10 KILOGRAMS IN 3 MONTHS CHALLENGE

Yup, it is back! Today is the 1st of January and I have decided to get back on my weight loss journey. I put it on hold due to university but that really isn't a good enough reason. Especially when there are people with bigger problems and deadlines than I have that manage to make time to exercise.

The week will run till the 7th, where I will post up my results and how many pounds I have lost. Let me begin by saying that today I had a massive serving of trifle, I just could not resit it. I didn't have any breakfast and I had a double serving of rice. Yup, bad eating. I can not afford the gym any more, hard times. So the only exercise will be walking and indoor fitness routines. I might do 30 day shred, we'll see. So here is to the pounds I will get rid of, yup all 20 of them. And hopefully keep them off.

2012, HERE I COME!!

I am so sorry for going AWOL, its been a month and some days since my last post. This is because I am so busy with university work, human biology is no joke! I can see why loads of people would drop out. I hope everyone had a great Christmas, I spent it cooking and ignoring shots at my turkey! So, less than 12 hours till 2012 I decided to make a "what I plan on doing in 2012" list. Its a list of stuff that I need to get done this year, so I thought I would share it here.

I failed in this area, I gained 4 pounds back from Christmas, exam stress and drama! I need to get back on my weight loss, by making time for myself and my body. My goal weight is still 75kg and I am currently 86- 87-ish, another 10 kg (20 pounds) to lose! Only this time around, I am losing a pound a week. More of this later on, I start my "no carb" phase tomorrow. I am looking forward to it.

I haven't had much time to take care of my hair properly so I had a weave done. No worries, my hairline is intact and has grown rather well. I even have 'baby hair' on my forehead! I won a blog competition from andree marie, who is an amazing blogger and hair stylist, I won a free wash, cut and finish. And Lord knows I need to have my hair properly trimmed! I am getting it done on the 9th of Jan, I can't wait! My hair grows, the only problem is retention, breakage is a bitch! I can't wait to get my weave out, I have had this weave in longer than Kim Kardashian's marriage!

OK, so when I couldn't get into my jeans before uni began I had to make the best of things and just roll with it. So I wore dresses. Correction, I wear dresses. Everyday. To university. All the time. And it feels amazing!!! When you wear what makes you look good, you feel good. I know it sounds so cliche but it is so true. This year, I will only buy clothes that I feel absolutely amazing in, who cares if I wear a black lace maxi dress to my analytical techniques lab experiments.

My older sister is getting married!! To a wonderful man, yes I approve. Guess who is the maid of honour? Me!! I am not the most 'wedding friendly' and my sister and I are complete opposites. She is Christmas and I am Halloween! I am on full maid of honour duty! And I will prepare the hen party, yup there will be a stripper!

I live in London therefore I see no point of having a car. But my loving sister, aka extra driver is moving out so I will probably have to drive myself to Sainsbury's to buy Kelly's Cornwell clotted cream ice cream. And my honeymoon plans are to drive and fly from Cape to Cario. I need to get my license this year.

My baby lives in Leicester. I live in London. It takes 3 hours to get to his and three hours to get back home. All in one day. Thank you African traditions!! It is really hard to see him once a week only. And sometimes going two weeks without seeing him. It sucks. Me no likey. So this year, I just want to put in extra bit of effort in my relationship and just get through another year. P.S_I love you Stevie.

I have never been on the London eye, or the London zoo or the London aquarium! I live in London and I have never seen or done the London basics! I haven't been to all of its museums, gardens and it is rather shameful. I live in such a wonderful city why haven't I gone to explore it? I am going to start a little explore London segment!

I am in love with Paris! And this year I plan on visiting it. The food, oh the food!! And shopping, I plan on doing my summer sales in Paris. I need to visit! I MUST!! I so want to see the world.

This directly relates to my weight and over all body health. Food is responsible for human health, I strongly believe that you can reverse certain diseases by changing your diet. It can also be used in the anti-ageing process. No matter how many creams that you put on your face, what you eat has more of an effect. FACT. You can absorb only so much via your skin. You can absorb a million times more by putting in your mouth.

I need to get a job! I am sick of being a member of Broke Phi Broke! I needs to be getting paper! How am  I supposed to be a baller when I am not getting any paper? I dont even care, well, I kinda do care, what kind of a job it is. I might just get back into retail or try and get into the NHS. I would prefer something in the line of my degree. And my summer placement, I need to secure my summer placement. I want a career, not a job.

25% OFF ASOS

Hurry up my luvies, it started at 9 am today! No NUS card needed. You can check out my previous post about it here! I would advise every one to use this discount, especially for Christmas gifts section Asos is currently running. Enjoy stimulating the economy!

20% OFF URBAN OUTFITTERS

Let the Christmas extreme theme-ing begin! UO are offering 20% off everything in store tomorrow and online today at 8. Funny thing is that is is 8:45 and their website is currently down. Really guys? It only last 36 hours and code is JINGLE. Enjoy the shopping my luvies.

ELF PROMOTIONAL DISCOUNTS

Let's see now, clearly ELF just want me to spend the last few pennies that are sitting in my account. If they didn't then why would they have so many offers at the same time. And only code per order! Aaaarrgh!! The first offer is the Beauty to go 6 in 1 palette is down from £20 to £10. It has 60 eye shadows, 12 lipsticks and 6 blushes. All for a tenner, me think this is an amazing deal! The code is HP6ONE and expires Monday.
The other discount which I do not care much for because I am not a fan of rhinestones is £5 off the new tool kit, which is bedazzled. And lastly the beauty baron (like his age on facebook!) is still running promotion for 20% off or free delivery. Type in TOPSECRET15 for 20% off or SHHDELEU for free delivery.
Enjoy the shopping my luvies.
In other news I have spent those pennies.

URBAN DECAY PRIMER POTION

Ok, so you know how suppliers give big retail companies a discount when they bulk in bulk? Buyapowa.com is a website which brings a group of people to buy a certain item in bulk, about a hundred and because of that the price of the item goes down! Easy peasy, lemon squeezy!

Today's co-buy is the urban decay primer potion which is a beauty must! Especially if you work long hours and need your eye shadow to last long. And it also makes chalky eye shadows which have bad/minimum pigmentation more colourful, especially on dark skin! I use the tiny bottle with the wand that came in with my urban decay naked palette. I think it is such a good buy and £1 for postage and packaging I am definitely buying this little bottle up.

You can learn more about how it works from here. And I think the next co-buy will be the urban decay naked palette.

CARNABY 20% SHOPPING PARTY

Another party!! The last shopping party Carnaby street had was in May and I purchased my first liquid foundation (hello MAC face and body, how you doing?), I still can't believe that they are having another party! The list is up there, if you are like me I am going at least a day in advance and figure out what they hell I need and come back on the actual date because there is always a crowd. You can get your ticket by registering over here. Here's to 20% off MAC, me thinks I will get my first lipstick or eye shadow or something I find it very hard to pass up the opportunity. And I might buy my brother a pair of Vans for Christmas...

See you there my luvies.