CHAOS!!!

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This is the most insane week EVER!!

Ladies! I just got an amazing summer job at a law firm in my hometown. This means that I have exactly ONE and a HALF DAYS to pack my entire life into my car, drive it across the country, and get to work! It’s going to be crazy. Of course, I didn’t know about the job when we booked our Vegas trip, so this week has erupted into major chaos. I’m VERY happy and VERY excited to be able to go home, spend the summer with BF, see my family, and visit with my friends!

I have not been doing well this week….food wise, I’ve been fine, but I have NOT exercised at ALL. This is really bad. I’ve always been so good about exercising every day! I don’t know what happened. I’m going out for sushi tonight with some friends, so if I can make some room in my chaotic condo for working out, I’ll do it when I get home.

So much packing! So much insanity! I’m sad that I’m going to be away from my WW meeting all summer.. I’ll have to find one back home!

How is everyone doing this week? I love to hear from you!

Week 14 Weigh-In

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Unbelievable- I lost 1.6 lbs this week!

I can’t believe that after the week I’ve had that I saw any loss. I guess in retrospect I did do alright- I still counted my points and stayed within them every day. I wasn’t expecting a loss because I had a few treats, like pad thai, ribs, and homemade cookies…I limited my portions when I was eating higher-point foods. When I had the pad thai, I ordered it without eggs or shrimp, and with minimal oil. Then I only ate half of it. It could have been worse- I’m actually really proud of myself, considering the circumstances. This is further proof that WW works!

My total loss to date is 14.8 lbs- only 0.2 to go until I reach my next goal! (15 lbs)

47.2 lbs to go…

I think I can, I think I can…

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Hi All, just a quick update from home….I’ve been here for a full day, and let me just say…staying on plan is REALLY DIFFICULT here!! I did the best I could today. We had a lunch party- I had some cauliflower soup (homemade), 1/2 piece of homemade bread with garlic butter, and some salad for lunch. The salad had pecans and blue cheese with a homemade oil and balsamic dressing. Then I had a small amount of apple crisp. I didn’t need it, but I ate it to appease my mother, and because I seem to remember that it’s one of the better desserts, points-wise…. For dinner I made chicken parmesean with mashed potatoes (ww style- just with broth, no butter or milk) and steamed broccoli. Then I made some cookies for the family and ate the equivalent of one in dough, and then another cooked one.

Okay, so I probably should have skipped the cookies. I really didn’t need them. But, I did only have one, and I did really want it. So, I guess there’s no sense in fussing about it.

Tomorrow I’m going to a thai restaurant with my granny. I have NO idea what I’m going to eat there. I’ve resigned myself to the idea that I just may not be able to lose this week. I didn’t exercise today because it was POURING rain and it’s freezing out. I fully intended to get up and go for a run, but I’m just not hardcore enough to run in bad weather.

You know what? I changed my mind. I’m not giving up on losing this week. I’m still going to try my best. I haven’t calculated my points yet today, but I think I did okay, especially considering the circumstances. I’ve banked some APs, and I’ll do my best to exercise for the next several days leading up to my weigh in. It’s not a lost cause!!

Update: I just sat down and figured out my points for the day- I only went about 4 over, so I’m covered by my extra APs. Fingers crossed that my body wants to cooperate this week!

Operation 160s

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I’ve been having a few off days…not off plan, but I didn’t work out yesterday or today. I finished my last exam today, and I never sleep well leading up to exams. But, I’m planning to sleep in tomorrow and then do a double workout to make up for my off days. I’m feeling pretty guilty, but I honestly just didn’t have it in me today. I’m totally exhausted!

I’m setting my sights on the 160s….I’m getting close enough that it feels a little more attainable. I keep expecting the scale to just stop, but then I remind myself of how far I’ve come and how hard I’ve worked. I started my journey at 187lbs, and now I’m at 173. I stepped on the scale this morning just to see where I’m at, and I hit 171! That’s not an official weigh-in, but it’s nice to see anyway. It feels like I’ve come a REALLY long way from 187…I have noticed that my cheeks are less puffy, and my fat jeans are looking ridiculous because they’re WAY too big. The jeans I bought over Christmas 2007 finally fit again, and are even a little loose in the butt and thighs! I can’t believe it. I’m losing the dreaded muffin-top, and I’m loving every minute of it. There’s no better inspiration.

So, what am I going to do to get to the 160s?

