you doing some last minute shopping? Or are you all done?

Friday Fitness (on Sunday)

2011-12-17T15:43:00.001+10:00

How's your summer slim-down going?
Mine is wavering a little but I am focusing and getting back on track. Its been a busy week and one of the reasons why I didn't post this on Friday.

So don't forget this week to not overeat, drink too much and to exercise.

Some pretty Christmas pictures to get you into the Christmas mood.

Inspiration for physical health:

What I'm up to this coming week:

I'm enjoying my holidays, this next week (the lead up to Christmas) I am focusing on exercise, and eating well. My fridge is well stocked with fruits and vegetables, so there is no excuse. I just need make a real commitment and get onto the exercise part of my lifestyle which is lacking and casing me to gain weight.

Things to do this week:

Do things you haven't had time to do!
Write your inspiration list
Post your before photos
Find something that inspires you and post it.
Move more; Make “YOU” time by getting in more active activities than this week. It shouldn't be too hard to do this.
Try something new - it might be a new activity, food or something you've always wanted to try.
Make obtainable short term goals and stick to it.
Eat more vegetables and protein.
Consume less sugar
Exercise more
DON'T GIVE UP!
Don't let my motivation drop - keep motived and remember how hot you feel when you are happy and fit!
Don't get bogged down in Christmas - it's just one day! Eat well and be strong!

Photo inspiration:

Get inspired to lose:

{image from GabrielMethod}

Sarah Wilson's Ebook - available now

Friday 16th December
Measurements and weight:

Weight: 53.8kg (55.2kg at WW Meeting 5pm)

bust: 88cm +3cm

hips: 88cm +3cm

waist: 74cm

arms: L26cm R25.5cm

thighs:L53cm R54cm

Weekly Exercise:

Saturday - cleaning and workout

Sunday -cleaned house

Monday - workout DVD

Tuesday - workout DVD + cleaning + 4 hours Xmas shopping

Wednesday - workout DVD

Thursday - bodyrock workout

Friday - bodyrock workout

Saturday - cleaning

Sunday -cleaned house and hosted xmas party

Help inspire me to get back to 50kg. (I have 4kg to go)

How are you feeling this week? What are you going to do over the Christmas Holidays?

I'm going to relax this week and I'm going to ramp up my fitness regime. Contradictory much? But its going to work!

No more wisdom!

2011-12-13T06:51:00.002+10:00

Yesterday afternoon I had my wisdom tooth pulled, It was pushing on my cheek and causing my bottom tooth to hurt. My dentist is awesome end got it out very quick with minimal problems. I only have 1 wisdom tooth left now. So at the moment I'm on Panadol and salty water Yum!!!

Image from {cartoonstock}

I had my other top wisdom tooth out this time 2 years ago. At least I can heal over the holidays.

How are you going?

Foo Fighters

2011-12-10T09:17:00.001+10:00

I'm off to see the Foo Fighters this afternoon. I hope the rain stays away!

I don't know who I want to see more Tenacious D or the Foo Fighters.

MIA

2011-12-07T06:47:00.001+10:00

Sorry I've been MIA this week. I have been busy at work and in my personal life.

I'm on holidays on Friday afternoon for 5 weeks.

Polly Dolly V2 Week 35 - Navy Stripe

2011-12-01T07:29:00.001+10:00

Polly Dolly V2 Week 35 - Navy Stripe by adalita featuring a rope ring

Maslin Navy Zebra Beach Towel
$225 - neimanmarcus.com

Levi Strauss & Co black short shorts
$70 - generalpants.com.au

Stripe swimwear
£15 - topshop.com

Stripe swimwear
£11 - topshop.com

Tory Burch nautical shoes
$129 - simplysoles.com

Havaianas star shoes
€29 - jades24.com

Charriol nautical jewelry
$625 - nordstrom.com

Michael Kors nautical jewelry
$275 - macys.com

Giles Brother yellow gold jewelry
$115 - bloomingdales.com

Rope ring
$40 - fantasyjewelrybox.com

Balenciaga two tone sunglasses
$360 - forzieri.com

Cacharel genuine leather belt
£70 - glassworks-studios.com

Butter London 3 Free Lacquer Nail Polish
$14 - zappos.com

Tiger Lily Jewelry Petite Chain Shark Tooth Necklace
$169 - shopthetrendboutique.com

Jacqueline Lamont Bury Cap
$155 - barneys.com

Wednesday Wants

2011-11-28T21:01:00.001+10:00

Christmas ideas for me!

