How Many Weight Watchers Points Is A Lindt Chocolate Ball

How Many Weight Watchers Points Is A Lindt Chocolate Ball

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A few months into my WW, formerly known as Weight Watchers, diet plan and now several pounds down (20, to be exact! 😊), I've been reflecting on all those diet myths that had been holding me back from weight loss success over the past few years.

It's almost embarrassing to admit that I'd allowed myself to fall prey to a whole host of weight loss assumptions, especially taking into account the fact that I considered myself well-informed on all things diet related.

But like a wide-eyed Alice in Wonderland, down the rabbit hole of diet fantasy I fell, deeper and deeper, until one day I woke up and realised that all was not as I had naively assumed.

While working towards a seemingly unattainable goal, it is all too easy to play the victim…

'I'm trying so hard to lose weight, but I'm failing miserably and that must be because of all these factors outside of my control… Right?'

Wrong!

The harsh, cold reality is that if we are struggling to shift the pounds, we are absolutely doing something wrong…

As well as falling, hook, line and sinker, for the following top 3 diet myths…

1. The gym cancels out the calories

Some people love the gym. It releases their endorphins, takes them to a 'happy place', gives them boundless energy, a certain joie de vivre…

Not me! I am two things; a morning grouch and a gym grump! (And thinking about it now, I realise that those two things are quite possibly related since a lot of gym work seems to have to happen early in the morning!💡)

In spite of this, I tried oh so hard in the last few years to transform my increasingly flabby body through regular gym sessions. Though these came to an abrupt end – as I explained in Mostly Mum's Fitness Files – Part 1. – when the hubby bluntly pointed out that my expensive trips to the gym didn't seem to be working! 😐

Harsh but true!

I had fallen into the trap of believing that a gym subscription and turning up on a semi-regular basis would somehow magically melt away my weight issues.

I thought I was eating healthily, but I really wasn't.

It was less of this…

And more seriously calorific takeaways than I would like to count, as I was just too exhausted from my gym exertions to cook from scratch.

Then, there was also the fact that instead of walking to my 'so close, it's practically on my doorstep' gym, I was driving! I know! The shame! 😳

I think my rationale might have been along the lines of:

'I need to conserve all the energy I can for that high-intensity spin class…'

An excuse that simply does not cut it when you give more than two minutes thought to the fact that I needed to be working towards a calorie deficit, and that means upping those exercise levels, not keeping them comfortably stable. 😐

Luckily, I have realised the error of my (lazy) ways and, these days, make my way to the gym on foot!

Gym gear paired with Ugg boots equals great casual style! Who knew?! ❤️

On the plus side, extra exercise has given me an excuse to splash out on extra gym gear in the form of the fabulous Just Strong leggings pictured above, and the ultra-sleek Asuno mesh mix leggings pictured below.

Still not quite there, but 20 pounds down means I'm happy to forgo the bulge-concealing layers ☺️

Extra effort at the gym is now rewarded with a great new motivational outfit, as opposed to a calorific meal – which effectively cancelled out all the gym work and kept me on the deflating weight loss merry-go-round. 😫

So simple in theory, yet quite a feat to put into practice, I assure you! 😬

2. Over 40 means overweight

When you're young, 40 is one of those milestone ages that is to be dreaded. While a 30th birthday might propel us into serious adulthood; homeownership, marriage, babies, 40 propels us into… gulp… middle-age territory, a no-man's-land of ever-increasing decay, with the foreboding shadow of death looming ever closer on the horizon… Double gulp! 😮

Or so it might seem, to some, at least! 😳

In other words, it's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that all weight loss efforts post-forty are effectively doomed. The body's metabolism is winding down, we're past peak fitness… Is there even a point in fighting nature?

It is so easy to become a victim of those circumstances beyond our control, our age, as we  dramatically wail:

'It's not my fault I'm packing on the pounds! I'm getting old! It's all over! I give up!'

Or is that just me?!

But, then, I look around and see that quite a few of my celebrity peers are not falling to pieces! Quite the opposite, in fact! They look sensational!

