Diet, not a Fad. It’s a lifestyle change

I have shared previously in this post that I have been exercising more regularly and have also started on a low carb diet.

It has been close to three months (since mid June) of 3 times a week gym sessions and about 5 weeks (since end of July) of low carb diet and I am really glad that there are some results showing.

Actually the real lost in weight and fats only happened when there was a change in my diet.

I wrote about being on a Dukan Diet but I didn’t quite manage to proceed into the Cruise Phase of the Dukan Diet. The first phase was the Pure Proteins phase which was also known as the Attack Phase. The Cruise Phase is an alternating of Pure Proteins and Proteins & Vegetables Day. As I really love my vegetables a lot, I couldn’t quite go back to eating Pure Proteins the following day.

Instead I got off the Dukan Diet and chose to just go on a simple and straightforward low carb diet. And so far it has served me quite well.

When I started out working out 3-4 times a week, I experienced slight drop in weight of about 0.3-0.5kg, which some might argue that it is waterloss. But I did benefit from the exercising in terms of toning and definitions in my arms, abs, butt and thighs from the exercise.

When I started off on the Dukan Diet, my weight was 54.2kg. That was about 5 weeks ago.

As of last week (Thurs), I managed to shave off 2.3kg and weigh 51.9kg!

It was really an amazing surprise to me as it has been eons since I saw such a weight on the scale and it is a great encouragement for the hard work and discipline that I have put in in the past couple of months.

I have started another blog, www.everesteats.com, to share my weight loss journey, exercises, food and anything that relates to a healthier lifestyle.

Do drop by and maybe share some ideas, tips and encouragement for health and fitness.

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Busy as a Bee

I feel so apologetic that I have not updated my blog for close to a month.

Partly due to the fact that I have been busy trying to pack my stuffs to the move to my new place.

And due to my move over, I no longer have Internet access until end of July!

I have so much to update! About my trips and outfits although I haven’t gotten into the mood of taking picture at the new place.

Anyway, here are some snippets of my days in June till now.

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See you soon!

Weekends away

I have so much I want to update on my blog but I have not posted anything in the past two weeks as I have been busy on the first two weekends of May.

Had a great holiday to celebrate Beebops’ birthday at…..

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& this weekend we spent it at a very spiritually & emotionally fulfilling but very mentally tiring camp.

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Let me try to settle down and gather my thoughts so that I can share with you all about it.

I think I am going to just head to bed right now after this seemingly non-existent weekend.

Have a great week ahead! :)

Splash

He went for a soak in a pool when he shouldn’t have.

He was soaking wet and he’s not doing too well now.

And now things are no longer the same anymore.

For now he shall be kept  under observation.

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In a tupperware of rice, which is believed to remove any moisture very effectively.

A little unsure about such unorthodox methods but it doesn’t kill to let him rest in this protected sanctuary for the night.

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Good night and hope you wake up feeling better, refreshed and LIKE NEW!

To catch Tower Heist

Finally the weekend.

My weekday ended on a bad note, leading me to spend the weekend in a rather moody fashion. I guess the only colours I could muster to wear were dark somber ones. My bag and heels brighten things up just a little with it’s matt metallic sheen. But still I am feeling bothered.

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Top: Local Blogshop, Shorts: Giordano, Heels: Mondo, Bag: Longchamp

On a lighter note, I caught Tower Heist, a crime comedy, starring Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy and Casey Affleck. As with any Ben Stiller show, you can expect the show to be filled with laughter. The story line was simple with a slight twist but the show however did not leave a lasting impression as I couldn’t recall any scene that I enjoyed the most. Funny it was, and that was about it.

Of late I have been adoring the looks of heels with sweet girly socks made popular by bloggers like Mayo Wo, Kani & Prisca.

So when I saw these cute socks,  I couldn’t resist getting them.

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I do hope that I would be able to pull off the look without looking like I tried too hard to look cute. :D

From nowhere to somewhere

I guess I shouldn’t really be surprised that the congregation of two Geminis leads to such amazing plans!
It happened over lunch where we talked abt our birthdays and the little treats that the company offers to pple celebrating their birthdays.
And I guess the rest was history! We booked our tics out of town even before we wrapped up for the day!

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Grinning my way to slumberland :)

Good night!

Monday Morning Run

I am making it a point to start my day off with a morning run for the whole of this and next week.

Today’s weather was great for a run, very breezy and no glaring sun. Very relaxing and extremely luxurious when I run pass the people who are rushing to work in the industrial estate nearby.
This simple pleasure in life is something you can’t buy. :)

And my breakfast for Monday….

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Cheerios and Non-Fat Natural Flavour Yogurt.
What’s yours?

Wellie Good Weekend!

It has been pouring non-stop over this whole weekend and it is just perfect weather to snuggle under the duvet with a book in hand and a cup of warm tea on the side table. But when we have to head out, we all want to make sure that we stay dry and warm. No one wants damp wrinkled toes and shivers from the cold wet sprays of the rain.

So on this wet and cold weekend, my choice of footwear are a pair of wellies!

Interestingly in Singapore, where rainfall occurrence is very high, not many people actually wear wellies out unlike in countries like the US, UK or Japan. Maybe it has something to do with the conditioning of the mind.

Long long long time ago, when I was in Primary school, on  rainy days, my dear granny would pack my school shoes into a plastic bag before stuffing it into my already very heavy bag. And I would leave home in my neatly pressed school uniform and a pair of flip flops and changing into my school shoes upon reaching the school compounds. Was this also your rainy day procedure? *smile*

Thinking back if only I had a pair of wellies, like dear old Paddington Bear, I didn’t even need to get my toes wet and clammy.

Back to what I wore over the weekend, I headed to town on Saturday to catch New Shaolin Temple, starring the ever so charming Andy Lau. ;P

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And on Sunday to the Bugis area. Please pardon my lack of makeup as I try to keep it makeup-less every Sunday.
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Chinese New Year is just next week and my room is still in a horrid state!

Scooting off to pack now!

Have a wonderful weekend.

New Beginnings

The end of an era marks the beginning of another… ♥ ♥ ♥

And I would like to welcome myself to wordpress now!

Love how clean the interface is, so straight forward and logical…

Bye Bye Cheezypiggie and let’s listen to what Everest has to say!

 

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