How did you spend your New Years Eve?? I went to see the fireworks and had way too many alcohol beverages (no I didn’t, I had one. But did I sound cool for a second?)

Here is a photo from New Years Eve. Can you believe that this is my 7th year out of highschool? I can't!! Crazy.

Anyway, I thought it might be a nice idea to look back at the goals I had set for myself at the start of 2011 and see if I achieved them.

Here are the goals I had in 2011

Go to the gym at least 4 times a week (holidays excluded) – Yes I did this one!!

Swim with dolphins – I’ve had this goal for the past 5 years and its really not that unachievable. 2011 is the year! – 2011 wasn’t the year..I found out some shocking things about the way the dolphins in captivity are caught and don’t want to support it. I did hand feed a wild dolphin though!!
My sister is on the left (doing most of the feeding in this shot) and I am on the right. Excuse my other sister’s language. She was very excited! I’m on the right and fed the dolphin after this was filmed.

Eat smaller portions of healthier food – Yes! Definitely achieved this one. Eating 6 small meals a day has become normal for me now

Never feel ashamed/embarrassed about my body (because I’ll always be bikini ready) – Hmm, I can’t say that I didn’t felt ashamed/embarrassed of my body at all in 2011. I can say that my confidence increased tremendously though

Spend more time with my parents – This is a difficult one, my parents divorced in 2011 so it is hard to spend time with them because it always has to be separate and there is the risk of upsetting the other one. I probably spent the same amount of time with them as 2010

Explore South East Asia for a month or more and not be afraid to try new things – Yes I went to South East Asia and became a qualified scuba diver!

Be more outgoing and confident – Not really achieved. I better sign up to toastmasters this year!

Don’t go to fast food restaurants as often – Yep! Achieved

Have a closer relationship with my sisters - I think I achieved this one. We went on a sister weekend to Sydney and I booked a trip to Fiji with my twin sister (leaving in 12 days YAY)

Looking forward to spending 7 days in Mana Island with my sister!

Get a dslr camera and learn how to use it! – I bought the camera but didn’t learn how to use it. Auto mode is my best friend at the moment. 50% achieved

Take better care of my hair and skin – I started using under eye cream and making it routine to moisturise my face every night. I also started dry brushing but wasn’t SUPER consistent with it. Also, I have discovered Kerastase shampoo and conditioner. My hair has NEVER been healthier yay. AND my sister and I bought a Nano Keratin treatment machine together. I’d say this was achieved.

Drink green tea! - Not really achieved. I have had it on and off during the year but never made it a daily thing

See baby turtles hatching – I didn’t see them hatching but held a baby turtle that had recently hatched and released it into the ocean in the Philippines!

Baby Turtles - Bad quality photo, taken with my boyfriend's phone! It was a spur of the moment thing and was magical! One of my best memories in 2011

Go on more beachwalks – appreciate nature – I probably went on less beach walks because it was a busier year. This will be on the goal list for 2012

Walk my dogs more often – I took them to the dog park every Sunday to socialise which counts! Kind of achieved

Take better care of my car! (it hasn’t been serviced in a while) – My dad surprised me by servicing my car while I was in Asia. YAY! I have kept it spick and span

Drink more water - Yep

Try new recipes – I did try new recipes but didn’t cook as often

Donate to charity – Achieved!

I’m still working on my goal list for 2012. Do you have any goals that you are working on??

How cool is this quote..

“If you keep on going the way you’re going you’ll end up where you’re heading – which direction are you aiming for?”

KILL ME NOW!

I know Olive Oil is considered a healthy fat but I had NO Idea how many calories were in it. I don’t really count calories but JEEZ, I’m going to lay off the oil a bit

Check out Candice Swanpoels amazing bikini body in this VS tanning promo video. She looks super skinny with amazing abs. Grr!

We all have that one little diet secret that has helped us lose weight or stay on track! I want to know your BIGGEST and BEST diet tip.
Don’t be a frenemy and keep it under wraps!

I think it’s important to feel confident, be happy and help others. Post your tip in the comment section below and some good karma will come your way!

Buying fresh fruit and vegetables from the farmers market motivates me to try new healthy recipes!

Every once in a while, invite a friend over for a meal instead of eating at a restaurant. Restaurants aren't usually concerned about the amount of butter and oil going into dishes. They just want it to taste good! Know what you're eating

Making sure at least one meal per day is a fresh salad

Sharing dessert with a friend will cut calories in half! Imagine the difference after one, three or even FIVE years if you did it EVERY time!

Here are a few of your answers from twitter:

@MelissaJadeL 250-calorie meals, five times a day. my fave: boca burger w/ soy cheese + veggie bacon, w/ a little organic ketchup.

@MelissaJadeL hahaha Don’t Diet ! Just eat clean 80 % of the time & when you indulge make sure you ENJOY it

@MelissaJadeL NOT obsessing and thinking about dieting all the time, just choosing healthy meals etc & getting on with other things.

@MelissaJadeL eat only when I’m hungry and until I’m satisfied, not full! And hydrate all day long!

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