Showing posts with label change. Show all posts
Showing posts with label change. Show all posts

Friday, 5 January 2018

The Newest Of Years

Hmmm, 

What a year it's been! Now is when I'm meant to be thinking about my new years resolutions right? That's totally something people do, but does anyone actually stick with their resolutions? 


I think for myself, I'd like to set reasonable goals that I actually feel I can achieve, things that are important to me, not crazy weight loss or giving up addictions (hello, coffee!) and silly things like that. More like, I want to be a more positive person. There is so much negativity in the world and in our lives, I want to be the person who smiles at strangers and gives people compliments. I want to be the positive change!


Other things I would like to achieve are just little things such as remembering to make my bed in the morning. There is something about coming home to a made bed that makes me feel good. Like even with all of the chaos going on in the world, I can come home to an almost decent house. The same goes for doing the dishes. If I can just remember to do the dishes every night before bed, they won't stack up on the bench and annoy me. 


I am also aiming to be more in control of my eating habits. I currently follow the keto lifestyle (also known as banting or LCHF- Low Carb High Fat) and I love it. I sleep better, I have more energy and I have lost weight. The problem is, it's very easy to give in to crappy food and bad influences. I'm blaming no one but myself because only I can decide what to eat and fuel my body with. So part of my goals for 2018 is to eat healthier and be in control of my food choices. 


As they say, it's the little things in life. 


I feel like, with all of the changes I've been through this year, moving house, receiving help for my mental health, my diet change and changes in my relationships, I want to make 2018 the year for me. I want to focus on being a better person for myself and my son. I figure if I can do that, everything else will fall into place. 


What are things you want to change or make your goals?

Monday, 29 September 2014

I Can Smell A Change In The Air

Ah, the sun is out, the birds are chirping, Summer is on it's way! Which means it's time for me to hide indoors somewhere with air-conditioning. My body and heat, just aren't friends. I have nosebleeds every day, I chafe, I sweat, I hate it. Seriously. I hate Summer. I am not afraid to say it;

I HATE SUMMER!

Bring on Winter or Autumn or Spring. Any of them, as long as they aren't Summer.

Anyway, Summer has nothing to do with this post, just thought I would tell everyone of my dislike for Summer.

So, as many of you know, I have an amazing best friend Alex, who features here and on my YouTube channel. Well, Alex has become a bit of a gym junkie the past couple of months, and mentioned her want for a 'gym buddy' when we were cooking the other night. 

Hmmm, me, go to the gym? Well, stranger things have happened!

We had a bit of a chat, about the benefits of going to the gym, and how fun it would be, and how motivating we would be for each other. We were looking at all of the classes available,  and though it took me a minute, I've decided to take that positive step forward in my life, and get healthy!  

Here is my before shot (shudder)



I'm meeting with one of the trainers from the gym tonight, to discuss membership options, and what might be suitable for me. Then hopefully, I can sign up for 12 months, and kick my lazy butt into gear! I've never really been excited about being active, but right now, I am anxious to leave work and head straight to the gym. I mean, I even packed my brand new gym gear (thank you Kmart!) and my runners. 

I just feel like it's the right time to make a change. I'm feeling better about myself more now than ever before, I'm in a really good place in my relationship, I love my job, the only thing I'm not 100% in love with is my body. 

The state of my body is entirely my fault. I can't blame my mother for feeding me crap, or my friends for being bad influences, I make my own choices, I decide what to eat and when to exercise. Still, it's kinda difficult going from a sedentary lifestyle, to one of constant movement. But, it's much easier taking little steps.

I've already started to change some of my bad habits. This morning, I had stevia in my coffee, instead of sugar. It tasted exactly the same, but without the empty calories. Which is handy. 

I also went for a walk during my lunch break, then did sit ups and my planks. My abs hurt, but it is so worth it. I already feel more energetic and full of life!

So, stay tuned for me making a fool out of myself as the gym, and remember, if I can do it, you can do it!

Love,

J xx

Monday, 31 March 2014

It's The Little Things - Presents!

Arrived home from our flu shot, and got straight to work with making some little changes. 
Packing up dads kitchen items, and giving the bench and tiles a quick clean, made such a difference.
Then I finally opened my very first house warming present! Mum gave me a matching toaster and kettle, in a lovely pale mint green. They're so pretty!

Before...
After!

Just a little change, but I already feel better about things, and can't wait to make more changes!


That's all for now, but I'll keep you all updated as we make our house, into our home.

Love
Jayde xx