My dad turned 76 recently. This was taken at his birthday dinner. (He doesnt believe in dressing up LOL).
Miss R is one of my bestest ever friends. We caught up for lunch on Saturday.
I'm ready to head out for lunch. I was feeling pretty good so I got Peter to immortalise it on film (well on flashcard actually).
This pic is my favourite. We went to a 60th on Saturday night and I was feeling invincibly sexy (LOL). I swear I havent dieted for 2 weeks nor gone anywhere near my scales and I FEEL SO GOOD.
This weekend just past has been one of the best for a long time. It got off to a good start with an early arrival home on Friday and me knocking off my share of the housework. Not fun but a bloody good feeling knowing its not waiting for you over the weekend.
Dinner was a 97% fat free seafood pizza from a local takeaway. This one is SO yummy as its pretty light on the cheese so its ALL about the seafood and they dont scrimp on it. We skipped the garlicky cheesy bread and just enjoyed a bottle of red wine with it. SUPERB!!
On Saturday morning it was studio training for me so I hit back, shoulders and tris which is undoubtedly my favourite weights session. Then I hopped on my crusty old exercise bike for a 30 min cycle while I enjoyed some reading. A quick grocery shop and then time to doll up for lunch with one of by closest and dearest friends. Well after a very long catch up and a bottle of sav blanc later we headed out for coffee and some retail therapy to really make it the perfect day.
At almost 5pm I said my goodbyes and headed home for beer o'clock and time with Peter. Then we had some of the best news ever - that a dear friend of ours who's been living in Queensland for about 3 years is coming back to live in Adelaide. I cried tears of joy on so many levels (thr main one being totally selfish LOL).
That night we partied at a 60th with work colleagues (my ex and Peter's current) and had a great night. I managed a few glasses of bubbly and was seriously ticking over. The red dress picture is priceless. I bought that dress a year ago and have always felt / been too fat to wear it (its 100% clingy). Whilst I havent weighed myself recently, I just KNEW it'd be ok and I think it was. I know I felt good in it - not self conscious at all.
Yesterday was all about my boy - chess club in the morning - he came 1st in the under 10s and then his strings concert in the afternoon where he played a solo (the theme from The Wizard of Oz).
I couldnt have asked for a better weekend - oh and the cherry on top was Lara Bingle being booted off DWTS (yes tragically I love that show). There were other little bits and pieces that just added to this but I wont bore you with all of the nauseating detail.
I can sum it all up in a few words - LIFE IS GOOD (irrespective of the EOFY pressures because the things that matter the most are all ticking along beautifully.
M
Wowza Magda!!!
ReplyDeleteHave to say you look HAWT!!! Sounds like you had a fabbo weekend too. Loving the outfits.
I had an awesome weekend socialising and partying too and um, missed a run and weights due to slight hangover and weird wish to prioritise housework. But work has been full on. I made burgers last night as as I didn't train I would prob norm had stuck to yummy salad and a good bit of nice grilled fillet without bread. However I had Brumby's bread burger rolls and put mine into one, ie BURGER while Glenno, (my BF) had two. I was hungry to start with but felt full 3/4 way through but did eat it all, - and with some wine.
I ventured to the MM's today expecting to be a kilo up or so from last read but instead was 700g down with a read of 61.6kg! I couldn't believe it, am totally stoked! It's about 10kg less than when you met me in Adelaide. I feel great and fit! I don't want to lose or gain anymore, - perfect now, if I'm 61.something whenever I hit the scales or very close I be very pleased. :-)
Funny thing I still eat bread, potatoes, pumpkin, oats, occasional but healthier sounding restaurant meals, fruit, dairy, even too much wine. Thing I think for me is portion control on protein, carb serves and meals out, no bingeing and keeping active via work and training over a good few months. And I'd recently had a small binge..........but got on top of it that day as hard as it was!
I was so happy sitting here reading about your weekend. It sounded fabulous. And "meow" - what a sex kitten in that red dress. You didn't mention the highlight at the end of the night ;) (lol). This is what life is about, isn't it? Who cares what the scales say when you feel so good! I think you look stunning and radiant in all the photos. You go girl. xxx
ReplyDeleteGo You!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm sitting here smiling for you :)
What can I say? you're an inspiration, look bloody awesome and your new perspective on life/health is amazing.
BTW I'm also stoked about Lara being voted off...not a minute too soon (actually she hung around a bit too long IMHO) ;)
xoxox
Woot Woo! Looking pretty hot there, Girlfriend!!!
ReplyDeleteI was pretty happy Lara's gone too.
Pip, 10KGS!!! OMG I wouldnt recognise you now. Fantastic work!! And nice to see there's no crazy eating happening to achieve that.
ReplyDeleteHahahaha Shelley, (thank you!) the highlight at the end of the (late) night was falling into a warm bed to get some sleep LOL.
Thanks Sandra and Michelle. I second your comments about LB. She should've been ousted a few weeks ago. And nice to meet other DWTS tragics LOL. (We're a lonely breed, me thinks)
Wow - look at you in that sexy red dress!! LOVE it! I love nights like that when you look and feel so confident :) The other photos look great too, sounds like a fabulous weekend!
ReplyDeleteI was happy to see Lara Bingle go too, and I agree she should have gone sooner. (Think Samantha is skating through on sympathy votes too). I pick Damien to win!
Hilary
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