SPORTSGIRL

What are your wants?

Weekend Wrap Up

2011-11-28T06:29:00.001+10:00

This weekend was the first weekend it really felt like Summer. Friday night had a BBQ with Greg's parents. Greg cleaned the house for me as he had a day off from work. Saturday I did the housework and went and saw Twilight - Breaking Dawn with my sister in law. Sunday morning we drove to our summer swimming hole at Numinbah Valley. We had a awesome cooked breakfast and went swimming. I almost lost my brand new pink Havaiana down the creek but Greg rescued it for me.

Today it's back to school for my last teaching week of the year. Time to tidy my room and clear out lots of stuff.

Twlight - Breaking Dawn

2011-11-26T14:08:00.001+10:00

I'm off to see the next movie in the Twilight Saga - Breaking Dawn. Going Gold Class as usual for epic movies.

Friday Fitness

2011-11-25T07:17:00.001+10:00

It has come for that time of year, holiday time. A time when people stress over gaining weight from the Christmas Cheer. It's common for most women to gain 1-5kg over the Christmas period. So why is this time of year any different from another?

The three reasons: over-eating, consuming more alcohol, not exercising.

These are easy to overcome. Fill up on fruits, salads and vegetables, use a smaller plate when eating a meal.

When drinking have a glass of soda water with lime and ice. Make up non alcoholic versions of your favourite drinks, drink water between each alcoholic beverage.

Get out and play games with the kids, go for a walk after lunch, try a new sport or activity. Get out and enjoy the Summer Sun!

Inspiration for physical health:

What I'm up to this coming week:

I'm working out daily and eating well, I have a week more of lessons with my students then its activities week where they do a lesson from each faculty with a focus on literacy and numeracy.

{image from The Letter 4}

Things to do this week:

Do things you haven't had time to do!
Write your inspiration list
Post your before photos
Find something that inspires you and post it.
Move more; Make “YOU” time by getting in more active activities than this week. It shouldn't be too hard to do this.
Try something new - it might be a new activity, food or something you've always wanted to try.
Make obtainable short term goals and stick to it.
Eat more vegetables and protein.
Consume less sugar
Exercise more
DON'T GIVE UP!
Don't let my motivation drop - keep motived and remember how hot you feel when you are happy and fit!

Photo inspiration:

Get inspired to lose:

Sarah Wilson's Ebook - available now

Friday 25th November
Measurements and weight:

Weight: 53.5kg (900g loss in 2 weeks)

bust: 85cm

hips: 85cm

waist: 74cm

arms: L26cm R25.5cm

thighs:L53cm R54cm

Weekly Exercise:

Saturday - was ill from drinking too much :P

Sunday -cleaned house

Monday - workout DVD

Tuesday - workout DVD

Wednesday - workout DVD

Thursday - workout DVD

Friday - workout DVD - abs and now my abs are killing me

Help inspire me to get back to 50kg. (I have 3kg to go)

How are you feeling this week? What are you going to do over the Christmas Holidays?

Polly Dolly V2 Week 34 - Driving

2011-11-24T17:22:00.001+10:00

Polly Dolly V2 Week 34 - Drive by adalita featuring a sequin tank

Sequin tank
$125 - coggles.com

Jigsaw linen vest
£69 - jigsaw-online.com

Rockstar skinny cargo pants
£139 - farfetch.com

Juicy Couture black bikini
$105 - stylebop.com

Rachel Zoe wedge booties
$375 - saksfifthavenue.com

Alexis Bittar crystal jewelry
$495 - charmandchain.com

Juicy couture jewelry
€59 - jades24.com

Fedora hat
$18 - modcloth.com

D&g sunglasses
$135 - couture.zappos.com

Clinique 'Sun' Advanced Protection Stick SPF 45
$18 - nordstrom.com

kate spade new york rigid iPhone 4 & 4S cover La Pavillion Black Multi...
$40 - nordstrom.com

Burts Bees Lip Shimmer .09 Oz
$5.99 - rickysnyc.com

I've packed up all the essentials when going for a drive - a hat, sunscreen, lipgloss, bikini, iphone and adapter to play when the radio disappears.

busy little me...

