Seem to have lost another couple of pounds in weight this week, despite last Wednesday's blowout. Yay!
Managed to epilate all over today, rather than limb by limb. It certainly seemed less unpleasant than the first time. They say that it gets less painful with time but I can't believe it's so much better already. Maybe it's psychological in that I can see a day when I'll look good so I fret less about the process.
Beginning to home in on a salon to clear my facial hair.
Time to book another back wax, too.
Female. Will get there, little by little.
Sue x
First outing of the year
At last, my first outing of the year! I've been largely stuck indoors since New Year with boring work stuff.
I had a lazy morning and didn’t get out of the house till midday so went straight to Bistro 1 in Frith Street (Soho) which is my favourite place to have lunch. It's excellent value, has a varied menu, quick yet unhurried and the staff always treat me very nicely. The ladies is very nice, too. http://bistro1.co.uk/london-restaurants/frith-street-soho/
Then I went to the Sales to look for any bargains that might still be left. Had time only for Debenhams in Oxford Street in the end but I managed to find a Yumi little black dress for £10 (reduced from £30) and a black and red pleat skirt for £8.50 (down from £28). The latter is designed for sashaying, oh yes! Quite pleased with that. I made the mistake of wearing a fairly new pair of boots so my feet were beginning to ache and I decided not to go any further.
Fortunately it was time to meet my lovely friend Joanne at the Porcupine pub near Leicester Square tube. I hadn't seen her for over a month so we had a lot of catching up to do over a tasty glass of rosé. http://www.nicholsonspubs.co.uk/theporcupineleicestersquarelondon/.
Although it was only 4.45 we went to Le Garrick in Garrick Street (Covent Garden) for an early dinner. http://www.frenchrestaurantlondon.co.uk/. I had assorted cold meats, which I love. They were tasty enough but fairly pricey at £8.25. Then a cassoulet (bean, duck, pork and sausage) which was OK but a bit overdone, I felt. Joanne said her steak was good. But then there was a fabulous fondant au chocolat for dessert. I know my chocolate puds and this was outstanding. The bordeaux was not bad. At £45 a head I felt this was perhaps too much, though. Still, it's a popular place with live music (Brazilian!) in the basement level and polite, attentive service.
We decided to go and see a film and, after walking through Seven Dials with its lovely winter lights,
settled on the the gentle, funny and beautiful A Week with Marilyn, starring the cream of British acting talent. Michelle Williams, who played Marilyn, was lovely and captivating and caught Marilyn's style and demeanour so well. The best line was: “Trying to teach Marilyn to act is like trying to teach Urdu to a badger.” A delightful film, just right for digesting dinner to!
We had thought of going to Trannyshack but felt that it was so out of keeping with the gentle evening we'd had that it was best to have a quick nightcap and head home. The Cambridge pub, as ever, supplied our nightcapping needs.
What a nice day! Just what was needed at this point in a grey January.
Sue x
New Year diet and detox
Well, we all have to do it after the Christmas excess. I'm sticking with my tried and tested Slimming World eating plan, and a bit of extra exercise. In my first week since weighing myself on New Year's morning I've lost four pounds. This is very pleasing. Now it's a question of keeping losing steadily to my ideal weight and size and sticking there. Still a bit to go but I've had a lot of encouragement from friends and on UK Angels. Thank you all.
Sue x
Sue x
Ow! Eep! Ooh! Urk!
... and other pained noises!
I treated myself to an epilator. It was a Christmas present to myself but I waited till the sales were on to buy it. A Braun Silk-Epil 7, good quality and, reading about such matters in the T-press, more robust than other women's epilators so should survive longer when dealing with male-style hairs.
I'm pleased with it, but the sensation is one to get used to. Not truly painful, but certainly unpleasant. Especially in the crook of the elbow. I'm reassured by everyone that the pain reduces as the hairs get weaker over time.
I am doing one limb a day, partly to see how I get on, to assess my skin's reaction to the treatment, and to try the various settings and conditions (dry/wet). My left leg is looking quite good and my right arm is certainly plucked, if still blotchy. I have various test patches elsewhere (... why are thoughts of dogs with mange cropping up in my mind?)
The Style PA's verdict is similar to mine (and she usefully includes a pic) http://www.thestylepa.com/2010/03/review-braun-silk-epil-7.html
Oh well, what price beauty?
Sue x
I treated myself to an epilator. It was a Christmas present to myself but I waited till the sales were on to buy it. A Braun Silk-Epil 7, good quality and, reading about such matters in the T-press, more robust than other women's epilators so should survive longer when dealing with male-style hairs.
I'm pleased with it, but the sensation is one to get used to. Not truly painful, but certainly unpleasant. Especially in the crook of the elbow. I'm reassured by everyone that the pain reduces as the hairs get weaker over time.
I am doing one limb a day, partly to see how I get on, to assess my skin's reaction to the treatment, and to try the various settings and conditions (dry/wet). My left leg is looking quite good and my right arm is certainly plucked, if still blotchy. I have various test patches elsewhere (... why are thoughts of dogs with mange cropping up in my mind?)
The Style PA's verdict is similar to mine (and she usefully includes a pic) http://www.thestylepa.com/2010/03/review-braun-silk-epil-7.html
Oh well, what price beauty?
Sue x
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Happy New Year! A lot of people have been reading this blog so it's right that I should wish you and yours every joy, success, satisfaction and the fulfillment of all your hopes for 2012. There was quite a lot to worry about in 2011, but many good things too; I wish 2012 to be a wholly wonderful year for everyone.
Love,
Sue xxx
Love,
Sue xxx
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