What A Difference A Year Makes ...

I was going through my wardrobe in a 'I HAVE NOTHING TO WEAR - FML' sort of way yesterday and I came across a blazer that I haven't worn in just over a year.

I put it on and it immediately felt so much more comfortable than it previously had. I knew I had taken a snap wearing this blazer last year so I decided to promote my 13 year old sister to my photographer for the moment and I couldn't believe it when I saw the difference!

In the first picture I am around a size 20/22 (I was kidding myself saying I was an 18) ... And in the second 2 pictures I am a size 16 (more towards a smaller size 16).

With regards to actual weight loss, the difference is 1 stone 9 lbs (23lbs). I have noticed by body shape is changing due to excersize also.

When I look at the first photo it really upsets me that I looked like that and was kidding myself about how much I did weigh. Last year was when i was at my all time heaviest and I was in such a bad place with food.

Don't get me wrong I still have a loooong way to go as my goal is to lose another 2 stone and be in a comfortable size 10/12 clothing. I think that's perfectly healthy for my height. If you set unrealistic goals then you will never achieve them, get upset and have to start back at square 1. 

The lovely Liz over at Aspirations Of Glam said something to me yesterday that I shall leave you with as a final thought ... 'Work hard and you can have anything you dream of'.

Enjoy your day!!

Jazz

Xxx

Brain Freeze ...

I can't count how many times over the past couple of weeks where I have sat at the computer,  started writing on my phone and even sat in front of a camera to relay my current thoughts on life for you ... truth is all my thoughts have been somewhat negative and I really dont want to throw a bunch of negative thoughts at you which is why I have been lying low.

Life has been throwing obstacle after obstacle at me lately and I have needed me time to work out how I am going to approach them.

Not a lot has been going on, I have another interview lined up on Thursday which I am excited about.

In other news my love life is 10 times more complicated than the last update I gave you.

Other than that nothing else has happened! 

I hope you are all keeping well and I am enjoying reading your blogs!

Enjoy your day

Jazz

xxx

Q&A ...

Hello you lovely people!

I am planning on filming a Q&A video to upload for you all so this is just a shout out for you all to send me questions. I could do a normal 'Get to know me' tag video but I thought I would answer your questions.

Can you tweet me @Jazzabelled and ask your question and use the hashtag #askjazz.

You can be as personal as you like and I shall try and answer them all.

I look forward to seeing what questions you come up with =D

Enjoy your day!!!

xxx

30 Days Of Sheer Pain ...

Or Should I say 30 Day Shred.

For anyone who doesn't know what the 30 Day Shred is I shall give you a brief run down now. Jillian Michaels, a well known personal trainer in American who you may have seen on 'The Biggest Loser USA', brought out a DVD a couple of years ago called 'The 30 Day Shred'.

The way it works is you do it for 30 days and do each level for 10 days within those 30. Each level is harder than the last and it really helps you push yourself and build up core strength.

Each level lasts just 20 minutes so it is a very quick intense work out.

I am sitting here nursing sore legs,arms and stomach after only 2 days and to be honest I am DREADING completing it later after a gruelling session at the gym.

One thing that is keeping me motivated is looking at before and after pictures on Google. I have taken some pictures from day one and will take them on each tenth day. I have also taken my measurements and I shall be taking them on each tenth day.

I must stress I am also eating a VERY healthy diet at the moment so I am combining healthy, clean eating with excersise which gives the best results. You can't have one without the other.

Have any of you tried the 30 Day Shred? How did you find it? How much pain were you in?

xxx