Reese, six months older than me, and looking better than ever! 💖

Isla Fisher, (Shannon from Home And Away, anyone?), a year older than me (I'll let you Google it… 😉 ), and she could still pass for a fresh-faced 17-year-old ❤️

And as for Kylie… Beyond fabulous at fifty!!! 💗

'But these are celebrities…' goes the wheedling voice of negativity in your head.

'They are exceptional people with exceptional resources at their disposal!'

'They are just not like us!!!'

'We can't EVER expect to compare!'

Until I looked around at my non-celeb peers and realised that they too were looking quite fabulous post-forty. No falling to pieces, no ballooning weight issues to be seen, not even post-late-life baby!

Gulp!

That was my Eureka moment!

The moment I realised that instead of making lazy victimhood excuses, my energy would be better spent doing something positive, like actually committing completely and totally to a diet plan.

And so I enrolled at WW shortly after taking the photo below…

Taken from my Instagram account, @edel_curran1

Since that decisive moment, there have been definite ups and downs, and juggling a weight loss programme with a young family and a newly launched blog is not easy, when all I want to do is dive into a box of Lindt Lindor truffles (at 4 points per velvety chocolate ball out of a 23 point daily budget, I won't be doing that anytime soon again! 😳) at the end of a stressful day!

But dogged persistence does pay off, and it is such a confidence boost to realise that my goals are finally within sniffing distance…

Not quite in the league of Reese, Isla or Kylie, but maybe one day… soon 😊🤞

And, yes, we can all be totally, fabulously, fit after forty! 🙌

3. Dieting equals deprivation

In addition to the diet delusions mentioned above, I had somehow managed to convince myself that completely committing to a diet programme would be impossible as I would have to give up all my favourite edible treats…

And that fact alone could kill me!

Or, make me feel like death, at the very least…

I just didn't want to have to deprive myself to the point that I turned into a food-obsessed  I'm A Celebrity… contestant…

You know, at the point where their discussions revolve around the treats they miss most in the jungle?

For me, that would have to be milky cappuccinos and chocolate snacks…

Or, at this time of year, my seasonal toffee nut or gingerbread latte from Starbucks!

Just too good to give up!

But, luckily, if you're on the flexible WW plan, you don't have to!

You see, as long as you stick within your daily points budget of 23 points (with WW all foods are given a set number of points ranging from zero upwards, where healthy foods like vegetables, most fruit and lean proteins are zero points to consume), weight loss will be achieved.

Even better, if you have an extra healthy day, filled with lots of fresh, low point produce, you can then roll over as many as 4 points per day to store up for a celebratory end of week splurge.

In practice, that means that I can have a little of what I like every day…

5 points spent on that Pret latte, a manageable daily treat ❤️

Or a lot of what I like once a week or so! 😋

At around 10 points, this delish Patisserie Valerie deluxe hot chocolate isn't even off the menu! Hurray! 😍

In this more mindful way of approaching dieting, the weight simply melts always without you ever feeling depressed and deprived!

Ingenious!

So, there you have it, folks!

A tale of dieting delusions, which I hope will help you if you feel stuck in an end of year weight loss rut!

I have almost reached my 2018 weight loss goals, so 2019 will be all about maintaining that success.

Let's hope those dismal days of yo-yo-dieting are firmly in the past!

Stay tuned…

Until next time,

💋 Mostly Mum

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Bathroom Vanity Shelf Organizer

Bathroom Vanity Shelf Organizer

Check out these beautiful bathroom cabinet organizer ideas for a pretty and organized bathroom space. Easy bathroom organization ideas for any sized bathroom!

Bathroom Cabinet Organizer Ideas

Taking some time to organize your bathroom cabinets can help to create a more relaxed and spa-like space. It can also make getting ready in the morning and unwinding at night a much quicker and smoother process. Having a dedicated space for all of your items, not only makes it look nicer, but it also makes it so much easier to find what you're looking for. You might even find a little more time and motivation for some extra pampering each day!

