Showing posts with label Lifestyle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lifestyle. Show all posts

Wednesday, 5 August 2026

Weigh in Wednesday!

Hello

안녕하세요

(Annyeonghaseyo)

こんにちは

(Konnichiwa)

你好

(Ni Hao)

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I'm keeping up with logging my meals to see my calorie intake, I will admit that I have the odd day that my calorie intake is in the red, but when that happens I make sure I don't eat or snack on anything else. I also make sure I have a snack or 2 when my calorie intake is way too low.
I'm still not having the recommended water intake, but I definitely drink  more water than I used to.

I still walk to work, even with a blister on my little toe still healing. Thankfully it seems to be into the final stages of healing.
I'm on holiday from work for the next 2 weeks, dog sitting at my sisters so I'm still getting some walking in, I'm not getting the steps I usually do, but I make sure I get hit my step goal.

I've still not taken any updated pictures, but I definitely think that's something I'll do for my next update.
I've lost a little more weight, which I wasn't expecting, with how close my updates have been. I don't expect my measurements to have changed since my last update.

Starting Weight:
11st 12.lb/75.5kg/166.5lb

Current Weight:
1/6/2026
11st 11lb/74.8kg/165lb
8/7/2026
11st 8lb/73.7lg/162.4lb
1/8/2026
11st 7lb/73.3kg/161.7lb

Arms:
32cm/12.5 inches
1/6/2026
31cm/12 inches
8/7/2026
31cm/12 inches
1/8/2026
31cm/12 inches

Waist:
100cm/39 inches
1/6/2026
98cm/38.5 inches
8/7/2026
95cm/38 inches
1/8/2026
97cm/38 inches

Hips:
113cm/43 inches
1/6/2026
112cm/44 inches
8/7/2026
109cm/43 inches
1/8/2026
109cm/42.5inches

Thighs:
61cm/24 inches
1/6/2026
63cm/24.5 inches
8/7/2026
58cm/24 inches
1/8/2026
57.5cm/23.5 inches

Well that's it for another update, I'm back to posting as I originally planned.

See you soon!


안녕
(Annyeong)
さようなら
(Sayonara)
再见
(ZaiJian)
Bye

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

Weigh in Wednesday!

Hello

안녕하세요

(Annyeonghaseyo)

こんにちは

(Konnichiwa)

你好

(Ni Hao)

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I'm still continuing to monitor and log what I'm eating to see my calorie intake. I will admit that one week I was really bad with my meals as it was way too hot to cook, so some days it ended up being a McDonald's delivery.
It's rare I have bread now, if I do it's bread that I've baked myself, I definitely feel better for it, I've noticed that I don't feel as bloated anymore.
I've definitely been drinking more water, probably still not as much as I should be, but the hot weather has definitely been helpful in drinking more of it.

I still walk to work on Monday and Friday, even when I start at 9am on some Monday's. I may ache after a long day at work, but I definitely feel better and enjoy the walk. I've noticed too that I don't get as breathless anymore, even going up the stairs.

Like last time, I've not taken any pictures, mainly because I've not had time to. I definitely think I need to include pictures next time as I've had a few comments of people noticing my little weight loss.
I've had a little more weight loss, as well as more changes in my measurements, but the little changes keep me motivated.

Starting Weight:
11st 12.5lb/75.5kg/166.5lb

Current Weight:
1/6/2026
11st 11lb/74.8kg/165lb
8/7/2026
11st 8lb/73.7lg/162.4ln

Arms:
32cm/12.5 inches
1/6/2026
31cm/12 inches
8/7/2026
31cm/12 inches

Waist:
100cm/39 inches
1/6/2026
98cm/38.5 inches
8/7/2026
95cm/38 inches

Hips:
113cm/43 inches
1/6/2026
112cm/44 inches
8/7/2026
109cm/43 inches

Thighs:
61cm/24 inches
1/6/2026
63cm/24.5 inches
8/7/2026
58sm/24 inches


Well that's it for my latest update, It would have been earlier but I got to busy to get a post ready, but my next update will continue as originally planned.

See you soon!


