Got it

I have reached my goal! Hurrah for me!

As of today, I am now 59.5kgs. My goal was only 60kgs and I have surpassed that. Woohooo! A totally happy camper here.

I feel good and I feel lighter. I hope to be able to maintain this weight. If I could lose some more, I would totally be ecstatic.

But as I said in my previous post, I'd concentrate now on toning my problem areas like my thigh, my stomach and my arms.

My husband and I are buffet lovers. But since I started working on this goal, which was about two months ago, we haven't been to a buffet restaurant since then. Our "suki" buffet restos must be missing and wondering where we are now. LOL!

I will go to Mango shop today and see if I can fit on their skinny jeans now. Hahaha! I wish.

Happy Thursday everyone! Let's keep focused on our goal.

Movement, finally!

As of today, I weigh 60.7kgs or 133.50lbs. For my height, which is 5'5", I am already within the ideal weight. But I still want to lose the extra 0.7kg, if I could.

Everything that I have been doing for the past 2 months have paid off. I haven't had a soda since then. I haven't binged on my favorite junk food - potato chips. And I haven't eaten any cake ever. Well, I am not really a cake eater but when it's in front of me, I sometimes cannot resist.

I have been diligent with my exercises as well. On top of my household chores, I make it a point to still exercise for at least 30 minutes. I do a little of everything - jumping rope, toning exercise, weights and yoga.

But lately, it's been hard to lose weight. For almost two weeks, my weight has not budged at all. I was 61kgs for about two weeks. At first I was puzzled. Why wasn't I losing weight? I have been careful with what I ate. I was still exercising and I was active everyday. But no matter what I do, my weight seemed to get stuck with 61. Ugh!

After a week, I was getting frustrated. Probably I should exercise more and eat a little less, I thought?

But still no movement on my weighing scale.

I finally admitted I may have reached a weight plateau. It happened to me before. So instead of focusing more on my weight, I concentrated on toning my abs, shoulders and thighs. And I slept a little more.

Hubby said, maybe 61kgs was my healthiest weight that's why I am not losing weight anymore. I thought about it. Yeah, probably. I have a less flabby arms now and my muffin tops are not visible anymore so it really doesn't matter now if I lose 1kg more. I like what I see in the mirror anyway.

This morning however, when I stepped on my weighing scale, I was surprised to see I have lost 0.3kg. Whooopppeee! That really brought a smile on my face.

I'll take it easy from now on. I am just probably over fatigued and it's one of the reason for my weight plateau.

Whether I lose more or not, I am already happy. I will just concentrate on toning my problem areas.

Where are you Inspiration

I have received a note from Etsy. There are changes and tips on how to promote your products or brand.

I feel a little sad. I haven't updated my Etsy store in a very long time. And I haven't been really focused with my jewelry business. It always take a back seat. But then that was my choice.

I always feel that if I really work on it, my little jewelry business will take off. But I have so many excuses and reasons not to develop it.

I don't know.

I am still beading though and I still have one consignment store. But I don't make as much as before. To be honest, I am really not that inspired to create new pieces.

Here's one of my favorite earring. I have made this a couple of months ago.

An Amethyst and Citrine Earrings.

But I promise I will do something about this. And the first order of the day is to look for jewelry making supply store that's near my place. Or maybe look for an online store with a cheaper shipping rate.

I promise I will go back to beading...with all my heart.

Squat Supreme

Just had an intense 30-minute workout earlier. I love it. Masochist? LOL!

Hubby said my arms look less flabby now and my abs look a bit flat. Naks! With that comment, I was more inspired today than ever to work harder. Hahahaha!!!

This particular workout (photo below) is really heart pumping. At least for me.

I got this from Self magazine which I bought several months ago.

They have these workouts to go and I cut them. The workouts are great and having these small cutouts with picture in my room is very encouraging.

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On another note, hubby's birthday is next month. I still don't know what to give him but I am thinking maybe something from Personal Creations. I could get a pocket knife like this.

He still doesn't have a pocket knife and I think I could have his initials engraved on the wood handle. Looks manly and the price is definitely within my budget. Hahaha!!!

I will check some more options though. I should get him a present this early lest I forget about it. We will be travelling soon and I might get caught in the middle of it.

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That's it pancit from me today. Hope you guys have a wonderful day!

New clothes but old

I just got a text message from Mango here in Phnom Penh. They're having a Sale on some of their items.

Usually, my heart beats faster at the mention of Sale. LOL! But today, it did not happen. Hmm...am I growing up? Or I just don't have the money to shop? LOL!!!

You know what's funny? When you gain weight, you buy and buy new clothes. But still it looks like you don't have enough clothes. Does that sound familiar to you?

I feel that way everytime I gain weight. I complain and complain that I don't have enough clothes.

But when you start to lose some weight, you realize you have a lot of clothes already!

That's what's happening to me now. I am rediscovering some of the clothes I haven't even worn before. It's like having Discounts at The Source itself and hoarding them inside my closet. LOL!

Even hubby thinks I have been shopping a lot lately. But I haven't.

I am just wearing my old clothes that fit so well now.

Lovet!

Busy bee is busy me

I did not realize that my last post was still from last month. Wow! I really must be that busy. Well, in fact I am that busy. Hehehe.

Well, for updates..

I have lost weight again. It's slowing down now but I am happy that I can wear all the clothes in my closet now. For posterity, let me mention my weight. I am now 61.7kgs. The last time I slimmed down (which was for our Bali trip 2009) I weighed 62kgs. I was ecstatic then because I could wear swimsuit already. But this time, my goal is 60kgs. Losing weight at this stage is now very difficult. Despite my housework and exercises and portion controlled food, I am losing minimal weight only. I think I should push more and maybe change my exercise routine.

I am still not done with our travel itineraries (Paris-Brussels-Dubai trip) There's still so much to do. It's actually tiring me out but I am sure it's all worth it. I want to save money that's why we're DIY-ing this trip.

My sister is getting married end of this month and I am so sad I cannot go home. My sister said she totally understand. The wedding date has been sprung up on us and we were caught off guard. They were supposed to be married early next year and I have actually already promised her I would go home for her wedding. But the sudden change in date did not work well with our schedule. I really, really wish I could go home. Sigh.

Lastly, I am praying for good health for me and my family. Health is wealth. We should always take care of ourselves because no one else will.

Happy Monday everyone. Let's spread some cheers around =)