2011-11-24T07:47:00.001+10:00

I've been marking and reporting this week is why I haven't posted. :P

It's that time of year for us teachers.

I still have 2 classes I am teaching and reporting to finish.

I'm teaching literacy and satire this week.

I promise to post more next week!

Have a great rest of your week!

Friday Fitness

2011-11-18T16:43:00.001+10:00

Inspiration for physical health:

What I'm up to this coming week:

Well I lost 800g this week. I am aiming to keep it going down. Tonight I have a Trivia night with nibblies and some alcohol. So I will watch what I eat. I have marking and reporting to go work wise and after that I'm DONE! Looking forward to the next 3 weeks then holidays and my 31st birthday. I'm upping my workouts and getting back down under 53kg in the next 3 weeks and back at 52 for Christmas. Its do-able!

Things to do this week:

Write your inspiration list
Post your before photos
Find something that inspires you and post it.
Move more; Make “YOU” time by getting in more active activities than this week. It shouldn't be too hard to do this.
Try something new - it might be a new activity, food or something you've always wanted to try.
Make obtainable short term goals and stick to it.
Eat more vegetables and protein.
Consume less sugar
Exercise more
DON'T GIVE UP!

Photo inspiration:

Get inspired to lose:

Sarah Wilson's Ebook - available now

Measurements and weight:

Weight: 53.6kg

bust: 85cm

hips: 85cm

waist: 74cm

arms: L26cm R26cm

thighs:L54cm R54cm

Weekly Exercise:

Saturday - cleaned house

Sunday - shopping

Monday - workout DVD

Tuesday - workout DVD

Wednesday - workout DVD

Thursday - workout DVD

Friday - workout DVD

Help inspire me to get back to 50kg. (I have 3kg to go)

How are you feeling this week?

Polly Dolly V2 Week 31 - Home Gym

2011-11-18T07:39:00.001+10:00

Polly Dolly V2 Week 31 - Home Gym by adalita featuring mesh shoes

Superdry
$86 - repertoirefashion.co.uk

Nike
$38 - nike.com

Nike sports activewear
$19 - nike.com

Nike activewear
$16 - nike.com

Nike
$14 - nike.com

Nike mesh shoes
$80 - zappos.com

Nike black hair accessory
$16 - nike.com

Well-Versed Towels
$38 - anthropologie.com

Wiggle | Nike Yoga Mat 3mm General Fitness Training Aids
£20 - wiggle.co.uk

I don't attend a gym any more; I do my own workouts with Jillian Michaels and bodyrock.tv

Busy little beaver

2011-11-18T06:27:00.001+10:00

I haven't posted this week as I have been rather busy. Work has been hectic trying to get everything completed for the Year 12s finishing this week. I have exams and assessment to mark this week for all my other classes.

Dressed to the nines!

2011-11-16T06:52:00.001+10:00

Me dressed up for my students Year 12 Formal last night. London Rebel shoes, dress from Lioness (Aussie Designer), purse & earrings Myer Miss Shop, makeup Mirenesse, hair done by me via lilithdarkmoon on You Tube took me 10 minutes along with snapping pics from my phone to see the back, headband from Diva.

The awesome compliments I received made my night!

The food last night was pretty healthy and filling I could not eat it all.

Weight down to 53.7kg 25.6% body fat! About to do my workout!

