The cutest blog on the block, was the culprit!

I spent the whole of last week controlling and suppressing an urge that grew stronger, and stronger each day. I just couldn’t stop thinking about the cutest blog on the block……… All my posts were not published due to my indecision. I finally got tired and gave-in. It was causing too many sleepless nights and, tired and grouchy days………… So I signed the dotted line, did some basic renovations, and moved in. Do visit me at www.lifewithskinnymum.blogspot.com and warm up my home.

it has been 6 Months.

When I decided to change my eating habits and started this Healthy Eating Plan last September, I knew that I would have a difficult journey ahead, but I never imagined that it is going to be this tough. The most difficult part was coming to terms with the weight gain. Even though all the people around me feels that I look ALOT better now, I have yet to accept the new, “fatter” me. I miss being able to fit into my elder daughter’s clothes. Other than this, there are lots of positives that came with the plan. I have my period regularly, my hair-loss has improved, my mood swings vanished, and the best part was my glowing skin. Never imagined that good health can make a person feel and look good. Most people commented that I look more beautiful now (haha!) Thanks, Sammie for everything that you have done for me. Without you, I would never have done it. I thank my lucky stars for having you as a friend. I know that I have yet to reach the stabilisation stage of the plan, but I will continue to work hard to achieve it.

Eat Three Meals a Day
I am so happy (kinda of) that I am taking breakfast and lunch daily now. Dinner is still not happening yet, but on most days I force myself to take a nutritional shake. I am starting to enjoy the benefits of having proper meals, and I am so grateful to my fellow bloggers who have shared so generously on their tried and proven recipes. I have added Food for Tots to my favourite blogger list. I am hooked on her simple yet tasty recipes.

Drink 2 liters Of Water Daily
I never liked to drink water because I was worried of water retention. Even though I knew that water flushes out toxins from my body, carries nutrients to my cells, and is required to ensure my body functions, I never bothered all this while. With alot of help from my family members (they would remind me to drink water every 2 hours), I have been taking 2 litres of water daily for the past 2 months without fail. Not only I did not experience any water retention, I feel that it is the best form of detoxification for me.

Workout For 45 minutes Daily
I work-out together with a friend (ex-personal trainer) for 45 minutes at the gym, followed by an hour of yoga om weekdays. During the weekends I do a 4km hill jog/run with my family. Sammie is comfortable with my routine, and I am glad. I am just not the sit-still, home-y and housewife-y type.

Nutritional Supplements
I am still having lots of problem taking my supplements. I have overcame the might-put-on-weight fear but I am still not doing it daily yet. Why? Plain laziness and not making enough effort to remember.

Frankly, I am quite proud of my own achievements for the past 6 months. I had so many firsts. I learnt how to eat regularly. I learnt how to live healthily. I learnt how to cook. Cooking dinner and packing bento lunches for my girls is quite a breeze for me now. Hats off to my favourite bloggers. If ever any of you are in KL, ring me. I am more than willing to meet-up.