Bikini Body Getting there!

So I refer to my previous post "WHY ARE YOU SO THIN" and I would like to tell all my readers that I was wrong.

I might be thin but I’m not fit…

Thank you to Chris Walsh for pointing this out but I’ll still tell everyone that I’m a curvy size 8 (pants size not shoe size).

So this guy Chris Walsh, who somehow reminds me of Joe Manganiello (sorry for drooling), invites me to join the Bikini Body 2016 classes at 360 Specialized Training gym. I, of course, agree to take these classes (cos you know if Joe knocks on my door I need to be ready… Bikini Body ready).

Joe Manganiello

Miss Molly: Hi Muscle Man Chris. Tell us a bit about yourself and how you got involved in the business of the getting people fit?

Chris: Being a fitness instructor/personal trainer was just a hobby & fun environment to be in while I was pursuing a career as a professional soccer player.

While in London going about my boyhood dream, I made a huge decision to quit football as I felt there was more to life and enjoyed the more relaxed nature of keeping fit and assisting others.

Naturally my structure and discipline flowed into my work and teamed with the creative and fun side of me, turned me into a Personal Training machine. I was seeing 50- 60 clients a week.

I pursued PTing to the perceived pinnacle, training individual high profile clients & travelling the world for a bit before I quickly missed the very reason why I started in the beginning: to assist as many people as possible to live a healthy lifestyle through exercise.

Hey ladies, is this enough motivation for you to join 360 Specialized Training Gym

I decided to come back to my favourite city, Cape Town and train trainers up in a business format where my excess overflowed into them. Now in the new upgraded 360 gym we also offer memberships alongside the Personal Training so more people get to experience the product. To protect the quality for now, I want to keep it all under one roof while everything takes shape so to speak.

Miss Molly: Would you prefer Betty Spaghetti or Curvy Candi?

Chris: I love my pasta and I love my chocolate. Together, probably not so much

Miss Molly: Which do you dislike more: stretch marks or cellulite?

Chris: On me, I wouldn't know. On girls, I think these are very shallow things and rather drawing attention to them and creating unnecessary body issues, would rather give praise to their assets (I don't mean breasts) and unknowingly give them exercises to assist them if they had shown they are upset with certain areas.

Miss Molly: Do you consume alcohol and is it a good idea to do so while on a exercise regimen like the Bikini Body Challenge? Just asking, cos I wanna know…

Chris: Yes, a glass or two of wine during the week is always welcome and the occasional binge (These are becoming way too rare for my liking these days). I'm all about lifestyle and would rather seek a reduction than a complete removal. Life is to be lived and training aids your ability to enjoy it even more.

Miss Molly: In your opinion what’s the sexiest female muscle group (not the kegel muscle)?

Chris: When you see the body through my eyes, it's like a curse. When my friends are saying: "Check that girl's ass!" I'm going: "Her feet are externally rotated, her knees cave in, yes, that means her glutes are weak and that's why her bum is changing hemispheres every time she takes a step!" So posture is important to me, also displays the confidence of a woman. I like the full package, which definitely contains some intellect and sense of humour.

Chris Walsh

Magic Mike Training

Watch my transformation!

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When people ask me, “Why are you so thin?” I usually answer with:

• I work out for at least two hours a day
• I live a healthy lifestyle
• I don’t eat
• I’ve been to a plastic surgeon

For those of you questioning and to the majority of you wondering, I’m gonna set the record straight… Here comes the truth about my figure that you are so interested in.

I do A LOT of washing. (step-by-step workout below)

1. Raise your washing lines. Squat to pick up an item then stretch to hang it


2. Walk – plonk the washing basket as far away from the washing line as possible. Refer to step one


3. Don’t forget to keep yourself hydrated

I still can't find the mountain!

They don’t have a mountain or an ocean (I know… I sound like a typical Capetonian) and even though the scenery isn’t quite what I’m used to, the people make up for it. Beautiful women, cars, buildings and friendly faces (except on the road of course). After hearing stories from my fellow Capetonians, I expected the worst from JHB, however, I only got the best. It was as if the JHB Daily newspaper wrote a front page article notifying the good people of JHB that I’ll be coming to town and everyone is to be on their best behaviour. I spent most of Youth Day 2016 in Soweto (Watch video). As expected, there was a lot of youth. All of them acknowledging what happened in 1976, appreciating the sacrifices which were made to make South Africa a better place for today’s youth.

JHB’s vibe is so chilled (compared to Cape Town). People don’t feel the need to “be better” or “look better” than the next person – like that chick at Cape Town International Airport giving me vuil-kuiker before our departure. People are free to play in the fountain at Mall of Africa, they can leave empty beer bottles in the road (as long as it’s on the white line) – which is sad because you can get money if you return the empty bottle.

Inside Mall of Africa

I was blown away at Goliath Comedy Club. You know that place right? It’s the one where the hostess pulls out your seat for you, asks if the view is to your satisfaction, shows you where the bathrooms are and points out where the bars are situated, very important to do that.

Does this need a caption?

The only negative thing I can say about JHB, in my experience, is that travelling is a bitch! You literally have to use the loo before you leave and, also, please remember to pack in padkos.


I was approached by two beggers during my stay in JHB compared to the eight who approach me on the daily in Cape Town.

The full wrap up of our #JoziTakeOver blog campaign will be on its way in the days to come but just to wet your appetite in the meanwhile I present you with this little feature.


Not to give to much away as yet, but for most of you who have been following my #JoziTakeOver posts on social media might have seen this video already, if you haven't then enjoy and feel free to share.

Brittney Collins needs no introduction to my family and friends, but for those of you who don't know this vibrant young lady... meet Brittney. She is a clothing designer / dressmaker and my go-to-girl when I'm in need of an outfit for an event.

Brittney was kind enough to spare some of her time away from her sewing machine to answer these questions:

Miss Molly: Hi Brittney. Thank you for taking the time to chat to me. Tell us about the moment you realised that you wanted to be a clothing designer.

Brittney: Hi Miss Molly,it's such a pleasure to get this opportunity to chat to you.

So it all started when I was 8 years old. I always had an urge to create, whether it was sketching or even making barbie clothing haha. As I grew older I started developing my own style. Taking an interest in textiles and design. Fashion became a part of me.

Miss Molly: Who is you favourite fashion icon?

Brittney: I have many, but If we talking about a celebrities I'd have to say Rihanna. She is not afraid to take risks and is definitely a trend-setter.

I'm a big fan of Kendall Jenner. Her style is sophisticated, yet still sexy and chic.

Miss Molly: If someone wants you to design a clothing item and it doesn't suit their figure, would you tell them?

Brittney: If a client were to tell me exactly what they wanted and I knew it wouldn't suit them I'd have to be honest and say "I would like to give you my advice as a designer. The style that you have chosen is not exactly the right choice for you. I would like for you to look your best. What if we make a few changes for the style to compliment your figure". This has happened quite a few times.

Miss Molly: Where do you see yourself in the next 10 years?

Brittney: I would like to be a well known Fashion Designer, for my business to be well established and have my online  clothing store available all over South Africa. There are still quite a few steps that I need to take to get to this point.

Miss Molly: What is a fashion "must-have" this winter?

Brittney: A fashion "must-have" would be a statement coat.  Not only does it keep you warm but you will look super chic.  Also a pair of skinny jeans with knee high boots would be a must. You could do a casual look or dress up for a night out. I'm loving the blanket wrap scarf, a trendy look right now.




Here's how to contact Brittney:

FaceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/brittney.collins08/

Instagram: @Brittneybme

ALPHA BITCH LEECH

When people walk out of your life due to a stone in the road, it leaves you feeling like a revolving door – transparent and dizzy – because most of the time you are not even sure how things escalated to this point that such drastic and dramatic measures were put into place. You are left confused and frustrated at this whole situation.

You try your utmost best to accommodate your friend. You are their listening ear, the one they can always depend on, their confidant. Life is an open field of daisies and butterflies until the ONE time you cannot give your mind, body and soul to them and they cut you out of their lives.

Keep a balanced relationship

If this has never happened to you then you are probably the Alpha-Leech.

Friendship is like a two-pan scale – the giving and receiving transactions should sort of balance.

Once the Alpha-Leech realises that you have other places to go and other people to see they will get jealous and try to ruin all things good (if any) about your relationship and try to turn people against you (usually the ones closest to you). If your relationship takes this corner then it is best that you let it go.

1986:

• The year The Oprah Winfrey Show was aired for the first time
• The year of good music (some of the tracks are still played in the clubs)
• The year the disposable camera was invented – try taking a selfie with that!

1986  was also the year we were born. “I was born first so that makes me the eldest and you have to listen to me” I remember reminding him of this all the time. “Two weeks and two days to be exact, Lyle!”

I imagine our mothers used to put their bellies together so that we could have play-dates.

We weren’t just cousins; you were my brother, my everything. You always looked out for me with an extremely protective nature.

We grew up together, we liked the same things, and we even dressed alike.

A bond no-one could break – we always had each other’s backs.

I have so many memories of you (especially your crazy moments). I think about you every day. I miss how we could talk for hours about absolutely nothing. I miss your random phone calls “smaak a beer?”

I know I am not the only one who misses you, I know I am not the only one who is sad and I’m definitely not the only one who wishes you were still here.


Thank you for teaching me to tie my shoe laces.

I've never like facial hair, on both males and females. I think this is why my husband decided to grow his beard... a hard prickly beard (thanks genetics for ruining my life).

It was terrible! Kissing him while his facial spikes pierce my skin leaving me to look like a red-faced spider monkey. Hugging him and getting stabbed in the neck at the same time confused how I should feel about physical affection. Lying next to him while he pricked my sensitive brain with his new best friend... the ginger-beard-man! I often fantasied about rubbing hair remover on his face while he slept but it didn't materialize because I prefer waxing him.

I was ready to make an appointment with a hypnotherapist to help me block out my husband's scary beard, yes I was afraid of his face!

My knight in shining armour arrived:

Blow your trumpets for KAROO BEARD OIL
After just one week of using Karoo Beard Oil, his beard was softer than ever. I can safely say we can now live our lives as normal again (well, as normal as life can be with a beard).

Don't tell anyone, but I actually enjoy rubbing his silky smooth ginger facial hairs at night before I sleep.

Yes, ladies and gentleman, I am talking about none other than Dalin Oliver (he's a stand-up comedian for those of you who don’t know).

Our first encounter was at the Chilli Bar on a Thursday night. Dalin walked on stage full of confidence and entertained the crowd with is unique sense of humour. Now, about four years later, I watched Dalin perform at the Baxter Theatre in his one-man-stand-up-comedy-show: I Came, I Taught, I Left.

What an amazing experience it is to watch someone grow the way I’ve watched Dalin grow (yes, dude, I have been stalking you for quite some time). From a “hello, bye” guy to a hug and “howsit!” guy. Dalin has not let the fame get to his nose head.

The show is about Dalin’s life experiences and he is extremely descriptive in the way he explains his encounters with his friends, family, colleagues, learners and educators which makes the show quite intimate (the intimacy could be because of the venue setting).

I would recommend all educators to watch this show as a “you are not alone in the struggle” team-building. Everyone can relate to this show and have a good laugh at the same time (except home-schooled kids who won’t really understand). Dalin interacts with the crowd, so if you fancy yourself a joke(r) or just love being in the spotlight, book your tickets now!

I saw Stuart Taylor after the show and he looked at me and I looked at him thinking “I know you, I wrote about you… but you don’t even know I exist”

*note to self* 
Learn how to use Twitter and get people to like my Facebook Page.