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Bathroom Counter Organization

While you don't want your bathroom counters to appear cluttered, it can be helpful to keep some frequently used items out for easy access. Try to limit any counter storage to the back 1/3rd of the counter space so you still have lots of counter room available.

Use a tray to corral items.

Using a tray to corral items keeps the majority of the counters free and makes for a less cluttered look. I like to reserve this space for items that I use on a daily basis along with one or two decor pieces to add a pretty touch. Look for bottles that coordinate or decant items in ugly packaging into glass bottles or jars. Just be sure to label everything well! Sometimes I'll even keep old bottles that I love  the look of and dispense other products into them.

Make a pretty sink display.

Use a small cake stand, footed pedestal or other small tray to display hand soap, lotion, or face wash. This wood stand holds my hand soap and face wash along with a face brush that I use both morning and night.

Bathroom Cabinet Organization

Ideally you want to have at least some closed cabinet storage in the bathroom to hide away personal items, beauty products, and other bathroom necessities. Just because they're stored out of sight, doesn't mean you want to throw it all in there though! There are lots of pretty and functional bathroom cabinet organizer ideas and storage tricks to keep all of your supplies organized and accessible.

Always make sure you take measurements of your cabinet space and have a good idea of what you need to store before purchasing bathroom cabinet organizers. And don't forget about any pipes that you might have to work around!

Use the inside of cabinet doors for extra storage.

I love using the inside of cupboard doors for storage and apply this to almost any space I organize. You can use over the door organizers, Command hooks, or acrylic stick on bins. For our master bathroom, I used two acrylic toothbrush holders  on each end cabinet. One holds my make-up brushes {my make-up is stored in the drawer above} and the other holds my toothbrush and tooth paste. This organizer has a removeable insert so you can remove it for slightly larger items.

NOTE: Make sure you take into consideration the space needed on the inside of the cabinet for any door mounted storage as well as clearance for the items at the top of the cabinet!

Add bins within bins.

If you have larger bins that you're using, you can always add a small bin or two inside to hold smaller items or items that you would like to easily remove. I used these small acrylic bins to hold cotton pads and shaving supplies so I can easily bring them up onto the counter or into the shower when needed.

Try a turn table.

Turn tables or lazy susans are a great way to easily access items towards the back of the cupboard. If you're using it to store smaller items, look for dividers with high sides so you don't have items falling over. Turntables also allow you to easily pull out the full bin to place on the counter if you're using multiple items. This turn table even has a removeable bin that can be taken out without having to lift up the whole turntable.

Use stackable bins.

In order to use the full vertical space under those bathroom cabinets, look for stackable bins or drawers. Be sure to keep in mind what you want to store and how often you need to access them. Drawer units are typically a little more expensive than bins, but they have the advantage of being able to access supplies without removing the container above. They also make it much easier to reach items in the back since the drawer pulls out.

Having multiple stacking bins works well if you have items to store that you don't use as often. Just place the lesser used items towards the bottom or rotate the bins around seasonally. Stacking bins can also be easily brought up to the counter if you have multiple smaller items that you want to access at the same time.

I find the main disadvantage with stacking containers is the height of the units can often limit what type of products you store. This combination of a stacking drawer and open bin storage, however, allows for both smaller items to be stored in the drawer on the bottom as well as open storage for taller items on top.

Use Two-Tiered Drawers.

Two-tiered drawers are another great option to utilize that vertical space. These units give a little more space between the drawers compared to stackable drawers so you can still fit taller items in the bottom drawer. They're also a little narrower {but still have a lot of depth} so they work well around our pipes while still providing a lot of storage space.

Bathroom Drawer Organization

Drawer dividers of some type are a must to keep all of those little bathroom items in their place. These acrylic drawer  organizers are my favorite. They come in a variety of sizes, are stackable, and can be moved around in a variety of configurations. Even in our shallow drawers, I can still fit two layers of the bins.  I use them for pretty much all of our bathroom drawers including my make-up storage. {You can read more about my make-up organization here.}

If you don't need the stackable option, there are other drawer divider bins, expandable drawer dividers, or adjustable organizers to choose from. Just make sure you know what items you're storing and what space you will need available for them. If your storage needs will change over time, look for adjustable organizers that can easily be adapted.

