Atkins Update: Post CNY

So I gained 4kg as the scales showed. I even did a digital chart at the gym on Monday to check an accurate weight gain and it showed 83kg on Monday.. CJ insisted that its water retention and food weight.

I wasn't too convinced but after 2 days of a light detox and a moderate amount of exercise, I weighed in again this evening and I'm pleased to update that I'm back at 80kg. So it showed that I really took a hell of alot of water and the food was darned heavy!! Carbs are bloody heavy!!

Now just 1 more kg to go to hit 79kg like before and I can start moving downwards from this freaking plateaued weight...

Phew!~

Let the bodies hit the floor!!

Ok.. so after all that moo-ing.. I've resorted to some heavy metal.. but instead of the original Drowning Pool version.. I settled for the Chipmunks so that I can be a rabid munk for a while...

*screams* Head bang Head bang.... *Do not click on this if you do not like listening to grunge like this... screams!!* I need food....

Some days.. you just feel like.. Mooing.

Can you relate? I can. Feeling a little off today. I feel like Moo-ing already. *time to lie down and close my eyes*

CNY is all about Food, food and more food!!

Dong Dong Long Qiang, Dong Dong Long Qiang... Happy New Year!! Gong Xi Fa Cai! ... Chinese New Year this year was surprisingly enjoyable.. so enjoyable that I GAINED 4KG in just a few days.... *screams* But for luck, I tried everything I was offered and enjoyed it too... including all the cookies and treats u can imagine CNY would have...

I contemplated making these pictures small but they do no justice to them tiny so enjoy the feast thats below.. starting off with ... reunion lunch,.. we don't have dinner for several reasons..

1. Its easier to wash up and rest for the rest of the day when its a lunch.

2. Everythings freshly cooked from the morning itself without having to wait till dinner time.

3. My SIL goes to her in-laws for dinner.

4. We like sleeping in after a heavy meal ... heheheh....

So we woke up in the morning, admist preparing lunch and had walnut and raisin cake for breakfast with milo and coffee... *so good...*

And my MIL had peanut pancakes... while I scoffed down cashew nut cookies... *aiyah no wonder so fat lah!! But they're REALLY VERY GOOD...HEHEHE ...*

I love homemade cookies!!! *love love*And then it was time for lunch!!!

Abalone... *which I DON'T eat but its good luck for everyone else who does like it...* I nibbled a little just for luck...

And Century Eggs!! With preserved ginger!! I likeee!!!!!! *Pam licking the yolk... *

And of course.. Roasted Pork.... ohhh all that cracking skin... soo goooodd.....

Chicken and innards.... *bleh.. I don't eat innards of anything.. not chicken, not all that u can find at the Kuey Chap stall... no way.. no intestines.. no hearts.. no livers.. no blood balls.. whatever u call it. Blahhhhh* But I like Chicken.. alot..

And cabbage, pork and fishball/ fuzhou ball/ meatball soup.. my MIL makes this every CNY and its REALLY REALLY REALLLLLYY GOOD... the pot she makes it in can literally feed an army. Its as high as my knees. But we always finish it ALL by the 2nd day. *slurp*

And good luck veggies!! Or are they called Leeks? Well... I love this dish.. and its definitely a CNY staple for money money luck! Fa! Fa! Fa!!

And Garlic ketchup prawns.. aka HaHahey prawns.. for happiness... :)

And of course the mandatory teochew style steamed fish... *Love steamed pomfret!*

And a little side dish of preserved olive vegetables just for flavour to the rice..

Braised mushrooms, with braised erm.. oysters and ... ermm that black hair fungus thingy... hahah I have no idea what thats called but I take some for luck too.. I'm sure everything has some kind of good luck meaning lah.. so just eat lah! Jiak Jiak! Yum!

And this Chinese New Year fish.. Don't ask me what this is called but we always have it and its somewhat bitter usually.. surprisingly this year.. it actually was quite nice.. albeit REALLY BONEY. Must eat this too.. for luck of course.

