Fat Burnin'

I've just been to the doctor and I reckon it is time to hop on the elliptical machine to start building up my fitness. He can't seem to pinpoint the true cause of my symptoms, so if his mind is boggled, then all the more mine.

Anyhoo, all this effort should be worth my time, and I am hoping that the machine will prove to be the best fat burner, at least in my case.

Whoopsie

I hadn't checked my weight in a while. And when finally I did a couple of days ago, it didn't quite shock me as I thought it would. I mean, it's obvious to tip the scales at that weight I haven't really done much to make it any less. The worst thing about it is I've got a doctor's appointment in a few days and I have no improvement to show whatsoever. Whoopsie!

Homey!

You Are The Homebody


You feel happiest in the comfort of your own home. You have plenty to keep you busy. You love to have friends over and entertain. You're proud of the sanctuary you've created. You are content to spend an afternoon baking or reading. You don't need much to feel content. You think nothing is better and cozier than a night in. What could be better than good food, good company, and comfortable furniture?

What's Your Grown Up Stereotype?

Nothing new. And it is no wonder I can't seem to shed these excess kilos off. I certainly need to be more active or soon I will find myself looking into that phentermine review. Not my cup of tea, to be honest. I am determined not to go off the deep end.

Binging for the holidays

With the upcoming holidays to our motherland, I am thinking that I may need diet supplements here. We all know going home to visit family and friends boils down to one thing -- food binge! It is not uncommon to be dieting especially when the food you have known and loved is readily available. Who could resist that?! And it is expected that we should gain a few kilos here and there, but I reckon it is all worth it. You can always lose them when you come back to your so-called real world.

Giving In

In this day and age of Biggest Loser followed by Masterchef, it is no wonder that you kind of get the wrong message or mixed signals from the media. One time you are so motivated and inspired to diet and get all fit by the contestants on Biggest Loser. then just when you've vowed to commit to weight loss program, on comes Masterchef, tempting you with heaps of delicious food. And I am telling this from personal experience! As I may have already mentioned, I am back slaving over our oven baking desserts, and all this giving in is starting to show. Oh dear, times like these when you wish that new diet pill was just an arm's reach away.

Finding a cure-all

I have not been having quality sleep of late. First of all, the little girl was sick with the cough and cold, so we had to be on our toes especially at night time to make sure she does not end up vomiting whilst she cleared her throat as she coughed. Then, on top of that, J appears to be suffering from sleep apnoea, and our GP seems to agree as she's finally referred him for sleep studies. He's now booked in for an appointment with the sleep clinic at the end of the month, so hopefully our sleep/health issues will be resolved by then. I suppose at this point, irvingia won't be of much help, as I am even open to recommendations of surgery, if it is a cure-all. I guess, it all remains to be seen now.

Ultimate Quest

Well, we have finally bought our very first piece of exercise equipment -- the elliptical machine. It's been on our wish list for the longest time, and finally it's here! I guess it all comes down to right timing (end of financial year clearance sale) and knowing the right people (hubby's niece works for a sporting retail outlet and was able to get the machine at cost). I am hoping though that this will be enough for us to steer away from the possibility of using a weight loss product in our (well, more so for hubby!) ultimate quest to shed the excess kilos. Wish us luck!

Unskinny bop

One of the things that I do not look forward to during the cold season is having to deal with all these skin problems, brought about by this dry weather. It is not so much for me, but more for the little girl. She has been suffering from eczema even when she was an infant. Thank goodness, it is much more controlled and manageable now with regular eczema treatment. I do hope it gets better over time and she won't be troubled anymore with this, because it can be quite annoying.

Zit Zap

I have had my fair share of yucky zits in my lifetime. Ever notice how they pop up out of the blue, just in time when you're attending this very important meeting or going out on a special date? Yeah, terribly inconsiderate! I haven't found a really good adult acne cure in crises like these. So far, I've tried toothpaste and other facial creams that promise you the world and, of course, clearer skin... NOT! For now, I will believe it when I do see it.

Less talk

Whatever it is that I am doing, well, it surely is working. It is like diet pills that work, only there are no pills involved, which is a plus! I do reckon it is the stress from work, and the hustle and bustle of everyday life. And maybe I am not eating well too. LOL. And yet, amidst all this weight loss (I checked yesterday, and I have lost about 6-8 lbs!), I am still not fit. I really should thinking about more seriously. I am just not sure where I could fit it into my oh-so-busy schedule. Not even there yet, and here I am with the excuses! LOL. Right. Less talk, more work please!