- Focus on filling foods wherever possible

- Drink extra water

- Keep up my workouts (especially when I’m away from home!)

I would love to get there within the next 3 weeks. Think I can do it? That’s just a little over 1 lb a week. It’s going to take a lot of hard work, but I really want it.

So, I’m unexpectedly going to be going home to my parents’ house for 3 days. I leave on Sunday and I’m back on Wednesday night, which means I’m going to miss my WW meeting :(. I’m going to go to the one on Thursday, though. I just really don’t want to miss my regular meeting, because I love my leader. I’m planning to take my running shoes home with me so that I can get some cardio in. There’s really nowhere in my parents’ home that I can do turbo jam, so this is a good opportunity to get back into running. I’m going to make a new playlist for my ipod and just give it all I’ve got! I also remembered that I have some 5lb and 10lb weights at home that I can use, so that’s good news. I actually miss those weights- when I went away to school I could only take the 3lb ones because of baggage weight restrictions, but they would be really handy to have around…there’s only so much you can do with 3lb weights.

I’m also going to make my WW granola and some other WW food to take home. As I’ve mentioned, I haven’t told my family about WW. It’s not that I don’t think my mom would be supportive- I know she would! I just wanted to surprise her with the new and improved me, and I don’t really want her asking about it all the time. I’m not sure if she’ll notice, but I guess I’ll tell her if she asks.

My mom is an amazing cook, but she uses REAL ingredients…cream…butter….flour….cheese….none of the low-fat stuff! This is probably because the most my mom ever weighed was 130 lbs when she was 9 months pregnant with me…Yeah….why couldn’t I have inherited HER body/metabolism?! But anyway, I just don’t want to be tempted by all her delicious offerings…homemade bread….homemade jam….bacon from the butcher down the street…cookies…okay, enough! I have to stop. I want to lose weight more than I want to eat these things. Case closed.

So, I have that little trip to deal with, and right after that I’m off to Vegas! I can’t wait to go swimming outside…lots of walking, lots of shoe shopping…Oh, I can’t wait to go to the Christian Louboutin boutique…I CAN’T WAIT! Let’s cross our fingers for a sale!

Hope you’re all doing well! Check in when you have a minute

Update: Okay, even though I vehemently oppose weighing every day, I was so excited by my 171 yesterday that I decided to step on the scale today again…and I’ve hit 170! I can’t believe that after skipping 2 workouts in a row and eating a huge sushi feast last night that I hit that number. The 160s are so close I can taste it…

Week 13 Weigh-In

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1.8! Woohoo!

When I think about how I used to eat during exams, it is SHOCKING to me that I’ve lost… I’m very happy!

I have 2 exciting things to share-

1) I’m down another BMI point! I’m now at 30, hovering between “obese” and “overweight”

2) I’m down a total of 13.2 lbs, which means I’ve FINALLY caught up with my goal of losing 1 lb per week!

My new weight is 173.8, and I’m 1.8 lbs away from my next goal of 172 (15 lbs down from start weight). 4.8 lbs from my 10%!

I have to say, I really credit turbo jam for my progress over the past few weeks. I really feel the difference.

I think it’s time for some measurments, too…

Waist: 37.75 (-.75)

Thighs: Left-24.75 (-.5), Right- 24.75 (-.25)

Arms: Left- 12.5 (+.1), Right- 12 (same)

Hips: 41.5 (-.5)

Bust: 38.25 (-.25)

Neck 14.25 (same)

Total: -2.15 inches

Overall total inches lost: 11.75

I seriously can’t wait until I get to my 10%…and the 160s! It’s so close I can taste it…Please keep cooperating, body…PLEASE!!

49 lbs to go…

P.S. I’m currently wearing my “skinniest” jeans…the ones that I haven’t been able to fit into for 6 months or so…and they’re actually comfortable!

Things are looking up…

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One exam done, one to go!

I am exhausted. I didn’t sleep well last night…never do before an exam. I have no idea how it went- my prof is so flaky that it really could go either way.