And treasures dessert.. with longan, dates and a whole host of other stuff that I have no idea what they're called but I love this all the same. And my MIL makes the best kind!

Then we move on to CNY first day lunch!!.. We headed over to my aunt's place over at my Kampong at Serangoon Gardens... and had... mixed vegetables.... yummm... all pictures here of course in full glory....

I love broccoli!!

And there was a pot full of STUFF.. I can only call it STUFF bc I could SEE the prawns, and meat but when u dig into this pot, its filled with so much ingredients of all kinds..I can only say. Its stuff.. just dig and pour onto ur plate.. its hard to choose so just eat.

And of course, my grandma's place always has Sayur Lodeh....*so good*

And Chicken...its not curry.. but its not soysauce chicken either.. I couldn't figure it out but its still good all the same..

And there was this this dish and I could see the fried tofu, quail eggs, prawns, sotong and some kind of green bean that I don't usually eat.

And of course YAM!!!! I love Yam! This was nian gao *that brown sticky sticky thing* sandwiched with 2 pieces of yam and dipped in batter and FRIED. WAH LAU.... soooo sinful and nice ok!! I look foward to this ever since my aunt's maid started frying this up for CNY each year... and oh btw.. all those dishes up there are cooked by the maid under my grandmother's watchful eye. She's a really good cook, this maid! Fwah! Impressed.

And the creme de la creme of going visiting on the first day of CNY is this. Crabmeat balls with bamboo shoot soup. My grandfather used to make this with bamboo shoots that stuck out of the balls like little spiked bombs but since he has left and gone to heaven.. somehow the balls are still around but looking a little more "decent" without all the spikes. :) I had so many of these, I nearly exploded.

And a very happy to be eating during CNY me... *cheese!!!*

And the 3rd day arrived... and after the gathering where I met Joyce.. see previous post on this.

I followed up the evening meeting the hubby at his Karate Dojo for some CNY fun and food!

When we arrived, we were greeted with TABLES AND TABLES of Yusheng! Hahha I LOVE Yusheng.. but no pictures here bc I was too busy lao-ing and eating it up! *drooooll*

A polish guy there brought along a platter of cheese which he says is his country's dish.. and I loved that too! I like olives.. and it had capsicums, pickles, chili sauce *his idea to make it more asian* and a LUMP OF CHEESE. I love cheese!! *scream* (Pam being an ugly singaporean and loading her plate with at least 10 pcs of these babies and running away laughing like a mad woman, bbwuhauahahahaha)

I had to take the pictures of the prawns.. it was a HUGE platter of prawns and I love prawns!!

And there was a spit. And turning above it was a LAMB. A whole LAMB!! BBbbaaaa!! Baaa Black sheep... and it was good.. very.. erm.. lamby but well roasted.

It was a complete indian buffet with Naans and Chappatis and everything u'd fill them up with.. from chicken to daals to whatever u know indian.. they had it. *pictures of these not included.. too many already...*

And of course. Chicken Tandoori... which was REALLY GOOD.... so red.. so good.

And my plate.. with dried mee siam, pappadums and more cheese sticks... So goood...

And finally yesterday, the last day of this SINFUL carb break. I made cheesy, cream pasta with bacon and mushrooms.. and I topped it with left over Pappadums... argh... no wonder I gained 4kg... *blah*....

Anyhow... GONG XI FA CAI everyone.. I'm happy CNY is now over with all that eating and I can now concentrate on working the bod!

Huat Huat Huat Ah!!!

Update to the "I got it" post!

TOOT TOOT TOOT!!!! Adding on to this post.

Today is just good news all around!

Firstly, the editor of the magazine CONFIRMED that she's taking on the story today.

*BIG WHOOT!!*

Can't say which mag but its a really good one. *Squeal!*

And.. there may be 2 photo shoots instead of just one!... one mid-way shoot to "visually chart" the progress midway, so basically where I am now... and one final one just before the article comes out in June/July.

Fwah lao!! I'm mighty pleased!