Friday Fitness

2011-11-11T06:25:00.001+10:00

Inspiration for physical health:

What I'm up to this coming week:

Getting back into my workouts, tracking and eating well. My Year 12's Formal is on Tuesday. I am wearing a asymeetrical dress with beaded chain on one shoulder. (similar to this dress)

Things to do this week:

Write your inspiration list
Post your before photos
Find something that inspires you and post it.
Move more; Make “YOU” time by getting in more active activities than this week. It shouldn't be too hard to do this.
Try something new - it might be a new activity, food or something you've always wanted to try.
Make obtainable short term goals and stick to it.
Eat more vegetables and protein.
Consume less sugar
Exercise more

Photo inspiration:

Get inspired to lose:

Sarah Wilson's Ebook - available now

Measurements and weight:

Weight: 54.0kg TTOM

(I can't find my tape measure since I moved)

bust: 85cm

hips: 84cm

waist: 72cm

arms: L26cm R26cm

thighs:L54cm R54cm

Weekly Exercise:

Saturday - moving house

Sunday - unpacking

Monday - unpacking

Tuesday - unpacking

Wednesday - NIL

Thursday - NIL

Friday - NIL - partner sick

Help inspire me to get back to 50kg. (I have 3kg to go)

How are you feeling this week?

Post it Note Tuesday

2011-11-08T16:33:00.001+10:00

Morning at the beach

2011-11-06T14:41:00.001+10:00

A beautiful Sunday morning at Nobbys Beach (Miami)

Renovations update

2011-11-04T07:48:00.001+10:00

We have moved back home. Only the old master bedroom with ensuite to go and the main bathroom.

Friday Fitness

2011-11-04T07:44:00.001+10:00

Sleeping and Exercise

This week I am struggling with both exercise and sleep. I think both go hand in hand. You need to do some sort of activity 4-6 times a week which can consist of:

meditation
yoga
weight training
interval training
Jogging
Jumping rope
Kick boxing
Riding a bike
Walking.

There are several steps to making it easier for you to have a good night sleep:

Set a routine, do things in a specific order to prepare you for bed. Your body will know its time for bed when you do these activities.
Have set times for sleeping and waking. Keeping regular patterns of sleep help keep you alert and have a feeling of well-being.
Exercise in the afternoon and upon waking helps release endorphins which aid sleep.
Relax, have patterns that get you into a relaxed mode, this is great in aiding sleep.
Make time for yourself.
Make the room you sleep in comfortable and inviting.

Inspiration for physical health:

What I'm up to this coming week:

Cleaning and tidying up the house, hopefully will find sometime to relax this weekend. Busy week at work next week as Year 12's are on Shutdown for exams. Lots of marking and reporting to complete.

Things to do this week:

Write your inspiration list
Post your before photos
Find something that inspires you and post it.
Move more; Make “YOU” time by getting in more active activities than this week. It shouldn't be too hard to do this.
Try something new - it might be a new activity, food or something you've always wanted to try.
Make obtainable short term goals and stick to it.
Eat more vegetables and protein.
Consume less sugar
Exercise more

Photo inspiration:

Get inspired to lose:

Sarah Wilson's Ebook - available now

Measurements and weight:

Weight: 53.5kg -100g

bust: 85cm

hips: 84cm

waist: 72cm

arms: L26cm R26cm

thighs:L54cm R54cm

Weekly Exercise:

Saturday - moving house

Sunday - unpacking

Monday - unpacking

Tuesday - unpacking

Wednesday - NIL

Thursday - NIL

Friday - NIL - partner sick

Pedometer:
Saturday: Moving house
Sunday: unpacking and purchasing couch
Monday:13561Steps 8.54km 1PP
Tuesday:14857 Steps 9.40km 2 PP
Wednesday:13875 8.89km 2PP
Thursday: 14345 9.10km 2PP
Friday:14543 9.17km 2PP

Help inspire me to get back to 50kg. (I have 3kg to go)

How are you feeling this week?Have you gotten enough sleep?

