2017 Goals

Hi guys!

What’s that? I’m writing twice in one week! I know!!! Shock horror >.<

As the other day I gave a little (large) summary of my 2016 I thought I’d now have a natter about my goals for the next year. I have got quite a few – but some are like.. mini goals, so once I’ve achieved them I can step it up a notch!

• Complete PIIT28 – if you don’t know what this is, take a look at Blogilates. Cassey Ho basically has her own fitness channel, which is based around ‘pop pilates’ – a more upbeat version of pilates with an aim to improve your core, strength, muscles and your mood! Cassey is such a positive person and once you do her work out calendars with her upbeat personality.. and then see the awesome results after even just a couple of weeks sticking to it – you definitely get a boost! Exercise has helped me a lot through the dark times in my life so I would definitely recommend it for anyone that is struggling a little ❤
• Run 5km by March – this is one of my mini goals – Which I actually managed to complete today! That was quick hey! I managed it last year, then I stopped running for the winter months as it was too dark before and after work but I got a hivis jacket for christmas so now i’ve picked it up again. So far I’ve only been able to run 3km, but today I slowed my pace down (I usually try do it as quick as possible) and I totally surprised myself and managed the 5km!! My new goal is going to be to reach 7.5km by March! That’s going to be a bit more of a stretch!

• Embrace ‘me’ – this is an important one, so many people (including myself) alter themselves or judge themselves because of other people, I am constantly comparing myself to others and this is something that I need to stop because I am well aware that the person I am comparing myself too and that I think is beautiful or clever, talented etc.. is probably doing the exact same thing as everyone else and comparing themselves as well – and then it becomes a never ending cycle. So.. instead, I am going to embrace me and love me for who I am, what I am, what I look like, what I enjoy doing and just live life how I would like to!
• Blog more – well I think I’m doing pretty well with that one so far! Two posts in one week – look at me go!!
• Healthy body/muscle – I get a lot of physical pain, from joints to muscles, back, headaches, so I’m hoping to try live a healthier lifestyle with more stretching exercises and things to try and reduce / relieve that pain.
• Cook 1 clean meal per week – I basically have a shit’ton of cookbooks, yet I always cook the same meals from each ones because they’re ‘safe’. For Christmas I asked for Niomi Smart’s Eat Smart cook book – a plant based healthy eating book. Not necessarily a diet book but more of a lifestyle change! I am not going full on vegan / plant based however it would be good to get more of those veggies into my system! My aim is to pick one meal from this book each week – even if I don’t think I’ll like it and make it. I also have Fearne Cotton’s cook book – which I may also try if I run out of recipes before the end of the year!
• Complete 2017 medication free – this is a biggy for me! For years I struggled with depression and anxiety, probably from the age of about 13. in 2015 I got to the point where I couldn’t cope anymore and I was scared of what I might do – so I went to group therapy (pretty scary with social anxiety – but I did it!) and then went to the doctors where I was prescribed medication, I later met my lovely boyfriend and then in 2016 I left my job and started somewhere new where the atmosphere is a lot more positive and my mr and I bought our first house! So.. December 2016 I decided I didn’t want to continue the medication and I weaned myself off (With approval from my doctor). I have now started 2017 without any medication, I took my last tablet on the 20th December I think and It’s going ok so far – I have the odd moment where I feel low and I do get scared, thinking is it coming back? But then I Also thing – I could just be feeling low – which everyone does! Soooo yeah! My aim is to try and get through this year without my happy pills 🙂

Anyways, it’s nearly 8:30pm so my other half will be home any minute and I haven’t started cooking tea – oopsie! So I better go!

But first, what are your goals for 2017??

Much Love xo

LJ