Today was day 10 of Turbo Jam! I’ve tried all of the workouts now, and my definite favourite is Cardio Party Mix 1. I’ve gotten the hang of it now, and I find that it’s a really good mix of exercises. Plus, it’s a CRAZY good workout- I have never sweat so much in my life! I always thought that I didn’t have 40 mins to workout, but really it’s not that much more difficult to find 40 mins than it is to find 20. I’m loving the cardio party and I’m really feeling it in my arms! I’ve been using the “turbo gloves”…those hook punches make my arms burn. It’s a great balance because it’s not too difficult when you’re doing it, but you feel it after. I especially love the cooldown at the end of Cardio Party- it’s SO relaxing! I also like the 20 minute workout, although I haven’t done it for a while since I’ve been opting for the longer one. My one objection to the 20 minute is that it doesn’t include “the wheel”, which is one of my favourite moves- great for toning the waist! I did the Punch, Kick, Jam for the first time yesterday, and I have to say- not my favourite. It is much more difficult to follow and I didn’t enjoy the routine as much. PKJ is supposed to be more intense than Cardio party, but I found the opposite. There’s a weird capoeira break in the middle that doesn’t really fit, and it really brought my heartrate down.

Overall, Turbo Jam is money well spent for me! I obviously don’t follow their eating plan or use any of that other crap that they sent with the dvds, but for 5 workouts and the gloves, I’m very satisfied with it. I definitely feel like it’s making a difference in my body, especially my legs. Not sure if this is a result of general weight loss, but I feel like everything is tightening up. As I mentioned before, I’ve been especially devastated by the discovery of cellulite on my legs, as they were aways the one thing on me that I was more or less happy with. Although I haven’t seen a huge difference in measurments (I measure right around the biggest part, at the top), I feel like I see improvements.

So, as usual, I did my post-Biggest Loser last chance workout tonight in anticipation of the week 13 weigh in tomorrow. Now I’m all hyped up and awake, and can’t sleep! Wednesday morning always comes too early for my liking. I relish my sleep-ins. I’m NOT a morning person. Sometimes I scare myself with how unpleasant I can be in the morning!!

I hope my weigh in goes well tomorrow. I’m still trying to do a catch up to meet my 1 lb a week goal. Last week was week 12, and I was at 11.4 lbs lost. So this week, I would have to lose 1.6 to get to my 13 week goal. Probably won’t happen, but these days I’m happy with any loss.

I was thinking today about my cousin’s wedding next year- I’m SO excited! I can’t wait to wear a bridesmaid dress and not feel awful….I have another wedding to go to this summer, so I’m hoping to be down 30 lbs by then- that would put me at 157. If I reach that goal, I’ll buy a new dress for the occasion. I honestly can’t remember the last time I was in the 150 zone. If I could achieve that, I would be in good shape for my goal of losing 40 lbs by January 2010 (this was the goal I came up with when asked to do so at a WW meeting). Although I’m not a fan of putting dates on my goals, I think my ultimate goal is to lose the 62 lbs by my graduation from law school in May 2010. I think it’s do-able, provided that my body continues to cooperate. Sometimes it likes to get mad at me (like those 3 weeks that I maintained…) but hopefully we have an understanding now!

Most of all, I’m looking forward to shocking my friends and family. I want jaws to hit the floor. I can’t wait. I’m going to do it this time, and since I never see them it’s going to be even more shocking than if they were around to watch me lose the weight.

Updates on Weigh-In tomorrow!

I leave you with this, my dream dress…Herve Leger… someday, when I reach my goal and have the income of a lawyer and not a law student, it shall be mine…

Orville Remorse

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Okay. It’s almost 2 am. I’m studying for a massive exam on Tuesday and am about to go insane. I just polished off a bag of smart pop. I’m having serious eater’s remorse right now!

It’s not that I think it’s the worst thing I could have eaten. I really had a craving for something salty, and normally I would NEVER eat this late, but I’m on this studying kick…so, I had it anyway. It was SO salty and delicious, and now my mouth is dry. I’ve had 4 glasses of water post-popcorn, and my mouth is still dry. What was I thinking?! I usually avoid salt like the plague in the days leading up to my weigh in. That’s why I always have sushi on wednesdays after my meeting- so that the salt has a week to get out of my system. Uugh, I feel so guilty! I have to keep telling myself that this is not a big deal. I had the points, and I didn’t even have to dip into the 7 APs I earned today.