Polly Dolly V2 Week 31 - Stroller

2011-11-03T06:59:00.000+10:00

Polly Dolly V2 Week 31 Stroller by adalita featuring round toe shoes

Nike
$32 - nike.com

Nike activewear
$50 - nike.com

Nike sports bra
$42 - nike.com

Adidas by Stella McCartney round toe shoes
$150 - net-a-porter.com

Mimco leather bag
249 AUD - mimco.com.au

Diamond stud earrings
$375 - amazon.com

Award winning makeup and skin care line from Australia featuring the...
$30 - mirenesse.com

Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm | Walgreens
$6.99 - walgreens.com

UV Triplegard Everyday Sunscreen SPF30+ 250mL - Online Pharmacy,...
15 AUD - pulsepharmacy.com.au

Casio Women's MSG170D-1V Baby-G Sweet Poison G-MS Digital Watch
$100 - endless.com

Adidas Firebird TT W Jacke black/running white - weare shop
€65 - weare.de

Billabong Girls Black Distressed Military Hat at Zumiez : PDP
$25 - zumiez.com

When I become a mother I want to be an active Mum. I already ride and run so I'm not letting having a baby stop me from doing the things I love. So I chose two strollers to suit my current lifestyle and clothing to match. I included a nappy bag with all the essentials, a Tupperware water bottle (the most comfortable bottle to drink from; it even has a removable cup to hide your keys), a hat and sunscreen to be sun smart, some tinted lip balm and waterproof mascara in my fave brand Mirenesse, I must not forget a support bra and jacket too.

What is your stroller style?

Link up with Danielle at Danimezza.

Wednesday Wants

2011-11-02T18:06:00.000+10:00

This weeks Wednesday Wants are using my new favourite website called Pinterest!

I'm still unpacking and getting things all organised;so that everything has a place and stays in its place.

Getting organised

What are you tips for getting organised after a move?

Post-It Note Tuesday

2011-10-31T20:18:00.000+10:00

Friday Fitness

2011-10-28T21:22:00.000+10:00

Inspiration for physical health:

What I'm up to this coming week:

I am moving in to my home that we have been renovating for a year. So I'll update this after the weekend.

I'm moving and unpacking
chucking out heaps
doing heaps of too-ing and fro-ing this weekend moving across the road home.

Things to do this week:

Write your inspiration list
Post your before photos
Find something that inspires you and post it.
Move more; Make “YOU” time by getting in more active activities than this week. It shouldn't be too hard to do this.
Try something new - it might be a new activity, food or something you've always wanted to try.
Make obtainable short term goals and stick to it.
Eat more vegetables and protein.
Consume less sugar
Exercise more

Photo inspiration:

Get inspired to lose:

Sarah Wilson's Ebook - available now

Help me raise money for a good cause http://www.everydayhero.com.au/adalita_m

Measurements and weight:

Weight: 53.6kg -100g

bust: 85cm

hips: 84cm

waist: 72cm

arms: L26cm R26cm

thighs:L54cm R54cm

Weekly Exercise:

Saturday - housework and renovations

Sunday - housework and 15km ride

Monday - NIL

Tuesday - NIL

Wednesday - NIL

Thursday - NIL - moving house

Friday - NIL - moving house

Pedometer:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Monday:14349 Steps 9.18km 2PP
Tuesday:14985 Steps 9.59km 2 PP
Wednesday:14259 9.12km 2PP
Thursday: 14356 9.15km 2PP
Friday:14995 9.67km 2PP

Help inspire me to get back to 50kg. (I have 3kg to go)

How are you feeling this week?

Polly Dolly V2 Week 30 - Arty

2011-10-27T21:06:00.001+10:00

Polly Dolly - V2 - Week 30 - Arty by adalita featuring banana republic jewelry

Gothic t shirt
£16 - chaoticclothing.co.uk

Balmain mid rise straight leg jeans
$381 - theoutnet.com

Miu Miu zip bag
$995 - miumiu.com

Banana republic jewelry
$45 - bananarepublic.gap.com

Paloma picasso jewelry
$200 - tiffany.com

I-Mark crumbles
meetmark.com

Nails Inc I Can Paint A Rainbow Mini Collection
$31 - asos.com

Illamasqua Theatre Of The Nameless Intense Lipgloss
$23 - asos.com

Mirenesse
$30 - mirenesse.com

Jeffrey Campbell lita paint
envishoes.com

Mirenesse
mirenesse.com

Wednesday Wants

2011-10-26T07:55:00.000+10:00

This weeks Wednesday Wants are using my new favourite website called Pinterest!

For the Home

What are your wants?

