Review of my life in 2014/ Action Plan for 2015

I wanted a place where I could just write about my life and the things that goes on in it without actually needing a reason. Predominantly I wanted to write about my struggle with weight, health, fitness and any other goals I wish to work towards.

With Christmas well and truly done and with New Year's on it's way I want to look back and see what went well and what could be improved.

I started the year making the same resolution as I have done for countless years: 'I will lose weight.' This year I was almost a stone (14 pounds) heavier than I am now. (I hadn't actually realised that until I started writing this.) The majority of that weight was lost between June and September. It has stayed off fairly easily thankfully. I have been blessed with the capacity to lose weight and keep it off with there being a few pounds worth of fluctuation. Once September started it was difficult to keep up my summer exercise regime and at the beginning of November I hurt my knee (it is still recovering) so most exercise became impossible.
I did reach a weight loss goal which resulted in a piercing as a reward. This worked wonders as an incentive. I have other piercing/weight loss goals that I want to adhere to. This means losing 6 pounds by the end of January. This will be hard because of my work load. Most things to do with weight loss will be hard for at least the first half of the year because of the extreme work load. This means little changes that will be easy to sustain.

The following list shall be a list of changes that can be implemented at one a week if not longer:

1. Whilst sitting at desk, get into the habit of tensing muscles. This can help you get some toning done whilst you work.
2. Stop snacking in the evenings.
3. Whilst walking around increase speed so as to work up a small sweat.
4. Make sure that half the food you consume is fruit or veg.
5. Be sure to stretch out thoroughly everyday.
6. Afternoon/4pm snacks should be replaced with either a pot of tea and/or some fruit or a small savoury vegetable snack (possibly celery and humous).
7. Strength exercises (e.g squats and push ups) should be done daily. Gradually build up the amount of those done
8. Do an hour of rigorous exercise a week.
9. Try to build up the amount of times a week rigorous exercise can be done,  up to 4 times a week (no more than that).

Now that list has been written I can write that I also need to make time to chill out, see friends and do the things I enjoy.

Good luck for 2015!