Okay, let’s talk about the good things I did today…Turbo jam Cardio party, plus Ab Jam. I honestly love this program so much. I can’t recommend it enough for people who hate exercise. I *almost* always look forward to doing it. It’s a really good variety of workouts, too, depending on time and energy level. Dare I say that I feel like my arms may be getting more toned? BF was watching me try on some outfits for Vegas tonight and told me that my stomach is considerably flatter. That’s a great feeling! I’ve actually felt that I’ve slimmed down in the area above my belly button, which for some reason seems to be the place where all my fat loves to hang out. I’d kill for a cute belly button. It’s one of my non-scale goals. I should do some measurments again after day 10 of TJ, which is 2 days from now. I have also been feeling like my legs are losing fat. One day, right before I reached my breaking point and started WW, I was putting lotion on my legs and I was totally grossed out to feel how they were rippleing under my hands. Throughout all my battles with weight, I’ve always had pretty decent, toned legs, so this was kind of a last straw. I was getting cellulite dimples and the skin was all loose…Not a good scenario. I still have a lot of fat around my very upper thigh, but the lower part seems to be toning up…it feels a lot more smooth these days. Exciting!

I must get to bed…sleep, study, sleep, study!! This is my life until Friday, when it’s all over, and I get to be in vacation mode for 2 weeks Yahoo! 5 more days…

Sour Grapes

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I’m in a mood today…

I really just want these exams to be over. More so, I just really want to see the results of the hard work I’ve been putting in over the past 3 months. I know that this is juvenile, but sometimes I get discouraged when I see other people’s results. There are people on 3FC who started WW at the same time as me, and who have similar stats, and have consistently lost 3 or more lbs per week! My body is just so uncooperative sometimes. I just really wish I could start seeing a more consistent loss. I am happy to lose any weight, but it would be really nice to pick up the pace a bit. I didn’t even get a big drop right at the beginning, like most people do. My WW buddy has NEVER stayed within her points EVER. Not a single day since we started. She yo-yos, but on the weeks where she does better, she’ll lose between 2-4 lbs! And, her high weight was 25 lbs less than mine. I know I have to stop comparing myself to others. I am genuinely happy for others’ success, but I just wish that I could have a big loss to reflect the kind of effort I’ve been putting in.

I took some pictures of myself today to compare to a “before” picture. I really didn’t see a difference. I can’t believe that 11 lbs off my small frame doesn’t show. My WW buddy says she thinks I look 20 lbs lighter, but I seriously can’t see it in the pictures at all. I want to see tone! I want to see a smaller waist! I don’t want to see clothes looking tight! Grrr. I’m not doing that again for a while.

I did my cardio party today. My foot is hurting a bit, which is a drag, but I still made it through. I couldn’t believe how much I was sweating. It’s actually kind of gross (and remarkable, because I don’t even sweat that much when I run.)

I’m thinking about checking out Chalene’s ball workout. It’s 2 dvds and a ball for $40. I really need a new ball anyway, so it may just be worth it. Has anyone tried this? Or any of the other Turbo Jam workouts? I’d love some input….

I just had vietnamese for dinner- vermicelli with chicken and vegetables. It was good, but now I feel like I overate. I’m still within my points for today, though…Everything else I ate was a “filling food”.

I was just on the 3FC forum reading about “Debbie Downers”. You know, those people who always have a comment about your weight loss…”Oh, you’re on a diet AGAIN?”….”Oh, I’ve tried WW, it doesn’t work”….”Do you think you’re going to make it this time?”…..

I seriously can’t stand that shit. It’s nobody’s business but my own if or how I choose to lose weight. I don’t walk up to people and say things like, “oh, I see you’re doing something about your acne problem- do you think it will actually work this time?”. Anyone who has ever had something that they’re insecure about should know how humiliating and incredibly rude that is. I had someone call me “plump” to my face back in January, and then try to pass it off as a GOOD thing- like she was giving me a compliment! Um, maybe for some, not for me. It’s not something I strive to be. I was humiliated. The thing is, I’ve been carrying around extra weight for so long now that people think this is just how I am. They don’t realize that I’m actually a teeny tiny person underneath these 50 extra pounds. They don’t realize I’m built like my mom, who weighed 125 lbs when she was 8 months pregnant with me. When I told my friend that I was going to lose 62 lbs, she couldn’t believe it. She thought I’d be under 100 lbs. I guess it’s a good thing that I “carry my weight well”, whatever that means, but I don’t want to be the “plump” girl. I want to be the lithe girl with the dancer’s body….that’s what I used to be, and that’s what I am underneath this. I’m happy for people to notice, but I don’t need to be questioned about it. People need to learn how to select the appropriate time and place for that kind of talk.

