Saturday 12 January 2013

I Heart: The New Year

2012 has been such a special year for me. I grew up a little bit, appreciated my family a lot more and got into Grad School, moved back to the UK and kept love in my heart.

I have always been confident, had many friends and always felt pretty no matter what size I've been. I've been lucky because I hear stories all the time about people who are truly suffering and are lacking confidence due to their weight. That breaks my heart. But of course -  I like everyone else have bad days where I feel fat and disgusting and I most certainly don’t feel like running around in a bikini with thunder thighs any time soon. (Thank god its winter...)

This year I really want to focus on my health! New Year’s resolutions have never really worked out for me because I would always make up unrealistic goals for myself that I wouldn't follow through with. Since 2008, I've lost more than 20 kilos but now I’m stuck exactly ten kilos above where I want to be. I realize that It gets harder to lose weight the smaller you become.. But at the same time it also gets easier and easier to be healthy because you teach yourself healthy habits along the way.

I have tried every diet possible and now I know that not every diet will work for me because everyone’s body is different. I can exercise and eat next to nothing and still not lose weight. So simply counting calories does not work for me. I need to eliminate all carbs and fruit because it makes my blood sugar rise. When my blood sugar is low, my body goes into a process called ketosis where my body starts burning fat for fuel. It’s a good diet for me because I get to eat loads of meets and veggies, nuts and berries without starving. Since the beginning of this month I have already lost 8 pounds so obviously it works well for me because I’m learning to appreciate healthy food.



I did this diet in 2007 after gaining the freshmen…. Well it was way more than fifteen pounds. Basically I had moved from Asia to the UK so I was overly tempted by everything delicious the UK had to offer. Anyway I've had 'a couple of years' break now before attempting this diet again. I've tried other diets in the meantime but they just didn't work out. So now I’m trying again to lose those last few kilos.. Wish me luck.
Oh and of course…. I wish everyone a beautiful year ahead. 


26 comments:

  1. So proud of you. You are so beautiful and I wish you all the best in the future! You can do it!! (i say while eating chips....)

    xoxo

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  2. Completely agree with you when say every-ones body is different. This is something that really upsets me when people expect they will loose weight based on another diet that worked well for someone else. Also it frustrates me when people think that starving themselves will actually make them healthier when really it slows their metabolism and does the opposite so I'm glad you have found a way to become a much healthier you and feel amazing about it! Well done, happy new year.

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    1. Awwh thank you so much for your comment :) Happy New year.

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  3. You look stunning. I think it's amazing to be able to be so honest and know your own body is different to everyone else's. I found this post really interesting, along with your before and after snaps. New follower here and look forward to more posts from you :)

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    Amy x

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  4. Thank you for following and for your lovely comment :) BTW you are SO FRICKIN PRETTY. I reaaaaaaaaaaaly want my hair to be as long as yours! Following your blog !
    Hamida X

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    1. Thank you so much :) I've let my hair grow for as long as I can remember... its taken forever. Have you tried extensions? I had some a few years ago.. it worked wonders for my ego :) xox

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  5. you look absolutely amazing now! <3

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  6. You look incredible, gorgeous lady!

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    x

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  7. Wow you look amazing now!! Also am amazed by all the places you have been able to live, what a life you must have lead. I am very jealous (in a good way). How come you have lived in all those places?

    Great blog by the way xx

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    1. Thank you so much sweetheart :) I moved around a lot because of my fathers work. Then when I was old enough I couldn't get enough of traveling so I decided to move around on my own. Soo worth it!! Thanks for you're comment :) xo

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  8. Thank you so much for following my blog! And congrats on the weight loss! I know it must be such a journey and it takes a lot of dedication, but you gorgeous girl!

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  9. Congrats on the weight less!
    Gorge
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    S xx

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  10. Hi just found your blog! You looked gorgeous back then, but even better now. :)
    Congrats!

    Lovely blog layout/style btw, really intrigued me!

    If you have a chance take a little look at my blog? If you enjoy it, we could follow each other? Lucy x x

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  11. Waw, that is quite something, you look awesome! In the UK I find the slimming world diet really easy to follow, also I hula hoop for fitness, it's really fun :)

    Carly
    carlydawson.blogspot.co.uk

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  12. what a transformation, you look stunning! keep at it :)

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  13. Good luck with your diet, you look gorgeous!xx

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  14. You look amazing! I love your blog, definitely following now! Stay in touch xx
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  15. You look beautiful! Both before and after :) Wishing you the best on your goals!!

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  16. I love how you put things together, so inspiring :)
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  17. Wow, great transformation, you look amazing.

    xoxo
    Ina :*

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  18. Good for you, well done!

    How about following each other? Let me know on my blog!

    /Avy

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  19. Wow amazing!
    You look soooo great! :)

    xoxo
    CherryPrincess

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