Day 51: Happy Easter!

Weighed in and after 10 days, I lost 1.4kg.. This is sooooo slow.. :(

Caught up with the diaries on the forum.. Im glad :)



Commit.. #tanning :p

Im on half day off today due to easter. So went to church then to the beach :) some more tanning.. After sunset, I went to meet my friend and hubby and her mom who's visiting for a month. Its been 5 years since I last saw her.
I thought today will be the day I'll deviate for dinner. I was expecting her mom to make me eat (which she did) and ofcourse I would not be able to refuse incessantly. Good thing is, my friend set her straight not to force me.. whew.. crisis averted..


Im such in a good mood today. Probably because I found an easter bunny chocolate on my desk hihihi..

I will be going on duty trip on 14-15May and 16-17May will be on personal. I will finally get to try the SWISS business class product (I've already tried ours and LH too) so Im really looking forward to it. But I dont think I will be on refeed during this time. My losses are going at a snail's pace. I asked the airline if I can take packed food on my hand carry, which I cant. But they told me that they have a low sodium option meals. It is going to be more than 6hours flight, landing at 9:20am and the conference starts at 10am! SO I will not take a checked-in luggage as I will have to rush to the conference, I need ensure that I can eat something close to a Cohen friendly meal onboard and make it to lunch. I am a bit nervous as to how I can manage these 4days.

Had all my meals and vitamins on time, 3 DCs (oh my!), 1 fruit and crackers taken..

Day 51, DV free.

All in His Perfect Time

Its easter today and I decided to go to church given that  Christians were allowed to take the half day off.  After mass, I planned to go to the beach. I dont remember when was the last time I went to church, let alone to confession. But today was something different.

I really wanted to go to mass. I thought maybe Im just excited about the fact that I am going to spend some beach time, but no. I really did want to go. I left earlier than what was allowed as I want to find parking soon enough. I parked on the opposite side of the church so I dont risk getting stuck in traffic and being late for the service. This meant I have to walk a bit with all my stuff, even my meals, its too hot to leave it inside the car, it might get spoiled.

I reached the church, sat in peace in quiet. How lovely it is to be inside and feel this peace. The church was full but not overflowing. I made it on time and I felt happy.
 

The service started, by the time they sang "Christ have Mercy", I was almost in tears. Why havent I been going to Church???? I have been so enormously blessed my entire life and I couldnt even go to offer heartfelt praise and thanks?!

I think this is the first time in my life that I actually felt what going to mass is all about. I did not feel sleepy, nor tired, or bored. I seriously enjoyed it. I listened to the gospel with an open and clear mind and I did actually understood what the priest was talking about. I lip sang the songs coz I dont know them, but I wanted to. I didnt care if I was off tune. I wanted to give praise to God.
 

It is not an obligation to go to church. It is a desire. A desire to give thanks and praise.
 

It is just 1 hour of my week. WHY havent I been going?! I've been holding off my tears throughout the service. If I was able to make Sunday, my non-negotiable gym day, why not a non-negotiable day for God, and only for Him.
 

I have so much to be thankful for.
 

I have so much to ask for forgiveness for.
 

I owe Him so much of my good life and whatever and wherever it is right now.
 

For the offertory part, I was contemplating in the beginning how much to give. But during the mass I thought, what was there to think about? I have never practiced tithing. So I just took whatever was in my wallet and gave whole heartedly . It does felt good to give.
 

I didnt take communion though as I havent gone for confession yet.
 

I walked back to my car, in a state of solemn. I immediately called my friend, because I know he would understand what I was feeling. He is a muslim, not a perfect one but he does have this desire to be close to Allah through prayer.

I told him what I felt, and all the tears have streamed down. He said cry, cry for God. When you go to Him, he will come to you more than you deserved Him.
 

I was just so happy that I went to church. I am not a perfect Christian. But now I really do believe that when a person is ready, he will know why. Why it is so important to give praise and glory to God. I never went to Church because I always felt obliged. But not this time.
 

When you are ready, your heart will receive..
 

All in His Perfect Time.
 

Happy Easter everyone. :)

Day 49 & 50: Sun baking

Day 49

I love pre-summers!!! Just went loca and went to the beach with friends at 7am armed with a tanning oil (hello ms. hawaiian tropic :D) and left around 10:30. The water was sooooo nice, and the beach was not packed yet. I am now slowly transitioning from pale to bronze.. i love it!!

After the beach, we went for some mani-pedi. It was a total girly day. After the salon, went to shop for food, and at 5pm, I slept and slept and slept.. hehehe I thought I was at least going to measure my proteins but I could not bring myself out of the couch. Considered not having dinner but  decided against it..

All meals taken on time, 2 DCs today, no multivitamins though (i forgot!), and had 1 huge mango. I was just so craving for it. :/

Day 50

I wanted to go to the beach but my house needs some cleaning! I felt too tired to clean. Found every excuse not to. Throughout the day I managed to do my whole laundry needs, fold the heap of clean clothes that had fallen on the floor (the mountain of clothes on the chair had collapsed with the height :D ) change my sheets, put up curtains, cook 3 days worth of meals, sanitize and clean the kitchen, changed my cat's litter for the week, mop the living room and sweep the whole house. This is superficial cleaning, as I havent dusted the living room and cleaned the bathroom.