I have a classmate who is 5′10” and 130 lbs. She is the skinniest person I’ve ever seen. I would be surprised if she’s bigger than a size 0. Anyway, she keeps sending me all these messages about how she’s so depressed because she’s gained 5 lbs since starting law school, and she REALLY needs to lose weight, etc etc. Now, she is one of the few people who know that I’m actually actively trying to lose weight. It’s not something I advertise. I wonder- what is it that she wants me to say? I’ve told her that she could gain 20 more lbs and still not be overweight…I’ve told her that she’s still the skinniest person I know. Her thighs don’t even touch! How “overweight” could she possibly be?! I know that everyone has issues with their bodies, but pick your audience, people! Don’t act like losing 5 lbs (that don’t even need to be lost in the first place) makes you understand what I’m going through. I actually need to lose weight for my health- this isn’t driven by some insane vanity thing. Honestly, you would laugh out loud if you could see how skinny this girl is…the whole thing is CRAZY. I just need a break from all of this!

Sorry for the angry rant…It’s just been one of those days. :S

I was out on my balcony today, watching people running their dogs in the nice weather. I wish we were allowed dogs in our apartment- I’m desperate to get a westie! As soon as I’m done law school and actually have time to train it, I’m getting one…Aren’t they SO CUTE?!

Westies bring me zen…I love them SO much.

I’ve been meaning to share another discovery with you- Celestial Seasonings Bengal Spice Tea! Or, Bengal Tiger Tea, as I like to call it…It’s spicy like Chai, but it’s naturally sweet. I’m telling you, you would SWEAR there was sugar in it, but there isn’t! I think it’s the cinnamon…anyway, I love it, and I’m trying to switch it up from coffee every now and then…here’s a picture of the box:

It may be worth a try if you’re a tea person! BF is making me some right now…

Is it Saturday night already? Uugh. The only good thing about this is SNL…

Back to work for me- hope you’re all enjoying your weekends!

A New AP Record

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Hi everyone,

I was feeling guilty for the past 2 days of inactivity. I know I said I was going to do AT LEAST the 20 minute Turbo Jam last night, but I didn’t….I just went to bed instead. Sometimes I just feel like I need to catch up on my sleep so that I can be useful/productive.

Today I got up at a decent hour, did a grocery shop (lots of healthy pre-exam foods!) and then did the Cardio Party. I was sweating buckets! Last night I was on beachbody.com reading people’s turbo jam comments, and someone said that they had been doing the cardio party regularly. She had seen some decent loss, but when she started the Turbo Sculpt she found that her body changed even more drastically. So, after Cardio Party I did Turbo Scupt, too! I was exhausted by the end, and scored some MAJOR activity points- 12!! This makes up for the past 2 days, and the 8 extra points I had consumed.

I was remembering my last exam period today…I can’t believe all the crap we used to eat. Wendy’s, pizza, Chinese, Indian, fried chicken, EVERY NIGHT!! It was SO gross, and I didn’t even enjoy it. It was just out of convenience. That kind of food makes you feel so sluggish and tired, so it’s just counterproductive in the end. I’ve stocked up on veggies, ww pasta, chicken, etc, to get me through the next week. Just think…this time next week it’ll all be over! A scary and great thought at the same time.

Well, it’s official- BF and I are going to Vegas! We’re booked in at the Bellagio for 4 nights. I am SOOO excited. I’ve been to Vegas before, and it has been a lifelong dream of mine to stay at the Bellagio. If you’ve seen Ocean’s 11, you know how opulent and beautful it is. I especially love the fountains and pools, since I’m a water baby. In preparation I tried on a bikini that I wore this past summer, right after I got out of the hospital. I had been in for spinal surgery, and spent about a week on an all-morphine diet, so I was looking and feeling pretty good. Judging from the fit of my jeans then and now, I’m probably back down to about the same size. Not feeling 100% confident but not feeling as flabby as I was 10 lbs ago. Since I’m so short, 10 lbs can make a huge difference. Anyway, the bikini didn’t look awful (i.e. the bottoms weren’t cutting into my hips, so I just may wear it in public. I don’t really care who sees me there, anyway! I’m not out to impress, just out to be comfortable. BF bought us tickets to see the Phantom of the Opera, too, so I’m super excited! I’ve seen it in Toronto, London, and New York, so now I can add Vegas to that list! (As you can probably tell, I love music theatre- I used to do tons of shows back in my dancing days. I was probably a better singer than a dancer, even..)

