Well I went with the popular vote, and wore the black and white polka dots dress, and i'm glad i did as it was very warm, even if i felt like i had nowhere to hide my tummy by the end of the day! Not that i ate too much, in fact i came in UNDER my points for the day, and you know how at the end of the day you feel more frumpy...? That and i did a fair bit of crying... so i'm still a little blotchy in these photos, but who cares, right?!
Anyway, the wedding was beautiful, the Bride was gorgeous, but she always is, she is one the most lovely, kind, funny, amazing women i know, and it was so lovely seeing her so happy with her new husband!
It was lovely to again spend time with Kel too and spending time with Duane on the trip up and back was fantastic! We used to do quite a lot of car trips, and i haev missed that conversation time! We are going to another wedding in 3 weeks time in Wollongong, so YAY for more trips, and it was SOOOO lovely seeing friends we haven't seen in a while, all in all, a great weekend! :)

More later...

Help!

I need fashion help!
I am going to a wedding on Saturday, its a daytime and afternoon one, so I don't need a long dress or anything, but I do like to dress up!
I have a couple of choices, most of them I haven't worn before cos I got them cheap on eBay. The light blue one is a bit big I think, I look frumpy and pregnant... not sure about the others, I think the bright watermelon colour may be a bit... well... sexy for a wedding? I need help! ARGH! Tell me what to wear, please????!!!!

Which dress should I wear to daytime wedding in Sydney this weekend?

Cream and Blue patternedblack and white polka dotWatermelon halterWatermelon with a cardi?pale blue dressoriental top with black pants

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Other than my fashion delima, I am going well. I have been a bit up and down lately, and I know as women we do that, but I have been swinging badly of late, and am getting a little concerned, so I promise to see doctors about it. Today is the first day in a week without a sugar bender, so at least thats an achievment! See, I'm still trying to be positive! I do want to apologise to my wonderful friends whom I haven't emailed or talked to lately, I miss you all, and I am so sorry. I have been a bit withdrawn, I'm trying to come out of my shell again, don't give up on me! :)

I am looking forward to the wedding on Saturday so much, It's going to be so happy and joyful! Don't you just love weddings?!

Bikini Update!

Well here is the update, and yes, I still am as pale as ever, cos it's turned bitterly cold around here! URGH!

Anyway, I got my hubby to take the pics this time, and so they are from a different angle, cos obviously he is taller than me, but I guess that just means I get to see what everyone else is seeing! But the side on is looking better, I can see a difference particularly at the bottom part of my belly, and mum took one look and said, wow, look how your shoulders have changed, so go the pump classes! :) Wasn't on my list for changing in my little challenge, but I am not complaining!

The front view didn't work, when I got it too the computer it was all fuzzy... Don't know what happened, but my hubby had fun taking photos, so I'm sure I can try again tomorrow. :)

Well I went to the Gym (pump) today, first time since in a week due to this flu, but did well, didn't drop my weights down at all, and only had to stop due to coughing twice (actually that was embarrassing, as the instructor actually asked me if I was alright in the middle of the tricep track... ooops... And please don't look at my face too hard in the pics, I look terrible!). Anyway, it was good to be back, I have been sitting around figetting, wishing I could go to the gym! Does that make me a gym addict yet? I think I qualify, I am sure I had withdrawal symptoms! tehehe *grin*

And for my gorgeous gal Donna, this is my new velvet dress, which I have to say, looks terrible on camera! It's the flash... Anyway, I love it, and now I know not to wear it somewhere that's going to have lots of photos! It's the kind of dress I always wished I could wear, kindda princessy and romantic, I would have loved to have been able to wear this kind of dress in high school, all my friends did, and it just never worked for me, I had much to much top half! So it's very exciting for me! And it's red... my favourite colour! :)

Can you relate?

This post is for everyone who has ever said "I only lost point (something) this week."

I have said it, I hear it EVERY week at weigh in, and I think it's part of how we think. We think that cos we have worked hard, we should get big rewards.

So let me put you at ease.

We ARE getting big rewards!!

This icky disgusting blob, is symbolic of fat. As many know, my amazing mum has been very successful on WW and is a leader, this is her demo blob thingy (sorry if you want one, she was given it, so don't know where they are from!). It used to be a kilo, but it lost some weight, and is now 0.75 kg. Its a point something.

LOOK AT THE SIZE OF IT!!!!

Take a look at your keyboard, see the size of that... It's really very large!

My goodness, I would be happy to lose a quarter of this blob for a hard weeks work, its a big blob!

So next weigh in, think of this blob when you hop on the scales. Even if you (only) lose 100g, its a lot less fat around your belly or thigh or hips or where ever!

It's November already!

Poll Results!
Well you are completely correct Thoughtful, you have me all sussed out! The meals are actually all the same points value! yes, even the one that has the gelato... all 18 1/2 points. the points are straight out of the eating out guide.
So the purpose of such a poll? beware of the "healthier" options. Not surprisingly, the Thai choice was the majority vote, but the mixed vegies (I did all as a serve value) are 5 1/2pts, thats a fair bit for vegies! I have fallen into the trap before (actually quite recently) where i had a good portion controlled take away meal, but was still hungry so ate a whole heap of the mixed vegies as well, thinking it was a great thing to eat, can't add up to much, but when i added it up and wrote it in my tracker... not so good. So make sure you think things through and stick to portions too. Personally, for the same points value, i would be going indian! YUMMM!!! :)


Has anyone else noticed that the year has ALMOST DISAPPEARED!!! Oh my goodness! I guess I will just have to use it as motivation to get to goal before the year is out! I am doing well, have been planning meals using the 7 day planners with Mum, and have been keeping the gym up. Unfortunately have another rotten cold, as well as fever... So that's been annoying, but I have keep up eating even though I haven't felt like it, so I should come out of it ok.
So anyway, I am at home sick today, but I was thinking it's about time for a pic update, so stay tuned, come Monday I'll post new bikini pics, and hopefully there will be a difference to be seen! I feel like my belly is doing better, so here's hoping!
hmmm, it's been a while since I posted, but it's mainly just busy stuff, nothing much interesting, except that I went to Sydney for two days to visit my wonderful friend Kel, and had a fabulous time. We went to her gym (FitnessFirst) and I put her through her very first Pump class (have your legs recovered yet Kel?!!) in a room full of gym bunnies... Seriously the average size must have been a 4... Anyway, then we went out to DFO, which I have never been too, and had a great time shopping. And I am so proud of you kel, into all those 12's, I'm going to have to post before and after shots of you I think, just to show you off! :)
I bought a gorgeous velvet dress from a shop with really weird sizes... Then again, it's kindda fun to say I'm a size 2... And some shirts for my hubby, and all in all, it was great.
Well that's enough computer screens for me I think, I hope everyone is going well, the end of the year is almost here!
Actually, I think this might be a good time for another poll... :)