안녕
(Annyeong)
さようなら
(Sayonara)
再见
(ZaiJian)
Bye

Wednesday, 3 June 2026

Weigh in Wednesday!

Hello

안녕하세요

(Annyeonghaseyo)

こんにちは

(Konnichiwa)

你好

(Ni Hao)

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It's update time!

I'm still monitoring what I eat and logging each meal on my phone to see what my calorie intake is, along with seeing how much fat, carbs and protein I'm having. I'm still learning about what foods are the best for me and work better for what I want 
I'm having water alongside my coffee in a morning, I sometimes switch up and have a green tea in a morning, especially if I'm starting work early.
I still don't drink enough water, which is stull a big goal for me to change and improve on.

I now walk to work when I have a later start as I feel more comfortable walking those days, as some days I start work at 7am and I don't feel comfortable walking the route I do when it takes around 50 minutes. I was dreading walking to work before I started, but now I really enjoy it, I feel better in myself on those days and it's a good start in getting my steps in as I've completed my steps goal before I've gotten to work and started my shift.

I've not taken any pictures this time round but I did make sure I weighed myself and took my measurements. I have small changes which, I'm happy about as I didn't expect to see any changes at all just yet. I think even with small changes it helps keep you motivated and keep in that positive mindset.

Starting Weight:
11st 12.5lb/75.5kg/166.5lb

Current Weight:
1/6/2026
11st 11lb/74.8kg/165lb

Arms:
32cm/12.5 inches
1/6/2026
31cm/12 inches

Waist:
100cm/39 inches
1/6/2026
98cm/38.5 inches

Hips:
113cm/43 inches
1/6/2026
112cm/44 inches

Thighs:
61cm/24 inches
1/6/2026
63cm/24.5 inches

Well that's my first update as I keep up with Weigh in Wednesday. I feel it keeps me accountable and helps me look back on any progress I make and push myself to keep up with it.

See you soon!


안녕
(Annyeong)
さようなら
(Sayonara)
再见
(ZaiJian)
Bye

Wednesday, 6 May 2026

Weigh in Wednesday!

Hello

안녕하세요

(Annyeonghaseyo)

こんにちは

(Konnichiwa)

你好

(Ni Hao)

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I can't believe it's been 9 years since my last weigh in Wednesday post.
I've decided it's time to bring it back as I want to start looking after myself a little more as well as loosing some weight as I've put weight on since my last posts, especially since lockdown back in 2020.

I've started monitoring what I eat by logging what I eat on the health app on my phone, I still have a coffee in the morning but I'm wanting to start my day with a glass of water first as it's meant to help rehydrate as well as aiding digestion for the day. Keeping up with this will also boost metabolism, enhance mental alertness, and supports skin health by easing dehydration-related fatigue.
I definitely don't drink enough water, so I'm hoping this change can help me into a more healthier and better mindset of drinking more water.

I'm hoping to start learning more about food so I can start picking the right foods to help me have more healthy eating habits, as well as lifestyle.

I also want to eventually get back into exercising, even if it's just small workouts to begin with, and also as it starts to get warmer, walking home from work as on some days I finish before lunch time.

I'm going to check in on the first Wednesday of each month, continuing to enter my weight, as well as measurements for my arms, waist, hips and thighs. As for me those are where I hold the most weight. I' also going to take pictures for each of the posts too so that there's also a visual prompt for me to keep up with it all.



Starting Weight:
11st 12.5lb/75.5g/166.5lb

Arm Measurements:
32cm/12.5 inches

Waist Measurements:
100cm/39 inches

Hips Measurements:
113cm/43 inches

Thigh Measurements:
61cm/24 inches

Well that brings this issue of Weigh in Wednesday to a close, I hope I've inspired you to think about making a change, even if it's just drinking more water.

See you soon!


안녕
(Annyeong)
さようなら
(Sayonara)
再见
(ZaiJian)
Bye

Friday, 14 April 2017

Weigh In Wednesday!

Hello
Annyeong
Konnichiwa
Ni Hao

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Time for an update on from my last Weigh In Wednesday post but first lets recap my goals for this year.

My goals for 2017 are:
Weight loss - I'm a bridesmaid this year and I've gone for a dress size down for my dress so I'm wanting to if not go 1 but 2 dress sizes down from what I already am.
Tone up - with the weight loss I want to tone my stomach, thighs and arms back up, if I tone my bum up a bit more too then that's just a bonus.
Learn to drive - I've always wanted to learn to drive and I've got to the point that when my friends want to do something I feel like I have to say no because I hate having to always rely on them to come for me first, plus I always feel really cheeky asking for lifts to places.

Exercise and healthy eating has pretty much gone out of the window lately as we're going through some personal family issues at home, so a lot of it has been pushed to 1 side. I missed the last scheduled Weigh in Wednesday as I completely forgot to do my measurements etc and to even do a post, hence why there is a big jump in the dates of my measurements.
My driving lessons are going really well and I'm still enjoying it, I get frustrated sometimes but it's all part of the learning and just waiting on that moment when it all clicks in to place, I had my theory test just under a week ago and I sadly failed it by 3 marks on my Hazard Perception,  but I am going to be booking it back in soon so fingers crossed I do it next time.

 
Starting Weight:
9 st 6/60 kg/ 132.2 lb

Current Weight:
8/2/17
9 st 5/59.5 kg/131.2 lb
12/4/17
8 st 13/56.5 kg/124.6 lb

Arm Measurements:
28 cm/11 inches
8/2/17
28 cm/11 inches
12/4/17
27 cm/10.5 inches

Bust Measurements:
89 cm/35 inches
8/2/17
87 cm/ 34 inches
12/4/17
84 cm/33 inches

Waist Measurements:
79 cm/31 inches 
8/2/17
76 cm/30 inches
12/4/17
74 cm/29 inches

Hips Measurements:
100 cm/39.5 inches
8/2/17
98.5 cm/39 inches
12/4/17
94 cm/37 inches

Thigh Measurements:
59 cm/23 inches
8/2/17
58 cm/ 23 inches
12/4/17
56 cm/22 inches

Calf Measurements:
32 cm/13 inches
8/2/17
32 cm/13 inches
12/4/17
31.5 cm/ 12.5 inches

Ankle Measurements:
20 cm/8 inches
8/2/17
20 cm/8 inches
12/4/17
20 cm/ 8 inches

Well that brings us to the end of this Weigh in Wednesday update post. I hope you're keeping up with your own goals for 2017 and even if you fail at the first hurdle you can still carry on in your attempt to accomplish what you want to.

See you soon!


Annyeong
Sayonara
Zai Jian
Bye

Tuesday, 19 July 2016

What I Got For My Birthday!

Hello
An nyeoung
Konnichiwa
Ni hao


Sorry this post was severely postponed. So on Sunday the 13th of March I turned 28 and it was such an amazing and fun day. I got to spend it with some amazing friends even if I only saw Nichola for a split second as she was on her way to work, first I'm going to share my presents with you and then share with you an amazing cinema experience.


I'm going to start with the gorgeous glasses I got from besties Liv and Dan, you can't really tell in the pictures but they have a gorgeous pattern on them - I love the hearts on them. I love the wine style glasses and have even suggested that we could use them also for sundae's. I love using these glasses.

I also got these gorgeous plaque style tags from Liv and Dan and to be honest each of the sayings on them ring true for me, there's nothing better than when your feeling low about anything or feeling insecure within yourself friends can make you feel better. I've made a few homemade gifts for friends that have made me feel prouder than any bought gift, plus baked goods always bring happiness. Anyone that says that the best things aren't free obviously don't have the best things within their life, money doesn't make friends that would do anything to help you when you need it.



Next up we have the stunning gifts I got from besties Becky, Dave and little man James, I don't know about anyone else but when I opened this I got an oriental feeling from all 3 of them.

I'm wanting to have the fan open and sitting somewhere that everyone can see how pretty it looks, plus as we get closer to the summer it's going to come in handy for cooling myself down.

I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE the travel cup and it's already been in use, it's really pretty and is designed like my Cath Kidston bag (just a different colour), not many people know but I do sometimes like to be girly and I feel it when using this.

My favourite from this present has to be the handmade notebook, this notebook deserves a really pretty pen if I'm to write in it, I want to write in it but I don't at the same time cos it's really pretty and I don't want to ruin it with my often messy writing but I really should do what it says and write in it my hopes and dreams.



Next we have the presents from my work bestie Vikki, we may not always get to see one another at work but she still knows my sane and crazy obsessions.

I'm not going to lie I had to ask Andrew what this was as I had no idea, all I knew was that it was Jack skellington, now I know it's a bookmark and this is the first time I've seen a bookmark like this and is now proudly saving my page in the current book I'm reading.

I love this ornament it's extremely cute and it will be taking pride sitting on show when I find somewhere to place it so everyone can see it.



Next we have the presents from my sister, brother-in-law and nephews, these presents yelled to the inner child within me (she comes out now and again).

I love marshmallows so what better thing to be able to eat then a cute stack of marshmallow animals ready for easter, I've not eaten it yet but I can't see it lasting much longer.

Jelly beans are the best and can't get better than orange flavoured jelly beans, I love that they're packaged to look like a carrot.

One thing I focus on now when I have make-up on is my lips, whether it's wearing lipstick, lip gloss or lip butter, you got to take care of the pout and Nivea is one of the brands that I use for taking care of my lips if they get dry plus they have a lip butter that is raspberry.

I got two cups for my birthday the first of which is also from my sister, it's a cute little white cup with a red knitted cosy.

I got some fleecy Pyjamas from Skye that are extremely comfy.


From my mum & dad I got two lots of perfume, both of which smell divine.

We have Ma Vie from Hugo Boss, I love the shade of pink the bottle is, it smells so pretty.

We also have Daisy Dream from Marc Jacobs, I love all the bottle designs for Marc Jacobs perfumes, this one is my favourite of the two, it smells sweet and fruity.

The second of the cups I got from bestie Nichola, Dave, grace and Olivia and it has to be my new favourite mug as it's personal to both me and Nichola with pictures of us both on it, plus it's green - my favourite colour.

From my besties Kate and Sam I got this super cute big bow headband which they can't deny is me, I feel like Minnie Mouse in it, think it's a suitcase essential when I go to Disney in August.

Also from Kate and Sam I got this super cute and adorable suitcase, there's not a section of it that is missed of cuteness, there's even a little girl with a panda head on what could be cuter. As Kate pointed out to me this case will come in handy when I'm stopping out anywhere.



Lastly from Andrew I got some amazing Attack on Titan gifts, also the reason they're not in the main picture is because they arrived after I took the main picture for this post.
I got another Levi figure this time doing what he seems to enjoy doing - cleaning, he's designed like the figma figures I got for Christmas in the way i can change his face and hands.



I also got a key chain set which has each of the 3 military branches: The Survey Corps, The Garrison and the Military Police Brigade and the emblem used for trainees. It also has one of the blades they use for fighting titans and small key for Eren's basement and also a large basement key that can be used for cospay. I'm thinking of using both the Survey Corps key chain and the small key for my keys.


We started my birthday with meeting friends, Kate, Sam, Becky, Dave and little man James at Frankie & Bennies for breakfast, you can't beat and Frankie & Bennies breakfast, then it was back home for some relaxation before heading out again to live the ViP treatment at Cineworld.

The ViP experience has to be one of the best I've had at the cinema for the price of £19 (£29) if you don't own a Cineworld card) you get unlimited soft drinks and snacks when watching the movie and all you can eat buffet.

 I really did feel like a ViP from walking through the doors to leaving the cinema. The food was delicious and I ate way too much popcorn and nachos, I had cheese overload with the nachos. The seats within the cinema were extremely comfortable and we were able to enjoy the film with the legs rest up. I highly recommend going ViP at some point at Cineworld, even if you don't have a Cineworld card you still get so much for your money.

Well that's all for my birthday post.
See you soon!


An nyeoung
Sayonara
Zai Jian
Bye

Wednesday, 21 October 2015

What's In My Bag?


Hello
An nyeoung
Konnichiwa
Ni hao

So last month I did a What's In My Make-up Bag? post and as I stated here's my what's in my bag post. This is another post I have seen other bloggers do, I've always struggled being able to get everything in my that I need and require in my bag and last week finally found and bought a new bag that I could finally fit everything in, Shall we see what's in my bag?

Lets start off with the bag itself, I got this bag from work while we were having a 20% off promotion meaning my staff discount was increased to 30% and couldn't resist treating myself, I love the colours and the design of it, there's zips on the sides giving you the option of making it a tad smaller but I prefer to keep them unzipped. You also get the option of either two small straps or one long adjustable shoulder strap, depending on my mood I use both straps mainly the shoulder strap. It has 3 pockets on the inside one of which is a zipped pocket and a large pouch pocket on the front. It's really spacious on the inside making it easier to place and find everything in the bag.



Next is my diary that I treated myself to last year when Christmas shopping, it's Disney's version of Alice in Wonderland, soon as I saw it I knew I had to have it: 1) it's Disney, 2) I love Disney's Alice in Wonderland, 3) it's pretty and colourful and 4) there's enough space for my to write my work rota, birthday's, appointments and my bills that are due. My previous bag I couldn't fit it in so had to resort putting my work rota onto my phone and I ended up forgetting when bills were due out and often left myself short.


Some may find this one strange but if your a regular cinema goer then you'll understand why I keep 3D glasses in my bag, nothing more frustrating then going to watch a movie in 3D and having to buy yet another pair to add to your collection at home, so I always keep some in my bag.

With the 5p plastic bag charge coming into effect here in the UK, I've made sure I always have a bag or two in my bag at all times in case I need one, these two I got from Primark (Minnie & Mickey) and Poundland (Cinderella) and also have an Elsa and another Minnie one from Poundland. I love using these bags for my shopping.

Next as many know English weather can be really unpredictable, with sunshine one minute then raining the next minute, so I always have an umbrella in my bag just in case. This umbrella I got off eBay and it's a replica of Usagi's (Sailor Moon) umbrella in the new Sailor Moon Crystal anime (this isn't the last of Sailor Moon in my bag either).

The bunny on the case is also on the umbrella

I always keep hand cream and perfume in my bag too, especially in the winter months as my hands can get dry. I use Hand Dream Hand Cream from Soap & Glory. Sadly I'm nearly out of my perfume Paco Rabanne Black XS which my friend Clare got me a few years ago after I kept eyeing it up on holiday, it always helps to have it in my bag for a quick spray before work and when out and about.


Another Sailor Moon item, my phone case wallet/purse, it came with a handle so I can use it as bag on a night out, there are different versions available of all the scouts but I obviously went with Sailor Moon's, handy to have in my bag so I don't have to store my phone at the bottom of my bag.


I always have a bottle of water in my bag, to keep hydrated and it's definitely helped when it comes to drinking the daily recommended amount of water during the day, although when it's busy at work I don't get chance to stop and hydrate which often means I leave work with a headache.

In the zipped pocket I have my earphones which are Beats by Dr Dre that Andrew got me for Christmas last year, when I use other earphones now I can tell the difference in quality. I also have paint the town red lip tint from Vaseline, another must in the winter months from getting dry and sore lips. Lastly in the zipped pocket I have a few tablets for pain relief etc.




In the other two open pockets I have a compact mirror that I got from poundland, it's really pretty. I also have a locker key to one of my friends lockers at work, Strawberry Laces Carex Complete hand gel, it never hurts to have hand sanitiser in your bag. Chewing gum for if I eat any smelly foods and an owl pen that I got from Paperchase.







The front pocket of my bag I have an essential for any bag HOUSE KEYS, I have two sets of keys one for my house/my parents and the other for Andrew's.

Last but by know means least is another essential for any handbag, my purse, but it's not just any purse it's a Sailor Moon purse, again this purse is available in the other scouts colours and design but I obviously went for the Sailor Moon purse, I love the design of this purse plus it's pretty on the inside as well as the outside.


What do you keep in your bag?
Let me know in the comments below.
See you soon


An nyeoung
Sayonara
Zai Jian
Bye