So, the next challenge is to not gain weight in Vegas. Possible? Maybe. I’ve started doing some research online, checking out restaurants, etc. So far it looks like there are a lot of decent, healthy places to eat. Vegas does cater to anorexic celebrities, after all…. I’m planning to swim lots, walk lots, bring healthy snacks with me, and just try not to overeat. That’s really all I can do, I guess…

Must get back to my law books…

I’m leaving you with this amazing video of the Bellagio fountains. If you’ve not familiar with the hotel, it’s famous for its “Lake Bellagio”, a HUGE man-made lake out in front of the hotel. Several times a day, they put on a spectacular light/fountain show, complete with music. If you check out youtube there are hundreds of videos of all sorts of different shows (they change the songs up every time). This particular video is really cool becasue it was taken from a room at the Bellagio that overlooks the lake, so you get a really good view, plus you can see the Paris Hotel in the background, which gives you some context for how big this lake is!

Here’s the Youtube link: watch?v=CdpV0ebFHz8&feature=related

And here’s a photo of the lovely Bellagio!

Have a great weekend!

I’m dragging….

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I have no idea what’s wrong with me- I’ve been EXHAUSTED for the past 2 days! I think it was because I stayed up late on Tuesday night to do my workout, got up early for WW on Wednesday, and was busy busy busy yesterday and today. I just had a 4 hour nap, which isn’t great when I have exams looming. I’m feeling extremely guilty because I didn’t work out yesterday. The idea of the nap was so that I could find the energy to work out today, although I’m not quite feeling it yet…I’ll definitely do at least the 20 minute turbo jam tonight. I know that it’s a downfall of mine to skip workouts- one day becomes two days, which becomes a week, which becomes a month. This is how I stopped running in the first place. WW has kept me really motivated, so over the past 3 months I have rarely skipped a day…but I just know that it’s a slippery slope to go down for me.

The good news is that today was my last day of my 2nd year of law school! Only 2 exams and one more year to go… :D I can’t WAIT to be finished with school. I’m completely miserable here, and being done will mean that we get to move home (luckily BF hates it here too, and we’re from the same place…although we didn’t meet until coming here, so I guess that was the one good thing that came out of this.)

I’ve done alright with my eating so far today…I had 2 applesauce cups (equivalent to a normal-sized apple- 2 pts) and a fibre 1 bar for breakfast, and then some of my homemade lentil soup with tuna and melba toast for lunch. I have 13 points left for dinner, so I’m thinking I might be lazy and order pizza. Have I raved about Panago pizza before? I’m not sure if this is just a Canadian thing…but they make a thin crust veggie mediterranean pizza that has tomato sauce, roasted roma tomatoes, spinach, red onion, HUGE kalamata olives, red pepper, feta and mozzarella…sound amazing? The best part- 3 POINTS PER SLICE (of a medium pizza). Is this the best news you’ve heard all day? I love pizza, and I actually prefer thin crust, so I’m in love with this whole concept. I discovered this little gem in the WW Eating Out Guide, and have never looked back. We’ve ordered it pretty regularly since I started WW, and it’s made NO difference in my losses. Bring on the pizza!

On a completely off-topic rant, it really bothers me how the spell-check on this site always underlines “fibre” and “colour”. I know that the American spelling is “fiber” and “color”, but can’t they make it recognize the Canadian way, too?! It makes me feel like I need to explain myself because I’m really into spelling and grammar, and I don’t want anyone to think that I’m consistantly making spelling errors..lol…there are other words too, like “travelling” (canadian) and “traveling” (american)..I remember when I was a kid and people first started typing up assignments on computers… Teachers would get really angry at the kids who used spell check, because it always reverts to the American version! I always wonder if American kids learned about this in school…

BF and I are seriously thinking of going to Vegas. I really want to go shopping. Not that I’m rolling in cash or anything, but retail therapy really does me good. I’m expecting a huge tax return coming my way any day now. The way I see it, I don’t go out to bars, I don’t do drugs, I rarely drink (especially since starting WW), so I can spoil myself with a shopping trip every now and then, right?!

I’d like to take a minute to talk about a dream of mine: owning a Balenciaga bag. It’s all I can think about recently. They’re INSANELY expensive, even by my standards. I love the huge rivets on them, and the leather is so soft and beautiful. My favourite was the Neiman Marcus 100th Anniversary special edition (blue with dark rivets), and the gorgeous magenta colour from last year’s collection. I’m also a fan of the basic black with silver or ghetto gold rivets (I couldn’t find a picture of the gold, but here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure!)

(The Neiman Marcus 100th Anniversay Special Edition)