And in addition to that, Hayden has confirmed that he's a GO with the dress and photoshoot outfits! *faint*

AND there's more!... I just got off the phone with one of my working partners, Bonafides and now I have a - Face, Nails, Hair and Makeup sponsorship for the photoshoot! *double faint*

Can it get any better? I'm sure it can... and I'm waiting in bated breathe and heart throbbing anticipation... now all I need now is... the editor to tell me her plans... and the writer to start taking down details of this journey...

*screams!!!* Run Pam Run!! *Ok.. I'm DEFINITELY jogging tonight! I've got an additional 4kg from CNY to burn off!!!*

Meeting the Dutchess!

After reading all about Joyce for quite some time now, we finally got to meet when she arrived in Singapore for a short CNY break. I've put her as igcognito and blurred for confidentiality's sake but you can be assured that she's one pretty lady.

Group photo!! Without molemole though, who left a little earlier to visit a relative.. :)

The girls over at moms4moms got together on this 3rd day of CNY and of course, it was a potluck feast with Ratna *Cupcake Momma!* making us her CNY inspired cupcakes, her hubby Ali making his famous Sambal and Nasi Lemak... pasta, meepok, mixed fruits, fishballs, chicken nuggets, chicken wings, hotdogs, really good brownies, YU SHENG! and of course, DURIAN PUFFS... Fwaahlao0-eh!! the puffs were gooood! *drool*

Okay, time to drool at the screen now.. Durian puffs... *sllurp*

This here is probably Singapore's best Brownies! It was so damned good. I had to pack some and bring some back with me...*heh heh*

And whats going to Cupcake Momma's house without the cupcakes! Everything!! Wah lau!! So pretty right!!

If you were wondering if I ate any of the food since I'm on my diet? Well, of course I did! Everything! hahaha I'm on a CNY break and I resume tomorrow. So in the meantime, DAMN the extra 2-3kg that I gained just over the few days of CNY.. but it was OH SO GOOD. :)

It was wonderful meeting you in person Joyce! Finally! and to the rest of the mommies who attended too!! :) Big Hugs and Happy Chinese New Year!

I GOT IT!!!!

--------BIG freaking TOOT!!!--------

I'm practically bursting as this totally made my Chinese New Year!! Must share! Must share!

I'm getting a Magazine Feature.

ON ME.. me!! Me!!! *doing a jiggly dance*

Can you freaking believe it!?!

Whoot! I'm ecstatic! Literally over the MOOON!

*feeling a lil' faint - swoons!*

Having just gotten off a great online chat with the magazine writer, she confirmed that it's a GO and well, which magazine you ask? Lets just keep that as a mystery at the moment... *editorial confidentiality lah!*

Its going to be about my weightloss journey. I'll reveal it once the story gets written and the photos are taken but we're aiming it to probably be out around June-July issue which is perfect timing for my reveal and my BIG 3-0 birthday this year! And perfect time frame to work off my remaining 24kgs for this article!!

And at the same time, my favourite designer Hayden will be designing a reveal dress for me and since I already love his designs, I know its just going to be holy moley AMAZING!!

And for those who I've already invited way in advance to my birthday, you know who you are. Clear your dates!! Its going to be a big thing. Now all I need is a beauty company to work on my hair and skin and its going to be almost HEAVENLY... and I think I know who may be interested to take this up... *huge grin*

Can you tell I'm laughing like a lunatic?

*Bwuuahhahahahahahahaha!!!!!*

(Mental note: Must lose weight! Must lose weight!!! Only 24kg to go!!)

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Excuse me, are you an actress?

No, I'm not. I'm not Fann Wong, even though there are several who die die insist that one of my photos look like her. If you're curious, take a look at the facebook photo. Look like meeh??! Please lor! *urgh* And I'm so not Vernetta Lopez either, even though we obviously have some kind of similar looks because we're of the same blood mix! Does the name Lopez sound even vaguely Singaporean? Comparison found here.

Anyway, I've been offered to play a rather major part in a short graduation film called Red Geisha. Lydia, the director for this film aka Eric Khoo's latest production manager is a student at La Salle and is graduating this year with her BA in Film. Apparently though, there is another lady named Charlene that has been shortlisted for this same part too so we would have to run through an audition first.