Post-It Note Tuesday

2011-10-25T16:56:00.003+10:00

Sticky Note by My Sticky App on my iPhone

At least I am only moving across the road so there is not much in the way of packing. It's just shove into a laundry basket and carry and unpack, back and forth all day.

My Shoe Collection

2011-10-25T07:00:00.000+10:00

(well some of it anyway)

boots

my havianas (still waiting on my ones from OzThongs)

flats and ankle boot

more heels and white wedges

Wedges

heels and matching purse

Joggers I have more but they are in storage until I move into my new house on the weekend.

How many pairs of shoes do you have?

Post a comment with a blog link of photos your shoe collection!

Weekend Wrap up

2011-10-24T14:04:00.002+10:00

On Saturday Night we turned on our lights for the first time. It looks beautiful. You can really see the orange wall at night. Only a few more days until we can move back in.

On Sunday Morning we went for a ride at Wyaralong dam in between Beaudesert and Boonah. It was a beautiful day.

I really need to step it up and get my fitness up. We hope to get out more as soon as we move back in and at least have Sundays free.
How was your weekend?

10 things you don't want to know about me

2011-10-24T07:59:00.000+10:00

I have been tagged by Jane @ Me & My Monkeys to join in on 10 things you don't want to know about me.

1. I am a total computer nerd

2. I don't like cucumber or watermelon

3. I am only 155cm tall, most of my students I teach are taller than me

4. I have a shoe fetish, I have quite a shoe collection

5. I haven't been to a Weight Watcher's meeting since 31st of March due to renovations

6. I don't like swimming.

7. Upon waking I must turn on my PC.

8. I am scared of heights but love rock climbing and abseiling

9. I used to hate vegetables but now feel sick if I don't eat them. I was 28 before I started to eat more than 3 vege.

10. I don't garden, if I can keep it in a pot and it lives than that's good luck.

Here are the 5 bloggers I have selected:

Me and my tikiboo

Romanian princess

abuddhafuljourney
trim down Trina

Danimezza

Friday Fitness

2011-10-21T20:02:00.001+10:00

Last week I spoke about keeping well in regards to Mental Health. As it getting warmer now, you need to start focusing on getting enough water.

Facts about water:

55-75% of our body consists of water, our blood is 83% water, and our muscles and brain consists of like 75% water.
Water provides us with several of the main nutrients that the human body needs.
The human body has no capacity to store spare water so we have to replace lost water quickly. This is why there is the recommendation that at a minimum you must drink 8 glasses of water a day.
Our bodies use water to aid digestion, cool us down via sweat,
A human can't last without water for only 3 days.
It helps cleanse waste and toxins from your body, and it improves your skins moisture.
improves the absorption process of vitamins and nutrients
It speeds up your metabolism, helps maintain muscle tone

How much do we need?

8 glasses of water plus other liquids
If you are overweight you should drink 1 glass extra for every 9kg you carry around because of the extra weight causes your metabolism to slow.
If you are working out you should add 1 glass for every 20 minutes of your workout routine.

Inspiration for physical health:

What I'm up to this coming week:

It has been very busy at my place, we had our robes installed on Monday (the linen cupboard is being re-installed today), We got our plumbing final and almost all the electrical is completed but for the areas around mirrors and splash backs which will go in next week. This weekend I am doing a massive clean inside. We are moving in next weekend! I am so excited!

Things to do this week:

Write your inspiration list
Post your before photos
Find something that inspires you and post it.
Move more; Make “YOU” time by getting in more active activities than this week. It shouldn't be too hard to do this.
Try something new - it might be a new activity, food or something you've always wanted to try.
Make obtainable short term goals and stick to it.
Eat more vegetables and protein.
Consume less sugar
Exercise more

Photo inspiration:

Get inspired to lose:

Sarah Wilson's Ebook - available now

Help me raise money for a good cause http://www.everydayhero.com.au/adalita_m

Measurements and weight:

Weight: 53.7kg -300g

bust: 85cm

hips: 84cm

waist: 72cm

arms: L26cm R26cm

thighs:L54cm R54cm

Weekly Exercise: