No Lamingtons for Me

I have to say that I am loving the 10 Things I Want More idea. I got out my list this morning because of the 24 lamingtons sitting in my kitchen. I mean who doesn't want a soft and fluffy vanilla sponge covered in a chocolate syrup and doused with coconut?? They are so yummy and I was about to eat 1 (or 2 or 3) when I remembered my list.

I grabbed my list (which I have laminated - very sad, I know), grabbed my whiteboard marker and before I knew it, I had 10 things listed that I wanted more than a lamington. I couldn't believe how easy it was for me to think of 10 things. I honestly thought I would have trouble finding 10 reasons not to eat the lamington. This just means more lamingtons for my husband, he's the one that actually got them.

I hate him coming to the supermarket with me. We always spend at least an extra $50 on things that he wants. It's not that I don't like salt and vinegar chips, party mix lollies, lamingtons, choc wedge ice-creams, Arnotts iced biscuits and so on, but I don't buy these things when I go shopping because I don't need the extra temptation in the house, but thanks to my list, I think I may have beaten the temptation monster :

The Temptation Monster - he's in my kitchen

The list was easy and I feel really satisfied with myself, which is much better than the feelings of self-loathing I get when I give in and eat things - like lamingtons or donuts. I must also remember - A moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips.

Who would have thought that I would be happy not eating a lamington? Certainly not me!


*Tiny Triumph*


My list looked like this :

1. Get to my goal weight
2. Wear my Mr Men underpants (I put a pair on and the seam ripped down one side - ooops)
3. Reduce my body fat
4. Reduce my cellulite (sorry, what? Who said that? I don't have cellulite)
5. Be truly happy
6. Drop another dress size
   
7. New Shoes - I need new feet first
8. Look nice
9. Feel good about myself
10. Make peace with myself
    

*Drab 2 Fab*


As part of my Drab 2 Fab 'quest', had trouble there for a moment, I didn't really know what to call it. I first thought of challenge, but it's not really a challenge, it's a life long change I suppose so I think quest is probably a little more appropriate.

Anyway, I actually left the house yesterday and I stayed true to myself. I did my hair and make-up. My husband asked me if I was wearing make-up and then he told me "you look beautiful, but you always do" as usual I just pulled a face at him while thinking to myself, how can this look beautiful.

I did feel good about myself for a change. It was a nice feeling. The kids thought it was great - "what's that?, what are you doing?" It made me realise just how long it has been since I have done that to or for myself - the twins are 3 so it has to be at least 2 years since I have made an effort with myself, they have never seen it before or they couldn't remember seeing me do that.

I am going to continue on with my appearance and have decided that I am going to create a 'beauty' routine for myself. I am going to wash and moisturise my face twice a day (morning and night). I am going to use all the expensive creams that are just sitting in the cupboard waiting to be used and I am going to give myself a mini facial once a week - that is, do a face mask once a week. To make it even more interesting, while the mask is on, I am going to use my foot spa and soak my sore feet - the poor things, imaging having to carry around this much weight everyday.

Cheers to new changes and a better life :)