Weight buster

Yes, I have undoubtedly lost a significant amount of weight. As to how much, I really have not checked to get a specific figure. All I know is that I can easily fit into one of my pre-birth dresses, which I have already accepted not to be able to fit into ever since I gave birth to my little girl. It is a size 8.

A real eye-opener was when I went into one of the shops in the city to try on a pair of jeans, and discovered that a size 8 was just too big for me now. I used to be a size 10 or 11, but it seems now that I may be down to a 6 for pants! True, I have managed to reduce belly fat to a significant smaller size, but I hope it is not indicative of any serious health issue. Just to be on the safe side, I am seeing our GP in a couple of weeks so, until then, I am keeping my fingers crossed that it is just stress that's behind it, and nothing more.

Losing it

Did you see the winner of Biggest Loser? If I am not mistaken, she is the first female to ever win the Aussie version of this well known reality show. She has shrunk to half her size. With all the hard work she's done, she must be pretty proud of herself (and for succumbing easily to 7dfbx and other similar stuff). I guess the challenge now lies in being able to maintain her present weight, when she returns to her home. I think, if she is successful with that, that would top among all her achievements thus far. Talk about pressure!

Moderation needed!

I'm heading out today to catch up with a friend over lunch at some lovely quaint cafe near our office. Food is great there, but servings can be quite massive! I wish food couldn't be sinful and we can just eat without feeling guilty. Sites like increasemusclemass.org can certainly bring out all the guilt in me. But yeah, such is life. I can't always be the most perfect person, can I? Everything in moderation, I always say to myself! Good luck to me with that! LOL.

Bloat is me!

Being bloated in the tummy sure is not a pleasant feeling. Water retention has always been a problem for me, and it certainly does not help that I have strong cravings for salty and sweet food at the same time. I wonder if colon cleanse is a good solution to this. But then again, I suppose it's even better if I am just more mindful of the things I eat so that I won't aggravate the problem. Yes, prevention is definitely the key. It is just going to take a lot of hard work and resilience.

Troublesome

Nothing worse than having last-minute adult acne on the day of any of your most important events. Naturally, we would want the perfect setting for that special day (whatever it is). But life is so unpredictable, as we all know, and things do happen in the most unexpected ways.

So going back to that awful zit... Every now and then, I still do get them and sometimes in the most awful circumstances. You can only pray that a miracle will happen and it will disappear just in time for that very important event. But we all know, that it is highly unlikely. So deal with it.

Priorities

All this work has certainly left me going AWOL on what used to be my oh-so-regular exercise workout. And the results are just very apparent that I am undoubtedly so unfit these days. Even if I had the necessary fitness equipment here at home, I am pretty much sure I would never really get the chance to use them to my advantage. Being a mom to an active toddler on top of 4 days of work is certainly a handful, and eventually something has got to give. And of course, the least of my priorities at this time is obviously exercise. Such a shame.

Skin Spin

Gosh, all these facial products has got my head spinning. From skin id to scrubs and what-not's, it is all so confusing for me, especially when I have got very sensitive skin. I am still shopping around for the perfect skin care match, so it can be quite frustrating when your skin is not cooperating and you've got nothing to remedy that. I never really thought it could be that very complicated Times like these when I wish I was a guy and didn't care about all those concoctions. Really now!

On Skin

When you are a teenager with raging hormones, it is most likely that there is nothing more comforting than seeing something like http://www.topacnetreatment.org. Heaps of teeners do have skin problems and some even bring them onto the adult years, which can be quite unfortunate. So if you are blessed with good skin, make sure to take care of it, because there's no replacement for it, unless of course, if you have gazillions of moolah to see a top plastic surgeon to give you perfect skin.

Proud (or not) to be female

Have you eaten your veggies and fruits today? In this busy lifestyle of ours, we tend to forget that. I am for one guilty, as I do not have the regular recommended amount of fibre in my diet. And having given birth naturally also poses a problem when constipation arises. When this happens, all you want is the best hemorrhoid treatment available. It doesn't sound really pleasant at all, but that is the reality. Ask another mom like me, and I am sure she is more likely to reply with a resounding YES. Ah, the pains of being female!

Sickies

The little girl is sick again. We've now established it that she really cannot withstand extreme weather changes, especially when she gets direct exposure by going outside for long periods. So yes, we've had another round of sleepless nights so far, especially with hubby whom she has specifically requested to stay with her at bedtime. A little bit of under eye cream may just be one of our ready solutions so that we don't look all that tired when we go to work this week. I hope she'll be better soon. We certainly don't want her travelling on the plane with a blocked nose!