Noom-ing the Flab

I've recently downloaded the Noom application on my smartphone. It's basically a weight-loss application which sets tasks for me to do, encouraging me to eat healthy snacks and to walk more (it has an in built pedometer function). What sets it apart from other applications is that I don't have to search specific food types like in myfitnesspal.. it split food groups into green, yellow and red - good, ok and bad foods. Genius!

I've only been using it for 3 days and have lost 0.5kg which I credit to eating less crap throughout the day.

Hopefully I'll be able to lose weight (I put on 5kg in 2 years!!).. and be bikini-beach-ready for summer!

Will post updates on my progress :)

X Miss Panda

Make-up basics

The other day, a reader of my tumblr asked me about my favourite make-up, and this was my response.

My self-imposed beauty ban has made me rethink what I spend money on, I've come to realise that I only use a small number of things on a daily basis and that I definitely do not need anymore eye-shadow palletes. I only tend to wear make-up when I go out... and I go out about once a fortnight? Urrr..

Also, I have enough of the following to last me 10 years (if not more):

• Body moisturiser
• Lipstick
• Lipbalm
• Lipgloss
• Blush
• Powder / Highlighter

... sigh. At what point did I become so frivolous?

Procrastination be gone!

Today marked quite the milestone for me. Under my desk was a bag that had been sitting there for 3 months over, filled with things to be dry cleaned. The dry-cleaner is about 50m away from my office and I walk past it everyday. Today I took that bag of clothes, and I dropped it off at the drycleaners. SUCCESS!

Not only that - I also deposited two cheques, changed the frequency of my mortgage repayment, called up my telephone company about my bill, and finally booked a physio appointment. SUCCESS!

Now this may seem like nothing to the average person, who undoubtedly does all of the above before their morning coffee, but I've become quite the procrastinator.. I've spent the past year making excuses for everything and anything, and the only thing I have to show is that I've watched all the seasons of F.R.I.E.N.D.S about 4 times this year. Shame on me.

I might do some ironing tonight and clean out that laundry basket of things which has been haunting me for 2 months. Die procrastination!

x Miss Panda

Investing: Parlux 3800 Hairdryer

My hairdryer died over the weekend and so, after reading numerous reviews, I purchased a Parlux hairdryer from ry.com.au. My order got dispatched this morning and will hopefully arrive tomorrow.

I purchased it for a $150.87, utilising the 10% discount code VOGUERY.. so on average, it is probably about twice the price of a 'normal' hairdryer. However, based on the glowing reviews and time I willl apparently save blow-drying my hair, it will be money well spent!

Stay tuned for a review :)

x Miss Panda

Resolutions Update #1

So, to say my blogging project has not been fruitful is perhaps an understatement. However, I'm proud to report that I have been successful in other aspects :)

Resolutions Update #1:

1. Treat everything as an investment: My shoe and beauty ban have contributed to the fact that I have already managed to reach my 2012 savings goal! OMG! ... and since it's only the middle of the year, I'm aiming to double this amount now. In addition to this,I've been able to tick a few things off my 'Superficial List' which I could never have afforded before - mainly due to my natural disposition to spend $$ on stupid things ($2 kids stickers.. WHY?!?!)
2. Challenge myself: I've made myself a pact to sit the GMAT this year. Studies have commenced and it's nice to use my brain again - it's been heavily under-utilised in recent years.
3. Spend no $$ on beauty products until my bathroom cabinet is empty: I've managed to finish and throw-out several bottles and tubes of beauty products. Also, I cleaned out my make-up drawer (picture below) :)

My focus aim for end of May will be to cull my wardrobe - wish me luck!

x Miss Panda