Biggest Loser Week Two

Week Two: Track everything you ate in week one (don't lie!) and report your findings!

So I had the brilliant idea of not changing my eating habits one bit so I could see exactly how my eating was effecting my weightloss. Well. Let me tell you I learned a lot.

** Various foods from work include, but are not limited to: Garlic butter french fries, garlic aioli, broccoli, parmesan cheese, pork belly, lamb shank, tomato wedges, fetta cheese, goats cheese, poached/scrambled/fried eggs and/or egg whites, tarragon aioli, fried spiced cauliflower, fish, prawns, brownies, caramel sauce, guacamole, baked beans, sautéed mushrooms, hollandaise sauce, fried calamari, smoked tomato risotto, mushroom spelt risotto, sourdough bread, turkish bread, lamb with bbq sauce, roast chicken, marinated eggplant, green beans, green peas, walnuts, smoked trout, smoked almonds ETC ETC ETC.

Seriously working in  a kitchen there is sooo much to eat. All the time. Except I'm not eating like whole plates because dude that would be so gross. I pick at things, that's how I keep going during the day when I haven't had breakfast and won't have a break! So obviously I need to workout more (although Thursday/Saturday I worked open-close so that's kinda excusable) but I think my biggest problem is my diet. I need to be more concious of what I'm putting in my mouth.

Well, let's see if I've made any progress this week!

Week Two Measurements:

Arms: 27 cm/10.5 inches (down 1cm/ 0.5 inch)

Chest: 87 cm/34 inches (down 3 cm/ 1.5 inch)

Waist: 72 cm/28 inches (down 2cm/ 1 inch)

Tummy: 89 cm/35 inches (down 2 cm/ 1 inch)

Hips: 91 cm/38 inches (down 6cm/ 2.5 inches)

Thighs: 55 cm/21.5 inches (down 3cm/ 1.5 inches)

Calves: 35 cm/13.5 inches (down 1 cm/ 0.5 inch)

Weight: 66.5 kg/146.6 lbs (down 2.5 kg/5.4 lbs)

Percentage of body weight lost: 3.62%

Also lost this week: 18 cm/9 inches!!

I am so so so so proud of myself for these results, even though I know that I didn't actually have much to do with them (the working and not being able to eat all the junk food I want did...) Imagine what I will be able to achieve in these next 8 weeks when I'm really pushing myself! I'm so much more motivated now to push harder, dig deeper, and get into the best shape of my life!

Yaaay! See you again same time next week for an update!

Week One: Before Pictures/Measurements and setting your Biggest Loser Goals

Week Two: Track everything you eat in week one (don't lie!) and report your findings

Week Three: Go out shopping and buy one item of clothing you want to fit in 7 weeks, share your piece of clothing.

Week Four: Share you favourite workout so far, what time of day do you like to get your workout on?

Week Five: You're halfway already! Switch things up and try one new workout and one new healthy recipe this week.

Week Six: Try going vegetarian for a week. If you're already vegetarian go vegan. Does it change your results?

Week Seven: Push yourself this week and try to find a class at a gym near you! If that isn't an option, try a workout video you've never tried before!

Week Eight: Share your favourite healthy snack and how to make it!

Week Nine: Like the Biggest Loser, it's "makeover week!" Treat yourself to something to make you feel good!

Week Ten: After Picture/Measurements and reflect on your "Biggest Loser" Experience

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Sivado Studio Giveaway Winner!

I'm so super excited to announce the winner of the gold filed initial necklace from Sivado Studio! It's been such a please working with Judith and I'm so sure you'll love love love your necklace!

And the winner is...

Elizabeth Than!

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10 Easy DIY Halloween Costumes

This time of year always makes me remember that I haven't thought of a costume yet. Oops! I love Halloween, but I'm forever leaving costumes to the last second. In Australia Halloween isn't a huge deal (boo!) but I'm still going to try and get into the spirit by carving a pumpkin (except it'll be one they use for eating) and maybe even dressing up on the 31st! For all of you looking for simple last minute solutions, here are 10 of my favourite easy DIY Halloween costumes!

1. Amy Winehouse
This one is pretty easy if you have dark hair, grab a bump it, draw on some tattoos, add some winged eyeliner and a bad attitude and go! One year I went as a biker chick and actually brought magic markers along with me so people could give me "tattoos". An excellent icebreaker and pretty fun if you don't mind getting messy!

2. Bat Bow Tie

This is more for during the day or if you are "forced" to dress up or be festive and you don't really want to. Or if you're stuck answering the door for trick-or-treaters. Either way it's super cute!

3. Beer Can

With a little bit of cardboard, foil, and your favourite little black dress you can easily be a beer can! Plus if you're already drinking your fave beer you'll have the logo on hand from the carton!

4. Energizer Bunny

Wearing all pink, bunny ears, and a drum out of some cardboard you're an easy and cute energizer bunny. Bonus points if you drink energy drinks so you keep going and going and going!

5. Ghost

I love LC, and her big fluffy tulle costume is too cute! Lots of fluffy white tulle, pale makeup, and dark eyes and you're way more stylish than Casper!

6. Madeline

I used to love the adorable little French Madeline! This is a photo of a kids costume but with a blue dress, a white peter pan collar, a big blue ribbon and a yellow sun hat you have yourself a beautiful bit of nostalgia!

7. Mary Poppins

A touch more complicated than the others, but still has the potential to be extremely simple and adorable! A black bowler hat, a white collared shirt, a black skirt and of course a gigantic bag (which could so easily be filled with beer... or juice or something)

8. Minnie Mouse

I saw a whole heap of Minnie Mouse costumes that were unbelievably cute, but my fave thing about LC's is her giant hair bow ears! Just find a red and white polka dotted dress, some ruffled bobby socks, and a little bit of black face paint and you're the world's most iconic fashionista mouse!

9. Rosie the Riveter

A bandanna, a blue collared shirt and some red lipstick is really all you need to pull off this awesome vintage look, perfect if you're rummaging around in your closet for something to turn into a costume!

10. Sugar Skull/Day of the Dead Girl
This is a bit (probably a lot) more complicated, but for those lovely ladies good with hair and make up (teach me, please?!) This could be super easy. Grab some fake flowers, your favourite dress, and go wild with the make up in ways you never thought you could! Bonus points for body glitter!

What are your plans for Halloween? Do you plan your costumes way in advance or are you a last minuter like me?

                                      
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