It appears that I may be suited for a role as a mamasan. Do I even LOOK LIKE a mamasan to you?!?! I asked around and fortunately or unfortunately for me, the general response was actually a Yes... '''-.-

Gee, thanks hor!! *pout*

However, the name has gotten me a little confused though as a Geisha in her true form really isn't a prostitute or even a mamasan. She's an entertainer. *Don't even think about the movie, Memoirs of a Geisha - hell, she becomes a slut in the end anyway, totally emphasising the common misconception that they're prostitutes* Although, I think hazel coloured contact lenses for the shoot would look absolutely crazy good. *ahem, director what do you think?*

Anyway, as a graduating film and not a commercial show or movie, it gives me the opportunity to see if my photogenic-ness can be transferred to videogenic-ness and if I have a smattering of acting talent to show for without the whole country to criticise my every move. Emcee-ing work that I do, don't count ok! That's different!

Her film story sounds interesting and goes a little something like this...

The mamasan is obsessed with collecting dolls and replicates them to her prostitutes. What she doesn't know is that her latest addition to the brothel is a collector herself. So little does the mamasan know is that she would change from a collector to being in someone else's collection.

The brothel crumbles when there is another plot to take over the brothel by one of her prostitutes... and how the ending goes.. I'm not quite sure at the moment but thats how it starts.

I was offered a small allowance.. *ahem Lydia.. its really small leh.. *cough cough must up it a little lah* to cover the 3 day shoot in April along with being dressed with customised cheongsams and robes. Accessories, makeup and hair included I assume too right Lydia? Its all about the look after all...

She did say that "I'd look Fantabulous with the cheongsams and robes" which I guess with good makeup, I might actually be able to pass off as a doll-like Mamasan? *trying to imagine.... well anyway if all goes well, by April, I'd be a hell of alot smaller in size than I am now, which would be a good thing esp. if going on screen "adds 10 pounds" to your look like they say.

While deciding if I wanted to take it up, we hit upon a little snag, there was a scene that is a little risque and I'm not quite sure if I want to do it. Its not a case IF I can do it, hell hahaha of course I could. But do I WANT to? WE need to ensure that its going to be done in good taste.

Unfortunately, its the opening scene and it involves quite abit of dim red lights, a lush bed, saucy red hot lingerie and a young man leaning over ........ me. *cough cough - Lydia... are you sponsoring the red lingerie because I don't really have one like that*

*faints* I looked over at CJ and asked him what he thought and to my surprise, he just shrugged and said "why not?"

I couldn't believe he was so non-chalant over the prospect of me in a state of semi undress with a stranger in a bed thats not mine, even though it was just a short film.

Be professional. But OF COURSE! But still! My mind ran amok in confusion. Huh? Am I talking to the CJ that I know? The person that abhors even the mention of my ex boyfriend's names. Why aren't you affected by the prospect of me doing something like that? Hell, I would give an almost immediate cry of defiance and scream "No way!! THIS MAN IS MINE AND MINE ALONE" Or is it just me? The thought nagged at me the whole day and I was feeling a little upset at the open-ness he was giving me.

That night, I asked if he would be accompanying me to the shoot which he replied "Yes of course! Don't worry, at most - the shoot will have to extend a little longer because if I see that young man try to be funny, I'll strangle him and they'll have to wait till he revives to shoot the scene again" and held me close. *Hai... this man sometimes makes me so confused and bubbly inside all at the same time.*

I asked again, "you're ok with me taking the role?" "No issues".... mumbled the man. So I guess, with his support *still looking at him suspiciously* and for the experience which I think would be interesting.

Heck, I'll do it.
*just do something about that allowance first? and can I have a copy of ur grad. film when its all done?*

La Salle judges, prepare some tissues for some drool. Lady in red coming to your way this graduation season and I hope with fingers crossed that Lydia gets a distinction all the way to the stars.... *twinkle twinkle twinkle*....