Half of Carla

09/12/2024

1 Week of reframing my thinking - what I’ve learned.

You know, this really works.

What a shift in my mental outlook! As with everything new, we need to create a practice. My therapist explained that many of us are naturally negative as a biological need to protect us from danger. So to counteract, we need to take actionable steps.

Listing 3 things I’m looking forward to throughout the day has been a fantastic first step. It gives me the opportunity to take a moment and look at the day not only as a “to-do” list but a “what I get to do list”.

Without knowing that I was doing anything like this, Vincent actually pointed out that I seem much more calm over the last week, which is fantastic. I’ve been able to compartmentalise easier and be more present, not missing out on some lovely moments.

If you’d like to join the little group, the link is in my bio.

Xx

09/12/2024

It's going to be an emotional one 🖤🖤🖤

04/12/2024

Don’t Panic!

As comes to a close today, I know there can be so much panic around what to do next. Here’s a few suggestions whether you’re at your Dare2Dream goal weight, heading into maintenance for a break or just continuing on.

If you’ve any questions, pop them in the comments and I’ll get back to you xx

But most importantly, don’t panic!

( I’m a brand ambassador but was not asked to create this content)

03/12/2024

Choosing Positivity

Honestly guys, I’m a naturally negative person. My immediate got to is to see the bad in a situation and focus on it, paying little attention to the positives or even the neutrals.

It took me a long time to reframe my personal negative self talk but there’s no reason I can’t do it for my negative thinking.

These two weeks are the most busy I think I’ve ever been. In the lead up I was panicked about not feeling well, having a sick child, not having any “time” (anyone else constantly feel like this?). BUT everything that’s happening is incredibly positive. I’ve been presented and worked hard for the most incredible opportunities, but due to my tendency to focus on the negatives, I was going to miss out on the positives.

So, in an attempt to reduce my cortisol levels and prevent frown lines, I’m challenging myself to reframe my thinking and focus on the positives in the lead up to the holidays.

I know this is a stressful time for many of us, so I’m inviting you to join me on my broadcast channel (link in my bio) where I’ll be sharing a little daily diary of how it’s going.

I want to be really clear, this isn’t about toxic positivity. Reframing our thinking isn’t about denying our feelings, it’s more about not automatically going to the negative.

Would you like to join me?

01/12/2024

November Round Up

✨I’m not ok that she’s 21!
✨Moments with my favourite
✨Uncle Terry’s helper
✨Getting dressed in a car park like a classy bird
✨Glinda & Elphaba
✨Seeing your best friend kill it!
✨Uncle B**g B**g’s Apprentice
✨We beat the Cube
✨A moment for the belt
✨Car cuddles
✨Your Briannas
✨A festive ham
✨My 1st class back in nearly 3 months

26/11/2024

What I’ve Had Done?

*Disclaimer - I am in no way saying that anyone needs to have any “work” done, this was my own decision. This is a personal choice for each individual. I’m sharing for transparency and to let people know that if they want/have the means, there are things that you can do.

People often underestimate the impact weight loss has on your face. I went from quite the baby face, to looking older and gaunt. I had always wanted to lose weight, but at 34, I didn’t expect to look older than my years.

I trust Dr Sana Askery implicitly. The first time I met her, I trusted her because she told me no! She told me what I couldn’t do and why. There was nothing for the “sake” of it.

Over the last 2.5 years, I’ve been so happy with the work I’ve had done and it has really helped to improve my confidence.

I’m happy to answer any questions in the comments if you have them.

17/11/2024

New Video is now live - 5 Weight Loss Hacks which might help make the journey just a little bit easier on you xx

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10/11/2024

🖤This fit deserved a spot on the grid!🖤

Dress (linked in story highlights)
Harness (linked in highlights)
Bag
Necklace
Lip combo Hayley lip liner & Hildun Glow lipstick

05/11/2024

Do people treat me differently since I lost weight? This video is opening up so many discussions in the comments section.

❤Do People Really Treat You Differently After Weight Loss | Half of Carla❤It's a question I'm asked regularly, and the answer might annoy some people. How do...