I hope that's given you lots of ideas to help organize your own bathroom cabinets. For more bathroom organization ideas, check out this post. Happy Organizing!

Shop the Post

I've tried to link as many of the products as I could for you, as well as some other favorite bathroom organizers that might be helpful. When applicable, I've also listed links for both US and Canadian sites. I know most of our purchases are online lately, so I hope this helps. You can also find more of my favorite bathroom organization products in my Amazon shop HERE.

iDesign Acrylic Stick On Toothbrush Holder – Amazon
The Home Edit Divided Lazy Susan – The Container Store or Canadian Tire {This one from Target is also similar.}
MadeSmart Two-Tiered Drawer Unit – Target or Amazon {they even have mini drawer units if you're short on space}
The Home Edit Acrylic Stackable Divided Drawer – The Container Store or Canadian Tire
The Home Edit Acrylic Divided Bin – The Container Store or Canadian Tire
iDesign AFFIX acrylic storage bins – Amazon
The Home Edit small acrylic bins – The Container Store or Canadian Tire
iDesign acrylic drawer organizers {various sizes available} – Amazon
Con-Tact Shelf Liner – Canadian Tire {I've also used this one before which I also liked}
Wood Tray on Counter – Decor Steals
Wood Pedestal – local store, but I've seen similar ones at Michaels in the seasonal home decor section

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Bathroom Vanity Shelf Organizer

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Contemporary Bathroom Vanities

Contemporary Bathroom Vanities

There isn't a home design that passes through here that doesn't have an amazing bathroom idea that is completed with a beautiful modern vanity unit. From ultra contemporary designs with shallow glass basins and waterfall taps, to rustic wood vanities with vessel sinks and matte black faucets, we've seen and loved them all. It can be a daunting task to find your ideal vanity cabinet style with so much inspiration to peruse, so we've pulled 40 of our favourites together in one cohesive collection. Whether it's a small single vanity you're thinking of, or a set of double vanities, we're sure there's something here that would splash a bit of style into your scheme.

• 1 |
• Visualizer: Mia Design Studio

Diving straight in with a ultra modern vanity, this unit appears to hover above the ground. A waterfall tap throws water into a rectangular integrated basin.

• 2 |
• Visualizer: ArsVisual Group

Curling back around on itself to form a lower shelf, this modern wood vanity has a perfect for spot for storing fresh towels and toiletries.

• 3 |
• Visualizer: Ladislav Lacko

This modern farmhouse bathroom vanity has a chrome towel rail mounted beneath the countertop and is teamed with a simple vessel-style bathroom sink.

• 4 |
• Visualizer: KYDE

A rustic modern bathroom vanity provides great contrast in a smooth white bathroom scheme.

• 5 |
• Visualizer: TOL'KO interiors

The basin in this design cuts straight through the centre of a low level vanity unit. The unit comes complete with storage cubby and has a padded seat at one end.

• 6 |
• Visualizer: TOL'KO interiors

This pink and monochrome bathroom design has a grey unit that is wall mounted in front of a full length mirror, and lit by glamorous bathroom vanity lights.

• 7 |
• Visualizer: Third Aesthetic

Even compact schemes can have a stylish wash zone, as this small modern vanity area shows. The gold shelf above it is a real show stopper.

• 8 |
• Visualizer: SFN Architecture

Potted greenery paired with metallic copper accents bring color to their stone-clad backdrop. In the mirror, you can see reflections of tropical plant bathroom wall decor that continues the theme across the room.

• 9 |
• Visualizer: Wertikal Constructions

Modern vanities don't always have to be wall mounted. This floor standing example has lots of storage.

• 10 |
• Visualizer: Zrobym

Blonde wood tones are a beautiful warming accompaniment to the cool countertop, white faucet and walls of this fresh bathroom scheme.

