015 Saturday Matinee

OK this is a film I have been putting off watching because well I just didn't think it was going to be my thing. As a kid in the 90s I enjoyed watching wrestling on TV on a Saturday afternoon but I didn't really want to watch a film about an old washed up wrestler, that kind of has a similar appearance to triple H... look at my knowing the names of a "real" wrestler! Told you I watched it on Saturday afternoons but that was before I had a choice and it would usually be followed by Baywatch... traumatic childhood!

But this film was more than I thought it would be.... it was sweet and sensitive and even though the cover makes it look like a total guys film it really isn't. So for all you girls out there who have been putting off watching this with your other half's because you don't think it is your thing I would definitely say you should give it a go.

Micky Rourke plays the ageing wrestler "The Ram", who appears to have had a relatively successful career as a wrestler despite him living in a trailer and struggling to make ends meet now. But no one can wrestle forever?!?

Marisa Tomei as the love interest/stripper is AMAZING!! I had to go on IMDB to check out what age she is because she looked stunning! And played her character so amazingly well.

At the end of the film I had a little tear in my eye. So maybe if you haven't seen this yet you should consider a quiet night in on Valentines and rent/download the Wrestler and snuggle up on the sofa and watch this film.

Kate
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Week 2 Diet Update

I have just completed the second week of my 15kg in 15 week diet challenge and things are going quite well, I haven't been stepping on the scales because in the first couple of weeks I don't think it is much use worrying about numbers. Using the MyFitnessPal App to monitor my calorie intake on a daily basis has been really helpful! Today I just put together a menu plan for the week and did an online tescos shop for delivery tomorrow evening, hopefully this will save me some time in the evenings because things have been rather hectic recently.

Next week I am hoping to add some more exercise and fitness into my daily routine, what I really want is a 30min workout to do in the morning before I go to work. So after reading lots of work out reviews I have ordered some weights and a copy of Jillian Micheals 30 Day Shred. The workout is supposed to be in three levels of workouts that go through three core exercise groups... Strength, Cardio and Abs. Rather than 10 days at each level I will be aiming to do level 1 until I can keep up and then upping to level 2 and so on..... I shall keep you updated with the outcome... and maybe next week the weigh in and some progress photos?!?

Kate
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