Dalin was kind enough to take me backstage for a short interview and to have a quick catch-up. I of course didn’t say five words to him – VersatileLyle did all the talking.

I recently went fishing with some family members and while sitting on the shore with my fishing rod deep in the waters, I learnt a valuable life lesson… NO DON’T SCROLL DOWN, READ MY STORY!

At the tender age of young; my good looks, charming personality and “long hair” was nibbled by a certain young gentle man. I, of course, took very little interest in this – let’s call him Great White – Great White as I was on my own in the deep blue sea having the most fun just flaunting my bait and adjusting with the tides.

About fifteen year later (which is about 100 years in real fishing time), the same Great White nibble again! The audacity! But I didn’t mind cos I was getting lonely bobbing around by myself anyways. Eventually I took the change, I started by battle, waiting for the Great White to bite and then slowly reel him in. for those who have been fishing will know that reeling in a fish isn’t easy and bear in mind I was reeling in a Great White – great catch right!

Long story short (cos don’t have to know all the details), I reeled this Great White in, took a selfie with my catch and believe me, all the other fisher-girls were and still are jealous.

Moral of the story:

The patient fisher-girl gets the best catch.

Oh yes,

And they lived happily ever after.

At the weekend I attended my first ever J&B Met, I now know what all the hype is about.
4 days before the Met, myself and Miss Molly hadn't even given it any thought. We planned to attend the 2017 edition, then along came Goldie from Goldie Media and she surprised us with tickets to the event. This surprise put us into a spiral (POEP STORM) we now had to research the theme and rush getting appropriate attire for one of the social highlights of the year.

I decided I needed to wear a hat of some sort and Miss Molly was frantically trying to sort herself out as well. My ensemble consisted of just a hat, shirt, shorts, sneakers, sunglasses and beaded accessories. Miss Molly on the other hand was having issues deciding on an outfit (for more on that read her story about the met here).

The Met is all about glitz, glamour, gambling and of course seeing some horses race. Now there was an abundance of glitz and glam as far as the eye could see and it was hard not to try and break your neck with all the beautiful woman around. As far as the gambling and the racing goes, lets just say I had a bad day haha.

Miss Molly & Goldie looking fabulous

Striking a pose with a fan - Lucian

Catching up with Devdondidit

Chilling with Kev

Me & Miss Molly	with Miss Molly & Ashton
Ryan & Tatum	Meet the Africa's
Roger got his hair did	Aimee & Brett
We keep bumping into each other - Jodi	Mr Worldwide - Jason Smith

Some Videos at the Met:

Thanks J&B Met for an awesome experience, see you again next year!

Four days before the J&B Met, Goldie arrived at my house, unannounced, to surprise me with two tickets to the Met as a pre-birthday pressie. Uhm… ok. Now what?

*drum-roll for my most asked question* “What must I wear?”

First thought: dress up as a bottle of J&B? Wear my clothes inside-out? Wear my clothes back-to-front? Second (and better) thought: beg and borrow.

Watch this transformation:
Some people spend a fortune on an outfit for this glamorous event. Total cost of my outfit = R200 for shoes, which by the way, was not bought for this particular occasion.

The J&B Met is definitely an event I would like to attend on an annual basis hint hint. There’s so much to see and do – besides watching the horses compete for first prize of course. Ladies and gentleman looking their absolute best all thanks to "Allota Effort" (yes, Miss Fagina got married to Mr Effort).
Some were classy, some filled their outfits to capacity and some could have just worn their undies. There are just so many people to look at.

I had the most awesome time with my main squeeze, VersatileLyle and we partied the night away with our two favourite carnivores... How do you like you steak again?

Special thanks to:
VersatileLyle for being awesome
GoldieStyling
Mandy Henriques
Cindy Henriques
Shahieda Valley
The Carnivores (Kev and Tania)