• 11 |
• Designer: Sarah Richardson

If your home has a retro vibe then this mid century modern bathroom vanity might hit the mark.

• 12 |
• Visualizer: Karolina Chrząszcz

These bathroom cabinets add interest in spades with their contrasting grey and wood colour scheme.

• 13 |
• Visualizer: Julia Kononenko

A unique vessel sink can make even simple bathroom furniture look high-end.

• 15 |
• Visualizer: Nika Vorotyntseva

The integrated basin in this modern grey bathroom vanity gives the piece an unfussy profile, allowing feature pieces like the decorative wall mirror to take center stage.

• 16 |
• Designer: ArchObraz
• Photographer: Andrey Avdeenko

When going for a simplistic bathroom decor of grey and white, try adding indoor plants to breathe a bit of life into your scheme. By the vanity unit is a great spot.

• 17 |
• Visualizer: Serj Fedin

Rustic wood vanities are more versatile than you think. This one here looks cool in a dark masculine setting but the same one would look beautiful against a white and blush backdrop.

• 20 |
• Visualizer: Ronaldo Rosa

This large vanity unit has only a single basin. The extended countertop provides opportunity for a makeup area and for some lavish decoration. A separate matching volume is mounted beneath for hidden storage.

• 21 |
• Visualizer: Ronaldo Rosa

These black vanity cabinets are teamed with a wooden countertop. The gap between the two is an ideal place for spare towels and face cloths.

• 22 |
• Visualizer: Julia Lublianova

A small vanity unit is ideal for a child's bathroom. Having a basin without a surrounding countertop means that there is nowhere for clutter to accumulate – and there is less to clean!

• 23 |
• Visualizer: Darkroom

For a couple who spend their early mornings battling for space to get ready in the bathroom, a double sink bathroom vanity really is the solution! Just look at this harmonious vision.

• 24 |
• Visualizer: Olga Podgornaja & Andrey Privalov

A white bathroom vanity unit looks crisp against a charcoal grey bathroom scheme.

• 25 |
• Visualizer: Shafiga Zeynalova

Striped tiles teamed with dark wood wet panelling just requires a simple vanity shelf, so as not to detract from the bold bathroom decor.

• 26 |
• Visualizer: Yevhen Zahorodnii

A large vessel sink looks amazing on a chunky vanity shelf with matching cabinets.

• 27 |
• Visualizer: Patricia Castro

When accessorising your vanity, give special consideration to your faucet as it can completely change the look of your vanity set up. Also consider adding geometric trimmings for a contemporary look, and sourcing modern trash cans.

• 28 |
• Visualizer: Shireen Abbas

This pink and copper vanity has an old Hollywood vibe.

• 29 |
• Visualizer: Marina Cherkashyna

A bathroom vanity can combine many different types of storage.

• 30 |
• Visualizer: Viktor Kanishchev

A black vanity doesn't have to appear heavy, the pale wood shelf under this one lifts the look.

• 31 |
• Designer: Studioart

This floating vanity has a rectangular glass basin and an LED lighting strip.

• 32 |
• Visualizer: Rusu Ruslan

If you restrict the bold colour in your bathroom to just the towels, it means you can change it out easily and cheaply at any time. Keep large fixed items more neutral, like this concrete vanity unit.

• 33 |
• Visualizer: Igor Sirotov

If you don't need the storage, then how about a modern pedestal?

• 35 |
• Visualizer: Yumo Architects

If you're an avid follower of fashion then try putting a matte black faucet with your white basin, no matter what the colour of the vanity.

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• Visualizer: Thao Uyen

This basin is set within the countertop.

• 38 |
• Designer: 2B Group

Mirror fronted cabinets make an optical illusion of added space.

• 39 |
• Source: Toscoquattro

Two separate unique sinks can be put in the same space if a double vanity isn't an option within your bathroom layout.

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• Source: Toscoquattro

And for something completely different: How about an island vanity that you can walk all the way around!

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40 Double Sink Bathroom Vanities
50 Beautiful Vanity Chairs & Stools

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