04/11/2024

I’ll die living just as free as my hair

It’s wild to me when people compliment me on my hair. I’ve had such a long journey with it to try and fix my hair after weight loss & postpartum. Between box dying and lots of heat during covid, and the usual volume loss and breakage with weight loss, my hair was looking a bit worse for wear.

I started going to in July 2022 and the transformation began. I committed to nearly 2 years of blunt cuts to improve the volume and thickness. Georgina uses semi permanent dye every 7 - 8 weeks to touch up my roots and every second visit she brings the dye through the lengths. She uses a mix of black with the darkest brown to give a cool tone, very dark brown, with no red tone! But every time I get it dyed, Georgina uses a Wellaplex Bond treatment which goes into the dye and then on my hair after as a mask.

It’s been a long journey, but it’s been so worth it to have the hair I’ve always wanted xx

Let me know if you have any questions xx

27/10/2024

Dressing while losing weight!

Weight loss was incredible for many parts of my life, but not so great on my wallet! Going from a UK size 24/26 (US 20/22) to a UK 8/10 (US 4/6) meant I wasn’t able to wear the same things during the entire time I was losing weight, I had to buy some bits.

I know this can be a minefield, so I’ve put together some tips that I hope will help

22/10/2024

Burst your bubble

Thanks so much and the incredible for photos this morning. Had such a blast.
(gifted)

16/10/2024

https://youtu.be/wjajWbTgYnM?si=Lu5yyRLkD425zYU2

New Video is now live. Tips for getting "back on track" after a weight loss slip up. 🖤

❤In today's video we're chatting about how to get back on track after a weight loss slip up. I'm also talking about falling off the wagon and why I think tha...

10/10/2024

Today is World Mental Health Day, and on the day I just wanted to share a little reminder about our mental health.

As someone who’s had life long mental health struggles, I’ve had varying degrees of issues, from on the floor screaming crying, to just being withdrawn and quiet. It wasn’t until I had postnatal depression that the severe symptoms appeared. Until then I had high functioning depression but never sought proper help for it because I didn’t think my symptoms were severe enough.

So today, on World Mental Health Day, I encourage you to reach out if you don’t feel okay. Even if it looks like you’re doing okay, your feelings are valid and you don’t have to go at it alone.

06/10/2024

New video now live on YouTube -

❤3 BARRIERS TO WEIGHT LOSS I overcame to lose weight and keep it off. In today's video I'll be chatting you through three of the main things I had to overcom...

04/10/2024

When the former editor in chief of .ie takes your photo 🫡 thank you

Thank you so much to the for a wonderful day at the annual “Love Your Skin” event. So excited to learn about all the wonderful new launches! I have my eye on a few more treatments!

02/10/2024

Food I Always Stocked To Lose 180 Lbs

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New Video coming tonight at 5pm on my YouTube Channel. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss a video xx Let me know in the comments any videos you'd like to see in the future as well xx

24/09/2024

Love Your Skin Event - Giveaway Alert! Worth €300 ( 2 x tickets €150 each)

I’m so excited to be giving away 2 tickets for you and one of your friends to the South William Clinic’s “Love Your Skin” event. As you guys know, I’ve been attending the South William Clinic for the last few months and my confidence in my skin has grown so much (here’s an unedited, bare face photo to demonstrate!) My favourite treatments include laser hair removal, the unreal facials, Coolsculpt and thread vein removal. I adore the clinic and their commitment to customer service and innovation.

The Love Your Skin event will be taking place at The Westbury Hotel on Friday, 4th October, from 6.30pm. You and a friend will be treated to a self-care spectacle: a fantastic evening of education, entertainment, champagne, canapes, and a gift bag worth €100 along with a South William Clinic gift voucher worth €50. This would be a great opportunity to learn about the variety of treatments available which help us all to love our skin. I’ll also be there, chatting to Melanie Morris about my experience with my different treatments.
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*To win you must be able to attend and make your own way to the event on Friday 4th October in Dublin 2. Winner will be announced via stories on Friday 27th September.