Loving
The crazy Kardashian family. I may be about 3 years behind on this but this car crash of a family are keeping me well entertained at the moment. I’m particularly in love with face lift freak Bruce Jenner (the Dad). He cracks me up.
Tanning. The simple and safe way. It makes me feel instantly thinner and healthier. I’ve found 2 brands that are full proof even on my dry skin. Xen Tan and Sun Labs, I use the dark lotion in both. I have a feeling that they might be manufactured by the same company as I honestly struggle to find any difference between the two, up to the same yummy marzipan fragrance. Shop around if you decide to try them out, prices vary WILDLY.
Sparkling Water. Move over Coke Zero, there is a new love in my life, and it doesn’t coat my teeth in fur or make me feel bloated. I can’t get enough of this stuff. I used to drink it all the time when I was younger and don’t why I got out of the habit. It’s dirt cheap (Sainsbury’s own brand), refreshing and so damn good for you.
Ebay. Nearly new triple Bunk Bed from Next for £60? Yes please! I’ve had so many bargains via Ebay lately. I’ve also had great success selling bits and bobs on it. I know people moan about the feedback process and fees but all in all if you’re reasonably savvy Ebay is the dogs danglies!
Fad Diets. I’m not asking you to agree, take part or even discuss. I’m just saying that on 2 weeks of this particular fad diet (Celebrity Slim) I have lost 11lbs of weight and a dress size. I’m 2lbs off my lowest EVER Weightwatchers weight. Just sayin…
Not Loving
Easter Half Term. This means 2 weeks of trying to entertain bored children. Now don’t get me wrong, I love my winkles BUT I also love my routine, and it gets all messed up at school holidays. I can’t go to the gym at my normal time and by the time my hubby gets home from work my off-peak membership is useless. Grrrrr
Selling up. Yes, we are currently trying to sell our house… in a falling market. I love a challenge O_o It’s not the actual selling process that grinds my gears, no…. that’ll be the viewers. In the past week I’ve had people; open my underwear drawer? Windows? Lift a corner of my carpet? Open my fridge!!! I kid you not. Maybe I’m alone here but I wouldn’t dream of doing ANY of those things. Now perhaps if I committed to buy, maybe and I mean MAYBE then I might ASK could I lift a bit of carpet to check the floorboards, but on a first viewing?!! Weirdos
Being broke. The finances are not good. We need to get moved so that I can get back to work and we can live comfortably in the black.
Alcohol. Say waaaaat? Yes I’m afraid that there might be something terribly wrong with me. I’m sure I’m about to have my Irishness revoked, but I just don’t enjoy drinking quite like I used to (which was LOTS by the way). I’ve noticed a strong connection between drinking and my need to eat three times my body weight in shite the day after. Then I feel tired and sluggish, plus my skin looks flat and dull. I’ve cut my intake WAY WAY down and I can’t see that changing apart from the odd girls night out.
Carbs. Connected to the alcohol in that this is the predominant food group I crave after getting wrecked. As part of my latest fad diet I have removed almost all carbs, and do you know what? I feel bloody AMAZING for it. I have tonnes more energy, a flat stomach and almost zero bingey cravings. I did have a headache the first few days but I’m over 2 weeks in now and feeling fab. On Thursday night I had a few chips off my Mum’s plate and I’m not kidding. Within ten minutes I could hardly keep my eyes open. I was SO tired. I really believe that my body struggles to digest carbs and I intend to keep them to a minimum for the for see able.
De-cluttering. Man oh man. I hoard so much JUNK! I am actually embarrassed by my garage and attic. They are both jam packed with stupid amounts of “I might need this again some day”. Of course the truth is I don’t need any of it, that’s why it was banished to the garage. I’m determined not to carry this clutter lifestyle into our new home, and so I’ve ordered a skip to dump everything that can’t be recycled and start anew.
xox
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You should try to find something with Bruce's son Brody Jenner in it, if you haven't already seen him. Hot. Hothothot.
Well done on the 11lbs, that's a brilliant achievement fad diet or not! I'm going to give it a try in the next couple of weeks. I'd be kidding myself if I started now, too many things going on and I wouldn't stick to it properly.
Hope you and yours are having a good Easter weekend! xx
I thought I recognised Brody! He's in the Hills. Smokin hot!
Let me know when you start CS and I'll keep you motivated if I can. The hardest thing is getting used to not putting solid food in your mouth for breakfast. Once you get used to that you're flying!
Not much planned for Easter, Mum is making a traditional Sunday dinner and there is a parade in the town this Monday. Other than that I'm gonna be a lazy ass
Hope you have something nice planned xxx
Fizzy water is one of the best things ever. I panic if I don't have a big bottle in the fridge. I also find it's nice with a bit of white wine and some ice, thereby negating some of the health benefits I suppose …
I'm also trying to convince my husband to let me get a skip as my hoarding skills are second to none. Even my clutter has clutter. I'm the sort of person who keeps those stiffened paper bags with cord handles from posh shops, just because they look nice. I'm an idiot
haha ditto. Literally just recycled 20+ of said bags
Liking the vino idea, might give that a go. I am SO over beer belly! xx
love the blog post … I hear you about the finances my car, microwave and door lock(wtf) all broke in the past week totalling over £500 in surprise bills.
Have you ever used quidco.com you can get cashback when buying stuff and get paid 50p to do insurance comparisons when you go through the site etc… probably teaching you to suck eggs but I have managed to claw back £150 from the site in one way or another.
Well done on the weightloss.. seen as though I have a cup of tea for my breakfast I was thinking about trying CS for a couple of weeks too seen as though since I started running my weightloss has hit a plateau.. might give me the boost I need.
Have a lovely long weekend x
Nightmare. I honestly don't even have a contingency fund to deal with ANY surprises at the moment. There have been a few sleepless nights. Once the house sells it'll be a weight off.
Never heard of Quidco, definitely going to check that out, any saving is a bonus right now!
If you've hit a plateau running try doing reps for a while. 1 min sprint. 2 min walk. 3 min run and repeat. I had that problem and that's all it took to get things shifting again. Give it a go!
Happy Easter
xxx
Fantastic post Arlene. Can't believe someone opened your underwear drawer, what the hell is wrong with people?! I also enjoy gawking a Bruceys face lift. Well done on losing so much weight in such a short time, holy crap! Good luck with the house, I'll have my fingers crossed for you x x x
NOTHING surprises me anymore. Perhaps on the next viewing someone will want to try out the loo :/
Thanks for the good wishes bird, I would love to get moved for Summer
xxx