Burlesque was showing on cable and watched it til end, so I ended up sleeping at 12:30mn. :/ Cant say the movie was worth it.

TOM hasnt arrived yet, but I am feeling the cramps.. what's going on?

All meals and vitamins taken on time, 2 DCs today.

Day 49 & 50, DV free.

Day 46,47, 48: Cruising Along

These 3 days have been normal. Im feeling period pain/cramps but period hasnt come yet. :/ Was expecting it 2 days ago... hmmmm

I am craving big time! I so want to devour all the chocolates in my drawer! So cruising along, but not without difficulty!

Went for karting with colleagues on Day 46.. I was pretty good. Im just next in rank to the people who are experienced karters (top 6) Im on 7th and we are 17 people! :)

All meals intact, ate dinner at almost 11pm! :( Had a nectarine with it.

Day 47 is another normal day. Didnt do much work, well pretending to work was tough enough. I just wasnt in the mood. I guess its a formed habit of cramming?! Thats why I keep things for the last minute.

I am reading up on the Zone materials I have downloaded.

Didnt do yoga today, went to shop instead. I just wanted beige office shoes as mine were about to breakdown, and I ended up with two short-shorts (just for 10 AED! wawawaw!) for the summer & 1 denim jumpsuit (all a size smaller), beige office shoes, 1 pair of black loafers, and 1 green bikini.. oh yes, I can wear a bikini now :D ... Im not as firm or tight/cut as I want myself to be but yah, Im ok. Planning to hit the beach on Friday at 7-10am with work colleagues, with a mission to tan, so i need a 2pc suit. 

I spend so much these days.. I should stop :(

Was feeling too tired today, after my dinner, I dozed off in front of the tv and woke up at 4am!

Meals, vitamins, crackers, fruits taken on time. I did eat a big whole mango. I was planning to eat just a cheek but I couldnt stop myself. I felt so hungry.. I had 2 DCs today.

Day 48 ohh.. counted the hours til the weekend. Kept shifting between reading "Mastering the Zone" and working, whilst syncing my tablet.

A friend of mine saw my pics yesterday and she just signed up for the program :D I hope she gets accepted.

I had a cheesy breakfast today: shredded veggies (cabbage, mushrooms, onion, capsicum) stir fried with a dollop of Philadelphia fat free cheese... served with the remaining cheese allowance and cubed green apple on the side.. yummy..

Ate my crackers in between til lunch. I had my egg omelette with 2 crackers for lunch, chugged DC throughout the afternoon. Had dinner around 8pm with crackers and had 1 fruit around 10.

Went for power yoga after work. Almost ditched it coz I was feeling lazy. Im glad I didnt, it felt good to sweat! Later in the evening, I went for a movie with a fried and we ran late. So i went ahead to buy tickets and popcorn! My gawd! The smell of popcorn just within reach.. :/

Its just another day.

Day 46, 47, 48 - DV free!

Day 44 & 45: One of Them Days

"..that a girl goes through... dont take it personal.." :D

PMS surely kicking in.. Day 44 was ok, nothing much to report. I did hatha yoga with a colleague in the evening then went to watch an movie outdoors.. all meals taken on time.

Day 45 is totally different story.

I was feeling quite sluggish today. The usual slump when Im close to my periods, I am feeling tired as if I have been moving around and its just 10am! I am craving too, despite the morning multi-vitamin. I feel hungry right after the meal + cracker.

I had to let my foster cat go today. I love him to bits, but he doesnt let me sleep! I have isolated him in the kitchen as he had just recovered from the flu plus my cat doesnt get along with him yet.. When I am in the kitchen with him, he is so sweet, loving and purring non-stop. But as soon as I step out, its a crying madness!! for hours! And its been 3 wks like this, so I told the lady who rescued him of my situation and she offered to board him.. I feel so bad.. coz a) the lady will have to spend for boarding and 2) I will miss that naughty little bugger.. BUT I do need proper sleep too.. :'(



one of them coffee person..

Black coffee is my saviour. I normally take my coffee black anyway even before pre-cohen, with an occassional dash of milk and sugar when I feel like it.  Black coffee gives me the energy boost that I need, everytime. Its my version of Redbull..

So I sipped my coffee, silently, waiting for the energy rush to come.. Otherwise I just wanted to go home and rest or do nothing. The coffee did its job :) and everything seems bright and shiny after that :D

I had expressed my interest to be considered for a position that will open in one of the departments from our group of companies..  feedback was positive.. need to get cracking on adjusting my CV.

By noon I received feedback from the clinic about my 2nd blood test results. Feedback was good: 

Please be advised that Dr. Cohen was satisfied with your blood test results and instructed that you continue with your program.

Kindly let us know if you have any questions. 

Regards,

The Consultants Team

 Please note: No additional blood test is required, unless we specifically request it.

Im happy! ^_^

Picked up a friend from the airport. Im glad to have him back in the country with a new job!

Went home early and cooked my 4days meals.

Day 44 & 45, DV free..