Weight/Diet update

Ironically when I'm at college/uni I eat way healthier than I do at home (I live with my uncle, his wife and 4 kids). Maybe it's because I'm too frugal to spend my money on mindless snacking sprees at college. At home, snacks overflow the pantry and it's incredibly tempting when everything is just so damn delicious and I have nothing else to do.

So.... back to updating you guys on my weight. At college, during the last few weeks (about 4), I was able lose the pounds and drop from 140 to 133lb. This is without regular exercise (hardly any) and just by eating less and resisting the scrumptious ice cream and dessert area of the cafeteria.
Believe me when I say that it took an incredibly long time (almost a whole semester to be exact) for me not to feel obliged to eat everything in sight just because it's part of what I paid for.

Currently, I weigh 138 pounds..... I feel ashamed, in the space of one week and 4 days, I've put on 5 pounds and it sucks. I've really let myself down in terms of what I eat. I'm working on it. Thank God they actually buy fruit now so when I feel the urge to snack I'll reach for a bag of grapes rather than a pack of oreos.

Nevertheless, I'm proud to say that I've been working out every other day. I run for about 30/40mins, do squat and ab exercises and it feels great. I've really been pushing myself in that aspect, but I really need to pull up my socks with my diet if I want to see any major results.

My goal for this summer is to lose 15pounds. I don't think its too far fetched, I'll have until August to reach my target weight so I'll look like a brand new person when school starts again. I'd be really content to lose even just 10 pounds for the long term. I basically don't want to weigh more than 128pounds again.
My thighs seriously kill my self-esteem.

Work it with Youtube!

Hey Guys,

it's been a while. Again, I know, I'm sorry.

But but but, I have good news! :)

Firstly,
my diet has really improved. Well that is, my eating habits. These days I don't overeat anymore. I'm beginning to learn how to control my erratic appetite and hunger. I'm getting there, bear with me.

Secondly,
I officially have weight loss buddy. And it's a guy mind you, but we're totally helping each other and it's been really good so far because we motivate each other when we feel like eating everything we see and scold each other when we haven't worked out for the day. By August 1st, I should lose 10 pounds. So basically goal weight is 125pounds *Fingers crossed*

Thirdly,
I LOOOOVE this Youtube fitness channel called Blogilates! The instructors name is Cassie and she's just amazing! Believe you me, I really hate working out, I never have the motivation for it. But, she's the only one that can make me endure a whole workout and keep up with her monthly workout plans just because she's so motivational! I mean, just look at her! She's got an amazing body to aspire for and a great personality to keep you coming back to her workouts everyday.
For those of you out there looking for at-home workouts, I really suggest you give her a try!
http://www.youtube.com/blogilates

P.S.: She also has a diet/food channel called Blogilates TV
http://www.youtube.com/user/BlogilatesTV

P.P.S: Visit her blog, I'm currently on day 8 of the April 2013 calendar
http://www.blogilates.com/

It's been a while...

Yea the title is quite an understatement. A lot has happened in the past few months, and I mean A LOT.... anyway there's no need to be depressed, I can simply choose to move on :)

Now some motivational thinspo... Enjoy :)

my dream body :O

to look THAT hot in shorts would be amazing!

to have that gap while crossing your legs.... !!

AMEN to that!!

yea erm that would be a problem.... theres too much food at home...

hmmmmm *nods in agreement*

one day i will do this and not have gross amount of fat hanging loosely! :D

such a HOT body!

*makes a mental note*

cos seriously, i cant take the "you've added weight" remarks and jokes anymore - from friends and family, even random people

And on that note, you have reached the end of this post and I hope you guys continue to be strong :) xx

Actively making progress....

Hey guys! So, for the past few days I've been very good at controlling myself :) I've only eaten once yesterday and today and before that I've been very cautious and haven't binged. I think I'm starting to realise that change all happens once you start thinking differently. I mean, now I actually listen to my brain when it says that I'm nearly full. It's quite weird and you might not understand but bear with me. It's almost as if I mentally process everything on my plate and food in my surroundings before it even goes into my mouth. It's good in a sense that I know that I will only eat what's on my plate and I won't burden myself with more food from the surroundings. I sort of just think that I'm physically incapable of downing anymore food than what's on my plate. For example, like today at Breakfast with the family, after finishing my plate of food (2 baguette slices + toppings), I stared at the croissant for a bit. My mum looked at me and said "Eat it", and I just looked at it some more and concluded that "no" I couldn't physically put in my mouth. For the first time in ages, I've been almost full, realised it and actually stopped eating!!! That's quite an achievement for me because although I know I'm full, I carry on eating- It was baaaad. 

I've challenged myself to get to 125 by February 8th. Haven't weighed myself, only going to on Wednesday's because the 8th will be a Wednesday. Wish me luck guys :)
P.S: Add me on twitter :) https://twitter.com/#!/MindYourOwn_Biz

Some Lookbook thinspo for you guys (fashion+thinspo all in one) :) Check it out >> http://lookbook.nu/

More reasons...

Sorry, last post for today!