Starting Slimming World

Hello:) Hope you are well so today I decided to do Slimming World I'm not going to bore you with the 'new year new me' malarkey because that doesn't work with me I see it for what it is just another day. Although for some people that doesn't mean these new year resolutions aren't enough to kick start motivation I just don't seem to follow things through especially as a 'new year resolution' which I must admit is my downfall. It appealed more to me than Weight Watchers because there is no counting/weighing/measuring, I can eat as much as I want including all the carbs, still enjoy proper meals & also have treats everyday in the form of syns.

This will actually be my second attempt at Slimming World I joined only a few months ago around August like today I just decided to go for it- not talking myself out of it just going to the nearest meeting. I was only there for two weeks- yes I know it was a pitiful attempt. It definitely wasn't a a traditional 'diet' I ate until I was full, I was constantly snacking & in the two weeks I lost half a stone-yes! I didn't do any exercise what so ever & there wasn't a salad in sight, I also had chocolate every night. Why did I stop? One weekend I had some major changes including moving to a new flat & getting a new job both were unexpected & completely stressed me out. So from that weekend on Slimming World wasn't priority I started eating unhealthily again for convenience & put weight on. Instead of brushing myself off & starting again through embarrassment I just didn't go back- which was pretty silly of me.

Today I woke up pretty positive for a change & I decided I wanted to give Slimming World another try. Being New Years Eve I didn't realize that all the classes near me have been changed to different days i.e yesterday so the next class wont be until the next week. I still have my Slimming world pack & with the power of the internet I have access to hundreds of delicious recipes. The reason to 'why now' is with the gain of even more pounds I've put on with over indulging on Christmas goodies I literally cannot breathe in my clothes. I also have PCOS Polycystic Ovary Syndrome so I really need to shed some weight to reduce my symptoms & basically live a healthier lifestyle. I may do a post about PCOS in the future, I would love to speak to more women who have it as I don't actually know anyone who suffers from it. I don't have a particular weight goal I just want to be healthy & happy as does everyone else. According to the BMI chart I need to lose about 4 stone & I'm in the obese category but I'll be happy with any amount of weight loss. I've actually been over a stone heavier than what I am now at my heaviest & have been overweight all my life. I'm excited to start this journey again properly & will hopefully learn how to actually cook. I'll update every week to let you know how I'm getting on.

Have you every tried Slimming World?

So it's time to say goodbye to 2013 hope you have an amazing Hogmanay and stay safe, see you next year!

Christmas Goodies 2013

Hello I really do apologize for the lack of Christmasy posts I haven't been feeling too well for the past few weeks so have been taking it easy- I know its such a bad excuse but I will hopefully make up for it in the upcoming weeks. I hope you had a lovely Christmas & have an amazing new year with your family & friends!

I've seen a few blog posts of what people got for Christmas so I thought I would do a post too. I spent the day with my family, my boyfriend also spent Christmas with us this year he usually goes back home to Manchester to spend time with his family but wanted to celebrate with us so it made this year extra special. I'd like to say that I got all dressed up but as every year I spent the day at my mum & dads in my jammies watching t.v and eating, my idea of a perfect day. I had such a lovely day & hope you did too.

 I'm so grateful & I absolutely love everything I've received. I got some amazing chunky real leather boots from new look I haven't took them off since Christmas day they're so comfortable & I love the chunky heel. They give me an extra inch or so to my height so yes I am now over 5ft with these boots on. These beautiful diamond studs that I cant stop staring at, Jimmy Choo perfume that smells like heaven. Lush bath bomb set & this lush FUN set I love play-dough & have been reliving my childhood I almost don't want to actually use it- of course these smell amazing! These Bodyshop bits are passion fruit which I've never smelled before but is now my favorite scent from there. I think these are only out at Christmas- you should go have a sniff of these babies before they go. Gorgeous jewellery from New Look & Primark the beaded bracelet & rings are hand made by my amazing auntie, make-up bits from MUA I love the nail polish & the Real Techniques Miracle complexion sponge that I've used everyday since. Of course some snugly p.j's & socks that I've already worn & chocolate that I've shamelessly devoured & always look forward too .

I also got some money that I'm putting towards some holiday bits, we go away at at the end of January. We booked this holiday earlier this year and its surprisingly our first. My boyfriend has really bad panic attacks and anxiety so will have to see how this holiday goes but after this there will hopefully be more to come:) I can't wait to see some sun!

 What's your plans for New Year Eve?